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Shorewood, IL|
Shorewood's New YMCA Already Has Over 5,800 Members: Here's What It Looks Like: Patch Photo Gallery
The new Shorewood YMCA, replacing Joliet's Galowich YMCA on Houbolt Road, will open at 5 a.m. on Monday. It's on Route 52 at Wynstone.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|
Brace Yourself: This Is What Middle Class Looks Like In NJ
New data shows widening gap between incomes and expenses.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Darien P&Z To Review Church Expansion, Food Pantry Addition At Upcoming Meeting
Here's a preview of the upcoming Darien Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|
Daniella, Shorewood Child Who Set Up Lemonade Stand To Aid Texas Flood Victims, Honored By Mayor CC DeBold
Little Daniella was allowed to bring back her lemonade stand for Thursday afternoon's Shorewood State of the Village event at the new YMCA.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Darien, IL|
Darien Accused Of 'Wildly Inappropriate' Release Of Info
A city critic expressed unhappiness with the disclosure. An official defended it.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Falls Church, VA|
Falls Church Man Arrested On Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
Federal agents arrested a Falls Church man Thursday after seizing phones containing over 100 illegal images and videos.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Quack, Quack: Donut Chain Coming To Willowbrook
The chain has two locations in Illinois, but plenty of others across the country.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|
Vernon Hires Contractor To Hunt Down Vehicle Owners Who Are 'Dodging Local Taxes'
The Vernon Town Council on Tuesday voted 10-0 with one abstention to enter into a contract with Berlin-based Capital Tax Recovery.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
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St. Pete, FL|
Can 500,000 ‘Bootleg’ T-Shirts Reopen Haslam’s? One St. Pete Artist Is Trying
A St. Petersburg artist hopes to sell 500,000 “bootleg” Haslam’s T-shirts to raise money to buy the bookstore — which isn’t for sale.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
Strong's Marine, Beloved North Fork Family Business, Expands Grady-White Territory: 'An Exciting Opportunity'
Strong's Marine has expanded its Grady-White presence to encompass the North Fork and East End.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Doylestown, PA|
Popular New Jersey Ice Cream Store To Open Location In Bucks
The new store will be scooping 24 unique flavors of ice cream, complemented by milkshakes, fizzies, and ice cream cakes.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
San Ramon, CA|
San Ramon Student Drawing To Be Exhibited At Carnegie Hall
Dougherty Valley student Aditi Ranjan's drawing "Silent Suffering" won a National Gold Medal in the 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
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Glen Ellyn, IL|
Holes & Knolls Miniature Golf Course Applies For Liquor License
The village council will review the request at its April 27 meeting.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
If You Think Someone’s In Danger, Here’s How To Intervene [The Question]
From suspected child abuse to late-night screams for help, readers share what they did or wish they’d done differently in response.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Across America, US|
Is It OK To Hide When Someone Knocks At Your Door? Block Talk
Back in the day, hiding from people who show up for an unannounced visit would have been an etiquette lapse. Is that still the case?
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|
Police Drone, Body Camera Program Expanded Under New $3.7 Million Contract In SMC Town
The City Council reauthorized a military equipment policy as residents and councilmembers weigh surveillance, costs and safety.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
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Ellicott City, MD|
Artist Handcrafts Whimsical Plant-Inspired Pieces
Erica Regelin of Ellicott City creates plant accessories and plant-inspired pieces, a business she started during the pandemic.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|
Formal Study Of Stanford Cancer Center Opened By City Council In SMC Town
The vote allows Stanford to explore a major cancer hospital and research expansion on campus.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|
City Council Split On How New Bay Area Transit Tax Should Be Spent In Redwood City
SamTrans pitch for “Connect Bay Area” funding prompts debate over buses, roads, climate and the image of public transit.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|
Man Who Triggered Events Related To Deadly Shooting Of Officer Krystal Rivera Gets 8-Year Sentence
Jaylin Arnold, 28, pleaded guilty to a gun charge in exchange for an 8-year sentence, reports said. .
