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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Clarendon Hills Buys $1.4M Downtown Property
Neighbors expressed concerns, saying the village's plan to buy the site surprised them.
Norristown, PA|
Montgomery County Library In Norristown To Be Rebuilt
A new county library is coming to Norristown. Architects want public feedback.
Manalapan, NJ|
Englishtown Mayor Suspends Police Chief
Peter J. Cooke Jr., who has been chief since 2019, has been suspended. The length of the suspension was not announced.
Swampscott, MA|
'Path Foward': Swampscott Hawthorne Forum Follows Rocky Library Reveal
The May 16 public forum will solicit feedback on the project and the proposal for a new library at the oceanfront location.
Lower Providence, PA|
'Not A Homeless Shelter': Nonprofit Defends Eagleville Hospital Plan
A public smear campaign has given residents the false idea that the facility would house sexual offenders or "migrants," the nonprofit said.
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|
Parents Outraged After Unprovoked North Penn Middle School Attack
The seventh grade victim was slugged from behind, unprovoked, with the Stanley cup, police said. Parents say they warned the district.
Port Washington, NY|
Fire In Garbage Transfer Station In Roslyn Was 2nd This Week
This one was on West Shore Road.
Islip, NY|
'Wind Phones' To Help Those Who've Lost Loved Ones To Opioids
"The wind phone will serve as a special connection between us and our loved ones who are no longer on this earth."- Carole Trottere.
Frankfort, IL|
Little Moments Inspire Big Dream, 'Labor Of Love' For Frankfort Native
Angela Jensen recently embraced a passion and chased a new dream, opening her florist and gift shop Moment In Time in downtown Frankfort.
Del Ray, VA|
2 Commercial Properties In Alexandria's Del Ray Up For Sale
Two buildings in Del Ray are for sale, including one that had been proposed for redevelopment by Bonaventure.
Marlborough, MA|
Housing Possible In Marlborough On Planned Physik Instrumente HQ Site
The Marlborough City Council will explore new zoning for an area of Lizotte Drive at a public hearing Monday.
Parsippany, NJ|
NJ Man Called Child 'Jailbait' And Arranged Meeting For Sex: Officials
Police noticed a box of condoms on the floor of the man's car when they arrested him at a Morris County Walmart, documents show.
Across America, US|
How Early Is Too Early For Noisy Power Tools On Weekends? [Block Talk]
When close neighbors start their circular saws and drills and begin pounding hammers at daybreak, do you fume or admire their ambition?
Arlington, VA|
'1666: A Novel' Author To Speak In Arlington About Patawomeck Tribe
Author Lora Chilton will be discussing '1666: A Novel' and the oral history the Patawomeck people at Busboys & Poets in Arlington.
Worcester, MA|
Developer Seeks Larger Table Talk Pies Apartment Project
Plans to use the former Table Talk Pies store building at 153 Green St. for apartments have been in the works for about a year.
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|
Vinyl Comes Alive Saturday At Beverly Records For Record Store Day
The South Side's renowned Beverly Records celebrates Record Store Day, April 20, with select RSD titles and live music in the parking lot.
Petaluma, CA|
Thompson Names Micheli As Sonoma County's Climate Crisis Champion
Dr. Lisa Micheli, former president & CEO of Pepperwood Foundation, is a "dedicated mentor shaping the next generation of climate leaders."
Concord, NH|
Crashes Keep Concord Police And Firefighters Busy; 2 Sent To Hospital
2 crashes involving pickup trucks within minutes of each other were reported downtown and in the city’s South End neighborhood Thursday.
Channahon-Minooka, IL|
Top Fuel Saloon Calls Braidwood Police: Kentucky Man Faces 7 Charges
David Frencl of Kentucky dragged a woman out of the Top Fuel Saloon in Braidwood and tried to run over a bar employee, prosecutors say.
Temecula, CA|
Plans Approved For Prime Spot At Rancho California, Ynez Roads
During Wednesday night's Temecula Planning Commission meeting, commissioners voted 4-0 to approve a resolution for the project.
