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Malibu, CA|
Malibu Plans Community Workshop To Air Details Of SMMUSD Separation
The road to separate Malibu and Santa Monica school districts is long, winding and complex. Officials want to help explain it all.
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Seeks Repayment Of Severance Money From Kupchick
Former First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick received a severance of more than $11,000 from the town, following her election defeat in the fall.
Concord, NH|
NH Heroin Dealer, Fugitive Wanted On Arson, Theft Charges In Maine
Nathanael Tirado-Rodriguez, on the lam since September 2021, is considered armed and dangerous; he has a criminal history in 4 states.
Los Angeles, CA|
Police Warn Of Brazen Sexual Assault Suspect Who Attacked Motorist
Authorities are warning residents of an armed man who approached a vehicle and forced a driver to drive to a place where could assault her.
Pittsburgh, PA|
Tornado Watch Issued For Pittsburgh Area, Western PA: NWS
The storm system moving through the area Wednesday evening could produce large hail, damaging winds up to 70 mph and isolated tornadoes.
Brooklyn, NY|
Brooklyn Night Market Returns To Industry City April 29
Brooklyn's annual street market will feature over 50 food vendors.
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich Marks 1-Year Anniversary Of Ukraine Sister City Relationship
Greenwich established a sister city relationship with Izyum, a city in the Northeastern part of Ukraine, in April 2023.
North Fork, NY|
'Poor Parker', Pup Left At Shelter, Finds Forever Home
"We're super thankful to be able to find homes for some of the longer-stay dogs by having them posted on Patch!"
Joliet, IL|
Missing Joliet Man Robert Long Not Found In Canal
Robert Long, 37, was last seen one week ago near the Riverwalk Homes property on North Bluff Street, where his mother lives.
Newington, CT|
Newington Gun Store Theft Leads To Indictment
An indictment has charged a former Willimantic man with stealing weapons from a Newington gun store.
Bridgewater, NJ|
New Details On Person Found Dead In Canal In South Bound Brook
The body of an adult man was pulled from the Delaware & Raritan Canal in South Bound Brook on March 22.
Shelton-Derby, CT|
Shelton McDonald's Moves Closer To Reality After More P&Z Discussion
Planning and Zoning commissioners continued discussion of the proposed McDonald's and said action would be taken at a future meeting.
Moorestown, NJ|
Moorestown's First Pride Festival Is In The Works
3 mothers came together to form Moorestown Pride, which will host Moorestown Pridefest this fall.
Across America, US|
‘Cicada-Cation’ Planning: When, Where To Go To Hear Trillions Of Bugs
Love ’em or hate ’em — and there are legions on both sides — two broods of periodical cicadas emerging this year make a loud impression.
Mendham-Chester, NJ|
Department Of Defense Picks Mendham Grad For Competitive STEM Programs
College freshman Gabriella Ager is working with scientists at Picatinny Arsenal, and pursuing a STEM career with the Department of Defense.
Palm Desert, CA|
'Creep' Of Baby Tortoises Survives First Winter Sleep At Edwards AFB
The 70 young tortoises released from captivity after The Living Desert Zoo's new "head-start" program are thriving after winter sleep.
Bel Air, MD|
Abandoned Dog Loses Puppies, Rescuers Lead Her To Fresh Start
Volunteers tracked a dumped dog looking for her puppies for more than 2 months and saved her. Where she found her home surprised a rescuer.
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|
North Shore Police, Schools Warn Against 'Senior Assassin,' 'Paranoia'
Teens in New Trier Township and Lake County communities are being strongly discouraged against taking part in the battle royale-style game.
Patchogue, NY|
Fun Day Event To Support Ridge Girl, 11, Battling Leukemia
Food, games, music and a character meet-and-greet will be available at an event hosted by the Hagerman Fire Department.
Middletown, NJ|
All 110 Restaurants In Jersey Shore Restaurant Week 2024
Get ready to lick your lips and enjoy! Jersey Shore Restaurant Week 2024 kicks off this Friday, April 19 and runs through April 28.
Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpain, PA|
Montco Hero Pilot Flew 47 Patients In Need Of Treatment For Free
Rob Newman has been named "pilot of the year" for providing emergency transport to patients who can't afford it.
Enfield, CT|
Man Held On $1 Million Bond After Illegal Firearms Seized: Enfield PD
An investigation into narcotics sales at a house on Francis Avenue led to seizure of some illegal weapons from a car, police said.
Lacey, NJ|
Petition Launched To Save Band Director From Lacey Budget Cuts
Another year of budget cuts in the Lacey Township School District have students fighting to keep their favorite educators.
Fairfax City, VA|
1 Occupant Injured In Fire At 2-Story Fairfax Home Built In 1910
Fairfax County firefighters are battling a house fire on Steven Martin Drive Wednesday morning. Access to Five Oaks Road was blocked.
Tewksbury, MA|
Tewksbury Select Board Approves YMCA Programming Contract
The YMCA will operate programming out of the recreation center beginning next month.
Danbury, CT|
Large Brewpub And Beer Garden Approved For Danbury's West Side
Elicit Brewing Company will move into the 14,000-square-foot retail space vacated by Barnes & Noble in Danbury last spring.
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|
New Co-Op Grocery Store Opening Next Month In McHenry County
The co-op grocery store will open May 15 in Woodstock.
Manassas, VA|
Manassas Symphony Orchestra Offers 'Change Of Pace' At Latest Concerts
From a May performance with an acclaimed clarinetist to a synchronized show, the Manassas orchestra is working to engage more listeners.
Lakeland, FL|
Bookstore Crawl Celebrates Lakeland As ‘Book Destination': Organizers
The Lakeland Book Crawl featuring author and reader events, plus shopper discounts, leads up to national Independent Bookstore Day.
Annapolis, MD|
Hogan Popular In Senate Race, Abortion Hurts His Chances: Patch Survey
Moderate Larry Hogan keeps his lead in MD's Senate race. His abortion stance and a competitor's racial slur worry some voters: Patch survey.