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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
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
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|
2 Restaurants Open Next Door In Midtown — See Where
The restaurants are opening on the ground floor of a Midtown East mixed-use building, which was recently renovated for $150 million.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
Female Officers Win Discrimination Lawsuit Against City of Palos Hills
The four female officers were awarded a combined $189,000 in damages and back pay when a Cook County jury agreed with their claims.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|
Burglar Sneaks Into Livingston Mall, Steals 76 Pairs Of Glasses: PD
Someone forced their way into a store in the mall during the overnight hours, Livingston police said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Police 'Acted With Blatant Disregard For The Facts': Lawsuit
The stressful circumstances prevented the plaintiff from visiting her boyfriend at Sheridan Correction Center, Kristen Drysch declared.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|
Mokena Woman Pens Thriller 'Dark Days Ahead' On Time At Tech Startup
Natalie Docherty has debuted her first book, and is already at work on the next.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Shooting Rampage Along SoCal Freeway Injures At least 3
A suspect wanted for a shooting in Nevada was arrested by police after he fled and began shooting at people on a Southland freeway.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Central Park, NY|
Here's When Rowboat Rentals Return To Central Park
Row, row, row your boat for $25 per hour.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Westfield Town, School Board Team Up To Maintain Sports Fields
The Town and School Board entered into a shared services agreement to maintain the Roosevelt Intermediate School athletic field.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Secaucus Man, 29, Accused Of Molesting Family Member, A Teen Girl
A Secaucus man is accused of sexually molesting a 14-year-old female family member, police said Tuesday.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
3 Prior DUIs, Joliet Man 'Admitted To Consumed 2 Drinks': Forfeiture
Ivan Gonzalez Franco now faces the prospect of giving up his 2013 Buick Enclave to the Will County State's Attorney Office of Jim Glasgow.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Pottstown, PA|
How Hedge Funds Destroyed Local News: Pottstown To Host Film Event
A new documentary investigates how Alden Global stripped local and national newspapers - in Montco and all around the country - for parts.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Clarendon Hills Fire Truck Hits Delivery Van: Police
No one was reported injured in the crash, which was at Jewel.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Finderne Avenue Gas Station Expansion Proposal Raises Safety Concerns
An application looking to expand a pre-existing, non-conforming gas station and add a new food mart was heard by Bridgewater's Zoning Board.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
