Fremont, CA|News|
Fremont-Based University Offers A Quicker Path To Graduation With New Streamlined Program
University officials say the program was created to "flatten barriers to higher education."
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|News|
Fleeing Joliet Car Burglar Falls To Ground, Needs Hospital Visit After Taser Deployment: JPD
Officers were unable to apprehend the second male who fled from the vehicle, the Joliet police arrest report noted.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Lacey Township Introduces 2026 Budget
Township officials said rising health benefit costs drove much of the proposed increase in the 2026 spending plan.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|News|
Big Changes Hit Park In East Granby
East Granby officials said the old playscape will be removed this week, with new equipment planned for early summer.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
Rollover On Meadowbrook Parkway Closes Lane, Police Say
Police say the Meadowbrook Parkway was the site of an accident just before 11:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Woman Reaches Out For Support As Father Battles Cancer
Jacqueline Haycox created an online fundraiser to support her dad's medical expenses.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
West Chester, PA|News|
Problem Intersection In Downtown West Chester Will Be 'Significantly Improved'
The corner of Gay Street and High Street has drawn the ire of visitors and residents alike.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
Tangled And Trapped: Osprey Saved By Local Firefighters In Sands Point Rescue: PWFD
"Being that it was a protected bird, the FD took action."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Keansburg Memorial Day Parade Will Happen Now That Arrest Was Made In St. Paddy's Parade
"If there was no arrest made, we were not going to have it. Because the person would still be out there," said Mayor George Hoff.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Reston Development Study To Include Entire Non-Transit Sub-District
Fairfax County supervisors expand the Reston East study area to 35 parcels, weighing residential futures for office and industrial sites.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
Fatal I-10 Crash Involving Semi Vs. Cement Truck Snarls Tuesday Traffic Until Afternoon
I-10 traffic was brought to a standstill, and emergency responders assisted six injured people at the crash scene, according to the CHP.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Woman Killed By Morris Cop In Parking Lot: Wrongful Death Federal Lawsuit Falls Apart
The body camera footage shows Alivia Schwab advanced toward Officer Pampinella holding an 8-inch knife, Judge Charles Kocoras ruled.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Chooses From 5 Favorite Cheeses To Learn About Ranked Choice Voting
Hoboken voters ranked their favorite cheeses during a voter education event. See which candidate won big.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Ocean City Details Beach Replenishment, Boardwalk Work And Bay Plans
Ocean City said a major beach project, ongoing boardwalk work and bay improvements are part of its capital plans.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Fairfax County Leaders Applaud Veto Of Tysons Casino Bill
Fairfax County supervisors praise Gov. Abigail Spanberger's veto of SB 756, blocking a Tysons casino to protect local land-use authority.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
Newtown Borough Announces Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners
The posters will be displayed around town and at Brian Gregg Park during Newtown Borough's Arbor Day celebration.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
West Chester, PA|News|
'He Would Give You Hope': West Chester Mourns 21-Year-Old Student Killed Sunday
Friends described a rare individual. "Watching his actions inspired everyone around him to be kinder," his roommate wrote.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Residential Program For Formerly Incarcerated Women To Open In Sarasota County
Project 180, serving Sarasota and DeSoto counties, is raising funds for its first-ever residential program for women leaving prison.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
Vote On Protected Status For Haiti Could Come This Week, Gillen, Jeffries Say
U.S. Representatives Laura Gillen and Hakeem Jeffries said Monday that a vote to extend TPS for Haiti could be brough as soon as Wednesday.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Man Who 'Found' Explosive Device At Keansburg St. Paddy's Parade Charged With Putting It There
"He was acting very suspiciously before and after the parade," said Keansburg Mayor George Hoff.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Reading, MA|News|
Reading Select Board Approves Hiring Town Manager
The board took a vote at a recent meeting to hire a new town manager.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Compromise On Clarendon Hills Downtown Upgrades
A critic is happy that the village has taken its plaza idea off the table.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
When Clarendon Hills Coffee Shop May Open
The owner said he feels like he's letting down the town when he's wrong about the opening.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Clarendon Hills 'Dead Corner' Being Revived: Officials
The village agreed to give a business a subsidy for beautifying a downtown building.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Clarendon Hills May Give Restaurant Another Chance
The village said the owner was in default of a subsidy pact. But the owner said he was "100 percent committed."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Clarendon Hills Official's Lateness Part Of Larger Issue
The trustee pointed to a traffic problem as the reason for her delay.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Doylestown, PA|News|
Hundreds Hit The Streets In Bucks Co. To Benefit Cancer Patients
"Be Kind 5K" draws upwards of 60o participants, all to benefit the Kin Wellness and Support Center in Buckingham.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Philadelphia, PA|News|
Miracle Flyers Complete Comeback, Clinch First Playoff Berth In 6 Years
Retelling the origin story of Gritty, the Flyers have emerged from the turmoils of the past decade with a run widely believed impossible.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|News|
Victim Still Doesn't Know How Flying Knife Entered American Dream Mall, Lawyer Says
A woman slashed by a flying knife while on a ride at the American Dream mall still doesn't know where it came from, says her lawyer.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Manchester Man, Out On Bail On Other Gun Charges In Concord, Faces New Gun And Threat Charges: Follow-Up
Police accuse Jayden Ballam-Quiah of a slew of crimes, including a possible drug deal gone bad on West Street, a gun flash on Loudon Road.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
When E-Bikes Meet the Law: California’s Fight Over Safety, Speed, And Accountability
Mounting accidents involving young riders are at the center of a widening debate over safety, responsibility, and e-bike laws.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
Northbrook's $1.9M West Park Renovation To Add Playground, Multi-Sport Court This Year
The 24-acre park project is set to begin in mid to late May at West Park.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
Old Town Temecula's Gaucho Grill Is Hiring As Argentinian Steakhouse Prepares To Open
The Gaucho Grill Argentine Steakhouse will soon open in the historic Old Town Bank building after an extensive historic renovation.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Police Raid His House On Waverly Place, SAFE-T-Act's Dangerousness Standard Imposed By Judge Barrett
According to prosecutors: Joliet police raided the Gutierrez house in the 1300 block of Waverly Place and Nicholas Gutierrez was the target.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Driver Charged After Car With 2 Kids Inside Crashes, Flips Multiple Times
Police say Jared Steverson, 37, had a warrant when he was charged with reckless driving and endangering the health or life of a child.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
'Disturbing': Freeport Couple Accused Of Burning, Malnourishing Toddler Face Assault Charge, DA Says
A mother and father face assault charges after their daughter was found burned and emaciated in their Freeport home, prosecutors say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
West Deptford, NJ|News|
'We're A Strong Town': Shop Owner Highlights Community Response Near Wildfire In South Jersey
At least 60 buildings were at risk.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Zero K Run Requires No Sweat, But All The Fun While Helping Harford Co. Residents
Participants in the Zero K Run this Thursday will log zero miles but have plenty of fun during the fundraiser benefiting Harford Co. people.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Man Pulled Out Clumps Of Woman's Hair After 'She Was Friendly With A Bartender': Prosecutors
The woman described Cole to Joliet police as "very bipolar when he drinks and he assaulted her in multiple locations within the residence."
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
UWS Dominates High-End Housing Market This Week
Ink has dried on 12 real estate deals over $4,000,000 on the Upper West Side — the most of any neighborhood this week.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
