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Peabody, MA|
Peabody Mayor Hopes City Services Guide Showcases Work Of Municipal Staff
The new Peabody guide outlines will help residents learn how to access services and add transparency amid difficult budget talks.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Man Leaving After Village Denied Home Expansion: Lawyer
The man failed to get a permit and ignored a stop-work order, officials said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
Mamdani Erases $12 Billion Budget Gap, Rejects Tax Hikes In First NYC Spending Plan
Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a balanced budget after securing Albany support and ordering city agencies to slash spending.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Advertising Will Likely Come To Secaucus Football Field, Because District Needs To Bring In Money
The school district needs to find way to bring in revenue, interim superintendent Mark Toback said.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Across Illinois, IL|
Is Allergy Season Worse This Year In Illinois?
Are your seasonal allergies really worse this year? Here's what experts in Illinois are saying.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|
Here’s Where Connecticut Plans To Use New Work-Zone Speed Cameras
CTDOT’s new “Know the Zone” page includes a public map and timeline showing full deployment beginning in June.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|
Southington HS Athletics, Parking Upgrades On Hold After PZC Vote
Southington planners last week reviewed proposed tennis court and parking upgrades at Southington High School, ultimately tabling the issue.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
Montco Commissioner Used County Funds To Promote Candidate, GOP Alleges
Republicans in Montgomery County have called for an ethics investigation into Commissioner Neil Makhija. Details:
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Burr Ridge, IL|
Bill Threatens Every Burr Ridge Single-Family Home: Village
Local officials oppose a state bill that aims to increase affordable housing.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord Mayor Backtracks After Booting Ward 5 Councilor From City Manager Review Process: Follow-Up
Mayor Byron Champlin informed Councilor Stacey Brown that, despite believing she was in conflict, she can be involved in Tom Aspell’s eval.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
2 Weeks After Plainfield Infant's Death Ruled Homicide, No Updates: Sheriff
The Will County Sheriff's Office said it had no updates about the criminal investigation into the death of an infant from Plainfield.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|
Mokena Man To Face Gun Charges After Accidentally Shooting Himself, Barricading Inside Home: Police
The man has not yet been arrested, but the Will County State's Attorney's Office has approved charges.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
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Levittown, NY|
‘It’s Becoming Queens’: Town Board Votes On Levittown Building Size Cap, Seeking To Limit 'McMansions'
The Town of Hempstead voted Tuesday on a resolution to limit the permissible building size in Levittown.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Italian Coastal Restaurant Opens In Lenox Hill
Mediterranean-inspired dishes, Roman-style pizza and a backyard patio.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
Arlington Hit-And-Run Suspect's Federal Court Date Moved In Illegal Reentry Case
A judge rescheduled the arraignment and sentencing for Edison Antonio Ramirez Guerra, an Alexandria man charged with illegal entry into U.S.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|
Student Mountain Bikers Learn Lifelong Lessons On The Trails Of Novato
The program, now serving nearly two dozen athletes, emphasizes resilience, community and skills that extend far beyond the race course.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
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Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough BOE Eyes Route 206 Bank Site For New School Bus Facility
Board members said the district could pursue the Route 206 site for bus operations if a pending car wash plan does not move ahead.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|
Merrick Boat Fueling Station Gets Town Green Light
The Hempstead Town Board approved a resolution Tuesday to allow for a new boat fueling station to move forward in Merrick.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, NJ|
2026-'27 Woodbridge School Budget Brings 3.2 Percent Tax Increase For Property Owners
Utility costs (what the district pays to keep schools buildings warm and cool) have increased 10 percent since last year.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Swatting Call Prompts 'Secure In Place' At Greenwich School: Police
Police said an investigation is ongoing.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
2 Joliet Teens With Fully Automatic Pistol, Semi-Automatic AR Pistol, Land In Will Co. Jail: Prosecutors
Bryan Lopez has been released from the Will County Jail after three days in custody. His friend, Joshua Price, will remain in custody.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Chichester Police Seek Tips After A Motorcyclist Dies Following A Crash On Horse Corner Road: Video
A motorcyclist crashed into a utility pole in Chichester on Sunday night. He died later. Family sets up a GoFundMe.com site. Cops seek info.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|
Westport DPW Raises Awareness Of Recycling Contamination
The Department of Public Works is launching an awareness campaign called "No Bags, No Food, No Foam."
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Development Planned At Old Hinsdale Religious Site
Previous proposals faced opposition from neighbors. The village is getting the word out.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
2 Little Kids Left In Car While Man Shops Inside Louis Joliet Mall: Joliet Police
Justin Crubaugh was charged with two counts of endangering the life or health of a child. He comes from the city of Lockport.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Multiple Guns, Ammunition Found After 34-Hour SWAT Standoff In Bridgewater, Affidavit Reveals
Police said Eric J. Thorogood, on Hill Lane, pointed a rifle at officers for hours before he shot himself in the leg during the arrest.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
La Grange Trustee Won't Run Again, Gives Notice Months Ahead Of Time
Other politicians wait until the 11th hour to make such announcements, giving insiders leverage.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax City School Evacuated For Reported Building Fire: Updated
Students at a City of Fairfax elementary school were evacuated Tuesday morning due to the report of a building fire on campus, reports say.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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La Grange, IL|
Rat Complaints In 2 La Grange Neighborhoods
In one case, an abandoned home was blamed. An official said reported code violations were unacceptable.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
Barnett Doubles Down On Commitment To Making Pride Month Proclamation
Barnett's response comes after a few residents at a Downers Grove village meeting pushed Barnett not to proclaim June Pride Month.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|
More Earthquakes Likely After Swarm Jolts SoCal, Experts Say: 5 Things To Know
More seismic activity was expected after a swarm of 411 quakes hit inland Southern California over the weekend.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Celebrating Healdsburg's Farmers Market: A Story Told Through Food
A book launching today tells the story of Healdsburg's people and place through its farmers market.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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San Ramon, CA|
San Ramon Council To View FY26-27 Preliminary Budget
City officials say expenditure growth must slow significantly before Measure N expires in 2035.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Longshots Disturbance Causes Parking Lot Mayhem, Woman Admits Firing Her Gun Into Air: Police
Joliet police heard a loud noise coming from the parking lot and saw several people running toward the entrance of the business.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
The Skylark Rooftop Bar Unveils New Spring/Summer Menu: See Here
The Skylark rooftop bar is set thirty stories above ground in the heart of Times Square.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|
Drunken Driving Arrests Skyrocketing In Vernon
Statistics show that DUI arrests are on the rise in Vernon in a big-time way.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
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Oak Lawn, IL|
Victim In Oak Lawn Trailer Fire Dies
A deadly fire that killed a man in the Airway Mobile Home Community has been determined “accidental," the Oak Lawn fire chief says.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Willowbrook Chain Restaurant Shuts Doors
The chain has about 1,400 locations, including many in the Chicago suburbs.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Tequila Trouble In Elwood: 'Defendant Advised That If He Did Not Cooperate, He Would Be Tasered,' Cops Say
Antonio Cid comes from South State Street Lockport. He spent three days in the Will County Jail but regained his freedom over the weekend.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|
Data Center Developer Proposes Vienna Cloud Campus To Replace Tysons Office Complex
Serverfarm seeks Fairfax County approval to build a 316,000-square-foot data center on Quantum Drive, including a new public playground.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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