Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst Surveys Well, Except In Some Categories
The community ranked highly in quality of life and as a place to live, a consultant's survey shows.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Beloved Westfield Custodian Honored For Work Behind The Scenes
A longtime member of the Westfield High School custodial staff was recognized during the district’s Excellence in Education Awards.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Sonoma Valley, CA|News|
Cockatoos And Croissants At Glen Ellen Bakery: Photo Of The Day
Cockatoo Kona leads a baguette and croissant run at Les Pascals.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Pleasanton, CA|News|
Pleasanton To Review Controversial 131-Acre Hillside Housing Proposal
The long-running proposal includes 30 homes, a new regional park staging area and annexation into city limits.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
West Deptford, NJ|News|
Beating The Odds: NJ Student Looking To Tackle Rare Cases Of Childhood Cancer
Inspired by his brother's fight, Sanchez said the human spirit is as important as anything he's learned in any book.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Bookie Magee's Hideaway And OTB Becoming Self-Storage Units: Joliet City Council Vote Nears
The proposed self-storage facility would include seven new storage buildings with around 174 non-climate-controlled units in total.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|News|
New Veterans Park Plan Advances In Somers
A planned veterans park and healing garden in Somers has cleared the town’s capital planning process.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
Judge Orders Stop To La Grange Demolition
A neighbor sued over the teardown. A developer plans a 39-unit condo complex.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Former Resident Of Concord Coalition Building Had 100 Grams Of Fentanyl, Crack, And Meth, Cops Say
Docs: Tips led to cops investigating Denise Davenport in December 2025; cops say she admitted to selling drugs at the Friendly Kitchen.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Tattoo Studio Just A Few Feet Away From Joliet's New Dome Of Unity? City Manager Recommends Approval
On April 16, the zoning board approved a variation request to allow the proposed tattoo studio to be within 1,000 feet of the library.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|News|
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed After Tallapoosa County Teen Struck, Killed At Tuscaloosa Crosswalk
The estate of a woman struck and killed by a vehicle in November 2025 crash in downtown Tuscaloosa has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
Suspect Tries To Steal Items From Store In Fairfield By Filling Luggage With Them: Police
The suspect, a New York man, tried to steal more than $1,800 worth of merchandise, according to authorities.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Here Are 15 NYC Home Sales That Closed In One Weekend
Brooklyn Heights mansion sale tops $8M as Queens homes trade below $400K.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Middle School History Teacher Named District's Educator Of The Year
The Melrose Education Foundation announced the award after receiving nominations.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|News|
New Canaan Board Of Selectmen To Consider Several Contracts, Review Parking Fees During Meeting: Agenda
The New Canaan Board of Selectmen is scheduled to meet on May 19, 2026; here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|News|
New Details Surface About Evidence Against Suspect In Karen Hollis Case
Court documents provide new details in the investigation that led to the arrest of a man after a missing Northport woman's body was found.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Manchester, NJ|News|
Joyriding SUV Sinks Into Popular, Dangerous Mining Lake In Ocean County
The lake in Manchester at ASARCO, also known as Heritage Minerals, has seen multiple drownings in its icy cold waters over the years.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Danville, CA|News|
Danville To Debate Helping Fund Dublin Event Center
Danville and other Tri-Valley cities are asked to consider using tourism assessment fees to help fund a 100,000-square-foot event center.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|News|
More Patrols Coming To Cranford As Police Launch Seat Belt Crackdown
Cranford is one of only three Union County police departments participating in this year’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
SF Senior Dog Rescue Is Waiving Adoption Fees Through The End Of May
"By waiving adoption fees, Muttville aims to attract more potential adopters who care about senior dogs," Muttville's CEO said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Layoffs Hit Starbucks As Chicago Office Closes
Global coffee chain Starbucks is planning to lay off 300 corporate employees and close some regional offices.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|News|
Hamden Beats West Haven, Falls To Southington In Recent Girls Lacrosse Games: PHOTOS
The Hamden girls lacrosse team split its recent games against West Haven and Southington.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Randolph, NJ|News|
Randolph’s Fort Nonsense Brewing Debuts Revolutionary War-Inspired Beer
Fort Nonsense Brewing has crafted a colonial-inspired beer for the township's America 250 programming.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
New Car Wash Coming Soon To Malden
The location is one of the newest offerings of a local chain business.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
Young Child Rescued During Water Emergency At Newtown Athletic Club
"We are deeply grateful to everyone who responded quickly, both from the NAC team and members who stepped in," the club said.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Bernards Urges State Action On 'Unsustainable' Rising Health Benefits Costs
Bernards Township joined other municipalities urging changes to the State Health Benefits Program.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
$30K Raised For Greenport FD + LEGO Sculptures At LI Garden + $30M Headquarters + Stop & Shop Food Pantry
More: Long Island's Tallest Indoor Adventure Park / Rock Out For Mental Health Event
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
LGBTQ Activists Defy West Orange, Pride Rainbows Return To Town Hall
“They can wash away the rainbow, but they can’t wash away our pride,” advocates said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
Woman Gives Birth In NYC Court
Protesters blocked parts of Jay Street to demand investigations after deaths, prolonged detentions and a courtroom birth.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Jefferson Schools Lost $2.9M After State Aid Cut, Council To Take Action Wednesday
Jefferson schools lost $2.9 million after a 60% state aid cut, and the council is expected to back legislation addressing it Wednesday.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
LI Towns Roll Out Plans As LIRR Strike Causes Travel Chaos
Long Islanders described gridlock traffic and hours-long commutes as union workers continued picketed outside Babylon station.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|News|
Massive Data Center Cluster Proposed In Upper Merion
A series of eight new data centers of more than 4 million square feet have been proposed within a small part of Upper Merion.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Doylestown, PA|News|
Bucks Ice Cream Store Featuring Limited Edition Kid-Created Flavors
The hot weather is the perfect time to try out six new kid-created flavors available throughout May only at Owowcow locations.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
As Memorial Day Nears, Seaside Heights Works To Prevent Repeat Of 2025 Chaos
Curfews, boardwalk closing times and increased fines for rule-breakers are in place. Town officials hope that deters rowdy behavior.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|News|
3-Story, 710-Unit Self Storage Facility Proposed On Route 206 In Hillsborough
Applicant is seeking use and bulk variances to build a 103,560-square-foot self-storage facility on Route 206.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|News|
Court Docs Reveal History Of Domestic Violence For Suspect Charged In Karen Hollis Case
Here's the latest on the man accused of abuse of a corpse after the body of Karen Deann Hollis was found in Greene County over the weekend.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|News|
Report Of Man With Gun Near School Prompts Lockdown In Somerville
A reported man with a gun near a school led to a lockdown before police determined there was no threat.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
'More Traffic Than I've Ever Seen:' Community Reacts To LIRR Strike
"Everybody's losing money." 300,000 commuters are without the LIRR since Saturday, and Nassau County members are sharing their voices.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
Fairfield Board Of Selectpersons Approves Affordable Housing Pact, Flood Project Bond Increase
At a meeting earlier this month, board approved affordable housing plans, and flood mitigation funding, among other motions.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota-Manatee Originals Launches Reimagined Culinary Tour Series
The food-and-wine trolley series will make stops in Sarasota, Bradenton, Siesta Key, Anna Maria Island and Nokomis-Venice.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
