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Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NJ|
Union County Teen Helps Lead STEM Program Reaching 96,000 Students Nationwide
A Scotch Plains student says the teen-run nonprofit is expanding hands-on science learning for elementary students across the country.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
How Four NYC Artists Turned Ideas Into Full Productions
Experience the free performances debuting this week and running through July 25.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough Scout Builds Worm, Compost Garden At Ann Van Middlesworth Park
Kyle Wargo's Eagle Scout project aims to provide fishing bait, reduce food waste, and invite community composting.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax City Council Adopts Green Building Policy, Raises Future Council Pay
Fairfax City Council adopted a green building policy, updated subdivision rules and approved future pay raises.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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St. Pete, FL|
NY-Based Healthcare Tech Company Opens Sales Hub In St. Pete
A NY-based healthcare technology company has opened a St. Pete office and plans to hire about 100 people from across the Tampa Bay region.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|
Inclusive Dance Studio, Founder Honored By City Council In Marin County
City leaders praised the dance teacher for opening doors to dancers with disabilities and invited residents to an all-abilities talent show.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|
Southington Lowe's Customers Soon-To-Be Safe From Wayward Golf Balls
Southington planners approved new 115-foot poles and netting at the popular golf site to prevent golf balls from reaching a nearby store.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
New Eatery Set For Downtown La Grange, Related To Other Restaurant
The space became vacant after a decade-old restaurant closed its doors earlier this year.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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The Lymes, CT|
East Lyme Selectmen Schedule July Vote on PFAS Projects, Capital Bonding
East Lyme voters will consider PFAS treatment, school and capital project bonding at a July 1 town meeting.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|
Beverly City Council Slashes DEI Position, Passes Budget On Split Vote Amid Looming Budget Crisis
A divided City Council cut about $85,000 from Mayor Mike Cahill's FY27 budget request with dire warnings of looming troubles ahead.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|
Marijuana Cash Turned Into Rec Scholarships In West Hartford
West Hartford will use cannabis tax revenue to bolster a scholarship fund that helps families pay for camps, swim lessons and youth programs
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Wall, NJ|
NJ Man Dies In Rollover Crash On Route 138 Ramp, Police Say
The man was driving toward Route 35 when his vehicle ran off the road, hit a guardrail, local signage and a light pole before overturning.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
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Summit, NJ|
Summit Officials See Opportunity In Failed Firehouse Sale
City leaders say the delay gives them time to take a closer look at next steps for one of Summit’s key properties.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
Bergen County Man Charged For Sexually Assaulting Child: Prosecutors
The man was charged with six counts of sexual assault, Bergen County prosecutors said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Poetry, Protest And A Hidden Garden: Ridgefield Festival Returns With Nationally Known Voices
Ridgefield's Poetry in the Garden returns with Richard Blanco, Marilyn Nelson and other acclaimed poets.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|
McLean Student Wins First Place At National History Day Contest
Ethan Zhang, a Cooper Middle School student from McLean, won first place in the paper category at National History Day.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Vienna, VA|
Kids Community Service Camp Comes To Vienna
The camp, now in its 7th year, teaches kids to work together and to serve their communities.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Ellington Voters Decide Budget On Third Try
The plan carried an estimated mill rate of 25.42 after more than $522,000 in additional reductions.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
For America's 250th, Patch Wants To Know What It Means To You
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, we want to hear what being an American means to you.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
West Deptford, NJ|
Man Loses Control, Dies In Crash Along South Jersey Highway, Police Say
He hit multiple objects during the crash.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
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Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|
Dockers Waterside Reopens On Dune Road After Devastating May Fire; Owner Shares 'Heartfelt Gratitude'
"The fire tested us . . . but when community comes together with purpose and determination, remarkable things can happen." — Larry Hoffman.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Back Off, Elmhurst Parents Tell Silicon Valley Tech Titans
Resistance to school screens builds in Elmhurst, with an online petition and a new group.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst D205 Workers 'Clean Up' In New Union Contract
The union touted its wins, while district officials stayed quiet on the details during a meeting.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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