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Temecula, CA|
CA Teacher Appreciation Week 2024: Gift Ideas, Teacher Freebies
It's National Teacher Appreciation Week from May 6 through May 10. Here are some tips to celebrate the teacher in your life in California.
Tinley Park, IL|
Man Found Dead In Car ID'd: Medical Examiner
A man found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Saturday in Tinley Park has been identified as a 20-year-old Country Club Hills man.
Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Official Eavesdropped, Client Says In Lawsuit
The parties agreed to throw out the lawsuit a month after it was filed.
Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|
Cultural Fair Returns To Rochester Hills: Here's The Lineup
The highly anticipated event is free to the public and is expected to draw hundreds of spectators.
Peabody, MA|
Peabody Girl Heeds Earth Day Call To Clean Up Around Crystal Lake
West Memorial Elementary first-grader Regina Luongo discovers her passion for picking up around her favorite walking path.
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Not A Good Place For Hinsdale Car Wash: Engineer
The engineer advised the village look at revoking the wash's permit, citing a history of crashes.
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Use Hatboro-Horsham School For Food Sustainability: Residents
Hatboro-Horsham residents are expected to speak out once again about the potential sale of the Limekiln-Simmons property.
Stamford, CT|
Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumpling Restaurant To Open In Stamford
This represents the acclaimed restaurant's first Connecticut location.
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|
Laurel Park Gains 2 New Trees As Los Alamitos Celebrates Arbor Day
The Los Alamitos community gathered to plant trees and celebrate Arbor Day.
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|
Click To Pick: Online Voting Open For Glencoe Caucus Representatives
For the first time, the local political party is allowing online voting for its nominating committees for village and school boards.
Port Jefferson, NY|
Mount Sinai Home Fire Draws Firefighters From Four Departments
Suffolk's Arson Squad is investigating, police say.
Salem, MA|
Salem Schools Boast Higher Graduation, Lower Drop-Out Rates
Superintendent Steve Zrike said the district's efforts targeting chronic absenteeism have also shown positive results.
Southington, CT|
Don't Give Money To Panhandlers, Give To Help Groups: Southington
Local leaders charged with creating a panhandling policy want people to donate to Southington nonprofits rather than the panhandlers.
Lacey, NJ|
MUA Says Lacey's Water Is Safe, Disputes Non-Compliance Report
The Lacey MUA violated a state drinking water requirement, but officials said residents have no need to worry.
Pearl River, NY|
Nurses Honor Guard Formed In Rockland
The group performs tributes for nurses or their families. "It is our privilege," chapter founder Liz Falco told Patch.
Highland Park, IL|
$2 Million Donation To Help Inflate Ron Saslow Pickleball Dome
Scheduled for completion by the winter, the new state-of-the art dome will feature 10 courts for pickleball and four for padel.
Frankfort, IL|
Roma Sports Club Expansion Targets June Opening
The expansion will add five volleyball courts, five pickleball courts and two basketball courts.
Geneva, IL|
Truck Spills Oil Onto Route 38 After Crash With Sedan: Geneva PD
The driver of a sedan crashed into the truck, puncturing an attached saddle tank, after failing to yield, Geneva police said.
Fairfax City, VA|
Kelly's Oyster House & Bar Coming To Former Capital Ale House Location
Owner of Hamrock's Restaurant in Old Town Fairfax will be opening Kelly's Oyster House & Bar at the former home of Capital Ale House.
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield's Newest Hotspot Is A NY Style Bagelry With Local Roots
Fletch's Bagels made some miscalculations in its first month of business, but every new business should miscalculate this badly…
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale Panel To Take Up Airbnbs Again
Residents have sharp differences on a ban. A second vote on such an issue is standard procedure for the Plan Commission.
Yardley, PA|
Yardley Farmers Market Marks 10-Year Anniversary
The farmers market opened for its 10th summer season in a ceremony with Yardley area dignitaries on Saturday.
Marple Newtown, PA|
Save Marple Greenspace Offer's Delco Council 'Counter' Press Release
"No one will visit Delaware County to see a mental health facility, but people will certainly make a trip... to see an award winning park."
Western Springs, IL|
Burglary Crew Hits Western Springs House: Cops
The stolen merchandise was found in the men's bedrooms, police said.
Sachem, NY|
LI Woman Killed After High Teen Crashes Vehicle Into Hers ID'd: Cops
UPDATE: Police have not released the name of the 50-year-old man involved in the crash.
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Car Dealer Refuses To Give Back Deposit: Cops
The dealership had nothing in writing about keeping the deposit, police said.
Newtown, PA|
Cleanup Targets Site Of Proposed Pedestrian Bridge In Newtown
A spring cleanup, organized by the Newtown Creek Coalition, removed six to seven fallen trees from the creek bed behind Penn Community Bank.
Hoboken, NJ|
Hoboken Man Pulled From Hudson River After Saving His Dog
A man was clinging to an abandoned pier after heading into the Hudson River in Hoboken to rescue his dog. Then he had to be rescued.
Joliet, IL|
Gemini Giant Unmasked: Wilmington Mayor Talks About New Location
Joliet Patch covered Saturday's unveiling of the Gemini Giant without his helmet at Wilmington's public works facility. Hundreds came out.
Oak Lawn, IL|
Serious Injuries Reported In 3-Vehicle Crash On 87th Street
87th Street has reopened after Burbank and Oak Lawn police investigate a crash involving three vehicles with serious injuries.
North Fork, NY|
Dog Trapped Under A North Fork Shed Rescued By Cutchogue Firefighters
Sand was caving in when the dog tried to get out, officials say.
Tinley Park, IL|
1 Found Dead In Car, Tinley Police Investigating Apparent Suicide: PD
A person was found fatally shot inside a car Saturday morning in Tinley Park.
Brooklyn, NY|
Search Continues For Missing BK Man, Son Asks For Help From Community
A search effort will take place Saturday at 11 a.m. Anyone interested in participating should gather at the Parkside Ave. train station.
Orange County, CA|
Gudetama Cafe Opens Egg-cellent First US Location In SoCal
The new cafe offers an immersive experience that encourages fans of Sanrio character Gudetama to sit back and relax just like the lazy egg.
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|
Westhampton Beach Grad Drafted To NFL: 'Best Day Of My Life'
"Always dream big — that's what I did."
North Fork, NY|
'Overlooked' Stray Drumstick, Thought He Found Family, Back In Shelter
"Please don't make him wait any longer." Drumstick, a gentle, sweet, 79-lb. lapdog, has been in the shelter since January.
Herndon, VA|
Remembering Herndon's History: Former Mayor Darrell Funded Education
Former Mayor George Augusta Darrell endowed funds dedicated to supporting education in the Town of Herndon.
Danville, CA|
Danville Council To Consider Creating New Bicycle Advisory Board
The new commission will help implement the 2021 Bicycle Master Plan.
McLean, VA|
Shoppers Find Fresh Produce At First McLean Farmers Market Of 2024
Fairfax County Park Authority's farmers market at Lewinsville Park in McLean opened for the 2024 season on Friday morning.
Stamford, CT|
Riko's Pizza Will Not Face Eviction In Stamford After Judge's Ruling
The landlord for Riko's Pizza on Hope Street filed a lawsuit against the business in 2023 claiming nonpayment of additional rent.