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Cherry Hill, NJ|
Endangered Creatures Now Call Camden Home, See The Aquarium's Newest Additions
They are known for the spotted patterns and wing-like fins.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|
Guilford Selectmen To Review Budget And Hazardous Tree Removal Plans
Here's a preview of the upcoming Guilford Board of Selectmen meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Westfield Residents Voice Data Center Concerns At Town Hall
Questions about power, water and regional impacts dominated the discussion.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Former Antique Shop Owner Holds 'Swedish Death Cleaning' Estate Sale In NJ
Chris Tsakis was a punk rocker and antique shop owner. This weekend he's liquidating his inventory via a garage sale in Hudson County.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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Smithtown, NY|
Long Island Man’s First Car Restored After Nearly 40 Years, Set For Public Debut
Robert Renna’s 1966 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport, his first car, will make its public debut Sunday at the Paws of War Car Show in Nesconset.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
Anti-ICE Protests Continue To Rage In NJ After Turbulent Week At Delaney Hall
The latest arrest total stands at 17 after another night of clashes. New Jersey's governor said a "protest zone" will help cool things down.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Haddonfield-Haddon Township, NJ|
Principal Sleeps On Roof Of School In South Jersey: See Why
This is hardly the first stunt this school leader has taken on.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Oyster Bay, NY|
VIDEO: Deer Goes For A Dip, Paddles Through North Shore Waters
Friends of the Bay captured the sight on Tuesday afternoon as the deer appeared to swim toward Centre Island.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
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Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough Urges State Action On Rising Public Worker Health Premiums
The Township Committee backed a resolution urging state leaders to curb steep health benefit increases.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|
A Milestone To Remember: Seal Beach Police Recreate Sweet Photo With Graduating Students
McGaugh Elementary School Liaison Officers joined up with a class of graduating students to recreate a photo shot six years ago.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Court Docs Detail Behavior, Mental State Of Man Who Killed DCH Nurse
A Tuscaloosa judge has ordered the man accused of killing DCH nurse Ada Doss to be involuntarily medicated.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|
AI Data Center Ban Discussed In Lacey
Officials said data centers are already not allowed there, but a variance request could still be sought.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
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Petaluma, CA|
Long-Stalled Petaluma Trestle Revival Launched
Behind rusting rails, Petaluma residents see a chance to reclaim a landmark before it slips further into decay.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
5th DUI Arrest For Former Joliet Man Involved In Crash Near Elwood, Sending Him To Hospital: Sheriff
Louis Bertolini, 44, was a no-show at the Will County Courthouse to face fifth offense DUI charges. Now he's going to the Will County Jail.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|
FBI Employee At Quantico Indicted On Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
A Stafford FBI employee is accused in federal court of distributing child sexual abuse material, an affidavit says.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Three Village, NY|
Cowbell Optional: Ringing In LI's Blue Öyster Cult's Mark 50th Anniversary Of '(Don't) Fear The Reaper'
"It's dark in that it faces death, unblinking, and that's how I've lived my life." - Al Bouchard
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Hoboken, NJ|
Dry Cleaners In Hoboken Will Become Coffee Shop
A dry cleaners on Washington Street in Hoboken will become a coffee shop, documents show.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|
Plan Commission To Review Proposal For 60K Square Foot Industrial Building In Woodridge
Formal plans have not yet been submitted for the flex use industrial building, which would occupy part of Maple Point Business Park.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|
Fredericksburg Seeks Comments On Old Mary Washington Hospital Apartment Plan
Fredericksburg residents can comment by June 22 on a 242-unit apartment plan at 2300 Fall Hill Ave.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Babe's Gets Price Reduction: 6 Months On Joliet's Real Estate Market And Still No Buyer Emerges
In early December, Joliet Patch broke the news of plans by Tim and Amy Reilly to retire and sell their Babe's Home Cookin' restaurant.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|
Homer Glen, Residents Object To 'Hydro Excavation,' Say It Would 'Significantly Disrupt' Quality Of Life'
Badger Daylighting says it's the largest provider of nondestructive excavating in North America, using high-pressure water to excavate.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|
Large Affordable Housing Proposal Under Consideration In Milford
The Planning and Zoning Board will review the project at its next meeting.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
'Stirling Baby Day' Marked At Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital Friday
If you were a Stirling Baby born at ELIH's maternity ward, Patch wants to hear your story; share your memories in the comments.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Mother Pleads Guilty In Baby Emmanuel Haro's Death, Immediately Sentenced
Mother Rebecca Renee Haro entered her guilty plea in the fake kidnapping and murder of her son, Emmanuel Haro. His body has not been found.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
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Healdsburg, CA|
Town's Registered Sex Offender Count Draws Attention To Sonoma County
Police checked dozens of registered sex offenders across Rohnert Park Thursday, drawing attention to local numbers.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|
City Counts Registered Sex Offenders: Sonoma County
Police checked dozens of registered sex offenders across Rohnert Park Thursday, drawing attention to local numbers.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
Ex-Soldier Indicted In Assault On MP At Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall In Arlington
A former soldier is accused of assaulting a military police officer, carrying a concealed weapon, and driving under the influence.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|
Livingston Buys Historic Church Property, Monks Make Pitch For Buddhist Temple
The town council signed documents to finalize the purchase of the Federated Church of Livingston.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Vienna, VA|
Vienna Will Soon Have A New Social Club For This Timeless Game
This summer, Vienna will get a dedicated mahjong social club.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
6 Atomic Wings Restaurants Coming To NJ, Including In Hoboken And Jersey City
The Atomic Wings chain will open its first six New Jersey locations, including two in North Jersey.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Clinton Township, MI|
New Stores, Event Space Open At The Mall At Partridge Creek In Macomb County
From sweet treats to Detroit-inspired clothing, here are four new stores joining the Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|
Herndon Felon-In-Possession Case Moves To Federal Court After Indictment
A federal indictment charges Khari Wheeler with possessing a firearm in Herndon, according to authorities.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Manassas, VA|
'Height of Ridiculousness': Anti-Data Center Activist On Federal Surveillance Reports
Prince William County activists aren't backing down in the face of new reports that they could be scrutinized as "anti-tech extremists."
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Pickleball, Tennis And Therapy Dog Yoga To Benefit Ridgefield Rescue Pets At ROAR Rally
ROAR's June fundraiser features pickleball, tennis and therapy dog yoga to support adoptable pets in Ridgefield.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Parachutist Taken To Hospital After Ellington Landing
Ellington firefighters responded Thursday evening after a parachutist was injured at a landing zone.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Tennis & Pickleball Courts, Turf Field Upgrades Coming To Bernards Township Parks
Pleasant Valley, Mountain Park and Dunham Park are slated for construction and resurfacing work.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Southington, CT|
New 12,000-Square-Foot Golf Facility OK'd In Southington
The development approved would require demolition of batting cages, but would keep a mini golf course as a secondary use.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Manslaughter Suspect Recovering, 3 Deputies On Leave After Officer-Involved Shooting In Vance
Investigators provided additional details Friday following a deadly officer-involved shooting Thursday morning in Vance.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
More Than 1,000 Residents Pack Upper Merion Hearing In Stand Against Data Centers
The proposal to bring one of the largest data center clusters in the United States to the local area was met with bipartisan opposition.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|
Plumbing Issues At Location In Manchester Temporarily Knock Burger King Off The Throne
A Burger King in Manchester is closed for a few days for repairs.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
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