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Joliet, IL|
Crest Hill Man May Lose His 2014 Subaru Outback After Menard's Incident: Civil Forfeiture
Kenneth Ewell faces no criminal charges in Will County, yet Will County State's Attorney Jim Glasgow aims to confiscate his Subaru Outback.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich Private School Seeks Additional Staff Housing, Expanded Faculty Day Care Center
The school is proposing to add 20 new housing units with a total of 52 bedrooms, along with an expanded day care facility.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Expectation Church Plans Multi-Phase Expansion, New Outreach Building In Fairfax
Expectation Church files a special permit amendment to expand its Braddock Road campus, adding 450 seats and new facilities.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Chips Away At Lack Of Northside Sidewalks
The city completed a sidewalk on Crestview Avenue a few months ago.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Zoners Approve Governor Street Signage, Push Short-Term Rental Rules
Ridgefield PZC OKs Governor St signage, continues sewer review and debates new short-term rental regulations.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
New Darien Chain Store Opens Friday
It is going in the spot of Joann Fabrics, which closed last summer.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
2 Overdoses In Concord In An Hour: One Man Dies, Another Man Survives And Is Hospitalized: Video
Concord police and fire and rescue teams are investigating a fatal overdose behind the Cumberland Farms on North Main Street on Thursday.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Pleasanton, CA|
Tri-Valley Student Headed To Scripps National Spelling Bee
For the second year in a row, Pleasanton student Rithvi Balajee qualified for the prestigious national spelling bee in Washington.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Crest Hill Woman Who Poked His Stomach With Kitchen Knife Pleads Guilty, Learns Her Sentence
Sylvia Tovar, 38, spent three days in the Will County Jail following her January arrest by the Crest Hill police force.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Local Professionals Come Together To Inspire Beaumont Youth
Brookside Elementary students met 20 professionals at a career day aimed at real-world learning connections.
Renee Schiavone, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
Norristown Municipal Administrator Leonard Lightner Resigns
Turnover has become a consistent theme in local government. “I think our community deserves stability," Councilwoman Mydera Robinson said.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|
Ford City Mall Given Notice It Could Be Shut Down Due To 'Imminent Health And Safety Risks'
Conditions inside the mall, including a leaking fire suppression system, could lead to “catastrophic” structural failures, the city says.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Medford, MA|
City Council Requests Mayor Defend Medford In Divestment Lawsuit
The city was sued for adopting a divestment ordinance last year.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Glen Burnie, MD|
Drive-Thru Coffee Chain To Open 1st Site In County
The popular 7 Brew drive-thru coffee chain is expanding in Maryland and is now establishing its very first base in the county.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
After Fire, St. Pete Ceramics Finds Temporary Home As Rebuilding Begins
St. Pete Ceramics has temporarily moved into Five Deuces Galleria after a fire destroyed its studio space earlier this year.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
He Stole Thousands From Joliet Park District As Finance Director, Matt Pehle Pleads Guilty, Learns Sentence
Joliet resident Matt Pehle's criminal proceedings at the Will County Courthouse lasted for three years.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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North Haven, CT|
Black Bear Sightings Reported In North Haven — Here’s How Many So Far In 2026
New state data shows how often bears have been spotted in North Haven this year as activity rises across Connecticut.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Black Bear Sightings Reported In Hamden — Here’s How Many So Far In 2026
New state data shows how often bears have been spotted in Hamden this year as activity rises across Connecticut.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Cheshire, CT|
Black Bear Sightings Reported In Cheshire — Here’s How Many So Far In 2026
New state data shows how often bears have been spotted in Cheshire this year as activity rises across Connecticut.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|
Black Bear Sightings Reported In Southington — Here’s How Many So Far In 2026
New state data shows how often bears have been spotted in Southington this year as activity rises across Connecticut.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
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Avon, CT|
Black Bear Sightings Reported In Avon — Here’s How Many So Far In 2026
New state data shows how often bears have been spotted in Avon this year as activity rises across Connecticut.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|
Black Bear Sightings Reported In Simsbury — Here’s How Many So Far In 2026
New state data shows how often bears have been spotted in Simsbury this year as activity rises across Connecticut.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|
Black Bear Sightings Reported In Farmington — Here’s How Many So Far In 2026
New state data shows how often bears have been spotted in Farmington this year as activity rises across Connecticut.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|
Black Bear Sightings Reported In West Hartford — Here’s How Many So Far In 2026
New state data shows how often bears have been spotted in West Hartford this year as activity rises across Connecticut.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
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Upper East Side, NY|
Destructive Fire On East River Esplanade Renews Calls For Security Cameras
A fire burned landscaping to ash along the East River Esplanade, as security cameras promised years ago have failed to appear.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Ellington Leaders Describe Ongoing Green Road Problems After Arrests
Town officials said the activity has damaged land, raised safety concerns and led to stepped-up enforcement.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Data Farms To Power AI Are A New ‘Not In My Back Yard’ Flashpoint
In town halls across the country, residents push back against data centers as some state legislatures question if tax breaks went too far.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|
2026 FIFA World Cup: ATL Preps For Soccer's Biggest Event
Metro Atlanta is busy preparing to host some 2026 World Cup games, which is expected to rake in a $500 million investment for Georgia.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
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Temecula, CA|
Zen Curry And Grill, Temecula's Indian-Fusion Restaurant Draws Locals, Wine Country Visitors
What we sampled at the #22 restaurant on Yelp's Top 100 Restaurants list and why we can't wait to go back to try more Indian-fusion dishes.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Complaint Stops Daily Siren At Former Enfield Firehouse
The restored siren at the former Shaker Pines firehouse was stopped after a complaint, sparking an online petition.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|
Bill To Extend Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status Passes House
A Thursday House of Representatives vote advanced a bill that could extend an immigration protection for Haitian expats in the U.S.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Berkeley, CA|
UC Berkeley Drops Cesar Chavez's Name From Student Center
UC Berkeley initiated a review of the name following reporting in the New York Times.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
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Long Beach, CA|
Big Bang On The Bay Promoter Loses Appeal; Annual Long Beach Fireworks Show In Doubt
The California Coastal Commission last night upheld its cancellation of the annual Big Bang on the Bay fireworks show in Long Beach.
Mark Nero, Patch Staff
Great Neck, NY|
Governor Hochul Awards $22M To Village Of Great Neck Senior Housing Complex For Renovations
"Governor Hochul remains committed to supporting local communities in building and preserving housing, especially on Long Island."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|
'Vaxmobile' Brings Public Health To The Public Library
Mount Sinai South Nassau rolled out the "Vaxmobile" Thursday, a retrofitted NCPD mobile command vehicle that brings vaccines to communities.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|
Moms' Special Needs Respite Facebook Group Provides Lifeline For Caregivers In Will, Cook Counties
Launched in 2018, the group now has nearly 3,000 members, from caregivers to teachers to nurses.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|
Colts Neck Amends 4th Round Affordable Housing Plan: See Details
The town adopted the amendments "under protest" after a judge ruled their original plan wasn’t consistent with NJ’s Fair Housing Act.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Fired By Joliet Police, Nick Crowley Wants His Past Criminal Charges Expunged By Will County's Judges
Long before the demise of his police career, Nick Crowley went to Will County's jail after a gun discharge incident inside a townhouse.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Oakland Township-Lake Orion, MI|
Oakland County Wellness Studio Blends Breathing Exercises With Modern Science
The technique has been shown to support stress reduction, emotional processing and overall well-being.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
New Pittsburgh Pub Poised To Open
A new tavern is set to replace a legendary Pittsburgh gathering spot. Get the details here.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
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