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Healdsburg, CA|
Healdsburg Barber Shop Builds Business Behind The Chair Through Relationships
A young entrepreneur turned a curiosity into a thriving barber shop in Healdsburg where community connections matter as much as haircuts.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|
Rohnert Park Grad Turns Barbershop Into Business Built On Relationships
A young Rohnert Park entrepreneur turned a curiosity into a thriving barber shop where community connections matter as much as haircuts.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Teaneck, NJ|
If You Hear Emergency Sirens In Teaneck Friday, Here's Why
You may hear 11 different sirens in Bergen County on Friday.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Danville, CA|
Danville Sophomore Wins National Debate Championship
Monte Vista sophomore Anadita Upadhyaya won 1st place in the 2026 National Speech & Debate Tournament, the school's first non-senior to win.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
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Temecula, CA|
33 RivCo Restaurant Health Closures: Arby's, Golden Corral, Starbucks, Golf Club Eatery
Health inspectors temporarily closed restaurants and food facilities across the county due to rodents, cockroaches and a lack of hot water.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Bernards Honors Morocco Team, Gives Key To Township During World Cup Stay
Township officials recognized Morocco's national team after it trained at Pingry School during FIFA World Cup 2026.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Westfield Bagel Shop Welcomes New NYC Competition Coming To Town
A longtime local favorite says it will keep its focus on quality and tradition as a new bagel shop prepares to open nearby.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Brick, NJ|
'It Shouldn't Have Happened': Neighbors Press For Safety As Brick Teen's Family Seeks New Law
As neighbors push for safety improvements, Jackson Mueller's family seeks stiffer punishment for teen drivers in fatal hit-and-run crashes.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
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Plymouth-Whitemarsh, PA|
Activists Campaign Against Data Centers In Plymouth Twp. Ahead Of Thursday Meeting
The long awaited public hearing on the second Cleveland Cliffs proposal is Thursday night.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Battle Not Over: Park Officials Must Face City On Bandshell Plan
A split park board wants the bandshell near Wilder Mansion. Its own survey showed most reject the site.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|
New Record Store Set To Open On Amsterdam Avenue
The store will carry both new and used records, with an emphasis on jazz, funk, soul, classic rock, new wave and indie music.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|
How Police Found Missing Girl Who Left Home To Meet Georgia Man
Jordy Fuerte Perez faces felony charges in the Lake County case following his arrest Sunday in Libertyville.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Mediterranean Fast-Casual Chain CAVA To Open Next Week In Crystal Lake
The restaurant, known for its customizable bowls and pitas, will open June 29 along Northwest Highway and create up to 40 jobs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Homeless Concord Felon Arrested On Knife Threat, Other Charges After Market Basket Robbery: Follow-Up
Ronald Delgaudio, convicted of sexually assaulting a teenager in Florida in the 1990s, was arrested Wednesday night on South Main Street.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
St. Petersburg Paranormal Guide Hosts Summerween Bus Tours, Monthly Ghost Walk
A St. Pete paranormal investigator's ghost bus tours in downtown, Grand Central, Roser Park highlight local history, reported hauntings.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
BFGoodrich Parent Company Cites Operating Capacity In Decision To Close Longtime Tuscaloosa Plant
Michelin North America on Thursday explained its decision to permanently shutter its longtime BFGoodrich tire plant in Tuscaloosa.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
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West Hartford, CT|
West Hartford School Chief's Contract Extended, Pay Increased
The West Hartford Board of Education voted unanimously to renew Superintendent Paul Vicinus' contract through June 2029.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
After RTM Rejection, New Location Emerges As Possible Site For George H.W. Bush Statue In Greenwich
Plans for a statue of George H.W. Bush in Greenwich hit a snag earlier this month, but officials are pressing on to find a new location.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|
North Andover Police Body Camera Contract Heads To Select Board
An item to approve a contract for police body cameras is on the board's agenda for Thursday.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|
North Bay 13-Year-Old Turns Brother's Overdose Into Life-Saving Mission
