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Marple Newtown, PA|
Newtown Bans Outdoor Fires As Drought Persists
Township officials will evaluate whether to extend the ban into the Fourth of July.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|
New Event Decor Store Opens In Hazlet
Located just off Route 36, the new store offers a variety of luxury artificial florals, statement vases, planters and more.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
St. James School Recognized For 60 Years In Basking Ridge
The Bernards Township Committee adopted a resolution recognizing St. James School's 60th anniversary on Tuesday.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|
Livingston Town Budget Crosses Finish Line: See Tax Impact For Homeowners
Livingston’s municipal tax rate is among the lowest in Essex County, administrators say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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San Francisco, CA|
Dead Gray Whale Found Near SF Pier Was Likely Struck By Ship
It's the first recorded death this month after a spike in April.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|
Westport Affordable Housing Committee To Discuss Affordable Housing With P&Z Chair
When the committee meets next week, it is scheduled to discuss housing planning, unit counts and state housing law updates.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|
A New AI Tool Could Help Prevent More Gray Whale Deaths
Whale populations have declined significantly in recent years.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|
City Official Cited For Inland Wetlands Violation In Milford
Work at a property near wetlands that was done without a permit was the subject of a recent city meeting.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
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Westfield, NJ|
Major Upgrades Approved For Westfield Sports Complex
Town council moves forward with more than $1.7 million in improvements at Houlihan-Sid Fay Fields during Tuesday’s meeting.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|
Homer Glen Approves $2.5M Sanitary Sewer Line Project
The project will extend the existing sewer line to unserved parcels along Cedar Road and 159th Street.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|
Children’s Book Will Come Alive In Livingston: ‘Adventures Of Little Billy’ Takes The Stage
Barry Farber, the author of “The Adventures of Little Billy: In Search of the Magic Tree,” knows a thing or two about determination himself.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Mill Valley, CA|
‘Of the Environment, Not in It’: City Salutes Environmental Icon In Mill Valley
City recognized longtime conservation leader for work on planning, open space and environmental education.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
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Manchester, CT|
3rd Installment Of Manchester Sculpture Project Now In Place
A runner, an educator and now an author have been immortalized in Manchester.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Southbury, CT|
Mixed-Use Development Proposed For Southbury Site
The nearly 9-acre project would include apartments, commercial space and new housing.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale D86 Rushes Out Leader, But His Name Lingers
Online, the district still presents Michael Lach as its superintendent.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Selectpersons Approve June 22 Meeting On Pickleball Courts Funding
State funds for a proposed pickleball project never materialized. Ridgefield officials say they'll build the courts anyway.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Temecula, CA|
Medical Student Wins $2 Million Irvine Home In Pechanga's Massive 'Home Sweet Win' Giveaway
See what happened in Temecula recently at the second Pechanga Resort Casino giveaway.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough Amends 2026 Budget, Adds Senior Club Funding Placeholder
The proposed changes adjust revenue and appropriations, with senior group funding discussed during the committee meeting.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Conservation Commission To Review Sasco Hill Easement Work, Open Space Plans
Fairfield Conservation Commission meets next week to discuss easement work, open space acquisitions and enforcement updates.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Yardley, PA|
Respect Wildlife Along Delaware Canal, Yardley Resident Says
A Yardley Borough resident witnessed two chicks being injured by two youngsters on scooters earlier this month.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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Middletown, NJ|
Middletown Teen Boy On E-Bike Drove Into Back Of Car
The collision happened early Wednesday evening on Newman Springs Road:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|
County Line Road Fatal Crashes Trouble Residents
Some residents are urging officials in Warminster and Horsham townships to put out speed traps on the road separating two counties.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|
Stamford Fast Food Restaurant Seeks 2nd Drive-Thru Lane To More Than Double Vehicle Capacity
The fast food giant is hoping to reduce congestion and increase efficiency at the popular location.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Fatal Wreck On Houbolt Road Involving Semi-Trailer Leaves City Of Joliet Facing Lawsuit
HMD Trucking is suing the city of Joliet and state of Illinois in connection with the Feb. 21 deadly crash involving one of their drivers.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Enfield, CT|
Enfield High Graduation Likely To Proceed Despite Heat, Weather
Families are being urged to prepare for hot conditions on the turf field.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale Hikes Water Bills, Details Impact On Families
An official said he saw a drawback to the way the village was increasing rates.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
Knob Creek, Huckberry Host The Ultimate Father's Day Pop-Event In NYC
The brands will host "The Art of Bourbon Father’s Day Shop" for two days only.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
After The Storm: Power Outages, Downed Wires And Road Closures Left In Storm's Wake
Storm damage updates and alerts for Oak Lawn, Hometown, Evergreen Park, Palos, Alsip-Crestwood and Beverly-Mt. Greenwood. Updated 1X.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
Manchester Man Gets Sweetheart Deal On Stolen Car, Reckless Conduct Firearm, Other Charges: Follow-Up
Jayden Ballam-Quiah, formerly of Concord and Loudon, will be in jail for months after receiving another light sentence on felony charges.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
For Father’s Day 2026, What’s Your Best 'Dad-ism'? Patch Survey
Whether it was wise, funny, practical or completely goofy, we want to hear the thing your dad said that has stuck with you.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
OddFellows Ice Cream And Atomic Wings Restaurants To Open In Hoboken: See When
Two small New York food chains are jumping across the river to open locations in Hoboken soon.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
How To Correct Bad Manners Without Being Rude Yourself [The Question]
Is it ever OK to correct someone’s manners? And how do you do it without embarrassing them or sounding like the etiquette police?
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Rockville, MD|
At-Large BOE Candidate Omar Lazo Aims To Implement 'Stronger' Budget Oversight
At-Large school board candidate Omar Lazo tells Patch he wants to enforce "stronger oversight and discipline" to the MCPS budget process.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|
Meet 3rd District School Board Candidate Brett DiResta
BOE candidate Brett DiResta tells Patch he wants to build an AI-forward MCPS that teaches kids about the tool without creating a dependency.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|
BOE Candidate Brenda Diaz Aims To Give MCPS Parents 'Real Seat At The Table'
At-large school board candidate Brenda Diaz tells Patch she'll be fostering an environment where parents have a "real seat at the table."
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|
Multiple Vehicles Stolen Or Burglarized At Oak Forest Metra Lots, Police Ramp Up Patrols: PD
Three vehicles were stolen and two burglarized in the last two weeks at two Metra commuter lots, Oak Forest police said.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
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Rockville, MD|
At-Large BOE Candidate Wylea Chase Wants To Ensure All MCPS Students Are Being Served
Wylea Chase tells Patch that she's running for the at-Large school board seat to ensure all students are "truly" being served by the system.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Moundville Woman On The Run After Being Released With Forged Court Docs
A woman previously convicted of practicing medicine without a license is now facing new felony charges for forgery after escaping from jail.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Manchester, NJ|
Manchester Chorus Set To Sing With Foreigner At PNC Arts Center
The middle schoolers' video won the 105.7 The Hawk's "Sing With Foreigner" contest.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|
Music Room Named In Honor Of Late Arbor Park Band Director Who Was Students' 'Biggest Fan'
Beloved band director Roger Kellogg retired in 2011, and died in May 2025. The school honored his legacy by naming the music room after him.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
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