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San Mateo, CA|
World Cup Fever Hits San Mateo: Shopping Center Throws Free Street Soccer Party
The family-friendly event features goal challenges, mini soccer matches and a 10-foot soccer ball photo installation.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|
Carle Place Two-Sport Athlete Signs On As Tunnel To Towers Ambassador
Carle Place native Juliana Mosca became a Tunnel to Towers NIL ambassador this week, planning to “bring the mission” to her new role.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
South Brunswick, NJ|
Petition Seeks To Stop Proposed Data Center In South Brunswick
The resident who started the petition expressed concerns that the proposed center will threaten “our very way of life.”
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|
Fredericksburg Siblings Named Finalists In National K12 Talent Showdown
Three Fredericksburg siblings will compete in the K12 Talent Showdown finals after years of dance training.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Moorestown, NJ|
Hundreds Of Nurses Will Strike In South Jersey
Months of negotiating ended in 21 hours of unsuccessful bargaining on Wednesday.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|
Cat Found Alone In House After Family Moves Away, Leaves Him Behind, Desperately Needs Home
"We reached out to the family; however, they were not interested in claiming Sterling again. It's something we'll never understand."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
New Plaza Could Replace Parking Spaces On UES Street
Hunter College students want to turn a strip of curbside parking in the neighborhood into a permanent public space.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
St. Pete June Art Shows Celebrate LGBTQ+ Expression, Identity
Several art shows across St. Petersburg feature works by LGBTQ+ artists throughout the Tampa Bay region.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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Plainview, NY|
Bethpage ShopRite Undergoing Major Renovation, Expansion
The grocery store has already unveiled part of its newly expanded space, with additional upgrades planned through the fall.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
‘Open Minded’ Dating App Hookup At Target In Concord Leads To 3 Month Rape, Assault Investigation
Garrett Michael Reed of Sandown was arrested in May on multiple sexual assault and simple assault charges after an incident in July 2025.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|
'Man Of Deep Integrity, Steady Courage': Stretch Of I-55 Renamed In Memory Of Fallen State Trooper
A portion of I-55 has been designated as "ISP Trooper Clay M. Carns Memorial Highway," with a resolution approved by state legislators.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Pacifica, CA|
Middle Schoolers Took On Climate Change This Year In Pacifica: Here's What They Actually Did
From a city council presentation to a week without meat, sixth graders turned a classroom project into real-world action.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|
See Smoke In Calimesa? Here's What's Happening
Multiple freeway drivers reported seeing smoke in the San Timeteo Canyon area.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|
297-Unit Apartment Complex Gets Nod From Naperville Planning And Zoning
The CityGate II development will feature studio, one-, and two-bedroom units starting around $1,900.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
High Grocery And Gas Prices Change What Americans Put On The Dinner Table
As grocery and gas prices climb, readers say they’re cutting meat, skipping meals and stretching leftovers.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
Norristown Council Approves Controversial Traffic Calming Policy
Only property owners, not tenants, can trigger a traffic calming review, the council determined.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Swampscott, MA|
Swampscott Center For The Performing Arts To Host Open House
The 30-month tenant of the former Hawthorne Restaurant plans to showcase property for the fireworks.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|
Housing Approved For Portion Of Wilson Park In Summit
Council votes to subdivide park land for proposed group home as residents raise concerns about losing green space.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|
Fire Co. Responds To Montco Arson After Firefighter Sets 3 Fires In 30 Hours: Police
The 29-year-old firefighter has been suspended from his post.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
Photo Of Lost Dog In Bergen County Draws Much Interest...In The Cop Holding Him
"What dog?" asked one woman, focusing on the rest of the photo.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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New York City, NY|
9/11 Memorial & Museum's New Campaign Aims To Educate Youth About Sept. 11
Around 100 million Americans alive today — or one-third of the U.S. population — have no lived memory of September 11, 2001.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
Arlington Man Indicted For Illegal Reentry After Deportation
An Arlington man was indicted in federal court after prosecutors said he reentered the U.S. after deportation.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|
Expanded Dog Leash Law Mulled In West Hartford
West Hartford officials scheduled a June 23 hearing on a proposed ordinance requiring dogs to be leashed on town property.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|
Essex County Protesters Urge Major Bank To Stop Financing ICE Prisons
A nationwide day of protest will attempt to hit two of the largest private prison companies in U.S. where it hurts: their bank accounts.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax Planners To Review Chain Bridge Road Redevelopment, Small Area Plan Updates
The Fairfax City Planning Commission will discuss a mixed-use Chain Bridge Road project and possible updates to four small area plans.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|
Driver ID'd In Fatal County Line Road Crash
Warminster and Horsham police have dealt with two fatal crashes on County Line Road in the past two days.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Deck Fire Spreads To Home, Displaces Family Of 6 In Bridgewater
Firefighters battled the fire on Monday afternoon in the Township.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|
Oxford Names New Animal Control Officer
A town official said the hire is now handling all animal control calls in Oxford.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Salem, MA|
Salem Mayor Orders 'Tourism Tax' To Help Fund New High School
Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo's proposal would increase the hotel tax 2.75 percent and add a $5 surcharge to the Witch House.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|
Brooklyn Darkroom Fights Closure To Save Analog Art
After a failed takeover offer, members and filmmakers race to secure the future of a community darkroom before June 30.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Man Who Killed DCH Nurse Has Extensive History Of Mental Illness: Defense
Here's the latest in the capital murder case of the man who shot and killed a DCH Health System nurse.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst University Accused Of Discrimination In Lawsuit
A former official said she was fired after a year despite good performance and no complaints. The university denied the allegation.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
Nonprofit Head Who Bashed DuPage Sheriff's Office Leaving
An investigation found that he undermined jail officials. His group works to help inmates.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
2 Arrested On Narcotics Charges At Condominium Complex In Fairfield: Police
The pair, both from New Haven, were arrested last month, according to authorities.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Hamden Boys Lacrosse Team’s Season Ends In Class LL Tournament: PHOTOS
Hamden’s season came to an end with a second-round loss to Staples in the CIAC Class LL tournament.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord’s Finance Committee To Vote On Fiscal Year 2027 Budget; Host Public Hearings Thursday Night
Councilors will take public comment and decide on a $94 million budget, a $22M capital project budget, and $24M for water and sewer.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Oak Lawn, IL|
'Suspicious Person' Found In Possession Of Burglary Tools, Live Ammo: Police
An alert citizen, who received the Smart911 notification, observed one of the men walking near 101st Street and Kilbourn Avenue, police said
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|
$300K In Upgrades Coming To Burlington County Library
The first major improvements in more than 20 years are being rolled out.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|
Hundreds Of Pies, Scones, Muffins And More At Annual Blueberry Festival
The 28th Annual Blueberry Festival will feature live music, kids games, a book sale, food and plenty of blueberry goodies to buy.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Ohio Man Accused Of Trying To Cash Fraudulent Check In Fairfield: Police
The suspect is accused of using another person's identity, according to authorities.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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