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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.
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.
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Area May See More Stop Signs
Speeders on one street in the neighborhood are more than just locals, an alderman said.
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Neighborhood 'Very Compliant' On Speed Limit
The city wants to increase the unusually low speed limit in a part of the neighborhood.
Manchester, NJ|
Change Of Command: Manchester Police Chief Retiring, New Chief Named
Chief Robert Dolan is set to retire shortly; the Manchester Township Council has approved his successor.
Newtown, PA|
Newtown Borough Celebrates The Environment At Arbor Day Event
Goodnoe students explore the wonders of the Earth, take home herbs, fresh apples and tree saplings to plant.
Laguna Beach, CA|
Laguna Beach's Oldest Sculpture Fountain Remains Broken, Residents Say
A 1933 bronze fountain, placed for dog walkers who traipse near the Laguna Art Museum, Heisler Park, and Main Beach, is still bone dry.
New Rochelle, NY|
Security Guards With Trained Dogs Now Patrol The Home Depot Lot
The company told Patch that it is not unusual to use third-party security at stores, including K-9 teams at a few stores.
Southampton, NY|
Rare Bird Sighting Continues To Draw Crowds To LI Woman's Bird Feeder
See a video of the rare blue beauty here.
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|
Missing Camp Pendleton Marine Found Safe After Not Reporting For Duty
Marines from Cpl. Charles "Alex" Benfield's unit searched downtown San Diego for nearly eight hours to find him, officials said.
North Fork, NY|
Puppy Left Behind When Mom Had To Move, Desperate For Home
"Unfortunately, his mom had to move and could not to take him along. We need to get this young boy a home."
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|
Record Store Culture Celebrated At Beverly Records
Crate diggers gathered at Beverly Records for Record Store Day, celebrating the special role indie record shops play in their communities.
Naugatuck, CT|
New Movie Theater To Hold Grand Opening At Waterbury Mall This Week
The grand opening of the new Apple Cinemas movie theater at the Brass Mill Center mall in Waterbury is scheduled for this week.
New Canaan, CT|
New Canaan Approves New Flag Policy For Town Buildings
The Board of Selectmen recently approved a draft of a new policy that articulates the types of flags allowed to be flown at town buildings.