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Palos, IL|
New Palos Park State-Of-The-Art Outdoor Fitness Court Designed To Get Residents Up And Moving
The National Fitness Campaign fitness court on the Palos Park Village Green provides equitable access to residents of all fitness levels.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|
Calvary Murrieta Christian School Is Permanently Closed, But The Church's Academy Perseveres
Unlike the brick-and-mortar campus that closed this spring, Calvary Murrieta Christian Academy continues to operate today.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Litter Boom Installed In Rooster River In Fairfield
The project is a partnership between the town and Harbor Watch at Earthplace to help protect Long Island Sound.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|
Dunkin Donuts At 98th Street And Western Robbed At Gunpoint
Disturbing security video posted on social media shows the robbery that took place Tuesday morning at the Evergreen Park Dunkin' Donuts.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Northport, NY|
Chuck Norris, ‘Purring Machine’ Kitten, To Attend Northport Adoption Event: Northport Kitty Of The Week
The 5-month-old kitten will be at Northport Cat Rescue Association’s adoption event at Sweet Arts Candy Store.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
Stella, Long-Haired Kitten Found Alone, Seeks Home: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
The 3-month-old kitten was found wandering alone in Massapequa after Memorial Day and is now in foster care through Grateful Paw Cat Shelter
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|
Family, Supporters Pack Court As 3 Generations Accused In Torture, Death Of LI Child, 7, Plead Not Guilty
Jor’Dynn Duncan’s family attorney said the legal team is examining whether “system flaws or failures” played a role in her tragic death.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|
Serious Patient Neglect Allegations Lodged At Riverside County Care Facility For Elderly People
A search warrant was served at Yorkshire Village in unincorporated Hemet, and several patients were transferred to local hospitals.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
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Napa Valley, CA|
A North Bay ICU Nurse With Parkinson's Joins Grueling Offshore Race To Advance Research
A St. Helena ICU nurse joins offshore race as researchers track whether sailing can measurably affect Parkinson’s symptoms.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|
Police Provide Timeline Details In Drowning Death Of Missing Child
The child was found in a pond minutes after being reported missing, and preliminary findings list drowning as the cause, officials said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|
Primary Day 2026: Tom Suozzi Wages Democratic Primary For NY's 3rd Congressional District
"I think America’s system of democracy is the greatest in the world. I believe in the American Dream."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Ellington Votes On Budget For Third Time
Polls opened on Tuesday at the Ellington Senior Center.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Darien, IL|
Boy Alone In Car At Darien Store For 40 Minutes: Police
His mother was charged with endangering the life or health of a child.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|
Shelter CEO To Step Down Amid State Senate Run
Carina H. Santa Maria, an Arlington Heights trustee and candidate for Illinois State Senate, will transition from her role in September.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Dixie Lee Bakery In Keansburg Will Close Entirely Sunday
It's not just the front counter that closed. The entire bakery will close.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Bensalem, PA|
False Post Claims Neshaminy Mall Will Become Data Center
A fake Facebook post by a Bensalem Township department stated that plans were approved for the empty mall's future.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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Newtown, PA|
Longtime Newtown Township Restaurant Closing Its Doors
For more than 30 years, Jeff Wong and Cindy Tam have owned and operated Ota-Ya, serving countless generations of families.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
New Milford, CT|
New Milford Wetlands Commission Approves Warehouse Expansion, Sets Hearing On Streambank Project
New Milford wetlands officials approved a warehouse expansion and set a hearing on a Sullivan Farm Road project.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich Selectmen To Review Parking Rules, Flag Policy, Historic Home Study
Here's a preview of the upcoming Greenwich Board of Selectmen meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Glen Burnie, MD|
Shore United Bank To Open New Glen Burnie Site This Year
The new Shore United Bank location will open in Glen Burnie later this year at 891 Cromwell Park Drive.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
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Bloomfield, NJ|
Bloomfield Town Council Votes On Controversial Sewer Ordinance: Here's What They Decided
After months of heated public debate, the town council has reached a decision. Here are the pros and cons.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
Crossword-Themed St. Pete Gala To Benefit Aphasia Nonprofit
The upcoming Word Play gala at USF St. Petersburg will raise money, awareness for Voices of Hope for Aphasia programs across Tampa Bay.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|
Coroner IDs Girl, 15, Hit By Freight Train In Mundelein
Preliminary autopsy results show blunt force injuries as the cause of death, with the manner of death still being investigated.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Harmon Cove Towers' 4-Day Power Outage Caused By Faulty Internal Wiring, Says PSE&G
PSE&G confirmed Tuesday it's an internal electrical issue, but the utility company is helping to solve it.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Warminster, PA|
America At 250: Crooked Billet Revolutionary War Clash Featured In Documentary
The two communities of Warminster and Hatboro had a role in the 1778 Battle of the Crooked Billet, marked by monuments in both towns.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|
Neighbor Describes 'Incredibly Emotional' Manorhaven House Fire As Crews Battle Blaze From Exterior
Heavy fire conditions forced firefighters to evacuate the home and fight the third-alarm blaze from the exterior, officials said.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Stop Signs, Traffic Study Sought At 2 'High-Risk' Bridgewater Intersections
Residents have launched a petition seeking to improve safety in their neighborhood.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
Here Are The Races On The Ballot In NYC's Primary Elections
Find your sample ballot using Patch’s searchable NYC races guide.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
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Cranford, NJ|
Cranford Mayor Addresses Misinformation Around Kenilworth AI Data Center Plans
Officials and residents revisit concerns about a large-scale neighboring project as questions continue over communication and potential regi
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Police Convene On March Avenue In Early Morning Search
Multiple Santa Rosa Police are on site in Healdsburg, but no federal authorities appear to be involved.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Delta Says 100 Bradley Airport Layoffs May Not Mean Lost Jobs
A contractor filed a layoff notice, but Delta says the jobs may not be lost.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Popular Greenwich Farmers Market Seeks Location Change, Petition Launched To Keep It In Place
An online petition has been launched to keep the popular farmers market in the same community.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Hillsborough, NJ|
New Rotating Drop Schedule Proposed For Hillsborough High School
District leaders said the proposal would expand course access and launch more public outreach before any rollout.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Philadelphia, PA|
ICE Arrests Philadelphia Prison Employee, Detains Him In Louisiana Facility
The Bahamian national is a social work services manager in the prison system.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Voters Approve Danbury Road Sidewalk Easements, Hear Pickleball Project Update
Ridgefield voters approved Route 35 sidewalk easements and received an update on the town's pickleball project.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Future Of Enfield Annex, Fermi Sparks Heated Debate
Town officials say long-term repairs could cost millions, while short-term fixes may not solve larger problems.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Wheaton, IL|
New Parking Lot Proposed For College Church In Wheaton
The parking lot proposal has met with resistance from residents of the Union Corridor neighborhood.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|
New Canaan Board Of Selectmen To Consider Purchase Orders During Upcoming Meeting: Agenda
The New Canaan Board of Selectmen is scheduled to meet on June 23, 2026. Here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Dead Body Found Inside Vehicle At Concord Bus Depot
Concord police and NH State Police troopers are investigating a dead body found in the parking lot of the city’s bus depot on Monday night.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District And Trump Appointee Spark Controversy Over Possible Acquisition
EVMWD is currently conducting due diligence on a deal to take a stake in Northern California's Potter Valley Project.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
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