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Newark, NJ|
NJ Senator Wants To End Federal Ban On Weed. Here’s What Trump Thinks
Cory Booker is calling for a shakeup of the nation’s marijuana laws. So is Donald Trump – here’s what they’re both suggesting.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Two Major Housing Concepts, Including 350-Unit Northfax Project, Head To Fairfax City Planners
Fairfax City planners will review two major pre-application housing concepts during Monday's work session.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|
Madison Board Of Finance To Consider Public Works Equipment Lease, Youth Employment Grant
The board is scheduled to meet remotely on Monday.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
New St. Pete Thrift Store Funds Marine Conservation, Green Projects
Blue Urban Project's new thrift store serves as both a community hub and the primary funding source for the nonprofit's environmental work.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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Massapequa, NY|
Kristin Sculley Court Appearance Adjourned To Aug. 25, Discovery Should Be Completed By Then, Judge Says
The murder trial for a Massapequa woman charged with stabbing a man to death in his parents' home has been adjourned to Aug. 25.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|
Farmington PZC Rejects Controversial Housing Development Plan
It voted 6-0 to deny The Enclave proposal, citing density, traffic, flooding, and town development plan concerns.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|
Classic 1970s Rockers Team Up For Philly Area Show: Review
Chicago and Styx visited Camden, N.J., on their "Windy City" tour on Wednesday night, showcasing a night of classic hits.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
Dylan Newman Forever 5 Annual Softball Tournament And Raffle Honors Teen Lost Too Soon: 'Love Never Fades'
"Some people leave footprints that time can never erase."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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Paramus, NJ|
Mall Robbery Suspects Ram NJ Cop Cars While Fleeing, Authorities Say
When police tried to arrest three men in a Bergen County mall parking lot, they rammed police cars to escape, officials said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
Pittsburgh-Area Restaurant Repeatedly Cited By State
Find out here what inspectors discovered at this Pittsburgh-area restaurant this week.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
Reston Town Center North Redevelopment Advances To Fairfax Board
Fairfax County Planning commissioners votes on Reston Town Center North redevelopment.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|
19-Year-Old Stabbed In Fist Fight At Restaurant On Main Street In Sayville: Police
He was taken to an area hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Man Punched In Parking Lot Outside Pizza Hut In Shirley: Police
He has been involved in an argument with another man he knows at around 5:45 p.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Islip, NY|
6 Taken To Hospital After 2-Vehicle Crash In Islip: Police
UPDATE: The people, which included the two drivers and their four passengers, were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Doylestown, PA|
Fitzpatrick Wins Historic Endorsement From AFL-CIO In Bid For Re-Election
The Bucks County Congressman is the only Republican candidate for federal office in America to earn the federation’s endorsement.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Southampton, NY|
Hamptons Pilates Teacher, Diagnosed With Brain Tumor Days Before Wedding, Looks Back: 'It Was Terrifying'
"Gratitude is often where peace grows." A fundraiser Friday give backs to the New York Proton Center, which saved Southampton woman's life.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Big Bear Bald Eagle Healing At Raptor Center, Receives Transfusion From 'Spirit'
A team of expert veterinarians is working on the medical mystery of Southern California's Bald Eagle mom, Jackie.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|
Flipside Brewing To Mark 4th Anniversary With Bash, Burgers, Exclusive Beers & Balloons
Flipside Brewing owner Erik Pizer will celebrate the brewery's fourth anniversary with a party on Saturday, July 25.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|
Orange Recycling Committee Reviews New Curbside Collection Service, Plans Fall Recycling Events
Orange Recycling Committee reviewed the new recycling vendor, food scrap service and plans for fall recycling events.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|
Madison Selectmen Advance Affordable Housing Trust Fund Hearing
During this week's meeting, the Madison Board of Selectmen also approved equipment purchases, among other matters.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Man Beat Up 2 Woman, Teen Girl After Returning From Out Of Town Excursion: Joliet Police
Eduardo Arriaga-Gonzalez was not at the scene when officers initially arrived, Joliet police advised.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Trouble At Thorntons Gas Station On Collins Street: Joliet Police Make Another Arrest
Officers contacted Eduardo Davila in the parking lot near the front entrance and instructed him multiple times to leave the property.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
New Details Emerge During Court Appearance For Suspect In Brookwood Double Murder
Here's the latest in the capital murder case against a man accused of a double murder in Brookwood earlier this month.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Crying Kids, 5 And 3, Rescued By Joliet Maintenance Workers After Mother Leaves Them Home Alone: Cops
Erica Buford was taken into custody without incident, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services was notified.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Norwalk, CT|
Popular Taco Restaurant Announces Closure After 15 Years In Norwalk
In an announcement, the owners said the taqueria's closure comes after the city acquired the property through eminent domain.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
Public Hearings Scheduled On $26M Bond Ordinance, Trash Code, Per City Council
The Long Beach City Council is prepared to hear public comment on a pair of ordinances at its next meeting in August.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Deadly NYC Legionnaires’ Outbreak Expands; Tap Water Safe, Officials Say
Five deaths have been reported in the Upper East Side Legionnaires’ outbreak as officials find more cooling towers with live bacteria.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Media, PA|
Vote To Combine EMS In Media, 5 Other Delco Towns Could Take Place Soon
The proposed group is designed to stabilize ambulance services after the end of Crozer Health's EMS left many Delco towns scrambling.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
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Bolingbrook, IL|
Proposal Approved For Practice Facility At Bolingbrook Golf Club
The Board approved the second phase of construction for the club's outdoor practice facility.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Oak Lawn Parish Notified Of Former Priest Accused Of Sexually Abusing Minor 30 Years Ago At Another Church
Fr. Kenneth Fleck, an administrator at St. Catherine in 2022, is accused of sexually abusing a minor over 30 years ago at another parish.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Truck Carrying Pesticides Ignites Into Flames On Route 22 Ramp In Bridgewater
Volunteer firefighters shared a video of the pickup truck fire on Thursday afternoon.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|
This New NoVA Vintage Market Launches This Weekend
A new vintage market will pop up in Manassas this weekend. Its organizer hopes to make it a regular event.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
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Evanston, IL|
Evanston Vegan Restaurant Closing After Just 6 Months
17 Plant Based, a vegan restaurant in Evanston, is closing permanently after opening in January.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|
He Made Everyone Feel Like Family: Toms River Husband, Father, Fisherman Remembered
Sean Smida was devoted to his wife and children above all, but he had a rare gift for making others feel like family, his best friend said.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
After 8 Years, Family Left Country Without Her: Gentle Casablanca Seeks New Home
Casablanca spent 8 years with one family before arriving at North Shore Animal League America, where she's now waiting for a new beginning.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|
East Harlem Waterfront Project Scaled Back
Here's what residents are losing after years of waiting.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
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Annapolis, MD|
Mobile Pet Service Brings Compassionate End-Of-Life Care To Annapolis Families
CodaPet, a California-based veterinary network, is expanding its at-home end-of-life service to pet owners in the Annapolis area.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Domestic Disturbance At Joliet's Riverwalk Homes Lands Defendant, 56, In Jail: Police
He was transported by the Joliet Fire Department to Saint Joseph Medical Center for evaluation.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
Rejection Recommended On 3 AI Data Centers In KOP As Public Uproar Continues
Officials unanimously opposed all three projects on the agenda, part of a cluster larger than the King of Prussia Mall.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|
Council Approves Housing Overhaul To Speed Development In Redwood City
Council advanced a broad zoning update to speed affordable housing and reduce parking.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
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