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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|
Avenue A Used To Extend To 96th Street — Here's What Changed
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 Seen In Whitpain Thursday
Whitpain police are "currently tracking" the bear, officials 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 Looking To Film In Point Lookout
The Town of Hempstead accepted a $12,000 donation Wednesday from a film production house that wants to film in Point Lookout.
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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Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater Chick-fil-A To Open Next Week At Towne Center On Route 202
Guests of all ages who come dressed in cow spots or sporting a cow-spotted accessory on opening day can redeem one free entrée or kids meal.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Southbury, CT|
See Where Southbury Ranks On Connecticut Home Value Map
New Zillow data shows how Southbury home values compare to communities across Connecticut.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Brookfield, CT|
See Where Brookfield Ranks On Connecticut Home Value Map
New Zillow data shows how Brookfield home values compare to communities across Connecticut.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Bethel, CT|
See Where Bethel Ranks On Connecticut Home Value Map
New Zillow data shows how Bethel home values compare to communities across Connecticut.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
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Gloucester Township, NJ|
New Free Services Being Offered For Military Families Of Camden County
Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. called this "the least we can do."
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
Police Investigating Incident In Patchogue
Officers were seen in the neighborhood early Wednesday morning, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|
2 Injured In Fire At Brookline Business
The department responded to the scene after receiving reports of an explosion.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Zoners Continue Airbnb Debate, Approve New Preschool Plans
The Ridgefield Planning and Zoning Commission advanced ongoing discussions about proposed regulations for short-term rentals.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Northbrook, IL|
Greenbriar School Construction Begins Under Build 28 Plan: District
The project includes a new classroom wing, cafetorium addition and multipurpose room renovations at the Northbrook school.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|
NYCLU Appeals Ruling That Preserved NCPD-ICE Agreement, Says Lower Court Ruling Was Wrong
The NYCLU has appealed a February court ruling that found a 287(g) agreement between NCPD and ICE to have been made legally.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|
Officials Close Bathing Area In Sound Beach Over Increased Bacteria Levels
The beach has closed since Tuesday, but will reopen when bacteria levels subside, a Suffolk health department spokeswoman says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Is New Hinsdale D86 Leader Arriving Early?
The incoming superintendent is leaving his Indiana job earlier than expected, according to a report.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
Insurer Wanted To Drop Oak Brook Before $2M In Settlements: Lawsuit
The village said it would suffer "imminent, irreparable harm" without court action.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Disgraced Ex-Elmhurst D205 Official Collects Pension
He would have lost his right to a pension if he had been convicted of a job-related felony.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Cambridge, MA|
Arrest Made In Connection Harvard With Campus Dormitory Assaults
Police believe they have identified the person behind multiple occurrences that took place earlier this month.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|
Grass Fire Breaks Out Near Lawrence-Livermore Lab
Firefighters stopped forward progress on a small grass fire that broke out south of Tesla Road, according to the Watch Duty app.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
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