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Madison, NJ|
Dave Portnoy Stops At Madison Restaurant For Pizza Review, GM Says
The chef and general manager at Krust Kitchen told Patch he didn't recognize the famous customer at first when he stopped by on Sunday.
Enfield, CT|
Homeless Man, 59, Charged With Sex Crimes Against Teen: Enfield Police
A man who said he lives in a renovated bus in Middletown was charged with a number of felony crimes, and is being held on a $750,500 bond.
Joliet, IL|
Will Co. Deputy Attacked Near Wilmington During Traffic Stop: Sheriff
Karisa Heelan eventually opened the car door, however, she would not exit, according to Will County Sheriff's spokeswoman Kathy Hoffmeyer.
Concord, NH|
Dog Perishes In Barnstead Manufactured Home Fire: Watch
Firefighters from around Belknap and Merrimack counties assisted with a building fire on South Barnstead Road Tuesday.
North Fork, NY|
Happy Ending For Cat Missing After Funeral On North Fork
On the saddest of days, one North Fork family found themselves searching desperately for their lost cat.
East Hampton, NY|
Heroes In Action At Mass Casualty Incident Drill Involving Train On LI
The realistic drill involving an LIRR train took place in Amagansett and Southampton Sunday.
Darien, IL|
Hinsdale South Principal Leaving For Another Job
He was named the principal of a larger school at the edge of the suburbs.
Temecula, CA|
Temecula Business Strikes Gold Selling Cold-Pressed Macadamia Nut Oil
Gold Crown Farms of Temecula is locally growing and cold-pressing macadamia nut oil from its De Luz farm.
Morristown, NJ|
Bring Cheer To Child Scoliosis Patients At Morristown Medical Center
After the painful and stressful experience of having spinal surgery, a local mom is hoping to make the process more “bear-able” for kids.
Darien, CT|
Work To Widen Great Island Access Road Delayed
Director of Darien Public Works Ed Gentile gave an update on the important project to the Great Island Advisory Committee last week.
Swampscott, MA|
'Aggressive' Swampscott Beach Cleanup Efforts To Be Detailed To Board
Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald said plans to spend $90 per year in rate increases on King's and Fisherman's will be on the Board agenda.
Patchogue, NY|
Trespassing Incident Sparks Concern Over Crime In Patchogue
Building owner says there's been more criminal activity in in recent years. Mayor Paul Pontieri chalks incidents up to "stupidity."
Bradenton, FL|
Jerk Dog Records Celebrates 10 Years In Bradenton
The record shop, which focuses on punk and garage rock, opened in Bradenton’s Village of the Arts a decade ago.
Newark, NJ|
Newark Nonprofit Forges Bright Futures For Youth With Fire And Glass
GlassRoots, a nonprofit based in Essex County, has been empowering local teens by teaching them a unique skill: the art of blowing glass.
South Brunswick, NJ|
Video Shows Scene Of South Brunswick Crash That Killed 3
A video posted to social media shows what happened in the April 12 car crash on Rt. 1 at Ridge Road, which killed three young adults:
New York City, NY|
Bad NYC 'Vibe' Scares John Hinckley Jr. Off Concert, Organizer Says
The would-be assassin of President Ronald Reagan canceled an upcoming concert in New York City by calling the city a "dangerous mess."
Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Limits Public Input, But Still Relatively Generous
The village gives more opportunities than other public bodies to speak during meetings.
Toms River, NJ|
Body Of Missing Island Heights Woman Found: Sources
A paddleboarder found Karen McKenna's body along the shoreline near Good Luck Point in Berkeley Township Tuesday morning, she said.
Pelham, NY|
Julianne’s Playground Plans: District Lawyers Up As Proposal Rejected
Flood mitigation efforts in Pelham grew even more contentious after the village rejected the school board's land swap overture.
Waltham, MA|
4 Questions With Chandreyee Lahiri Ahead Of We Are Waltham Event
The local storytelling event is scheduled for Friday, marking the first show of 2024. Here's what to expect from the series this year.
Frankfort, IL|
Frankfort Arts Association Plans Grand Opening Of New Creative Space
A grand opening is planned for 5 to 7 p.m. on April 30, with a ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m.
La Grange, IL|
'Ecological' La Grange Parking Lot Planned
The lot will cost a lot more, but it's better for flood control, a trustee said.
Fairfield, CT|
Town Hall Informational Meeting Set To Discuss UI Plans In Fairfield
The utility company is proposing to install tall monopoles to carry high-voltage transmission lines through parts of Fairfield & Bridgeport.
La Grange, IL|
'Stink Of Brainard' In East La Grange: Resident
Village officials were asked about the water that they were planning to send from west to east.
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Owl Rescued From Collapsing Barn Fire In RivCo: Cal Fire
What will happen to Archimedes? The barn owl was found inside a collapsing Riverside County barn early Tuesday.
Downers Grove, IL|
Entourage Sets Sights On Summer Opening In Downers Grove
The team behind Vai's and Entourage in Naperville bring an inventive restaurant and bar concept with a focus on fresh, from-scratch cuisine.
West Hartford, CT|
West Hartford Council Buys More Time For Major Park Overhaul
The town council is seeking an extension of a $750,000 state grant deal funding a massive renovation at Wolcott Park.
Concord, NH|
Concord Man, With 2 Prior Stalking Convictions, Faces A Felony Charge
Ian Murray, convicted in May and October 2023, was arrested on a felony charge earlier this month, accused of violating a stalking order.
Mission Viejo, CA|
New Coffee Shop To Open Doors In South OC Friday
New York-based Gregorys Coffee is opening up in Mission Viejo, serving up freshly brewed coffee, latte art and fresh pastries
Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Trustee Still A No-Show
He has not followed the village's code for remotely attending meetings, public records indicate.
Lacey, NJ|
'My Teachers Saved My Life': Lacey Students Fight Budget Cuts
Emotional students and teachers alike pleaded with the Board of Education ahead of massive budget cuts: don't let our beloved staff go.
Sachem, NY|
2 Taken To Hospital After 3-Vehicle Chain Reaction Crash On LI: Cops
The first vehicle was stopped at a light and rear-ended, then the second vehicle, Suffolk police say.
Worcester, MA|
Planned Worcester Shaking Crab Restaurant May Lose Licenses
The Shaking Crab owners feuded with their downtown landlord over a ventilation system for nearly two years.
Sachem, NY|
Arson Investigating Ronkonkoma Home Fire: Police
The fire started just before 9 p.m.; no one was injured, Suffolk police say.
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|
Lake In The Hills To Get New Starbucks
The village's second Starbucks location will be built on a vacant lot at 4501 W. Algonquin Road in Lake in the Hills.
Elmhurst, IL|
3 Planned Dedicated Crossings In Elmhurst
The choices are geared toward where children walk. The city plans to get costs for the projects.
South Brunswick, NJ|
2 Killed In 2 Different South Brunswick Crashes Tuesday Morning
There were actually two people killed in two different car accidents Tuesday morning, the first on Rt. 535 and the second on Rt. 1 north:
Elmhurst, IL|
Get Stop Signs For Elmhurst Intersection: Officials
They cited the crash history in calling for replacing the intersection's yield signs.
Montville, CT|
Montville Group Presses Town For New Animal Shelter
The group says the current animal shelter has racked up numerous violations and has long needed to be replaced.
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
$675K Awarded For Horsham Road Paving Projects
Horsham Township Council recently approved bids for road paving and other work. Find out how much the contracts are worth below.