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Danbury, CT|
See Where Danbury Ranks On Connecticut Home Value Map
New Zillow data show how Danbury home values compare with those of other Connecticut communities.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|
New Pickleball Courts Approved For Stamford Park
The Stamford Zoning Board unanimously approved the plans on May 18.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|
MHS Boys Hoop Coach Picks Up Major Coach Of The Year Hardware
John Reiser received a serious recognition from a major organization.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Rep. John Santanella Gets Party Support In Reelection Campaign
The endorsement comes after the pol announced he would seek a second term in the state House.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Reston, VA|
Fairfax Co. Man Charged In Federal Theft Case After FBI Seizes Gold Bars, Cash
Federal agents arrested a Fairfax County man after seizing gold bars, cash and luxury watches, records show.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
She Bit Her Victim's Little Pinky Finger, Joliet Aggressor Lands In Will County Jail: Landeros
Officers also spoke with Stacey Guerrero-Gonzalez, who denied the allegations.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|
Fredericksburg City Council To Vote On $179.8M Capital Plan, Transportation Funding
Fredericksburg City Council will vote Tuesday on a $179.8M capital plan and transportation funding measures.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Levittown, NY|
'Coming Home To Do What I Love': Levittonian Finds Social Media Stardom With 'Italian Sushi'
A social media sensation has taken off from Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace: Italian sushi, putting a whole antipasto platter into one bite.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Crash In Downtown Joliet, He Tripped On Curb Causing Police Officers To Fall On Him: Landeros
The Chevrolet was determined to be inoperable and was subsequently towed from the scene.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Baby's Death In Hudson County Investigated As Homicide: Prosecutor
The death of a 2-month-old infant in Hudson County is being investigated as a crime, prosecutors said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|
Dog, Occupant Rescued From 2-Alarm McLean House Fire
Fairfax County fire and rescue crews pulled a resident and dog from a burning McLean home after flames spread from the garage overnight.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
29-Unit Age-Restricted Affordable Housing Plan Approved By Bernards Planning Board
The Ridge Oak application won approval after revisions on fire access, lighting and environmental issues.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Developers Unveil Hinsdale Housing Plan, Including Duplexes, Senior Complex
The proposal calls for less density than previous ones. A neighborhood representative sounded positive about the plan.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|
Sheehan Girls Lacrosse Falls To Sacred Heart Academy: PHOTOS
The Sheehan girls lacrosse team closed out its regular season with games against Sacred Heart Academy, Hand-Madison, and North Branford.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Sacred Heart Academy Lacrosse Beats Sheehan On Senior Night: PHOTOS
The Sacred Heart Academy lacrosse team closed out its season with recent games against Sheehan and Mercy.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Nashua Man Had Baggies Of Cocaine, Fentanyl, And Meth Inside Coalition Apartment Building, Concord Cops Say
Follow-up: Wilkie Gabriel Reyes Reynoso faces 3 felony counts, was released on personal recognizance, and is due back in court on June 6.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Upper East Side, NY|
Long-Vacant UES Storefront Gets New Maximalist Design House
A Milan-based brand opens a store inside a long-empty Upper East Side townhouse.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|
North Shore Community Short Circuits Electronic Town Meeting Vote Push
Danvers town meeting voters rejected the bid with an amendment related to the citizens' petition failing 70-52.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|
2 Batavia D101 Board Members Resign On Same Day
Two members tendered their resignations May 18, citing difficulties with the Board.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Heated Data Center Debate In Union County Puts Kenilworth Master Plan on Hold
Planning Board votes to table 2026 plan after hours of public concerns over a recently approved AI data center.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
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Mokena, IL|
Mokena Man Arrested In Sharon Lane Shooting, Standoff Indicted On All Charges
A grand jury on Thursday indicted Scott Sumrall on all charges against him in connection with the May 5 incident on Sharon Lane.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|
Anti-Human Trafficking Outreach Event Targets Clearwater Hotels
Selah Freedom has partnered with the SOAP Project to launch a new anti-human trafficking outreach program in the Tampa Bay area.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
DCH Releases Detailed Timeline Of Events Leading Up To Fatal Shooting Of Ada Doss
DCH Health System on Thursday provided new details and a timeline of the events leading to the shooting death of Ada Doss.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Hoboken Council Moves To Extend Bar Hours After NJ Governor Visits
Hoboken's City Council voted on extending bar hours during the World Cup at their meeting Wednesday.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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Highland Park, IL|
Community Rallies Behind Local Tavern Owner's Campaign To Re-Open
Teddy O'Brian's owner is looking to reopen the tavern after its liquor license was revoked last year.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Malverne-Lynbrook, NY|
Malverne Senior Wins ERASE Racism's John Wenzel Scholarship For Advancing Racial Equity
Malverne resident Matthew DaCosta was announced as the winner of the John Wenzel scholarship this week, ERASE Racism announced.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
South Windsor Council Moves Several Issues Forward
The council reviewed several local issues, including Schanck Road, a dry hydrant plan and e-bike safety.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Westfield Facing $1 Million In Higher Costs In 2026 Budget
Town officials say rising bills tied to required expenses could make the 2026 budget harder to balance.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
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Norwalk, CT|
Husband, Wife Culinary Team Launch New Bagel Concept In Norwalk
A new bagel shop offering "traditional NYC-style bagels," house-made baked goods and more is now open in Norwalk.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|
Pool Finances Questioned In Cranford
Residents and officials revisit long-running concerns over pool costs as $875K in upgrades moves forward at Orange Avenue Pool.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Bernards Schools Looks To Electrify Buses, Moves Ahead With Charging Station
The Board of Education also outlined summer facilities projects, transportation renewals, and ongoing capital work at the May 18 meeting.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Officials Project Millions In Revenue From New School-Zone Speed Camera Program
But officials emphasized the program’s stated purpose is traffic safety, not revenue generation.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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Summit, NJ|
Maple Street Dining Decision Draws Heated Debate Between Summit Officials
Elizabeth Fagan chose not to close Maple Street after council gave her final authority over the decision.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Investigators Release Additional Details In Hot Car Death Of Tuscaloosa County Infant
Additional details emerged Thursday in the investigation into the death of a 13-month-old child left inside a hot vehicle in Brookwood.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Vietnam Veteran, Longtime Darien Resident To Serve As Grand Marshal In Upcoming Parade: 'It Means A Lot'
A longtime resident and veteran of the Vietnam War will serve as the grand marshal for Darien's upcoming Memorial Day parade.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Plymouth-Whitemarsh, PA|
Rick's Tavern, Conshy's Newest Eatery, Announces Opening Date
Featuring daily ravioli specials in a casual atmosphere, the establishment will pay homage to the old Pizza Time and Old Time Saloon.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Brooklyn, NY|
Brooklyn Residents Face Flooding
A day after flash flooding hit Bed-Stuy, residents say water still covers streets.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|
Romeoville Board OKs New Indoor Playground Equipment
The Jungle Safari indoor playground is located inside the Romeoville Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Road.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater Honors Citizens Police Academy Graduates After 8-Week Program
Township leaders said the program gave residents an inside look at Bridgewater police work and community policing.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet's Data Center In Jeopardy? Lawsuit From 3 People Names City of Joliet, Powerhouse And Hillwood
The Joliet City Council, except for Suzanna Ibarra, voted 8 to 1 to allow for the construction of one of the largest data centers to begin.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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