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Concord, NH|
The End Of An Era At Bishop Brady High School As Elliot Retires
After many decades as an educator in public and Catholic schools, Andrea Isaak Elliot will be retiring.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
The Sourdough Is Always Fresh At Flour Water Salt Bread In Fairfield
The new store, in the Brick Walk at 1215 Post Road, is the chain's fourth Fairfield County location.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Pickup Sitting On Darien Street For 2 Months: Resident
The residents said the parking violators in question have "no skin in the game."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|
Buffalo Grove Arts Center Renamed For Longtime Commissioner
Scott Jacobson has served on the Buffalo Grove Park District Board of Commissioners for 25 years.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Darien, IL|
Darien Speeding Complaints Usually Unfounded: City
The city could save money in identifying speeding problems, the deputy police chief said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|
Manhunt For Escaped Suspect Ends With Capture In French Valley
At about 12:12 p.m. Tuesday, the suspect was supposed to be booked into the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center but he escaped — temporarily.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|
Free International Day Of Yoga Event Planned At Dublin Civic Center
The free outdoor event will mark the U.N.-recognized observance with yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
Public Hearing Planned For Proposed Dutch Bros. Drive-Thru In Downers Grove
The proposal to build a drive-thru coffee shop at Ogden and Saratoga has been met with resistance from hundreds of neighboring residents.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
Rochester Man Arrested On Statutory Rape And Computer Services Prohibited Charges In Concord
Jaythien Guillermo, 24, was accused of sexually assaulting a girl, 15, at the Sewalls Falls Recreation Area in April and June.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Amid Record Jail Deaths, Oversight Needed Of Riverside County Sheriff's Department: Grand Jury Report
The Grand Jury report calls for greater public transparency, something Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has largely avoided.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
Hickory Hills EF-2 Tornado Reached Peak Winds Of 120 MPH On 8.3 Mile Path Of Destruction
The EF-2 tornado formed in the Spears-Pioneer Woods Forest Preserve west of Hickory Hills on June 11 and continued on an 8.3-mile track.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Not Enough People Are Taking NJ Transit To The World Cup
Blame the $98 ticket price out of Penn Station, say some.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Bel Air, MD|
Volunteers Needed For Harford County Food Bank's Give Back Day
Volunteers can sign up today to help with various projects at the Harford County Food Bank's Give Back Day. Teens are welcome to help.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Speed Cameras To Continue Enforcement In School Zones This Summer
School-zone cameras will monitor posted speed limits through the summer, according to authorities.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|
Another Summer Passes As Phantom And Lena Wait: Northport Kitties Of The Week
Phantom and Lena sleep together, play together and help each other feel safe — but the bonded siblings are still waiting for a home.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|
Mom Honors Late Son's Memory, Bond With 'Soulmate' Dog With Gift Cards For Rescue's Foster Families
Robbie Hollingsworth died in 2023 at the age of 29, after battling addiction. His mother leads 'Fight On For Robbie' donation effort.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
Parking Hurdle For Elmhurst Residents In Apartment Buildings
"I know I'm not the only resident dealing with it," a resident told aldermen.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich RTM Votes On School Zone Speed Camera Program After Marathon Meeting
Monday's RTM meeting stretched into early Tuesday morning, as members debated the town's school zone speed camera program.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
NY Child Murder Case Reopens As Podcast Debuts
At Tribeca Film Festival, Bone Valley Season 5 revisits a homicide investigation in Putnam County as new questions emerge.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Windsor Council Cuts Budget After Referendum Fails
The revised proposal lowers the budget from the plan voters rejected June 2.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Port Washington, NY|
'I Have 2 Superheroes At Home:' Roslyn Heights Athlete Carries Family Legacy Of Service Through Advocacy
Daughter of an FDNY captain and Nassau police inspector hopes to teach a new generation about supporting heroes through Tunnel to Towers.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
New Sounds Every Week Coming To Downtown Westfield This Summer
Live Music Returns To Downtown Westfield With Weekly Summer Lineup
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
Highly Anticipated Greenway In North Jersey Is Taking Shape: See Latest Updates
An abandoned railroad line is being transformed into a huge nature pathway. It will run through eight towns in Essex and Hudson counties.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Home Of Salespeople Disturbs Neighbors: Resident
The teens are reported to have loud parties. Cars with out-of-state license plates are at the house.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Huntington, NY|
Bonded Black Kittens Luna And Nova Seek Home Together: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
The 3-month-old sisters are thriving in foster care and are expected to arrive at Grateful Paw Cat Shelter after June 24.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Riverhead, NY|
'Truly Who This Monster Is': As Gilgo Beach Killer Heads To Sentencing, Sheriff Gives Inside Look Behind Bars
As confessed Gilgo Beach killer heads for sentencing, get an exclusive look at what he was like behind bars, chilling books he read.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
Long Beach City Council Preview: Zoning Change, Fire Barracks Renovation Make The Agenda
The Long Beach City Council will meet Tuesday night with an agenda including changes to the city’s zoning code.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Limerick-Royersford-Spring City, PA|
Hearing On 'Project Laurel' Data Center Set In Limerick, Crowds Expected
A demonstration is planned just before the meeting takes place.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Bolingbrook, IL|
Bolingbrook Man Flashes Gun At Cops: Police
Police say officers pulled up alongside the 21-year-old in an unmarked squad car when he showed them the weapon.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|
'Here And Queer' Exhibit Returns To Marin County For Pride Month
The annual exhibition features artwork and creative writing by young queer artists from across Marin County.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|
Manassas Practitioner Breaks Down Play Therapy Ahead Of Clinic Launch
A new play therapy center is opening in Manassas. Its co-owner tells Patch her goals for helping children and serving the community.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Noise Ordinance Considered In Horsham
A public hearing is scheduled for July 8 after Horsham officials received numerous complaints about loud noise.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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Beverly, MA|
Beverly City Council Settles On 'Unhappy Medium' Trash Fee Increase
The Council gave final approval of an increase from $100 to $300 for most residents starting in July.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater Introduces Route 22 Starbucks Traffic Ordinance, OKs Developer Agreement
Council members also discussed site access, internal crosswalks and traffic flow tied to the approved project.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
New Executive Director, Museum Milestone Mark Turning Point For Keeler Tavern
Keeler Tavern names Tina Malhotra executive director as longtime leader Hildegard Grob retires after 14 years.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|
3 Teens Celebrated For Helping Residents Escape Ocean Co. House Fire
Three boys were walking home from fishing when they came across a smoke-filled home. Their actions saved lives.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
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Highland Park, IL|
Highland Park District 112 Recommends Lunch Provider For 2026-27 School Year
The recommended company was previously dropped after ISBE told District 112 to end its contract or risk losing federal funding.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|
Southington To Honor WWII Airman After 80 Years MIA
Southington will honor the fallen hero June 22-23, more than eight decades after being killed mere weeks before the war's end.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
Boxed LEGO Sets At Center Of Arlington Retail Fraud Case, 3 Charged
Boxed LEGO sets, including Star Wars and Disney Castle models, were tied to a fraud case involving 3 Falls Church residents.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|
Despite Rumors, Library Expansion On Track For Summer Reopening In Cranford
Officials addressed rumors about a stop-work order and confirmed the project remains on schedule for a summer reopening.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
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