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Concord, NH|
Homeless Concord Felon Arrested On Knife Threat, Other Charges After Market Basket Robbery: Follow-Up
Ronald Delgaudio, convicted of sexual assaulting a teenager in Florida in the 1990s, was arrested Wednesday night on South Main Street.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
St. Petersburg Paranormal Guide Hosts Summerween Bus Tours, Monthly Ghost Walk
A St. Pete paranormal investigator's ghost bus tours in downtown, Grand Central, Roser Park highlight local history, reported hauntings.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
BFGoodrich Parent Company Cites Operating Capacity In Decision To Close Longtime Tuscaloosa Plant
Michelin North America on Thursday explained its decision to permanently shutter its longtime BFGoodrich tire plant in Tuscaloosa.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|
West Hartford School Chief's Contract Extended, Pay Increased
The West Hartford Board of Education voted unanimously to renew Superintendent Paul Vicinus' contract through June 2029.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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Greenwich, CT|
After RTM Rejection, New Location Emerges As Possible Site For George H.W. Bush Statue In Greenwich
Plans for a statue of George H.W. Bush in Greenwich hit a snag earlier this month, but officials are pressing on to find a new location.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|
North Andover Police Body Camera Contract Heads To Select Board
An item to approve a contract for police body cameras is on the board's agenda for Thursday.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|
North Bay 13-Year-Old Turns Brother's Overdose Into Life-Saving Mission
After her brother died from fentanyl, a 13-year-old is teaching overdose prevention and heading to a national conference alongside DEA, FBI.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|
Lawsuit Against North Penn After Stanley Cup Attack Moves Forward
The federal case seeking to hold the school district responsible for the horrific incident will continue, a judge ruled this week.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Oakland Township-Lake Orion, MI|
New IV Therapy Studio, Oxygen Bar Opens In Metro Detroit
The owner says the studio combines medical experience with a welcoming, modern spa-like approach to self-care.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord Woman Could Reach Plea Deal In Felony Charges, But Lawyer Says Other Indictments May Be Pending
Tara Devir faces meth sale, felon in possession of dangerous weapons, impaired driving, and other charges in Belknap and Merrimack counties.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|
Biss To Resign As Evanston Mayor In October Amid Congress Bid
Daniel Biss said the timing is meant to ensure Evanston voters choose his successor in a special election next spring.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
44 Guns Seized In Africa Returned To U.S. At Dulles Airport
Guns seized in Africa after INTERPOL flags were returned to the U.S. at Washington Dulles International Airport, officials said.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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South Side, IL|
Man In Custody Who Fake Fell On 6-Year-Old, Then Molested Her In Front Of Mom: Police
James Spencer, 41, was apprehended Wednesday on his street after security camera images were released to the public, Chicago police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Long Valley, NJ|
Long Valley Producer's Short Film To Make Film Fest Run
"Little Dream" follows the early life of deaf ballerina Simone Botha.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
Fairfax County May Start Rounding Cash Tax Payments To Nearest Nickel Amid Penny Shortage
Fairfax County will hold a July 14 hearing on a proposal to round cash tax and fee payments to the nearest nickel.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
BFGoodrich Shutting Down Longtime Tuscaloosa Plant, Cutting Over 1,000 Jobs
Employees and local workforce development officials have confirmed that BFGoodrich will shutter its Tuscaloosa manufacturing operations.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
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Basking Ridge, NJ|
Data Centers Banned In Bernards Township After Committee Vote
The ordinance bars data centers in all township zones and removes data processing centers from office uses.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
Man Abused 3 Children In Bergen County, Causing Bodily Injury: Prosecutor
The abuse caused one of the children to endure "significant bodily injury," said Bergen County prosecutors.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
DORO Marketplace Proposes New Enfield Cafe
The growing restaurant chain is seeking town approval for a new location at 98 Elm St.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Driver Seriously Injured In I-91 Rollover Crash In Enfield
