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Concord, NH|
Rollover Crash In Concord Closes South Main Street; 1 Sent To The Hospital
Video: South Main Street between Perley and Water streets was closed to traffic for about 90 minutes after a collision on Friday morning.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Route 159 Reopens After Motorcycle Crash Near I-91 In Windsor
The crash was reported early Friday morning near the I-91 ramps, officials said.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|
Home Repair Fraud Charges For Joliet Man, This Time It's For Work He Failed To Do In Channahon: Police
Five months after Joliet police put Jancarlos Paramo in Will County's Jail, this time it's the Channahon Police Department pursuing charges.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Woman Sues Over Wooden Cornhole Game Board In Dick's Sporting Goods On Joliet's Plainfield Road
This may be the first time in our lifetime that a wooden cornhole game board has resulted in a personal injury lawsuit, but it really has.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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North Fork, NY|
'Love, Daddy': Baseball Glove Inscribed With Late Father's Handwriting Holds Precious Meaning For Boy
"Every time you step onto that baseball field, you carry a piece of him with you — his strength, his heart, and his love for you."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|
2026 Candidate Spotlight: Jennifer Rios Brings Leadership In Military, Civilian Roles
Get to know Dr. Jennifer N. Rios, who is running for Prince George's County Council At Large, in this Patch candidate profile.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|
2026 Candidate Spotlight: Stephanie Flasch Builds Upon Community Service, Advocacy
Get to know Stephanie Flasch, who is running for Harford County Council District B, in this Patch candidate profile.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Temecula Chef Fundraises For Farm-To-Table-To-Pharmacy Movement
Two sisters, owners of EAT Marketplace and Cultivating Good, have a plan to grow food that both feeds and heals our community. You can help.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
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Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Arts Council Approves Budget, Finalizes Plans For Make Music Day
Ridgefield Arts Council approved its 2026-27 budget and finalized plans for June 21 Make Music Day.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
How To Respond To Nosiness Without Being Rude [The Question]
Rude questions, real boundaries: Patch readers debate whether personal questions deserve grace, deflection, humor or a hard stop.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica, CA|
Raising Cane's Opening First Santa Monica Location
The chicken chain will open the new location later this month.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Road Rage In Crest Hill As Man With 'Bulging Eyes' Stabs Victim's Hand, Plunges Knife In Passenger Seat: Cops
Omar McCaskill has been captured by Crest Hill's police force. An arrest warrant was issued in connection with the May 1 road rage incident.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Buffalo Grove, IL|
Buffalo Grove Pride Parade, Picnic Set For Sunday
Road closures will be in place for the parade, which will be followed by a Pride Picnic at Mike Rylko Community Park.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Brick, NJ|
Get Ready To Walk: Brick Reservoir Reopening To Public
The Brick Township MUA is getting ready to allow recreational walking around the perimeter of the reservoir again.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|
Removing 'Intimidation Factor' At Western Springs Liquor Shop
An upcoming liquor establishment is revealing its plans. It is replacing a cocktail bar that closed earlier this year.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|
'Brewed Our Last Batch': New Lenox's Hickory Creek Brewing To Close, Pizza di Farfalla To Take Over Space
Hickory Creek Brewing's owner will retire, but the space won't be vacant. Pizza di Farfalla is moving in, a longtime dream fulfilled.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
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Norristown, PA|
Lockdown Lifted At Norristown High School As Traumatized Community Mourns
A tumultuous 24 hours continued for the Norristown community Thursday.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|
Updated: French Bulldog Rescue Highlights Uses Of Flock Surveillance In Bay Area
The identification of two people using Flock video and license plate readers, or ALPRs, highlights public surveillance.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
A Knicks NBA Finals Guide, From Nassau County's Varsity Basketball Coaches
Patch enlisted the help of a panel of experts to break down the Knicks’ NBA Finals chances. Those experts? Varsity basketball coaches.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
Arlington Man Sentenced To Prison In Identity Theft Scheme
