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Parsippany, NJ|
Residents Raise Traffic, Water Billing Concerns At Parsippany Council Meeting
The town authorized a $2.75M bond ordinance for road improvement projects.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|
VA Gov. Spanberger Signs 1,125 Bills, Vetoes Cannabis, ICE Measures
Gov. Spanberger signed or approved 1,125 of 1,156 Virginia General Assembly bills, including paid sick leave and an assault weapon ban.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Oyster Bay, NY|
Premium Cuts And Local Roots, Family-Owned Butcher Shop Opens With Summer Grilling Favorites
Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, a local butcher shop has opened its doors.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Freehold, NJ|
Freehold Teen Named Finalist For Congressional Medal Of Honor Society Award
The teen was recognized for work with her nonprofit that creates custom hospital gowns and more for pediatric cancer patients.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
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Darien, CT|
Darien P&Z To Hear Applications For New Businesses At Downtown Property
Three new businesses are being proposed for a downtown Darien property. Here's a preview of the upcoming P&Z Commission meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Limerick-Royersford-Spring City, PA|
Pennhurst Data Center Proposal Rejected, Labeled 'Insult To Humanity'
One of the most notorious artificial intelligence data center proposals in the Philadelphia region has been defeated.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
New Burrito Bar To Open 1st NJ Location In Bridgewater
The Mexican restaurant serves "crave-worthy Tex-Mex using fresh, high-quality ingredients prepared daily."
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|
Man Stabbed During Bar Fight Outside Bar Near Grayslake: Police
The fight reportedly happened in the 34000 block of Route 45 early on May 16, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
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Summit, NJ|
Data Center Fears In Summit Cause Debate Among Officials
Former Bristol-Myers Squibb campus on Upper Morris Avenue raises questions as officials consider new rules for future development.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
New Luxury Members’ Club Hits Opening Snag After UES Neighbors Push Back
Community Board 8 voted against the proposed Lenox Hill members’ club’s liquor license application after neighbors raised noise concerns.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|
Cell Phone Ban Options Weighed By Princeton Schools
District leaders said they are gathering staff, student and community input as Princeton reviews phone limits.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Wilton, CT|
Wilton Ranks Among Connecticut’s Most Expensive Towns — Here’s Where It Stands: Map
Average home values in Wilton have climbed, according to new Zillow data.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
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Moorestown, NJ|
Nurses Authorize Strike At Hospitals In NJ
The state's largest healthcare union represents more than 15,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Morristown, NJ|
‘Little Women’ Musical Coming To Morris County Stage
The Tony-nominated musical is an adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic 1868 novel.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Photo Alerted York High About Student With Apparent Weapon: District
The district reminded families about the importance of "See Something, Say Something."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|
Map Shows Weston, Redding, Easton Among CT’s Priciest Real Estate Markets
New Zillow data show how Weston, Redding and Easton home values compare with those of other Connecticut communities.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
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Arlington Heights, IL|
Rosemont’s New Minecraft Experience Is Built For Kids — And Their Parents
A Patch reporter and his Minecraft-loving 9-year-old son recently explored “Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue.”
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|
See Where Newtown Ranks On Connecticut Home Value Map
New Zillow data show how Newtown home values compare with those of other Connecticut communities.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|
Glastonbury's Brooke Strauss Officially Gets Athlete Of The Year Hardware
Brooke Strauss has been honored by a major organization.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|
Tinley Park Bicyclist Dies Day After Being Struck By Car, Crash Remains Under Investigation: Oak Forest PD
Cheyenne Shuey, 18, died after being struck at 159th and Ridgeland Avenue.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
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Enfield, CT|
Enfield GOP Endorses Kissel For State Senator
The Enfield Republican Town Committee chairwoman praised Kissel’s accessibility and work with residents.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
Washington-Liberty Student Organizes Arlington Golf Tournament To Support Cancer Patients
Washington-Liberty student Tyler Hong is hosting an Arlington golf tournament to support cancer patients at VHC Health.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|
See Where Danbury Ranks On Connecticut Home Value Map
New Zillow data show how Danbury home values compare with those of other Connecticut communities.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|
New Pickleball Courts Approved For Stamford Park
The Stamford Zoning Board unanimously approved the plans on May 18.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Manchester, CT|
MHS Boys Hoop Coach Picks Up Major Coach Of The Year Hardware
John Reiser received a serious recognition from a major organization.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Rep. John Santanella Gets Party Support In Reelection Campaign
The endorsement comes after the pol announced he would seek a second term in the state House.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
Fairfax Co. Man Charged In Federal Theft Case After FBI Seizes Gold Bars, Cash
Federal agents arrested a Fairfax County man after seizing gold bars, cash and luxury watches, records show.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
She Bit Her Victim's Little Pinky Finger, Joliet Aggressor Lands In Will County Jail: Landeros
Officers also spoke with Stacey Guerrero-Gonzalez, who denied the allegations.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Fredericksburg, VA|
Fredericksburg City Council To Vote On $179.8M Capital Plan, Transportation Funding
Fredericksburg City Council will vote Tuesday on a $179.8M capital plan and transportation funding measures.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Levittown, NY|
'Coming Home To Do What I Love': Levittonian Finds Social Media Stardom With 'Italian Sushi'
A social media sensation has taken off from Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace: Italian sushi, putting a whole antipasto platter into one bite.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Crash In Downtown Joliet, He Tripped On Curb Causing Police Officers To Fall On Him: Landeros
The Chevrolet was determined to be inoperable and was subsequently towed from the scene.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Baby's Death In Hudson County Investigated As Homicide: Prosecutor
The death of a 2-month-old infant in Hudson County is being investigated as a crime, prosecutors said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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McLean, VA|
Dog, Occupant Rescued From 2-Alarm McLean House Fire
Fairfax County fire and rescue crews pulled a resident and dog from a burning McLean home after flames spread from the garage overnight.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
29-Unit Age-Restricted Affordable Housing Plan Approved By Bernards Planning Board
The Ridge Oak application won approval after revisions on fire access, lighting and environmental issues.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Developers Unveil Hinsdale Housing Plan, Including Duplexes, Senior Complex
The proposal calls for less density than previous ones. A neighborhood representative sounded positive about the plan.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|
From Gettysburg To Petersburg To Grove Hill — Civil War Heroes Honored In Vernon Tradition
On the Thursday before Memorial Day, a Civil War remembrance ceremony takes place in Vernon.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
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Wallingford, CT|
Sheehan Girls Lacrosse Falls To Sacred Heart Academy: PHOTOS
The Sheehan girls lacrosse team closed out its regular season with games against Sacred Heart Academy, Hand-Madison, and North Branford.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Sacred Heart Academy Lacrosse Beats Sheehan On Senior Night: PHOTOS
The Sacred Heart Academy lacrosse team closed out its season with recent games against Sheehan and Mercy.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Nashua Man Had Baggies Of Cocaine, Fentanyl, And Meth Inside Coalition Apartment Building, Concord Cops Say
Follow-up: Wilkie Gabriel Reyes Reynoso faces 3 felony counts, was released on personal recognizance, and is due back in court on June 6.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Long-Vacant UES Storefront Gets New Maximalist Design House
A Milan-based brand opens a store inside a long-empty Upper East Side townhouse.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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