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Basking Ridge, NJ|
Revised Ridge Oak 29-Unit Senior Affordable Housing Site Plan Discussed
Applicant representatives said revised lighting plans now meet fixture spacing rules, but still need one exception.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Edison-Metuchen, NJ|
'You Rejected Us': Edison Dad Tells BOE After Budget Cuts Cost Pregnant Teacher Her Job
An Edison family faces losing their home and their son's preschool spot after the BOE's budget eliminated the teacher's position.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
Huntington Civil Rights Advocate, Artist Una Joyce Williams Remembered For Decades Of Service
Longtime Huntington activist marched for civil rights, served veterans for more than three decades, family says.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax Fine Jewelry Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting In Old Town Fairfax
Fairfax Fine Jewelry marks its May 1 ribbon-cutting at 10409-A Main St. in Old Town Fairfax with city officials and business leaders.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Sudbury, MA|
First Look Inside: New Asian Market Opens In Sudbury Crossing
The 5,350-square-foot market is known for its wide selection of specialty Asian groceries, including fresh produce and pantry staples.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
Hochul Announces Ban On 287(g) Agreements In State Budget
Kathy Hochul announced the framework of a state budget deal Thursday that included a ban on 287(g) agreements between local police and ICE.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Steve Buresh Shutters Cheesecake, Cookie Stores: 'It Has To Be Over'
"It's the economy. It's the last straw," the baker shared in a 14-minute video announcing the end of his longtime, well-loved bakeshop.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
St. Pete City Council Candidates Weigh In On Historic Gas Plant District Proposals
Patch asked St. Pete City Council and mayoral candidates to share their favorite Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment proposals.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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West Orange, NJ|
NFL Billionaire’s Plan To Build Apartments Over NJ Forest Sacked In West Orange
Community activists scored a big win in their battle to preserve a large patch of forest in North Jersey.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Westborough, MA|
Westborough Girl Scouts Turn Service Project Into Annual Blood Drive
Last year's event collected enough blood to help as many as 132 patients at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Is Joshua Miner About To Restore Bethany McKee's Freedom? 'On February 20th, This Court Ordered A New Trial'
Bethany McKee's lawyer, Rachel White-Domain, has filed her response to the Will County State's Attorney's motion to reconsider a new trial.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
SEPTA Crash In Norristown That Injured 10 'Could Have Been Prevented,' NTSB Finds
A year after the crash in Norristown, the National Transportation Safety Board has released the findings of their investigation.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
York High's Absenteeism Rate No Longer So High
Even schools with far more low-income students had better rates than York a few years ago.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|
Mayor Says 'Fitting Moment' To Honor Glenview Military Members
This year, which marks the country's 250th birthday, 10 residents are being recognized for their service in the "Hometown Heroes" program.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Ex-York Principal Returning To Helm
An official expressed reservations about hiring interim principals. It puts a lot on students' backs, he said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|
Smoke Fogging Security Systems Offer Tool For Businesses and Gaming Cafes To Thwart Smash-And-Grab Burglars
Before installing smoke fogging security systems, the Alsip Fire Department reminds businesses to apply for an electrical permit first.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
Ward 5 City Councilor Booted From Council’s City Manager Review Process Due To Conflict Of Interest
Mayor Byron Champlin informed Stacey Brown she will not be participating in the review due to Manager Tom Aspell being her husband’s boss.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|
SMART Advances Rail Plan: What's Next In Sonoma County
A local business owner wants to freeze the start of SMART construction, staging a fight ahead of groundbreaking, tax vote.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
SMART Advances Healdsburg Rail Plan, Petition Pushes Back
A Healdsburg business owner wants to freeze the start of SMART construction, staging a fight ahead of groundbreaking, tax vote.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
Popular Pizzeria 'Coming Soon' To Norwalk
A sign has gone up at a building in Norwalk teasing that a popular CT pizzeria will be "coming soon" to the city.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
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Wayne, NJ|
This NJ Pizzeria Is Helping Its 50-Year Regular Find A Kidney
“The restaurant... has just really stepped up to the plate to help somebody like me," the long-time regular said.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|
Lyman Hall Edges Rival Sheehan In Girls Lacrosse Showdown: PHOTOS
The Lyman Hall girls lacrosse team picked up its fifth straight win with a recent victory over cross-town rival Sheehan.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|
Powder And Baggies Were For His Deodorant Business, Man Told Channahon Police: Prosecutors
Pink and white-colored baggies that were consistent with drug use and or sales were on the floorboard, court files show.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|
Broadway Comes To Plainview For Night Of Music And Meaning, Supporting Special Needs Program
Mid Island Y JCC fundraiser honors Mary Elizabeth Setti while raising support for programs serving individuals with special needs.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
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Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough Filmmaker's Family Comedy Set For World Premiere At NYC Film Festival
Karl Ryan Erikson said "The Family Recipe" includes local cast and crew and ties to the community.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
New Brunswick, NJ|
Rutgers Student Detained By ICE, Classmates Say
An engineering graduate student was recently detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Mariano's Owner Misses Deadline On 8-Year-Old Promise
The owner made an environmental commitment in 2018. A year ago, the business explained why it hadn't accomplished it.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
West Islip, NY|
West Islip Parents Transform School Into Coast-To-Coast Reading Adventure For PARP Program
PTA volunteers spent months transforming the school for this year’s PARP program celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Lacey, NJ|
Lacey Passes School Budget After Debate Over Taxes And Staffing
The school board adopted its final budget after discussion of taxes, staffing reductions and health insurance costs.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|
Controversial Southington School Budget Cuts Would Cut Staff; Fuel Emotional Public Hearing
The Southington Town Council last week kept the budget hearing open amid furious debate over proposed school budget cuts and tax impacts.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|
High School Athletic Fields To Be Named After Local Sports Leaders Following Stamford Board Of Reps Vote
The Board of Reps. voted 38-3 to rename three fields. One representative expressed concerns over what she felt was a lack of diversity.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|
Historic Cavalry Flag Discovered In Hamilton To Be Presented At Beverly Warrior Weekend
Beverly Veterans Services Director David Perinchief said the flag will be presented to the 3d Cavalry Regiment Sergeant Major on May 17.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
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West Orange, NJ|
West Orange Town Council Wrestles With Budget, Potential Tax Hike
Here's how much West Orange homeowners would pay under the proposed spending plan.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|
Historic Downtown Annapolis Site Sells For Millions
The 18 Church Circle property that houses the Acqua Al 2 restaurant has sold for more than $7 million.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
A Setback For Lyons Township High's Bid To Sell Land?
Another public body says the school "wrongly depicted" its land in a marketing plan.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|
'I Wish You Didn't Leave Us So Soon' Melrose Community Shows Support For Fallen Elementary Student
In the two days since the devastating event, the community has shown its support through an outpouring of flowers, posters, and donations.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
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Monroe, CT|
Monroe Voters Approve Budget With Proposed Tax Increase
The spending plan passed Tuesday with about 61 percent voter support, according to unofficial results.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|
School Bus T-Boned With 4 Students Aboard: Aurora Police
The driver of a Honda sedan was cited for disobeying a traffic control device following the collision, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Empty The Shelters: Bring A New Best Friend Home With No Adoption Fees At These RivCo Shelters
Who will you bring home during the Empty The Shelters event in Riverside County?
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
NYC Agrees To Pay $5.2 Million In Rikers Methadone Death Settlements
Federal civil rights cases end with multimillion-dollar payouts tied to alleged failures to respond to overdose emergencies in jail custody.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
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