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Joliet, IL|
Superintendent Karla Guseman's Administration Seeks Significant Salary Increases: School Board Vote
Guseman has served as superintendent since early 2020. The School Board got rid of a former Wisconsin school administrator to replace him.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|
New Canaan Town Council To Hold Public Hearing On Proposed Leaf Blower Ordinance During Upcoming Meeting
The New Canaan Town Council is scheduled to meet on May 20, 2026; here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Investigation Leads To Burglary Charge Against Homeless Thief In Concord; Perp Fails To Appear In Court
Timothy Casey was accused of burglarizing a South End home in March. He failed to appear on this charge and several others, court docs say.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
New Opposition To Proposed SDG&E Powerlink Transmission Line From Tourism, Wineries
Temecula Valley Wine Country and the $1B tourism industry explain how the Golden Pacific Powerlink could devastate tourism and agriculture.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
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San Leandro, CA|
Shrooms 'Art-N-Seek' Game Coming To San Leandro
On June 13, mushrooms will take over the main library plaza.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
Lobster Chain To Open Its Second NJ Restaurant Wednesday In Ridgewood, With Freebies
The restaurant, which serves lobster, shrimp, and crab rolls, will have giveaways at its Ridgewood grand opening.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Dutch Bros To Open Coffee Shop In Plainfield, Village Board Votes
The drive-thru-only coffee shop is bringing its popular concept to Plainfield.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|
VIDEO: Smithtown Boy Advances In $20K National Jr. Ranger Competition
Supporters across Long Island are rallying behind the Smithtown child as he competes for $20K and a wildlife adventure.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Murrieta, CA|
Public Swim Programs Open Across Southwest Riverside County
Swim lessons, lap swimming, masters classes, water exercise, and more are beginning throughout the region. How to find a pool near you:
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
Utopia Bagels Opens 4th Location In NYC: See Where
The new location spans 2,700-square-feet with ample seating for guests.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|
Former Auto Repair Building Could Be Turned Into Affordable Housing Units In Stamford
The Board of Reps. Land Use/Urban Redevelopment Committee is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the sale and development of the site.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Upper Dublin, PA|
Maple Glen Pointe To Feature 72 New Townhomes
The new housing complex off Norristown Road fills the space destroyed by a tornado five years ago.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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Warren, NJ|
Warren Township Moves to Ban Data Centers An All Zoning Districts
Officials say no applications or proposals are pending — the ban is a proactive move to protect infrastructure, groundwater and community.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|
'Clever' Western Springs Drinking Option Coming
Keys are in hand and the license is in process, the owner announced.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
He Keeps Showing Up At BP Gas Station, Joliet Man Now Detained Under SAFE-T-Act: Judge Rules
The Joliet BP Gas Station at the corner of McDonough Street and South Chicago Street is a forbidden place for Joliet's Quitman Morrow.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|
$8.9M Townhouse Tops UWS Luxury Real Estate Deals
Ink has dried on six real estate deals over $4,000,000 on the Upper West Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Northport, NY|
Forced Outside After Owner’s Death, Joanie & Richie Need A Home: Northport Kitties Of The Week
Joanie and Richie, a bonded mother-and-son pair rescued after their owner died, are searching for a forever home together, the rescue said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
New Learning Methods Unveiled At New Keith Valley Middle School
The Hatboro-Horsham School Board heard a presentation about the new learning programs and spaces at the school that opened this year.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Man Accused Of Making Threats: Police
Fairfield police, upon learning the suspect owned firearms, seized a pair of assault rifles from him, according to authorities.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|
Southington Council OK's Budgets; Rejects Restoration Of Firefighter, Animal Control Positions
The Southington Town Council adopted 2026-27 town/school budgets after rejecting bids to restore firefighter and animal control funding.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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Newark, NJ|
ICE Detainees At NJ Prison Decry 'Inhumane' Conditions, Plead For Help In Smuggled Letter
"No lawbreakers in the history of human civilization have been treated better than illegal aliens in the U.S.," a federal spokesperson said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
After Raising Simba, Young Mama Cat Sarabi Ready For A Home: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
Sarabi, a young calico rescued with her kitten Simba earlier this year, is now searching for a calm, loving forever home, volunteers say.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Southbury, CT|
Popular Retailer Opening At Southbury Plaza This Week
The new store plans giveaways, raffles and a grand opening celebration later this week.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
Netflix House In King Of Prussia Named Among Most 'Boring' Attractions In America
A study analyzed the percent of Google reviews at various sites that used words like "bored," "not worth it," and "meh," among others.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Downtown Clarendon Hills Restaurant Closes After 4 Years
The eatery's space is on the market, offering entrepreneurs a "rare chance" to open in an "affluent" town.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
Reston Association To Update Pesticide Warning Signs In Response To Resident's Concerns
Reston Association will use larger signs and create a webpage after resident Amy Becker raised safety concerns about the Hook Road field.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|
San Diego Wine Country's Big Winners Will Pour At San Diego Fair Competition 2026
These two Southern California wines went head-to-head at the prestigious San Diego Fair competition. See who came out on top.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Swampscott, MA|
Proposed North Shore Wood Fire Ban Goes Up In Smoke At Town Meeting
Proponents argued that wood fires in the densely populated town of Swampscott present a cancer risk and health danger to all residents.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
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Norristown, PA|
Mobs Over New Watch Spark Mass Chaos At King Of Prussia Mall
"We kindly ask you not to rush to our stores in large numbers."
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|
De-Annexation Makes Berkeley Beach Badges Useless
Those who purchased the beach badges are eligible for a full refund.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Man Takes Anti-Cop Camera Campaign To Next Level
In a mailer, he compared Darien's cameras to North Korea's "surveillance state."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|
South Jersey Girl Chosen As NJ 'Military Youth Of The Year'
She now moves to the regional round of finalists.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
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Newtown, CT|
Newtown Voters Head Back To Polls For Revised Budget Referendum
The updated proposal includes roughly $871,000 in cuts after voters rejected the original budget last month.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|
Highland Park Solo Cup Property Closes As 227-Home Project Moves Ahead
Developers said the former Solo Cup site on Old Deerfield Road is moving into permitting and pre-construction work.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
'Irritated' Darien Developer Wants Project To Proceed
The city revealed what is holding up a condo complex. It is where a rundown old dental office once sat.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|
OC Trauma Doctor Speaks Out After E-Motorbike Crashes Claim Boy, 13, And Teacher, 81
E-bike and e-moto tragedies have put Orange County at the epicenter of a growing crisis.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
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Westfield, NJ|
New Restaurants Are Changing Downtown Westfield’s Food Scene
Downtown Westfield continues attracting new restaurants, dessert shops, and specialty businesses as the district evolves.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Windsor Center’s Future Takes Spotlight At Public Meeting
Residents, business owners and property owners are invited to hear updates on Windsor Center’s future.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|
Paul Caneiro Sentenced In The Deaths Of Brother & His Family
“We are not just grieving who they were, we are grieving who they would have become,” a relative said of the late family.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
Granby Voters Approve Budget On 2nd Try
Granby voters approved the town’s revised 2026-27 budget after rejecting an earlier version this month.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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