Interstate 91 southbound was closed after the crash but has since reopened, according to state police.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|
PETA Offers To Turn JBS Meat Plant In Souderton Into 'Empathy Museum'
The offer would provide employment to some of the 1,700 workers laid off by the shutdown of one of the county's largest employers.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|
Is Illinois The New Tornado Alley? State Shatters All-Time Twister Record
Illinois has shattered its yearly tornado record halfway through 2026, as severe storms fuel concerns about a shifting Tornado Alley.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield P&Z Approves Short-Term Rental Rules, Rejects Main Street Sign Proposal
Ridgefield P&Z approved short-term rental rules, advanced stormwater plans and continued zoning reviews.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|
Previously Deported Guatemalan National Found In Fairfax Faces Federal Reentry Charge
ICE says a previously deported Guatemalan national found in Fairfax faces a federal illegal reentry charge after a prior felony conviction.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax Man Arrested At City Library Garage Sentenced In Federal Gun Case
A Fairfax man arrested at the City of Fairfax Regional Library garage was sentenced Wednesday on a federal gun charge.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
La Grange Driving School Accused Of Fraud, Reckless Behavior
The school put students and the public at risk, a state agency said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale Driving School Accused Of Fraud, Reckless Behavior
The school put students and the public at risk, a state agency said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Philadelphia, PA|
There Are No Miracles In Baseball, Except When The Phillies Play
Two nights in a row down in Washington, the Phillies were down to their last strike. Two nights in the row, that was just the start.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Across America, US|
It’s Not Easy Being The Blue M&M As Candy Gets ‘MAHA’ Makeover
Mars is releasing all-natural colorings in a “Make America Healthy Again” makeover of its classic M&M’s candies, benching blue and brown.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Temecula Opponents Of Proposed Power Transfer Line Gain Powerful Allies In RivCo Supes, Cal Fire
The Temecula City Council is keeping the conversation opposing the Golden Pacific Powerlink alive and gaining support. Here's the latest.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
Norwalk Library Honors Longtime City Historian With History Room Dedication
The Norwalk Public Library recently hosted a history room dedication in honor of the longtime municipal historian who founded it in 1972.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
UFO Clouds Visible Across Inland Empire: More Pics Of These Meteorological Marvels
While traveling from Banning to San Bernardino, a local photographer snapped this amazing lenticular cloud formation. It just gets better.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
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San Rafael, CA|
Marin Joins Fight Against Planned ICE Facility As Activists Push For Stronger Action Locally
Supervisors backed a legal challenge to a planned detention center while residents urged additional local restrictions.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|
West Nile Virus Found In Glenview Mosquitoes
The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District said WNV-positive mosquitoes have now been found in Glenview, Evanston, Northbrook and Wilmette.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Contested UES Homeless Shelter Opens
The facility has opened after heated community opposition, a switch from a men's shelter, and a failed legal challenge.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Pottstown, PA|
Best Viewing Spots, Parties In Each Montco, Chesco Town For 'Big Boy' Tour
A look at the specifics of the route along the Schuylkill River and the best spots and times to catch a glimpse.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Basking Ridge, NJ|
Bernards Township Honors 2 Retirees With More Than 60 Years of Service Combined
Police Lt. Brian Fallon and Thomas Nicoletti with the DPW were recognized Tuesday for 24-plus years and 37 years of service.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|
Cranford Debates Quality Of Library Programs As Expansion Nears Completion
A $3 million renovation is nearly complete, but residents are divided over what it will mean for children’s programs in town.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Protected Tern Colony Killed, Possibly By A Fox, Hoboken Bird-Lovers Say
Several terns on a Hoboken pier were killed over the weekend, possibly by a fox on the run.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Veteran UES Yoga Teacher Opens New Non-Hot, Non-Corporate Studio
Yoga on Lex offers classic vinyasa yoga, sound baths, meditation, Reiki and more.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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