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Concord, NH|
A CVO Coronation Or A Free-For-All In NH’s 2nd Congressional District?
Analysis: Colin Van Ostern is first out of the gate to run for the open seat; dozens of names floated; GOP candidates in; what about DEI?
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
AMR Ambulance Attendant Sentenced For Sexually Assaulting Patients
Jason Dean Anderson of Wildomar sexually assaulted two female patients in 2022. One of them was just 16 years old.
Toms River, NJ|
Canceled Toms River Parking Garage Work Revisited As Concrete Crumbles
Mayor Dan Rodrick has criticized a bid rejected in February as "just paint and stucco" but says a structural engineer is taking a look.
Petaluma, CA|
A Photographer's Take On 'The Starry Night': Photo Of The Day
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Hollywood, CA|
What's New On Netflix: April 2024
April showers Netflix fans with new offerings such as "Ripley," "The Magic Prank Show with Justin Willman," "Scoop" and "Sex and the City."
Across America, US|
Just Pick Up Strewn Trash; But, Yes, People Are Slobs [Block Talk]
Should a 75-year-old with a bad back have to scrape a bundt cake off his driveway in what one reader called society’s “not it” game?
Upper East Side, NY|
An Upper East Side Favorite Grocer Reopens Monday, With More Room
Butterfield Market closed on Friday — and will open on Monday after a lighting-quick renovation and combination of a next-door space.
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|
Alsip Man Ordered Detained In Fatal Shooting Of Barbecure Host: POLICE
The 24-year-old man was 17 in August 2017 when he and two others fatally shot a man and wounded six others at a barbecue, prosecutors said.
Farmingdale, NY|
Vice Doughnuts Selling Special Pastries For Jonathan Diller's Family
All proceeds are going to the family. "We wish we could do everything short of turning back time," co-owner Gina O'Brien said.
Cinnaminson, NJ|
Burlington Co. Couple Conducted $4.5M Online-Dating Scheme: Feds
They pretended to strike up romantic relationships with online victims and then requested money for fake emergency needs, authorities said.
Marblehead, MA|
Marblehead Budget Questions Dominate School Committee Forum
The League of Women Voters moderated the forum among School Committee members with resident questions.
Stamford, CT|
Fresh&Co, A Fast-Casual Eatery, Opens First CT Location In Stamford
This represents the brand's 16th location overall, with other outposts in New York City and Florida.
Westfield, NJ|
No Municipal Tax Increase In Initial Budget For Westfield
"This is only the second time over the last 20 years that a zero percent tax rate has been accomplished," said Councilwoman Linda Habgood.
Across New Jersey, NJ|
NJ Man's Death Prompts Bill To Teach Students About Fentanyl
Max's Law would require New Jersey schools to teach students about the dangers of fentanyl and xylazine abuse and prevention.
San Diego, CA|
Heavy Snow And Rain To Slam San Diego County Easter Weekend
An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain, snow and a risk of mudslides to the region Easter weekend.
Massapequa, NY|
Tunnels To Towers To Pay Slain Officer's Mortgage; 540K+ Raised
"It is a lot of money," Christopher Johnson, a GoFundMe creator, told Patch. "But it's not the same as having a husband or father around."
Norristown, PA|
Man Who Kidnapped Infant In King Of Prussia Captured: US Marshals
The man was also charged with robbery in connection with the kidnapping.
Galloway, NJ|
Driver Killed, 2 Injured In Atlantic County Crash: Police
A Toyota rear-ended a Ford SUV, causing the Ford to run off the road, overturn and crash into three parked cars, state police said.
Reston, VA|
$10K Fundraiser Aimed To Introduce Arena Backers To Lawmaker
JBG Smith's CEO declined a January invitation to meet with the lawmaker who would later prevent the Potomac Yards arena deal from advancing.
Berkeley, CA|
10 Michelin Guide Picks For Berkeley
These 10 restaurants get the nod, from the venerable Chez Panisse to budget-friendly Indian, Mexican or Thai.
Baltimore, MD|
Jobs In Limbo, Supply Chain Resilient After Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Thousands of shipping jobs are in limbo after the Key Bridge collapse. Car companies are rerouting shipments as port traffic is suspended.
Trumbull, CT|
Nathan's Famous Returns To Trumbull Mall, Black Pearl Coming Soon
Nathan's Famous hot dogs have returned to the Trumbull Mall after an approximately 15-year absence, and more new developments are planned.
Mid Hudson Valley, NY|
Poughkeepsie Book Festival To Feature 100 Authors Of Books For Youth
The free event is for families with children under 17 years of age and will have books of all kinds — fiction and nonfiction.
Marietta, GA|
All Clear Given At Dobbins Air Force Base After Police Probe
Cobb police officers and firefighters responded Wednesday to Dobbins Air Force Base after a suspicious vehicle was at the base's gate.
Danbury, CT|
Danbury IHOP Will Be First In CT To Serve Wine & Beer
Looking for a mimosa to wash down that sort stack, son? They'll be on the menu at the Danbury IHOP soon enough…
Ellicott City, MD|
Food Pantry Fills Void, Helps Special Students Learn Real-Life Skills
A food pantry at Atholton High School has helped to fill a void in Howard County while offering job training to special students.
Wallingford, CT|
Nonprofit Group Organizes Free Community Easter Dinner In Wallingford
A group of around 100 volunteers is putting together its annual Easter dinner for those in need and the homebound, according to organizers.
Burr Ridge, IL|
A Developer's $7M Offer To Burr Ridge
It would mean a new public works building for the village.
Across New Jersey, NJ|
Winning $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Ticket Sold In NJ
The winning ticket for the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, drawn Tuesday night, was sold in the Garden State, lottery officials said.
San Diego, CA|
San Diego Freeway Bridges Deemed Structurally Deficient
Overall, more than 42,400 of the nation's roughly 621,500 bridges are rated in poor condition.