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Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|
Arrest Made In Vandalism Of Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester: Officials
Officials said the cost to replace the windows is roughly $35,000.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|
Vernon Proposed 2025-26 Education Budget: An Up-Close Look
A detailed look at the proposed 2025-26 education budget in Vernon.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Columbia, MD|
Nourishing Gardens Helps Howard Co. Kids, Adults Grow Their Own Food
Nourishing Gardens has installed more than 50 gardens across Howard County, including at schools where kids and adults raise their own food.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|
Work To Begin On Tice Valley Soccer Field Lighting Project
The city acknowledged the three-month project would create inconveniences and will try to maintain as much public park access as possible.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Brick, NJ|
Brick Schools May Lose $97K In Federal COVID Relief Clawbacks
The Veterans Memorial Middle School HVAC project grant extension, OK'd due to transformer delays, was pulled by the Trump administration.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Big Bear Eaglet Names Chosen From 54,000 Entries
School children across southern California submitted their naming ideas for all three of the eaglets born this spring to Jackie and Shadow.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|
Danvers Citizens Push Back On MBTA Zoning Law Compliance
A citizens' town meeting warrant article would repeal the town meeting-approved expanded zoning for multi-family housing.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Teen Pregnancy In Joliet Leads To Honda Civic Forfeiture: Prosecutor
Franklin Quinones-Cortez "remembers having sex with (the) minor at Pilcher Park in his 2009 Honda Civic," the complaint noted.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Danville, CA|
Pete's Brass Rail Serving 5000th Beer, Holding Celebration
The beloved "Cheers" pub of the East Bay is hosting a celebration of the 5,000th beer served, a special IPA brewed by Bull Mastiff Brewing.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Levin Wins Big Everywhere In Elmhurst
His opponent was seen as the conservative candidate in a town where Kamala Harris won virtually everywhere.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
East Brunswick, NJ|
East Brunswick Unveils Vision For Brunswick Square Mall Redevelopment
The township aims to revitalize the area transforming the Route 18 corridor from a traditional retail space to a more diverse area.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
Yinzylvania T-Shirts Pay Homage To Pittsburgh's Past, Present
The Yinzylvania T-shirt brand features designs with unique appeal to Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|
Chicken Food Truck, Home Bakery Approved By Farmington PZC
The Farmington zoning board approved two permits on March 24 — one for a food truck selling chicken, the other for a bakery selling bread.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|
Woodbridge Woman's Club Honored For 60 Years Of Service
Supervisors honored the Woodbridge Woman's Club, which has been helping with service projects like comfort pillows for hospital patients.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Garden Catering To Open Darien Location
Known for their famous hand-cut chicken nuggets and potato cones, Garden Catering is expanding in Connecticut.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|
Spring Festivals, Foodie Events And Cherry Blossoms Bloom In CT
Celebrate spring in Connecticut with cherry blossoms, restaurant weeks, festivals, and food events across the state this weekend.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Central-South 'Tribalism' Again In D86 Election
Hinsdale South voters preferred different candidates from their Central counterparts.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|
Iconic Hampton Bays Diner, Longtime 'Gateway To Hamptons', Demolished
The diner, long loved by generations, shuttered in 2015 after years of ownership by the Vlahadamis family. Patch wants to hear your stories.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|
‘Night Without A Bed’ Event Raises $125,000 To Support Local Families
The annual youth fund/awareness-raising initiative took place in late March and raised money for Lunch Break’s Family Promise Program.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
West Chester, PA|
$250K Food Order For Chester Co. Food Bank Canceled By Feds
The Trump administration's latest cuts have eliminated a major food order for the Chester County Food Bank, which feeds 40,000 people.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
4 Takeaways From Cory Booker’s Record-Setting ‘Filibuster’ Speech
The New Jersey senator got a big thumbs-up from supporters like Kamala Harris. Others have called it a “filibuster of nothing.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Will Hoboken's Hospital Survive? City Debates Development Proposals
"Our hospital is critical to Hoboken. Any decision about its future needs to be made carefully," said one Hoboken council member.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Bruce Park In Greenwich Nominated For 'Best City Park' In The U.S.
Residents can vote once per day to determine USA Today's 10Best parks in the United States until polls close on April 7 at noon.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
No $119K Raise For Bensenville Village Leader
Voters soundly rejected a measure that would have paved the way for the pay hike.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|
Fire Rips Through LI Strip Mall: Police
Six fire departments responded to a fire that broke out at a Long Island strip mall early Wednesday morning.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brick, NJ|
Police Deputy Chief, Captain, Sergeant Honored At Retirement In Brick
The three officers were honored for their years of service with a walk-out ceremony.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|
April Dates In The Sports History Of Hartford And Tolland Counties
Looking back at some significant sports dates, events and milestones which took place in April in Hartford and Tolland counties.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord Coed Softball League Seeks Female Players For 2025 Season
A couple of teams need female players for the 2025 season. Games are held in Concord and Pembroke and will begin in May.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Argoudelis Declares Win In Plainfield Mayor Race: Election Results
The incumbent mayor secured a second term over three challengers in the 2025 race for mayor of Plainfield, according to unofficial totals.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|
Tri-Valley Youth Hockey Team Wins State Championship
The Tri-Valley Blue Devils won the California state youth hockey championship after a perfect, undefeated season.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Riverhead, NY|
New Gilgo Netflix Series Ranks #2 — As Key Gilgo DNA Hearings Proceed
In other news, attorney for accused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann's estranged wife said both have reached a divorce settlement agreement.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Reckless Driver Doing Burnouts, Shooting Off Fireworks Caught: JPD
One of the vehicles, a Chevrolet truck, squealed its tires and nearly struck a squad car, Joliet Police revealed.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|
New Canaan Home Recently Rented By Mariah Carey Listed For $13.9M
The 12-bedroom New Canaan home, which includes a new kitchen and outdoor courtyard, was recently rented out by the iconic pop star.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
San Ramon, CA|
San Ramon Students Host Desi Dhamaka Night For Charity
The event, which will feature food trucks, raffle, a DJ, henna, and more, will raise money for free eye surgeries in India.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
'Devastated:' LI Rescuers Fundraise After Cat Sanctuary Founder's Loss
"If there is a Rainbow Bridge, this man will be greeted like royalty." Rescue advocates are racing to save the cats who survived the fire.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|
Beverly To Spend $7.5 Million On New Water Meters; Rates To Rise 10%
The City Council approved the borrowing Monday night in a special meeting to get ahead of potential federal tariff price cost increases.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Hitchhiker Carjacks Victim In Joliet, Throws Him Out Of Car: Police
Crest Hill police said the same Nissan Rogue had been involved in a hit-and-run crash, according to Joliet police.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|
Au Pair Helps Fairfax Co. Family As Federal Workers Return To Office
A Fairfax family with a federal worker returning to the office finds having an au pair invaluable as a child care and cultural experience.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|
Sugar Rush Popup Coming To Alibi In Farmingdale
"This is an immersive experience of all things candy!" owner Pete Dragone said. The popup will feature cocktails, ice cream sundaes, more.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
$12.6M Increase For Fairfax City Schools In FY2026 Budget Proposal
The City of Fairfax will pay a higher budget allocation caused by increased costs at Fairfax County schools in the 2026 fiscal year.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
