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New Canaan, CT|
New Canaan Board Of Selectmen To Consider Several Contracts, Purchases During Upcoming Meeting: Agenda
The New Canaan Board of Selectmen is scheduled to meet on May 5, 2026; here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
NYC Council Member Makes Endorsement In AD-66 Primary Race
The Democratic primary will be held on June 23, 2026.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|
Criminal Charges Piling Up On Coventry Transportation Company Flagged By Better Business Bureau
Botched jobs in Somers and Tolland are the latest complaints against an unlicensed Coventry Transportation Company, authorities said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet's Fisherman's Island Turns Into Vacant, Abandoned Restaurant Along Jefferson Street
Fisherman Island never caught on with the Joliet community. It was rare to see more than one or two customers at the restaurant at any time.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Bloomfield, NJ|
Bloomfield May Make Big Switch To Residents' Sewer Bills: What To Know
Town officials say 98 percent of Bloomfield households would save money under the plan. Here's why some critics are raising a stink.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Beverly Hills, CA|
Meet Sharona Nazarian, Candidate For Beverly Hills City Council
Sharona Nazarian told Patch why she should be reelected to the Beverly Hills City Council. The election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Beverly Hills, CA|
Meet Russell Stuart, Candidate For Beverly Hills City Council
Russell Stuart told Patch why he should be elected to the Beverly Hills City Council. The election is on June 2, 2026.
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Beverly Hills, CA|
Meet Andrew Kole, Candidate For Beverly Hills City Council
Andrew Kole told Patch why he should be elected to the Beverly Hills City Council. The election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|
This Bank Just Held Its Grand Opening
A recently relocated Citibank base held its ribbon-cutting ceremony in Bethesda, marking its continued expansion in the region.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Beverly Hills, CA|
Meet Rebecca Pynoos, Candidate For Beverly Hills City Council
Rebecca Pynoos told Patch why she should be elected to the Beverly Hills City Council. The election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Beverly Hills, CA|
Meet Roger Tanenbaum, Candidate For Beverly Hills City Council
Roger Tanenbaum told Patch why he should be elected to the Beverly Hills City Council. The election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
$24.5M UES Mansion Tops Manhattan Real Estate Deals
The mansion, made from two townhouses, comes with gutted interiors and construction plans.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Upper West Side, NY|
$11.9M Townhouse Tops UWS Luxury Real Estate Deals
Ink has dried on six real estate deals over $4,000,000 on the Upper West Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Germantown, MD|
Crumbl Cookies Abruptly Closes MoCo Site
The Crumbl Cookies in Germantown abruptly closed Friday, with employees directing customers to its Kentlands site for future business.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
South Brunswick, NJ|
South Brunswick To Vote On Tax Breaks For 177-Unit Affordable Housing Project
2 ordinances on Henderson Road would extend long-term tax exemptions for the mixed-income rental development first approved in 2018.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|
Salem Voters Face Critical Choice On New $447M High School Tuesday
Voters will be asked to accept a tax override to fund about $232 million of the project to replace the half-century-old school.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
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Long Island, NY|
VIDEO: From Long Island To The Big Stage, Ali Berke Nears Historic MLB Goal
LI Singer Ali Berke has performed at major venues from New York to California as she chases a one-of-a-kind goal.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|
‘We’re Here To Make An Impact On One Child’s Life’: ALX Needs More Volunteers For Kids In Legal System
Northern Virginia Family Services is looking for more volunteers to act as Court Appointed Special Advocates.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Encinitas, CA|
Nordstrom Rack Opening New North County Store With Grand Opening Celebration
A grand opening celebration will feature a DJ, light bites, gift card giveaways and more, a spokesperson told Patch.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
$75M Loss In Homeowner Equity Possible With Reston National Golf Course Redevelopment
Analysis shows 812 Reston households face significant equity risks and negative equity if the golf course redevelopment moves forward.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Dublin, CA|
Dublin Weighs Naming Facility After Former Mayor Janet Lockhart, Sets Naming Rules
The city council will consider formalizing commemorative naming rules as it decides how best to honor the late Mayor Lockhart.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
East Brunswick, NJ|
East Brunswick Parking Deck Struggling Post COVID With Revenue Shortfall
Mayor Cohen says remote work has gutted deck revenue & the township is getting creative — renting to car lots and eyeing a NJ Transit deal.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Jailed Burr Ridge Restaurateur's Release Terms Set; Movement Restricted
If he stayed behind bars, his restaurant would close, with 100 losing their jobs, his attorney warned.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|
Invasive “Jumping Worms” Could Surge In CT — See Where They’ve Been Spotted
The invasive worms have been reported in dozens of Connecticut towns.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Western Avenue Man Detained In Will County Jail After Children Knocked Down, Struck: Cops
Max Michel, 32, said he was discharged from the military in January and needed a break from his wife and children, prosecutors advised.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Fallen Cook County Sheriff's Officer James Knapp Gets Street Dedication Near Bridgeview Courthouse
“He said that if something ever happened to him, nobody would remember. I hope he sees how many people in this family care so much for him.”
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Fremont Student Earns Spot In Scripps National Spelling Bee
Navika Joseph is one of four Bay Area students who qualified for the prestigious national spelling bee.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood, PA|
Lower Merion Politicians Consider 50% Pay Raise For Themselves
The commissioners could also get cost-of-living raises thereafter.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
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San Francisco, CA|
'Sea' It To Believe It: Photos Of The Day
These sea lions deserve some love, too.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|
New Discount Grocery Store Coming To Manassas
Bargain hunters in Manassas will have new options in July.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
SUV Strikes Power Pole East Of Temecula, 1 Injured, Power Outage Reported
One person was injured in the Monday morning crash that occurred on 79 South, near Sage Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Board of Ed Panel Advances Budget, Health Policies; Seeks Legal Review
Ridgefield Board of Education policy panel updates budget rules, student health policies and considers non-lapsing fund framework.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Pittsburgh, PA|
Well-Known Pittsburgh-Area Restaurant Slapped With Consumer Alert
A popular suburban Pittsburgh restaurant is dealing with an Allegheny County Health Department consumer alert. Get the details here.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Northampton, PA|
Council Rock South Unified Track Team Dedicates Meet To Coach's Sister
In memory of Juliet, the Council Rock South unified team wore special purple shirts emblazoned with Juliet’s name.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Popular Milkshake Chain Now Open In Darien
The Darien store represents the second Connecticut location for the company.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Injured Red-Tailed Hawk Rescued From Tree By Bridgewater Firefighters: Video
The Somerset Regional Animal Shelter and Green Knoll Volunteer firefighters worked together to rescue the hawk stuck 20 feet up a tree.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Wilton, CT|
Wilton Budget Vote Set This Week As Pickleball Courts, School Repairs Proposed
The proposal represents a roughly $1.5M increase as residents prepare to vote on spending and projects.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
New York's Top Judge To Host Second Look Act Symposium In Brooklyn: Learn More
The event at the Brooklyn Law School aims to raise awareness on the Second Look Act and the fight for sentencing reform.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Monroe, CT|
Monroe Budget Vote Set For May 5 With Tax Increase Proposed
Voters will decide on a proposed budget that includes a mill rate increase, officials said.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Does Darien Mayor's Book Promotion Cross Line?
A resident said it does, but the mayor said the city attorney approved his message.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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