An Arlington man was sentenced to federal prison in an identity theft scheme that victimized more than 20 people.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Canton, CT|
Canton OKs New Traffic Vehicle For Fire Department
Canton officials approved a bid waiver for a used Chevrolet Silverado to restore Fire & EMS traffic operations.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Philadelphia, PA|
Like Ballet Or Theatre, Cristopher Sanchez's Baseball Artistry Enchants
The Phillies pitcher's streak of more than 50 innings without surrendering a run is the longest in the past 38 years.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|
McLean Man Sentenced For Threatening Public Official, Harassing 2nd Victim
A McLean man was sentenced Thursday after being convicted in federal court for sending threatening and harassing messages.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
Walkinshaw Bill Would Require DHS To Report Deaths, Serious Injuries To Congress
U.S. Rep. James Walkinshaw’s bill would require DHS to notify Congress after deaths or serious injuries involving federal agents.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Cranford, NJ|
Popular Cranford Restaurant Expands With Family-Friendly Pizza Space
Planning Board approves addition that will bring a more casual dining option inside a longtime South Avenue East restaurant.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|
Belmont Estates Development Plans Will Be Discussed At August Plan Commission Meeting
"The Village will look for a larger venue and communicate to the public over the coming weeks," officials said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
San Mateo, CA|
World Cup Fever Hits San Mateo: Shopping Center Throws Free Street Soccer Party
The family-friendly event features goal challenges, mini soccer matches and a 10-foot soccer ball photo installation.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|
Carle Place Two-Sport Athlete Signs On As Tunnel To Towers Ambassador
Carle Place native Juliana Mosca became a Tunnel to Towers NIL ambassador this week, planning to “bring the mission” to her new role.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
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South Brunswick, NJ|
Petition Seeks To Stop Proposed Data Center Development In South Brunswick
The resident who started the petition expressed concerns that the proposed center could threaten “our very way of life.”
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|
Fredericksburg Siblings Named Finalists In National K12 Talent Showdown
Three Fredericksburg siblings will compete in the K12 Talent Showdown finals after years of dance training.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|
Hundreds Of Nurses Will Strike In South Jersey
Months of negotiating ended in 21 hours of unsuccessful bargaining on Wednesday.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|
Cat Found Alone In House After Family Moves Away, Leaves Him Behind, Desperately Needs Home
"We reached out to the family; however, they were not interested in claiming Sterling again. It's something we'll never understand."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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Upper East Side, NY|
New Plaza Could Replace Parking Spaces On UES Street
Hunter College students want to turn a strip of curbside parking in the neighborhood into a permanent public space.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
St. Pete June Art Shows Celebrate LGBTQ+ Expression, Identity
Several art shows across St. Petersburg feature works by LGBTQ+ artists throughout the Tampa Bay region.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|
Bethpage ShopRite Undergoing Major Renovation, Expansion
The grocery store has already unveiled part of its newly expanded space, with additional upgrades planned through the fall.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
‘Open Minded’ Dating App Hookup At Target In Concord Leads To 3 Month Rape, Assault Investigation
Garrett Michael Reed of Sandown was arrested in May on multiple sexual assault and simple assault charges after an incident in July 2025.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Orland Park, IL|
'Man Of Deep Integrity, Steady Courage': Stretch Of I-55 Renamed In Memory Of Fallen State Trooper
A portion of I-55 has been designated as "ISP Trooper Clay M. Carns Memorial Highway," with a resolution approved by state legislators.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Pacifica, CA|
Middle Schoolers Took On Climate Change This Year In Pacifica: Here's What They Actually Did
From a city council presentation to a week without meat, sixth graders turned a classroom project into real-world action.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
See Smoke In Calimesa? Here's What's Happening
Multiple freeway drivers reported seeing smoke in the San Timeteo Canyon area.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|
297-Unit Apartment Complex Gets Nod From Naperville Planning And Zoning
The CityGate II development will feature studio, one-, and two-bedroom units starting around $1,900.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
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