Smithtown, NY|Neighbor News|
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|News|
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|News|
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|News|
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|News|
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
Warren, NJ|News|
Warren Township Moves To Ban Data Centers In 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|News|
'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|News|
Joliet Man Who Keeps Showing Up At BP Gas Station Now Detained Under SAFE-T-Act: Judge
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|News|
$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
Northport, NY|News|
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|News|
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|News|
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|News|
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
Newark, NJ|News|
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|News|
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|News|
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|News|
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
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
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|News|
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|News|
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|News|
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
Hopewell-Pennington, NJ|News|
Meter Multiplier Glitch Triggers $53K Sewer Refund For Hopewell Complex
A meter multiplier error caused Hopewell Parc Condo Association to be billed at 10 times actual water usage across multiple quarters in 2025
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|News|
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|News|
De-Annexation Makes Berkeley Beach Badges Useless
Those who purchased the beach badges are eligible for a full refund.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Hopatcong Cuts Bus Driver Positions, Hands Transportation To Outside Contractor
Officials said the move is expected to save between $375,000 and $425,000 annually, giving the district a financial cushion.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
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|News|
South Jersey Girl Chosen As NJ 'Military Youth Of The Year'
She now moves to the regional round of finalists.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
Clark Bids Farewell To Municipal Clerk Edith Merkel After 24 Years Of Service
Merkel, who joined Clark's staff in 2002 as a keyboarding clerk, retires June 1 after rising through the ranks to lead the clerk's office.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|News|
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|News|
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|News|
'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|News|
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
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Jefferson Poised To Oppose Bill Bypassing Local Affordable Housing Zoning
Jefferson's resolution argues the bill ignores carefully crafted master plans and undermines local decision-making on land use.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
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|News|
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|News|
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|News|
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
Northbrook, IL|News|
Covenant Living Residents Turn Holiday Handiwork Into Help For Northbrook
Resident-made Merry Market gifts help fund donations to first responders, libraries, and food pantries.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Planned Darien Priests' Home Concerns Some
The Society of Mount Carmel is seeking a permit to use a house as a rectory.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Jersey City, NJ|News|
Carjacker Thrwarted By Mom And Son At School Pickup, Police In NJ Say
The carjacking suspect also struck a teacher who was trying to help the pair, officials said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