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Los Angeles, CA|
Airline Employees Smuggled Meth Through LAX: DOJ
The workers were able to smuggle the drugs into the airport because they are not required to go through security, according to prosecutors.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
Long Island Health Leaders Push Prevention, Screening To Fight Disease
Nutritionist, prostate cancer advocate partner on outreach, screenings, community wellness efforts.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield RTM To Weigh Elder Housing Lease Extension, $1 Million Greenfield Hill Grant
Additionally, the RTM is also scheduled to consider a FairTV Commission appointment during next week's meeting.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|
Livingston Students Showcase Their Talent, Brains And ‘Unsung Heroism’
These Livingston students made their town proud with accomplishments in the fields of community service, music and debate.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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South Brunswick, NJ|
South Brunswick Approves $375K Bond To Buy Emergency Generator
The Township Council voted 4-0 to authorize the borrowing, which will fund a new diesel-powered backup generator at Pump Station #13.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich Officials Working To Address Complaints, Approval Issues With School Zone Speed Camera Program
Greenwich’s speed camera program is paused amid complaints and approval issues; fixes and a public hearing are planned.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|
Flooding | Teacher Investigated | Free Six Flags Passes For Pre-K Visitors
Our top news stories, as well as events happening this weekend, for the far northern suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|
‘We’re Working On It’: Hempstead Administrators Detail Path Forward For David Paterson School
Officials say work is underway to boost performance at David Paterson School after NY state placed it in the bottom 5 percent statewide.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Roc City Bar & Grill Sues Joliet Woman: 'Such Posts Are Defamation Asserting Criminal Conduct By Plaintiffs'
Amber Pennuto may be on the hook for a financial judgment against her in excess of $50,000 plus attorney's fees and punitive damages.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater Affordable Housing Project Delayed As Route 202/206 Access Sought
A revised access plan could shift part of the affordable housing site's layout next to the Time To Eat Diner off the Somerville Circle.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|
Blue Island Officials Approached By Developer With Concept To Build Data Center On Hospital Property
Blue Island City Council vows total transparency and community input into a plan to build a data center on the MetraSouth property.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|
Princeton Library Group Says Endowment Can't Plug Budget Gap
The Friends and Foundation of the Princeton Public Library says using endowment funds for operating costs would violate fiduciary law.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
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Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|
Ice Cream Sundae Chain Opening 1st NJ Location
Located on East Front Street, Scoop N Scootery is all about “over-the-top, customizable sundaes,” the new store owner told Patch.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
UES Sinkhole Expands, Forcing Sudden Esplanade Closure
The city has blocked off a portion of the Esplanade after discovering a significantly worsening sinkhole.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Limerick-Royersford-Spring City, PA|
Enormous Community Turnout Against Pennhurst Data Center At Latest Tense Hearing
An attorney for the developer argued that only residents who live within 500 feet of the project should be granted "party status."
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|
Beloved Breakfast Chain Expands With 2 New MA Locations
Swampscott and Dedham openings are planned for sometime in the next year or so.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
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Basking Ridge, NJ|
Basking Ridge Kids Gym Plans Grand Opening With Preview Classes, Summer Camp
The Little Gym in Basking Ridge plans free preview classes starting May 4, official classes May 18 and a grand opening May 30 event.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Get Dutch Door Donuts Before Shop Closes
This is the last weekend for Dutch Door donuts. The shop closes in Healdsburg Sunday.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
In Merrimack County Superior Court, Rape Victim Calls Plea Deal For Ex- ‘An Absolute Abomination’
Richard French Jr., first convicted in 2025, received 4- to 8-year and 1 to 2-year prison sentences Thursday, connected to other rape cases.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|
Danvers Murder Teen Suspect's 'Incompetent' Ruling To Be Challenged In Court: Essex DA
The Essex County DA's Office told Patch that prosecutors will challenge the Bridgewater State Hospital evaluator's determination.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
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