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Long Island, NY|
VIDEO: From Long Island To The Big Stage, Ali Berke Nears Historic MLB Goal
LI Singer Ali Berke has performed at major venues from New York to California as she chases a one-of-a-kind goal.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|
‘We’re Here To Make An Impact On One Child’s Life’: ALX Needs More Volunteers For Kids In Legal System
Northern Virginia Family Services is looking for more volunteers to act as Court Appointed Special Advocates.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Encinitas, CA|
Nordstrom Rack Opening New North County Store With Grand Opening Celebration
A grand opening celebration will feature a DJ, light bites, gift card giveaways and more, a spokesperson told Patch.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
$75M Loss In Homeowner Equity Possible With Reston National Golf Course Redevelopment
Analysis shows 812 Reston households face significant equity risks and negative equity if the golf course redevelopment moves forward.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Dublin, CA|
Dublin Weighs Naming Facility After Former Mayor Janet Lockhart, Sets Naming Rules
The city council will consider formalizing commemorative naming rules as it decides how best to honor the late Mayor Lockhart.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
East Brunswick, NJ|
East Brunswick Parking Deck Struggling Post COVID With Revenue Shortfall
Mayor Cohen says remote work has gutted deck revenue & the township is getting creative — renting to car lots and eyeing a NJ Transit deal.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Restaurateur Fights To Be Free, Notes His Work In Community
If he went to jail, his restaurant would close, with 100 losing their jobs, his attorney warned.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|
Invasive “Jumping Worms” Could Surge In CT — See Where They’ve Been Spotted
The invasive worms have been reported in dozens of Connecticut towns.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Western Avenue Man Detained In Will County Jail After Children Knocked Down, Struck: Cops
Max Michel, 32, said he was discharged from the military in January and needed a break from his wife and children, prosecutors advised.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Fallen Cook County Sheriff's Officer James Knapp Gets Street Dedication Near Bridgeview Courthouse
“He said that if something ever happened to him, nobody would remember. I hope he sees how many people in this family care so much for him.”
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Fremont Student Earns Spot In Scripps National Spelling Bee
Navika Joseph is one of four Bay Area students who qualified for the prestigious national spelling bee.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood, PA|
Lower Merion Politicians Consider 50% Pay Raise For Themselves
The commissioners could also get cost-of-living raises thereafter.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
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San Francisco, CA|
'Sea' It To Believe It: Photos Of The Day
These sea lions deserve some love, too.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|
New Discount Grocery Store Coming To Manassas
Bargain hunters in Manassas will have new options in July.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
SUV Strikes Power Pole East Of Temecula, 1 Injured, Power Outage Reported
One person was injured in the Monday morning crash that occurred on 79 South, near Sage Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Board of Ed Panel Advances Budget, Health Policies; Seeks Legal Review
Ridgefield Board of Education policy panel updates budget rules, student health policies and considers non-lapsing fund framework.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Pittsburgh, PA|
Well-Known Pittsburgh-Area Restaurant Slapped With Consumer Alert
A popular suburban Pittsburgh restaurant is dealing with an Allegheny County Health Department consumer alert. Get the details here.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Popular Milkshake Chain Now Open In Darien
The Darien store represents the second Connecticut location for the company.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Injured Red-Tailed Hawk Rescued From Tree By Bridgewater Firefighters: Video
The Somerset Regional Animal Shelter and Green Knoll Volunteer firefighters worked together to rescue the hawk stuck 20 feet up a tree.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Wilton, CT|
Wilton Budget Vote Set This Week As Pickleball Courts, School Repairs Proposed
The proposal represents a roughly $1.5M increase as residents prepare to vote on spending and projects.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
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New York City, NY|
New York's Top Judge To Host Second Look Act Symposium In Brooklyn: Learn More
The event at the Brooklyn Law School aims to raise awareness on the Second Look Act and the fight for sentencing reform.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Monroe, CT|
Monroe Budget Vote Set For May 5 With Tax Increase Proposed
Voters will decide on a proposed budget that includes a mill rate increase, officials said.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Does Darien Mayor's Book Promotion Cross Line?
A resident said it does, but the mayor said the city attorney approved his message.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Clarendon Hills Calls 'Misleading' Patch Analysis On Survey Results
An official said the voluntary survey was not intended to be a plaza vote. A critic countered the village wants to "sideline" the results.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
How Much Ex-Elmhurst D205 Worker Is Settling For
Both the board and the former employee denied allegations made in the litigation.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Maria Lou Calanche, Candidate For Los Angeles City Council District 1
Maria Lou Calanche told Patch why she should be elected to the Los Angeles City Council. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Eunisses Hernandez, Candidate For Los Angeles City Council District 1
Eunisses Hernandez told Patch why she should be reelected to the Los Angeles City Council. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Traci Park, Candidate For Los Angeles City Council District 11
Traci Park told Patch why she should be reelected to the Los Angeles City Council. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
Brush Fire Near Concord Heights Homeless Camp Extinguished By Firefighters: Video
Concord firefighters were sent to a brush fire near the Steeplegate Mall on Loudon Road on Sunday afternoon.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Faizah Malik, Candidate For Los Angeles City Council District 11
Faizah Malik told Patch why she should be elected to the Los Angeles City Council. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Morgan Oyler, Candidate For Los Angeles City Council District 5
Morgan Oyler told Patch why he should be elected to the Los Angeles City Council. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Hugo Soto-Martinez, Candidate For Los Angeles City Council District 13
Hugo Soto-Martinez told Patch why he should be reelected to the Los Angeles City Council. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Elmer Roldan, Candidate For Los Angeles City Council District 9
Elmer Roldan told Patch why he should be elected to the Los Angeles City Council. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Henry Mantel, Candidate For Los Angeles City Council District 5
Henry Mantel told Patch why he should be elected to the Los Angeles City Council. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Jordan Rivers, Candidate For Los Angeles City Council District 15
Jordan Rivers told Patch why he should be elected to the Los Angeles City Council. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Dylan Kendall, Candidate For Los Angeles City Council District 13
Dylan Kendall told Patch why she should be elected to the Los Angeles City Council. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Jorge Hernandez Rosas, Candidate For Los Angeles City Council District 9
Jorge Hernandez Rosas told Patch why he should be elected to the Los Angeles City Council. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Andrew Kim, Candidate For Los Angeles Mayor
Andrew Kim told Patch why he should be elected as Los Angeles mayor. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Andrej Selivra, Candidate For Los Angeles Mayor
Andrej Selivra told Patch why he should be elected as Los Angeles mayor. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Karen Bass, Candidate For Los Angeles Mayor
Karen Bass told Patch why she should be reelected as Los Angeles mayor. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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