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Los Angeles, CA|
No Charges For Officer Who Killed Teen Bystander In Department Store
Valentina Orellana Peralta, 14, was struck and killed by a stray bullet in the dressing room of a Burlington Coat Factory.
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|
ESCU Annual Fireworks Display On Tap For Mansfield Stadium
Eastern's baseball complex is hosting the school's annual fireworks show.
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.
Gloucester Township, NJ|
Fatal Shooting In Gloucester Township Under Investigation: Prosecutor
Authorities are seeking answers after a deadly shooting at a township home.
Riverhead, NY|
Accused Gilgo Beach Killer's Lawyer Raises Possibility Of New Suspect
Rex Heuermann's lawyer wants info on a possible suspect with initials 'WH'; he also wants FBI files on ex-Suffolk Police Chief James Burke.
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Don't Ax Fire Position: Hinsdale Official
The board eliminated the deputy chief's post, although a key official said the move would be "ill-advised."
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.
Concord, NH|
MA Teen, Suspect In Armed Robbery Of Mail Carrier, Caught: PM Patch NH
Student injured during bus crash; state finally clearing out massive homeless camp; indictments; 3 taken at gunpoint after fleeing incident.
Manhattan Beach, CA|
South Bay Emergency Alert Test Scheduled For May
Alert South Bay subscribers will receive a wireless emergency alert on May 7.
Pittsburgh, PA|
SZA, The Killers To Headline Sudden Little Thrills Music Festival
The inaugural two-day festival in Pittsburgh will also feature artists like Melanie Martinez, St. Vincent and Wiz Khalifa.
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.
Across Connecticut, CT|
TV Meteorologist — A CT Native — Returns Home To Join Local Station
Scott Gagliardi had been working in Florida before taking a new job in Connecticut.
New York City, NY|
Sesame Workshop Writers Authorize Strike, Could Picket NYC Offices
"No one wants to see a picket line on Sesame Street," said a union official about a potential strike starting April 24.
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.
East Meadow, NY|
Anti-Semitic Graffiti In East Meadow Charged As Hate Crime: Nassau DA
"[It's] very concerning for a lot of people," Rabbi Aaron Marsh of the East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center, told Patch.
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.
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|
Driver Sought In Hit-And-Run That Injured 15-Year-Old Fenger Student
The 15-year-old boy was struck near Fenger High School Monday afternoon and is in critical condition. Mom urges driver to turn themselves in
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Lake Elsinore Sting Targeted People Who Buy Booze For Minors
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control conducted the April 13 operation.
Beverly Hills, CA|
Beverly Hills Seeks Applicants For 7 City Commission Vacancies
The city is accepting applications for seven open positions on a range of different commissions.
Guilford, CT|
Guilford's Famed Red Shack Damaged, Officials Search For Solutions
The iconic structure fell off its supports overnight during strong winds and high seas last week.
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 third annual Lakeland Book Crawl takes place April 22-27, leading 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.
Toms River, NJ|
Police Chief Suspended In Toms River
The suspension comes amid ongoing tensions between the police department and administration in Toms River.
Danville, CA|
Danville Man, Former School Volunteer, Charged With Child Sex Abuse
Angelo Zandona pleaded not guilty to felony charges and was released on $250,000 bail.