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West Deptford, NJ|
Beating The Odds: NJ Student Looking To Tackle Rare Cases Of Childhood Cancer
Inspired by his brother's fight, Sanchez said the human spirit is as important as anything he's learned in any book.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Bookie Magee's Hideaway And OTB Becoming Self-Storage Units: Joliet City Council Vote Nears
The proposed self-storage facility would include seven new storage buildings with around 174 non-climate-controlled units in total.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
New Veterans Park Plan Advances In Somers
A planned veterans park and healing garden in Somers has cleared the town’s capital planning process.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Judge Orders Stop To La Grange Demolition
A neighbor sued over the teardown. A developer plans a 39-unit condo complex.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
Concord Coalition To End Homelessness Tenant Had 100 Grams Of Fentanyl, Crack, Meth, Cops Say: Follow-Up
Docs: Tips led to cops investigating Denise Davenport in December 2025; cops say she admitted to selling drugs at the Friendly Kitchen.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Tattoo Studio Just A Few Feet Away From Joliet's New Dome Of Unity? City Manager Recommends Approval
On April 16, the zoning board approved a variation request to allow the proposed tattoo studio to be within 1,000 feet of the library.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Suspect Tries To Steal Items From Store In Fairfield By Filling Luggage With Them: Police
The suspect, a New York man, tried to steal more than $1,800 worth of merchandise, according to authorities.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
Here Are 15 NYC Home Sales That Closed In One Weekend
Brooklyn Heights mansion sale tops $8M as Queens homes trade below $400K.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
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Melrose, MA|
Melrose Middle School History Teacher Named District's Educator Of The Year
The Melrose Education Foundation announced the award after receiving nominations.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|
New Canaan Board Of Selectmen To Consider Several Contracts, Review Parking Fees During Meeting: Agenda
The New Canaan Board of Selectmen is scheduled to meet on May 19, 2026; here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Manchester, NJ|
Joyriding SUV Sinks Into Popular, Dangerous Mining Lake In Ocean County
The lake in Manchester at ASARCO, also known as Heritage Minerals, has seen multiple drownings in its icy cold waters over the years.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Danville, CA|
Danville To Debate Helping Fund Dublin Event Center
Danville and other Tri-Valley cities are asked to consider using tourism assessment fees to help fund a 100,000-square-foot event center.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
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Cranford, NJ|
More Patrols Coming To Cranford As Police Launch Seat Belt Crackdown
Cranford is one of only three Union County police departments participating in this year’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|
An SF Senior Dog Rescue Is Waiving Adoption Fees Through The End Of May
"By waiving adoption fees, Muttville aims to attract more potential adopters who care about senior dogs," Muttville's CEO said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Hamden Beats West Haven, Falls To Southington In Recent Girls Lacrosse Games: PHOTOS
The Hamden girls lacrosse team split its recent games against West Haven and Southington.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|
New Car Wash Coming Soon To Malden
The location is one of the newest offerings of a local chain business.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
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Basking Ridge, NJ|
Bernards Urges State Action On 'Unsustainable' Rising Health Benefits Costs
Bernards Township joined other municipalities urging changes to the State Health Benefits Program.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
$30K Raised For Greenport FD + LEGO Sculptures At LI Garden + $30M Headquarters + Stop & Shop Food Pantry
More: Long Island's Tallest Indoor Adventure Park / Rock Out For Mental Health Event
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|
LGBTQ Activists Defy West Orange, Pride Rainbows Return To Town Hall
“They can wash away the rainbow, but they can’t wash away our pride,” advocates said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|
Woman Gives Birth In NYC Court
Protesters blocked parts of Jay Street to demand investigations after deaths, prolonged detentions and a courtroom birth.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
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Long Island, NY|
LI Towns Roll Out Plans As LIRR Strike Causes Travel Chaos
Long Islanders described gridlock traffic and hours-long commutes as union workers continued picketed outside Babylon station.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
Massive Data Center Cluster Proposed In Upper Merion
A series of eight new data centers of more than 4 million square feet have been proposed within a small part of Upper Merion.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|
As Memorial Day Nears, Seaside Heights Works To Prevent Repeat Of 2025 Chaos
Curfews, boardwalk closing times and increased fines for rule-breakers are in place. Town officials hope that deters rowdy behavior.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
3-Story, 710-Unit Self Storage Facility Proposed On Route 206 In Hillsborough
Applicant is seeking use and bulk variances to build a 103,560-square-foot self-storage facility on Route 206.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Tuscaloosa, AL|
Court Docs Reveal History Of Domestic Violence For Suspect Charged In Karen Hollis Case
Here's the latest on the man accused of abuse of a corpse after the body of Karen Deann Hollis was found in Greene County over the weekend.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Report Of Man With Gun Near School Prompts Lockdown In Somerville
A reported man with a gun near a school led to a lockdown before police determined there was no threat.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
'More Traffic Than I've Ever Seen:' Community Reacts To LIRR Strike
"Everybody's losing money." 300,000 commuters are without the LIRR since Saturday, and Nassau County members are sharing their voices.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Board Of Selectpersons Approves Affordable Housing Pact, Flood Project Bond Increase
At a meeting earlier this month, board approved affordable housing plans, and flood mitigation funding, among other motions.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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Sarasota, FL|
Sarasota-Manatee Originals Launches Reimagined Culinary Tour Series
The food-and-wine trolley series will make stops in Sarasota, Bradenton, Siesta Key, Anna Maria Island and Nokomis-Venice.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Murrieta Resident Hits Big At Pechanga Resort Casino Penny Slot Machine In May
The Pechanga Resort Casino's second "Home Sweet Win" $2M House Giveaway is still in play for one more weekend.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Windsor Budget Heads Back To Council After Failed Vote
The Town Council is expected to revisit the failed budget and decide when voters will see it again.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Middletown, CT|
South Fire, Animal Control Pull Off Good Old-Fashioned Cat Rescue In Middletown
Yes, a cat was stuck in a tree in Middletown Monday.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
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Upper East Side, NY|
$25.77M Penthouse Tops UES Luxury Real Estate Deals
Ink has dried on 15 real estate deals over $4,000,000 on the Upper East Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Shelton-Derby, CT|
Child Struck By Personal Watercraft At State Park In Shelton: FD
Fire officials said the injured child was taken to a local trauma facility.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|
Iconic Seafood Restaurant Coming To JW Marriott Detroit Water Square
A popular seafood restaurant will open inside the upcoming JW Marriott Detroit Water Square in downtown Detroit.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Bethel, CT|
Former Bank In Bethel Could Become Community Hub
Town officials say the property could be used for coworking, arts, workforce and civic programs.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hindale Restaurant Plans New Eatery Next Door
Hinsdale has become more family-driven and children-focused, a restaurant co-owner said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Minooka Man Commits Domestic Violence At Motel 6 Along Mall Loop Drive: Joliet Police
The victim was evaluated at the scene by Joliet Fire Department paramedics.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Car Thief Returns To Scene Of His Joliet Crime, Police Making Arrest Discover His Warrant: Cops
Joliet police say the owner did not give permission to anyone else to take his vehicle.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|
Lacey Adopts 2026 Budget With Tax Increase
The owner of a home assessed at $300K will pay an extra $129.58 annually.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
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