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Cranford, NJ|
Business Facing Shutdown Order Gets Parking Approval In Cranford
Plan for off-site parking at Cranford Performance Institute moves forward after board weighs safety, access, and prior approval issues.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough Junior Co-Authors 3 Cancer Research Abstracts For Global Conference
The Academy for Health and Medical Sciences student said family losses and cancer diagnoses helped shape her interest in medicine.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
New Milford, CT|
New Milford BOE Approves Surplus Distribution, Enrollment Study And School Administrator Hire
New Milford BOE approves year-end surplus plan, enrollment study, curriculum updates and assistant principal appointment.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|
Election 2026: Meet MoCo's At-Large Candidate Fatmata Barrie
Council candidate Fatmata Barrie tells Patch she'll be "bringing a stronger focus on community engagement, responsiveness, and results."
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
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Huntington, NY|
Knicks Fan Campaign Raises More Than $10K For Huntington Station Mission
Signarama Huntington turned a playoff sign giveaway into a fundraiser for Helping Hand Rescue Mission.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
Car Rams Into Anti-ICE Protester Outside Delaney Hall In Newark [VIDEO]
The woman can be seen waving an upside-down U.S. flag outside the prison gate. Moments later, a car hits her from behind.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Secaucus, NJ|
70+ Apartments At Harmon Cove Towers Are Without Electricity Since Saturday
Residents in those 70+ apartments have been without electricity since Saturday, and that includes no air conditioning.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
$18.5M Townhouse Tops UES Luxury Real Estate Deals
Ink has dried on 11 real estate deals over $4,000,000 on the Upper East Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Waterford, CT|
Waterford Selectmen To Vote on $800K On School Tech, Utility Capital Projects
The Waterford Board of Selectmen will meet Tuesday to act on utility infrastructure funds and over $800,000 in school technology purchases.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|
Election 2026: Meet MoCo's 3rd District Council Candidate Izola Shaw
Izola Shaw, a 3rd District candidate tells Patch she'll be bringing a "co-governance leadership style" to the County Council, if elected.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Danville, CA|
Danville Students Honored By PETA For Bald Eagle Conservation Efforts
John Baldwin Elementary students earned a PETA award after fundraising and advocating for the habitat of two bald eagles.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich P&Z To Review Apartment Conversions, Assisted Housing Proposal
Here's a preview of the upcoming Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Farmingdale, NY|
'The Kids All Helped Each Other:' Mom Speaks Out After Her Children Were Rescued From Adventureland Ride
A Ronkonkoma mother recounts the night her daughter and son were stuck on the Wave Twister, and a park representative releases a statement.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|
Madison Launches 'Scoops And Safety' Initiative
The bike and pedestrian initiative is hosted by the Madison Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the Madison Police Department.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Tuscaloosa County Judge Sentences Man Convicted Of Murdering Indiana Teen
A man convicted of murdering an Indiana University student in Tuscaloosa in 2020 received his prison sentence on Monday.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|
'Controlled Burn' Planned For Five Ponds Golf Clubhouse
A meeting is scheduled on Tuesday with residents who live in the townhome complex of the township-owned golf course.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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Darien, IL|
Willowbrook Chain Eatery Closure Not As Temporary As Indicated
The chain has about 1,400 locations, including many in the Chicago suburbs.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Update Issued On Great Island Access Road Project
Widening 23A, with associated site improvements, is a vital step in opening up the 60-plus-acre property to more residents.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
East Lyme Finance Board Sets FY2027 Mill Rate, Advances Bonding for Capital and PFAS Projects
East Lyme finance officials set the FY2027 tax rate and approved bonding for capital and PFAS projects.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Park Lawn Queen Of Hearts Raffle Jackpot Expected To Cross $1 Million Threshold In Wednesday Drawing
Park Lawn's progressive raffle keeps rolling over, where the jackpot is expected to exceed $1M for the June 24 drawing. Tickets on sale now.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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New York City, NY|
How Mixed-Use Housing Impacts NYC Affordability
Mixed-use development is growing across NYC, but its impact on housing costs and affordability differs by neighborhood and policy.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|
$62.6M Budget With Focus On Roads, Parks And Pensions Reviewed By Novato City Council
Measure M sales tax revenue remained central as the city advanced a rebuild of a major road and other capital projects.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Westfield Community Helps Keep Marching Band Strong As New Season Nears
The program says more than 100 students are expected this year as rehearsals and fundraising get underway.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale Man Pushes Woman In Road Rage Incident: Cops
The man told police that he let his "hot head" get the best of him.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough Board Gets Update On 96-Unit Campus Drive Apartment Project
The developer said all four apartment buildings are framed, but utility power remains the key unknown.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Man Pushes Woman In La Grange Road Rage Incident: Cops
The man told police that he let his "hot head" get the best of him.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|
Proposed Changes That Could Reshape Danbury Government: What To Know
The city will host a public hearing on the proposed changes this week,
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|
What Does The Future Hold For Orange's Food Scrap Program? Recycling Committee Weighs In
According to the newest data, Orange residents recycled 4,320 pounds of textiles in May. Here's what that translates to in dollars...
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
Brogan Honored With City Of Concord Proclamation, Feted By Friends And Family
Paul Brogan, the award-winning author and radio and TV show host who died in November, was praised Sunday for his support of the community.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
Judge Puts A Hold On Nassau County Buffer Zone Law
A judge issued an injunction barring Nassau County from enforcing a law that created protest buffer zones around houses of worship.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|
Summit Takes Step To Ban Detention Centers Before Any Are Proposed
City leaders say the ordinance is intended to prevent detention facilities from ever being built in Summit.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|
Senior Housing Proposal Advances In Newtown
A developer is seeking zoning changes for a 55-plus community.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
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Oak Lawn, IL|
Early Morning Fire Causes Heavy Damage To Restaurant In Oak Lawn
Mashawee Guy Restaurant in Oak Lawn suffered significant damage in an early morning blaze Monday.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|
Dom's Famous Chicken Fingers Arrives In Plainview With Soft Opening
Family-owned favorite expands from New Hyde Park, bringing its crispy chicken fingers and fast-casual atmosphere to Old Country Road.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|
Vienna Students Fight Food Insecurity With Hydroponic Gardening Initiative
This Vienna high school student launched a community gardening and education initiative after glimpsing food insecurity during the pandemic
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Public Safety Committee Authorizes Soil Testing For Potential Sites
Ridgefield committee approved soil testing and reviewed police facility needs as site evaluations continue.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Glen Ellyn, IL|
Public Hearing Planned For Proposed Dutch Bros. Coffee In Glen Ellyn
The public hearing will be held Thursday at the Glen Ellyn Civic Center for a Dutch Bros. that would occupy the Danby's Station location.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
Proposed Lake Anne Community Center Amendment To Be Discussed At Town Hall
Reston residents can weigh in on a proposed Lake Anne plan amendment tied to the Crescent Apartments redevelopment.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Windsor Locks Fire Leaves Family Starting Over
A fundraiser says three children and a pregnant mother were displaced.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Bernardsville-Bedminster, NJ|
Fitness Studio Expands With New Pilates Reformer Classes In Bernardsville
Ride + Reflect has added reformer Pilates classes and intro offers at its Bernardsville location.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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