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La Grange, IL|
Lyons Township High Keeps Industrial Development As Possibility
The board president opposed the option in his 2023 campaign. He and other officials are now silent on the topic.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Major Sports, Music Festivals Are Coming To Santa Monica
The Santa Monica City Council has paved the way for some major events to be held in town later this year, including a World Cup party.
Mark Nero, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|
Laguna Niguel Mexican Restaurant Celebrates 20 Years With Deals
Avila's El Ranchito Laguna Niguel is celebrating 20 years of service with a week of deals.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
Popular Seasonal Food Truck Reopens At Stew Leonard's In Norwalk
The seasonal food truck offers a number of warm weather-friendly menu items, including hot dogs and smash-style cheeseburgers.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
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Pittsburgh, PA|
New Restaurant Coming To Pittsburgh Cultural District
A new eatery has been announced for the Downtown Pittsburgh Cultural District. Get the details here.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|
Tiny Survivor Phoebe Still Waiting To Be Chosen: Northport Kitty Of The Week
Rescued from a doorstep in Medford, the small but affectionate cat has blossomed in foster care and is now looking for a permanent home.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Ellington Sets Youth Safety Meeting After Green Road Incidents
Officials said the discussion follows recent enforcement activity and concerns about fires, trespassing and injuries.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
School Board Member’s FL Nonprofit Focuses On Education Policies, Funding
A Pinellas County School Board member has launched a new FL nonprofit with a focus on education policy, advocacy and funding.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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Western Springs, IL|
Lyons Township High Ordered To Stop Work On Facility
Western Springs found the school in violation, warning of $750-a-day fines.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Brick, NJ|
Autism Columnist's Son Was 'A Gentle, Radiant Soul', Brick Family Says
Justin McCafferty, whose mother Kimberlee shared about his life on Patch, was being remembered as "a master of the good cuddle". He was 22.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Man Won't Stop Burglarizing Joliet Businesses As Dan's Candies, Banana Joe's Among Latest: Prosecutors
Nobody committed more late-night burglaries in 2025 to Joliet businesses than Christopher Covelli, according to Will County court records.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Edison-Metuchen, NJ|
Edison Youth Sports Funding Ordinance Tabled Over Residency Rule, Missing Formula
Councilman Richard Brescher said a 75% Edison-resident threshold could disqualify shared programs like ice hockey.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
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Lacey, NJ|
Fire Risk High 1 Year After Jones Road Wildfire Blazed Through 15K Acres
On April 22, 2025, the Jones Road Fire began, growing into the state's biggest wildfire in 20 years.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Expansive Wallin Woods Development Approved Again: Here's Why
The development is set to bring more than 560 residences and a large commercial building near the already built Wallin Woods subdivision.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
He Watched His Brother Get Adopted, Now Vance Is Still Waiting: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
After being rescued with his brother — who was quickly adopted — Vance has spent months quietly waiting at Grateful Paw shelter.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst May Face Budget Challenge With State's 'Slap In Face'
"I will be talking to our state elected officials that this is unacceptable," the mayor said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Worcester, MA|
Man Stabbed Behind Worcester City Hall, Police Investigating
He was taken to a nearby hospital and is in stable condition.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
New Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt At Water’s Edge Could Get Expanded Signage Approval
The city council is expected to weigh a request to allow centered signage and larger wall sign at new frozen yogurt shop.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
'Yeah I Hit Him': Joliet Foster Mom Must Remain Jailed After Orange Incident, Prosecutors Tell Judge
Will County Judge Ken Zelazo agreed that the SAFE-T-Act detention's standard has been met for Yvonne Jimerson, 66, of Manhattan Road.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Darien To Explore Sister City Relationship In Ukraine
"Several other towns have done this to great success, and I think it's a good idea," Darien First Selectman Jon Zagrodzky said.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Windsor Locks Dad Remembered After Tragic Drowning In Florida
Police identified the Windsor Locks man who died after a reported rip current incident in Cocoa Beach.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Pass Area Dogs Killed In Mountain Lion Attack: Sightings, What To Know
A dog owner shared her cautionary tale as residents grapple with larger mountain lion presence near their Inland Empire homes.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, NJ|
Plea Deal Offered To Man Accused Of Killing Rutgers Student While Driving Drunk
Prosecutors say Silvino Ruiz Alonso drunkenly drove the wrong way down Rt. 27, causing a head-on crash that killed a young Rutgers student.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Haverford-Havertown, PA|
Child Services Saw Signs Of Abuse A Day Before Delco Parents Killed Toddler: Court Docs
The couple's run-ins with Children and Youth Services began years before their 1-year-old was beaten to death, according to court documents.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
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Darien, IL|
Darien Cameras 'Disgusting' Overreach: Speaker At Meeting
The chief said the cameras have uses other than catching criminals.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Marblehead, MA|
Marblehead Pushes Tiered, Phased Prop 2 1/2 Tax Override To Save Staff, Services
Marblehead voters will likely choose between three tiers of override funding with taxes increasing incrementally over three years.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|
West Orange Advocates Push For Local Law Limiting Cooperation With ICE
Members of West Orange Aiding Neighbors want the town council to create more local protections for immigrants.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
Pittsburgh PizzaFest 2026: Get Details Here
Here's where you'll find the location and date for this year's Pittsburgh PizzaFest.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
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Great Neck, NY|
ALDI To Open New Great Neck Store Ahead Of Schedule
"I am thrilled," Councilwoman Liu said. The ribbon-cutting event is set for Thursday, as the Plaza welcomes the long-awaited supermarket.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Store Caught In Crossfire Of Donation Debate
Some suggest Darien favored one school over another. The city denies that.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough Director Says Film-Ready Status Will Bring Boost To Area
Independent filmmaker Tom Baldinger said Hillsborough's film-ready status can make businesses and property owners more open to filming.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|
Proposed Tax Hike In West Orange Town Budget Sparks Criticism, Questions
Here are the early numbers.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Milford, CT|
Milford Schools' Consolidation Plan Could Cost Over $1.4 Billion
In a tense meeting Monday night, the district outlined plans that call for the closure of some schools and the renovation of others.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|
Teen Driver In Fatal Marin Co. DUI: Police Announced Charges
A teen driver faces a felony DUI and other charges after a deadly collision killed a teen, and injured four others in Novato.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|
Charges For Teen Rohnert Park Driver In Fatal DUI
A teen driver from faces a felony DUI and other charges after a deadly collision killed a teen, and injured four from Rohnert Park area.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|
5th MD Location Of Private School Opens In Harford County
The Goddard School of Aberdeen will offer early childhood education for children from ages six weeks to six years old.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
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Framingham, MA|
Amid Public Pressure, Nestlé Exec Renegs On Framingham State Speech
One of the global food giant's most senior executives was scheduled to speak at the FSU commencement. Now he isn't.
William Hall, Patch Staff
Troy, MI|
Troy Gym Owner Appointed To Michigan Board Of Physical Therapy
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appointed a Troy gym owner to the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Levittown, PA|
Fox Freed From Peanut Butter Jar On Face In Middletown Twp.
The Middletown Township Public Works Department helped the critter whose face got stuck inside the jar on Tuesday.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Eagan, MN|
Minnesota Twins Fan Wants One-Of-A-Kind Bobblehead Collection To Honor Her Late Brother
Rosemary Tarnowski says she hopes the collection can stay together and honor her late brother, Nick.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
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