Naperville, IL|
Student 1st Senior Girl Scout To Earn Gold Award At ICN
The squirrel nest boxes that Esra Agun built for the award-winning project are already helping shelter squirrels at Willowbrook Wildlife.
Palm Desert, CA|
Coachella Cough: How Concertgoers Can Avoid The Festival Flu
After an air quality alert over the first weekend of the Coachella Music & Arts Festival, experts offer some advice on avoiding the illness.
Across America, US|
‘Greyhound Bus’ Of Airlines: Is Budget Carrier Worth It? [Flightmares]
“I’m fine with no frills and willing to ‘not’ pay for them,” one reader said. Others are glad they can afford to fly on major airlines.
Fredericksburg, VA|
Resilience Of Virginia's Patawomeck People Focus Of '1666: A Novel'
Author Lora Chilton will be discussing her novel at Saturday's 1666 Commemorative Day event in Fredericksburg.
Beverly, MA|
Communication Failure Blamed For Beverly Library Funding Denial
City Councilor Scott Houseman said Mayor Mike Cahill needed to be more transparent with the Council on the ballooning renovation costs.
Stamford, CT|
Stamford Finance Board Makes Budget Cuts, Board Of Reps Up Next
The Stamford Board of Finance went through the proposed budget and made several cuts on April 16.
Southampton, NY|
2-Car Crash Slows Traffic On County Road 39 Thursday: Fire Officials
The road has reopened, officials say.
Caldwells, NJ|
Rent Control In Caldwell: Board Debates Changes For Tenants, Landlords
Borough officials in Caldwell are taking another look at the town’s decades-old rent control law. Here’s the latest update.
Norwalk, CT|
The Pompano Seafood Restaurant Opens In South Norwalk
The new restaurant brings market-fresh seafood, creative cocktails and a rooftop gathering place to the South Norwalk dining scene.
San Ramon, CA|
San Ramon Students Place First At Destination Imagination Tournament
A group of students is headed to the global tournaments after placing first in regional and states for the project-based competition.
Burr Ridge, IL|
Half Year Since Burr Ridge Official Attended Meeting
The village's policy requires trustees to say why they are connected remotely. One hasn't.
White Plains, NY|
Leafology — Legal Recreational Cannabis Shop — Set To Re-Open
“We want every customer experience to feel like ‘Cheers’ where everyone knows your name,” the owner said
Canton, CT|
Canton Selectmen Nix Request To Keep Old Firehouse
Local school officials had asked town officials to reconsider taking it down so the school system could have more storage space.
Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Trustee In Dark On Secrecy Pact
He learned about the nondisclosure agreement when Patch wrote about it.
Oak Lawn, IL|
Oak Lawn Chef 's 'Birria Burger' Takes Second At Prestigious Food Fest
Uncle Bud will host a watch party when Chef Ivan and his amazing birria burger appear Friday, April 19, on WGN, along with a tasting.
Swampscott, MA|
Split Swampscott Select Board Vote Spreads Out $2.1M ARPA Funding
The Select Board voted 3-2 on Wednesday to spend the remaining $2.1 in town federal funds on 10 different initiatives.
Concord, NH|
Another BB Gun Shooting Reported At Concord Homeless Camp: Watch
Concord police and fire and rescue teams were again sent to Healy Park to investigate a person shot by a BB gun on Wednesday night.
Livermore, CA|
580 Reopens After Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Lanes reopened after a multi-car crash that killed a motorcyclist Thursday morning.
Riverhead, NY|
Woman Tries To Reunite Lost Painting With Owner
The painting flew off a passing car in Riverhead, the woman says.
Vienna, VA|
Zero Waste Store In Vienna Takes To Heart 2024 Earth Day Theme
With Earth Day's theme being Planet vs. Plastics, Trace the Zero Waste store has encouraged people to make changes reducing plastic waste.