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Three Village, NY|
Burgerology Stony Brook To Host Autism Awareness Fundraiser
Donations will go to Rise Life Services. The event will feature live music, a Chinese auction, face-painting, Sparky the Dragon, and more.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Teriyaki Madness Giving Friday Profits To Somers 'Angels' Playground
Connecticut's Friday proceeds from Teriyaki Madness are going to a playground project being built in honor of a family devastated by fire.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Middletown Twp. Will Purchase Mater Dei High, Make It Town Park
The Mater Dei high school building will indeed be torn down, this summer.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|
State-Of-The-Art Animal Shelter Being Constructed In Santee
The 23,000-square-foot facility will include shelter space, a courtyard, an outdoor livestock area, activity yards and parking lots.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|
Winnetka Dog Beach Could Go Off-Leash With Village Approval
A proposed temporary fence at Centennial Park Dog Beach could allow dog-owners in Winnetka and their pets to enjoy the area unleashed.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|
Frankfort Dancer Competing For Chance To Appear In Ciara's Music Video
Voting for finalists ends at 9 p.m. Thursday for the Dance Icon national competition.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
300 Free Events At Randall’s Island To Get Outdoors This Season
Arts festivals, live music, yoga, and so much more on Randall's Island this spring and summer.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|
Livingston Keeps Hammering Out New Vision For Mall Property
Got big ideas about what should be done with the Livingston Mall? You’re not alone.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|
Dog Trainer Kept Animals In Cages With Urine, Feces: Prosecutors
A dog owner said her pet, Freya, was left malnourished, unable to stand with visible injuries after being left with the trainer.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|
Early Voting Gets Underway In Kane County
Election Day is Tuesday. This election voters can cast their ballot at any polling place in Kane County on Election Day.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|
Creativity, Self-Expression Lead The Monmouth Teen Arts Festival
The annual, two-day festival aims to celebrate the creativity of teen artists throughout Monmouth County and showcase their work.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Ellicott City, MD|
Vintage Consignment Shop In HoCo Finds Success With Twin Sister Owners
Twin sisters Jordan Virden Menefee and Alexandra Virden Mitchell own a vintage consignment shop in a restored church in Ellicott City.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|
Route 59 Closed Following Crash That Sent 3 To Hospital
The collision happened on Route 59 south of Golfview Drive in North Barrington Thursday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|
Counselor Offers Virtual Appointments For Harford County Residents
A Bel Air-based counselor offers telehealth services to Harford County residents and beyond.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|
Easter Basket-Making A Tisket, A Task That Uplifts Glen Ellyn Seniors
"[They] reminisce about making baskets for their own kids," said Ismael Lagunes, of Churchill Place, and also like to taste test the candy.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|
Veterans Resource Fair And Food Distribution Coming To Hauppauge
The fair, hosted by Long Island Cares, will feature free produce for veterans; and roughly 40 agencies that help veterans will attend.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Mineola, NY|
WATCH: LI Med Students Meet And Fall In Love While Pursuing Career
Katie Goldrick and Tony Asfour are planning to get married in October.
Jerry Barmash, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Rowan Brings Safe, Celebratory Ear Piercing To Fairfax Corner
All ear piercings offered at Rowan are performed by nurses and only with hypoallergenic earrings.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Encinitas, CA|
Encinitas Author Releases Third Children's Book
Author, mom and former journalist Phyllis Schwartz celebrates friendship and cultural harmony in her latest children's book.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|
Beverly Schools Face 'Staff Realignment' Amid Rising Costs
Beverly Superintendent Sue Charochak said the district is looking to address budget challenges as rising costs outpace state funding.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
'Strange Circumstances' May Surround Fire At Larry's Diner: Mayor
"There may be more to the story," the Plainfield mayor said, as the fire at the incident is being investigated by the state fire marshal.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|
Billions Cut From Health Programs: What To Know In CA
The funding supports ongoing public health efforts in California around disease response and vaccinations, according to officials.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|
Nadadores Coach Ron O'Brien Honored With Diving Well Name Change
The Mission Viejo Nadadores Diving Team announced the renaming of the dive well at the Marguerite Aquatics Complex this week.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Philadelphia, PA|
Art, Music, More At First Germantown Art & Sound Show Of 2025
Friday's event will feature local artists, live music, food, wine, and more. See details of Germantown Art & Sound's first show of the year.
Max Bennett, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
$1.5B Newark School Budget Proposed: See Early Details (VIDEO)
The largest public school district in New Jersey is hammering out its annual spending plan. Here’s where things stand.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|
1 Arrested In Lyons Township High Fight
In a video, girls were seen fighting in a hallway, with classmates cheering.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
209 Trees To Be Cut For Proposed Self Storage Facility In Bridgewater
Bridgewater Storage LLC presented its application on Tuesday, looking to consolidate 2 lots occupied by Melick Town Farm and Tetonic.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|
The Empanada Spot Of Farmingdale Celebrates Grand Opening: 'Blessing'
The ribbon cutting was held Thursday. "The welcome has been amazing," owner Danny Castro said.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|
Princeton U. President Addresses Challenges At Annual Council Meeting
Christopher Eisgruber emphasized the importance of town and gown partnership at a time of challenges facing higher education.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|
'Enhance Your Natural Beauty' At Haer Anel Studio In Glenview
The business, owned by Anel Arreola, recently opened on Waukegan Road.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|
Man Shot In East Harlem Thursday Morning, Police Say
No arrests have been made yet and the investigation is ongoing, police said.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|
Port Washington Couple Opens Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant
After starting a pair of bagel shops, "We noticed so [much] Korean culture and Korean food [is] getting popular," co-owner Julia Kim said.
Jerry Barmash, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Brian Bessler: Joliet Area Bar & Restaurant Guide At 5 Years Strong
"I always stress that if you truly have a problem with a restaurant, call the manager," Brian Bessler remarked.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Perry Hall, MD|
Truckers Face 'Roller Coaster Ride' Year After Key Bridge Collapse
Heavy traffic and rising costs still challenge Maryland truckers after the Key Bridge collapse. "We're nowhere near financially recovered."
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Candidate Pressed On Central-South Disparity
A board member questioned the hopeful's stance. But he appears to agree a gap exists.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|
Milford Board Of Finance Cuts Schools' Budget Request
The Board of Education had requested a $115 million budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26, representing a 4.87% increase.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Older Middletown Residents Say They Can't Afford 10 Percent Tax Hike
"My Social Security and my pension pays for my mortgage. And the taxes. It's getting to the point where I can't live here anymore."
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
NJ Protesters Rally In Newark Against Potential State Budget Cuts
It’s not time for cost-cutting – it’s time for “courage,” these activists say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Cary Mayoral Candidates Sound Off On Priorities
The spring local elections will be held on April 1.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|
Man Threw Metal Tool At Truck In Road Rage Incident: Oswego Police
Oswego police were initially dispatched to investigate a report of shots fired on Douglas Road.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
