Vernon, CT|News|
Picture Vernon: The End Of An Overpass
There was once a notoriously low overpass in Vernon.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Town Traditions
Learn about the special traditions and history that make your community unique.
Manchester, CT|News|
State Groundhog Chuckles Ready For Annual Prediction At Lutz Museum
Will there be a longer winter in 2023? Chuckles the state groundhog is ready to determine it.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
Rare Piece Of Bucks County History Saved From Obscurity
Local philanthropist purchases 1890 Newtown milk wagon at auction; gifts it to the Bucks County Community College.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Hidden Gems Of Connecticut
We take a drift back in time to the latest Gem and the beginnings of a Connecticut town.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Waterskiing Santa Returns To Alexandria Waterfront In 2022
After a virtual event and cancellation in the last two years, Waterskiing Santa will be held in person this Christmas Eve.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Half Moon Bay, CA|Neighbor News|
Iconic Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show To Return in 2023!
Big Revival Planned for The Coolest Show on Earth, April 30, at Half Moon Bay Airport, A Benefit for the Coastside Adult Day Health Center
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Hidden Gems Of Connecticut
The latest Hidden Gem is a unique holiday attraction in Connecticut.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Remembering Herndon's History: Hazel’s Carryout Restaurant
Barbara Glakas of the Herndon Historical Society recalls Hazel’s Carryout Restaurant, a popular eatery owned and operated by Hazel Jenkins.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Hidden Gems Of Connecticut
The latest Gem once served horses in Hartford. Now it serves as a piece of history.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Hidden Gems Of Connecticut
At the CT Capitol, the latest Hidden Gem is a heavy tribute to some heavy history.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
FL Ghost Stories: Writers Share Haunted Tales From The Sunshine State
Writers throughout the Tampa Bay area shared their favorite Florida ghost stories with Patch ahead of Halloween.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Hidden Gems Of Connecticut
When in Hartford, don't drive past a cemetery full of history.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|News|
13 Skeletons: A Halloween Tradition Lives On In Bridgewater
Bridgewater residents Jim and Joann Adams have returned to their roots with an ever-evolving skeleton display on their front lawn.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Remembering Herndon's Haunted History: Dead Man's Hollow
A murder, a ghost, and a lonely stretch of road called Dead Man's Hollow are part of Herndon's haunted history, according to Barbara Glakas.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Mount Vernon, NY|News|
Hidden Hudson Valley Treasures: St. Paul's Church Historic Site
Tucked away in an industrial area, the centuries-old church is a quiet testament to this country's bloody fight for independence.
Jeff Edwards, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Hidden Gems Of Connecticut
The latest Hidden Gem shows cars can really drive through a "keyhole."
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Hidden Gems Of Connecticut
The latest in the Hidden Gem series.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Remembering Herndon's History: The Battle Over Liquor in Herndon
Barbara Glakas shares the Town of Herndon's battle to legalize liquor sales and "The Sad ‘Death’ of Three Councilmen."
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Hidden Gems Of Connecticut
The latest Hidden Gem is as far south as one can go in Connecticut.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Freehold, NJ|News|
Hometown Tradition: Olde Freehold Day Is Almost Here
Freehold Borough will celebrate its annual Olde Freehold Day Saturday, Aug. 6, at Lake Topanemus Park.
Pat McDaniel, Patch Staff
Stafford-Willington, CT|News|
Hidden Gems Of Connecticut
The latest Hidden Gem in the Nutmeg State has a unique ring to it.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Hidden Gems Of Connecticut
The latest Hidden Gem is the final resting place of a Connecticut soldier killed at Gettysburg this week back in 1863.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
Historic Murrieta Memorial Stone Smashed By Road Crews
The large boulder was destroyed last month by construction crews working on the Clinton Keith Road Extension Project.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Hidden Gems Of Connecticut
The latest Hidden Gem celebrates an accomplished Connecticut conservationist and businesswoman.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Eastport Bridge Run Returns This Weekend With Shortest Race In County
Ready to test your physical prowess? Sprint a few hundred feet across the short Spa Creek Bridge during an Eastport tradition.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Remembering Herndon's History: The Ice House Café Building
From drug store and shed to topless dancers and "Riggo," Barbara Glakas shares the colorful history of Herndon's Ice House Café Building.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Hidden Gems Of Connecticut
OK ... this week's Gem is not-so-hidden but appropriate for the season.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Hidden Gems Of Connecticut
Connecticut now has a monument to one monumental moment in history.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Fewer Than 15 People Live In This Deserted NJ Town: Here's Why
Ever heard of Walpack? The town along the Delaware River was abandoned more than 60 years ago to build a reservoir that never was.
Remy Samuels, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Hidden Gems Of Connecticut
The latest Hidden Gem is the state's newest historic monument.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Hidden Gems of Connecticut
This time, the Connecticut Hidden Gem brings the state's outdoors indoors with an educational and visual experience.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Why MA Snowstorms Spark A Run On Milk, Bread And Eggs: Only In MA
Researchers have explained why Massachusetts residents stock up on milk, eggs and bread whenever snow is in the forecast.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Hidden Gems Of Connecticut: MLK Edition 2022
Hidden Gems that pay tribute to Martin Luther King.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Hidden Gems Of Connecticut
There is one Hidden Gem in Connecticut that's become a holiday tradition.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Hidden Gems Of Connecticut
The latest Hidden Gem arguably has as unique a history as any building in Connecticut.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach, CA|News|
Do You Dare Trick-Or-Treat At The Witch's House In Laguna Beach?
The architectural oddity on Wave Street in North Laguna is a one-of-a-kind spooky charmer.
Lisa Black, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Hidden Gems Of Connecticut
The latest Hidden Gem in the Nutmeg State is steeped in history and presidential visits.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Devil's Tree: A Spooky Legend In Basking Ridge
Rumors or truth? The tree on the Basking Ridge and Bridgewater border continues to spook locals over KKK cross burnings and hangings.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Eastport Tug Of War Canceled, Leaders Worry About Coronavirus
The annual Spa Creek tug of war is canceled because of coronavirus. This is the second straight year that the Eastport event was canceled.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Hidden Gems Of Connecticut
The latest Hidden Gem in Connecticut is a march back in time to the Civil War era.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
