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Wheaton, IL|
Wheaton Council Expresses Support For Library's $2M Dollar Improvement Plan
The Wheaton City Council reviewed the project's plans during a meeting on June 22.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|
Sex Offender Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 6-Year-Old Girl At Chatham Bus Stop To Be Detained
James Spencer, 41, accused of sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl at a CTA bus stop, is a registered sex offender, court documents say.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|
Orange Zoning Commission Approves Aspire School Proposal, Elderly Apartment Conversion
Is there a Big Y supermarket in Orange's future…?
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Branch Of Wells Fargo Bank Will Close In Hoboken This Summer
A branch of a Hoboken bank told its customers it will shut down in late summer.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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Huntington, NY|
Suffolk County Student Athlete Of The Week: Cold Spring Harbor Tennis Player Sebastian Mayer
A Cold Spring Harbor tennis player has collected about 16,000 used balls through a student-founded recycling effort.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Brush Fire Chars 7-Acres In Wildomar
Cal Fire and Murrieta Fire & Rescue were battling the blaze that quickly scorched two acres Friday afternoon in Wildomar.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|
Danbury Mayor Backs Four-Year Terms For Mayor, City Council
The proposal is part of a broader charter revision that could reshape city government if approved.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Mahwah, NJ|
NJ Teen Sexually Assaulted By Man He Met On Snapchat, Authorities Say
A man was charged for sexually assaulting a boy in Mahwah and failing to register as a sex offender, officials said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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St. Pete, FL|
LGBTQ+ Coalition Plans Anti-Corporate, Anti-Police Pride Event In St. Pete
With a grassroots, anti-corporation, anti-police mission, the People’s Pride Night takes place Friday night at Allendale UMC in St. Pete.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|
Crossing Guard Pay Questioned In Summit As City Approves 2026 Salary Plan
Council members approved citywide raises, but crossing guard pay drew discussion at a June 16 meeting.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|
New All-Day Restaurant Brings Authentic Georgian Cuisine To UWS
Married team opens a neighborhood spot serving Georgian classics, pastries and, soon, wine.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
One Man's Vision For Special Needs Housing At A Stand Still In Basking Ridge
The long-delayed review of 99 Lord Stirling Road in Bernards is supposed to be headed to a Planning Board hearing. The question is when?
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|
Access To Popular Dana Point Nature Destination Scaled Back, City Says
The limited access involves the Dana Point Headlands, a popular nature preserve located on the coast of the south Orange County town.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
White Lies, Honesty And The Etiquette Of Telling The Truth [The Question]
Most people agree honesty matters, but life is full of awkward moments when the truth can feel needlessly cruel. When, if ever, is a lie OK?
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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San Ramon, CA|
San Ramon Stolen Car Suspect At-Large After Police Chase, Helicopter Search
Police say a suspect fled in a stolen vehicle, then escaped on foot. The suspect remained at large Friday morning.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
CA Bookstores: Author Signings, Events Across Southern California This July
From San Diego to Los Angeles, Riverside to the OC, Southern California bookstores are hosting July author talks, readings and signings.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|
Overnight Lane Closures Scheduled On 118 Freeway
One-way alternating traffic control will be implemented between Sand Canyon Road and Balcom Canyon Road, according to Caltrans.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
2 1st Places, 2 2nd Places, And A Third: New Hampshire Press Association Award Update
Patch.com took 5 awards at the Distinguished Journalism Contest banquet on Thursday for its 2025 news coverage.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Residents Plead With Kenilworth Officials To Reconsider Approved $1.8 Billion Data Center Project
The meeting stretched nearly five hours as residents pressed council members to take another look at the already approved AI facility.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Pottstown, PA|
Historic St. Peter's Village Goes Up For Auction
The entire 83 acres of the village and its historic buildings are up for sale, marketed as suitable for "venture capitalists."
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Columbia, MD|
Loss Of Precious Pup Inspires Owners To Open Hounds Town Columbia
Jennifer and Sean Chappell lost their beloved dog Luna while away on vacation, a heartbreak that inspired them to open their own facility.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Zoning Board of Appeals To Review 21 Variance Requests At Next Hearing
Requests range from home additions to a new single-family home, and other matters.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|
Rochester Community Schools Looking To Sell Historic Piece Of Property
School officials will release the request for proposal next Thursday.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Fremont Residents Will See A New Fee Added To Their Bills In July
The new fee will fund environmental programs.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
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Tuscaloosa, AL|
Dominique Yancey Receives Top Honor From Exchange Club Of Tuscaloosa
Dominique Yancey has been recognized as Exchangite of the Year
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
'We Welcome Scrutiny' Banning's Fiscal Recovery Begins As City Declares Fiscal Emergency
City officials say Banning has already adopted a strategic plan, declared a fiscal emergency and begun a financial recovery effort.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
State Police Host Regional Drill To Prepare For What Many Fear — A School Shooting Incident
It was a day to prepare for area police Friday at Ellington High School.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
West Nile Virus Found In Dead Fremont Bird
This is the first time the virus has been detected in the city this year.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
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Across America, US|
How To Tell Neighbors They Cannot Use Your Swimming Pool: Block Talk
A backyard pool can turn into a neighborhood free-for-all fast when one friendly invitation becomes an assumed free pass.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|
Nassau County Student Athlete Of The Week: Massapequa Pitcher Jack Scannapieco
This summer, Patch is looking back at the athletes who defined the 2025-26 sports seasons. Leading off is Massapequa's Jack Scannapieco.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
East Quogue Restaurant Reopens After Fire + Dom's Chicken Fingers + Food Recall: Weekly Business Round-Up
Free vegan ice cream / South Shore eatery closes / $140K Huntington fundraiser / Kings Park DJ at Adventureland / Nonprofit raises $120K+
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Speed Cameras Coming To I-91 Work Zone In East Windsor
CTDOT says the automated work zone speed control equipment will be used for about two weeks during maintenance work on I-91.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Long Valley, NJ|
Long Valley To Consider $4.5M In Bond Ordinances At Special Meeting
The special meeting is scheduled for Monday morning.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Luxury Mobile Bar Experience Rolls Into Montgomery
The women-owned, veteran-owned mobile bar business, Park Your Party, is more than a bar but an experience.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
East Lyme Selectmen To Consider Police Union Contract, Noise Variance Request
East Lyme selectmen will consider a police union contract, a noise variance and community funding on July 1.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|
New Weekly Live Music Series To Debut In July In Geneva
As part of the new series, four musicians will perform each Sunday through the end of September.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
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Ocean City, NJ|
Ocean City Moves Forward With Redevelopment Of Wonderland Site
The site was named an area in need of rehabilitation in a 5-2 vote Thursday.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Unhealthy To Compare Hinsdale Central, South: New Superintendent
He wants to develop "leagues of comparable schools" for gauging performance.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
RA Board Backs Expanded Advocacy Against Golf Course Redevelopment Proposal
Reston Association directors voted to draft a formal statement opposing redevelopment of Reston National Golf Course.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Darien Selectmen To Get Updates On Great Island, Ukraine Sister City Partnership
Here's a preview of the upcoming Darien Board of Selectmen meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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