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Merrick, NY|
‘It’s About Our Humanity’: Freeport Pride Celebration Kicks Off Saturday
Freeport Pride is hosting a "Harbor Social" Saturday, kicking off pride month a couple of days before June, organizers say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
Students Protest Belleville School Cuts, Principal Blasts Staffing Changes
Belleville residents have been sounding off about a wave of controversial budget cuts, including high school students, who held a “sit-out.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|
Livermore Student Founds Human Trafficking Awareness Nonprofit
LHS student Archismita Murkherjee's "A.S.H.A." is a student-led nonprofit that educates their peers on preventing trafficking.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Golden Hour Glow: Fremont Photos Of The Day
Do you prefer the golden hour or after glow?
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale D86 Monitors 'Negative/Inaccurate' Social Media Posts
District 86 officials are frustrated with social media messages. They have a procedure to track "questionable" ones.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Fair Lawn-Saddle Brook, NJ|
Owners Reveal Why Longtime Italian Restaurant In NJ Is Closing
The owners of an Italian restaurant in Bergen County explained why they're closing for good in 3 days.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Official In La Grange Park Arrested On DUI Charge
He was first elected in 2013. He was arrested early Sunday morning, police said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Manalapan, NJ|
Monmouth County Brothers Launch Men’s Grooming Brand
After years behind the barber shop chair, these local brothers have started their own grooming brand that aims to empower men.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
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Smithtown, NY|
LI Girls Soccer Team Headed To Portugal After Championship Season
The Smithtown Kickers / Long Island Slammers G2014 team earned a bid to the Iber Cup after winning the LIJSL Elite Club Alliance League.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Central Student's Murder: Joliet Police Obtain Warrant For Juvenile's Arrest As Adult
Thursday's warrant was issued at the Will County Courthouse by one of the judges. The teenager is only 17 years old.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Pastor's Visit Prompts Confession In Hudson County Cold Case Slaying
Joseph Quiros-Soto turned himself in to Georgia police in August of 2024.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|
As Ford City Mall Prepares To Close Forever, JCPenney Is Holding A "Nothing Held Back" Liquidation Sale
As the Ford City Mall prepares to vacate per a court order, JCPenney is holding a “nothing held back” liquidation sale through June 21.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Canton, CT|
Canton PZC OKs Scout's Playground Project At Local School
Canton planners approved an Eagle Scout project to build a Gaga ball pit at the elementary school.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
Baton Strikes, Pepper Spray, Lunging Kicks And Multiple Arrests: NJ ICE Prison Under Siege
Anti-ICE protests continue to erupt at Delaney Hall in New Jersey. See videos and photos from the front-line here.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|
Murrieta's Library Expansion Takes Shape For Area Children
Take a peek at what will be the future Garden of Verses in the foreground, the new play area and picture books space.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Jersey City, NJ|
With Meeting Looming, Officials Blast Jersey City School Board For Mother's Arrest
Jersey City's school board president responded to an official by claiming she had "avanger syndrome." A meeting is planned Thursday.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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Cranford, NJ|
Cranford Business Launches Creative Summer Activities For Kids, Teens
Art Cafe is expanding its summer programming with flexible art sessions designed for children and teenagers.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
New Library Assistant & Patrol Officer Hired, 24 Employees Honored In Bernards Township
The Township Committee approved two personnel appointments and recognized workers marking five to 30 years of service.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Mill Valley, CA|
Marin Championships Tennis Tournament 50th Anniversary Honored At City Council Meeting
City proclamation saluted the local tennis club and partner clubs for five decades of national-level competition and volunteer leadership.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Why There’s An 'Avenue A' Marker On An Uptown Street
There's a vestige of old New York at an Upper East Side public school.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|
LTHS Foreign Exchange Student Wins Big At Badminton
She and her partner took first place at sectionals and made it to the state finals.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|
$5M Firehouse Deal Falls Apart In Summit
Summit officials are now reevaluating what comes next for the long-vacant Broad Street property.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpain, PA|
Black Bear Tranquilized In Whitpain Thursday
The black bear has been captured, police said.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Man Falls On Train Tracks Running From Joliet Police, License Plates Stolen From Morris: Forfeiture
The Will County State's Attorney's Office filed a vehicle forfeiture seeking to seize the 2009 Mini Cooper driven by Luis Martinez-Duran.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Windsor Locks Fire Station Study Could Get State Funding Boost
A proposed state grant would help Windsor Locks study the future of its longtime fire department facility.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|
Madison Selectmen Approve $1.42M in Roads, Storm and Coastal Funding
Earlier this month, the Madison Board of Selectmen approved $1.42M in special appropriations and ratified a dispatcher union contract.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
Increase In Ticks, Lyme Disease, 'Red Meat Allergy' Across LI: Experts Weigh In
"Consider yourself to always be at some level of tick risk," health officials say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|
For Massapequa Girls’ Lacrosse, A Sixth Straight County Championship Is A Goal Accomplished
Massapequa girls’ lacrosse won their sixth straight Nassau County championship Wednesday, beating Syosset 13-5.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
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Mill Valley, CA|
Kids Press City Council For Bike Jumps, Pump Track After Recent Scott Valley Teardown In Marin County
Kids said the dirt jumps demolition left them “with nothing to do after school” and presented about 100 signatures backing new facilities.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|
Longtime Housing Commissioners Honored For Tenant Protection Work In Redwood City
The mayor praised the two for more than a decade of volunteer service shaping anti‑displacement strategies and tenant protections.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax City Council Considers Adopting Code Of Ethics
Fairfax City Council discussed whether to adopt a code of ethics, debating time, scope and enforcement of such a code.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|
Proposed Fall Hill Shops In Fredericksburg Include Retail, 2 Fast-Food Restaurants
Fredericksburg residents can comment by June 22 on proposed Fall Hill Avenue shops and restaurants proposal.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|
Tractor-Trailer Crash Closes Part Of Route 35 In Holmdel, Police Say
Police are urging drivers to plan an alternate route due to heavy congestion in the area.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|
Cranford Looks To Ban Data Centers As Nearby Project Looms
Officials plan a zoning change after concerns tied to a nearby AI data center project.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Ellington Restaurant Opening Soon, Hiring Now
Full-time workers will be eligible for benefits including health insurance and a 401(k).
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Temporary Road Closure Approved In Area Of Central Middle School
The closure is necessary so crews can shift sewer piping and manholes out into the road. Here's when the work is expected to start.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Falmouth, MA|
MA Nonprofit Broke Law By Firing Staffer Who Opposed Autism Discrimination: Lawsuit
A former employee sued the art center last week, claiming she was discharged because she tried to uphold legal guarantees of equal access.
William Hall, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
Town Of Hempstead Takes $12K Donation From Production House That Filmed In Point Lookout
The Town of Hempstead accepted a $12,000 donation Wednesday from a film production house that Filmed in Point Lookout May 12.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Vehicle Forfeiture For Joliet Motorist Driving With Expired License Plates: Prosecutors Reveal
Richard Green, 42, of Joliet's Third Avenue, was driving the Kia K5 on April 2 near the area of Douglas and Raub Street with expired plates.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
State Continues Invasive Northern Snakehead Fish Probe, Spotted For 1st Time, In Lake Ronkonkoma: Spokeswoman
Officials immediately looked into a sighting and began electrofishing to capture the species, and control its spread, the DEC says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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