After her brother died from fentanyl, a 13-year-old is teaching overdose prevention and heading to a national conference alongside DEA, FBI.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|
Lawsuit Against North Penn After Stanley Cup Attack Moves Forward
The federal case seeking to hold the school district responsible for the horrific incident will continue, a judge ruled this week.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Oakland Township-Lake Orion, MI|
New IV Therapy Studio, Oxygen Bar Opens In Metro Detroit
The owner says the studio combines medical experience with a welcoming, modern spa-like approach to self-care.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord Woman Could Reach Plea Deal In Felony Charges, But Lawyer Says Other Indictments May Be Pending
Tara Devir faces meth sale, felon in possession of dangerous weapons, impaired driving, and other charges in Belknap and Merrimack counties.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|
Biss To Resign As Evanston Mayor In October Amid Congress Bid
Daniel Biss said the timing is meant to ensure Evanston voters choose his successor in a special election next spring.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Reston, VA|
44 Guns Seized In Africa Returned To U.S. At Dulles Airport
Guns seized in Africa after INTERPOL flags were returned to the U.S. at Washington Dulles International Airport, officials said.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|
Man In Custody Who Fake Fell On 6-Year-Old, Then Molested Her In Front Of Mom: Police
James Spencer, 41, was apprehended Wednesday on his street after security camera images were released to the public, Chicago police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|
MA Swimming Danger Concerns Rise After Recent Drowning Threats
Drowning is often "swift and silent" without signs of struggle, splashing, or a cry for help. It can take only minutes to drown.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Long Valley, NJ|
Long Valley Producer's Short Film To Make Film Fest Run
"Little Dream" follows the early life of deaf ballerina Simone Botha.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
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Reston, VA|
Fairfax County May Start Rounding Cash Tax Payments To Nearest Nickel Amid Penny Shortage
Fairfax County will hold a July 14 hearing on a proposal to round cash tax and fee payments to the nearest nickel.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
BFGoodrich Shutting Down Longtime Tuscaloosa Plant, Cutting Over 1,000 Jobs
Employees and local workforce development officials have confirmed that BFGoodrich will shutter its Tuscaloosa manufacturing operations.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Data Centers Banned In Bernards Township After Committee Vote
The ordinance bars data centers in all township zones and removes data processing centers from office uses.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
Man Abused 3 Children In Bergen County, Causing Bodily Injury: Prosecutor
The abuse caused one of the children to endure "significant bodily injury," said Bergen County prosecutors.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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Enfield, CT|
DORO Marketplace Proposes New Enfield Cafe
The growing restaurant chain is seeking town approval for a new location at 98 Elm St.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Driver Seriously Injured In I-91 Rollover Crash In Enfield
Interstate 91 southbound was closed after the crash but has since reopened, according to state police.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|
PETA Offers To Turn JBS Meat Plant In Souderton Into 'Empathy Museum'
The offer would provide employment to some of the 1,700 workers laid off by the shutdown of one of the county's largest employers.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|
Is Illinois The New Tornado Alley? State Shatters All-Time Twister Record
Illinois has shattered its yearly tornado record halfway through 2026, as severe storms fuel concerns about a shifting Tornado Alley.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield P&Z Approves Short-Term Rental Rules, Rejects Main Street Sign Proposal
Ridgefield P&Z approved short-term rental rules, advanced stormwater plans and continued zoning reviews.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|
Previously Deported Guatemalan National Found In Fairfax Faces Federal Reentry Charge
ICE says a previously deported Guatemalan national found in Fairfax faces a federal illegal reentry charge after a prior felony conviction.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax Man Arrested At City Library Garage Sentenced In Federal Gun Case
A Fairfax man arrested at the City of Fairfax Regional Library garage was sentenced Wednesday on a federal gun charge.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
La Grange Driving School Accused Of Fraud, Reckless Behavior
The school put students and the public at risk, a state agency said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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