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St. Pete, FL|
AC Unit Stolen From Wilson’s Book World Will Cost $10K To Replace
Wilson’s Book World in St. Petersburg is raising funds to replace the store’s air conditioning unit, which was stolen overnight Friday.
St. Pete, FL|
2 Cars Crash Into Utility Pole, Power Out In Grand Central District
Multiple traffic lights are out along Central Avenue, 1st Avenue N. and 1st Avenue S. after 2 cars crashed into a utility pole in St. Pete.
Oak Lawn, IL|
Girlfriend, Secret Lover, Both Charged In Bridgeview Man's Slaying
The girlfriend of Arturo Cantu, 39, faces a solicitation to commit murder charge who was in a secret relationship the shooter, cops say.
Temecula, CA|
Grieving Temecula Dad Trusted The Wrong Man, Now He Sees Some Justice
When Matt Capelouto lost his daughter in 2019, he turned over his business's day-to-day operations to Yulian Galaz. It proved devastating.
Palos Verdes, CA|
Rookie Kids Celebrates Grand Opening At South Bay Mall
The first 100 families in line on opening day of Rookie Kids in Del Amo Fashion Center will receive a special prize box.
Temecula, CA|
Explore California, The Ultimate Playground: Memorial Day, Summer 2024
A statewide tourism movement sparked an all-time high for people wanting to explore the Golden State like never before.
Skokie, IL|
'Volatile And Violent' 18-Year-Old Crime Spree Suspect To Stay Jailed
A judge denied pretrial release to a man charged with the armed robberies of a jogger in Wilmette and a convenience store clerk in Skokie.
Culver City, CA|
Gender-Neutral Bathrooms Are Set To Be Required In Culver City
There will be no more separate men's and women's rooms in newly constructed buildings under a new Culver City law.
Concord, NH|
Concord Elementary School Teacher Suspended Due To Conduct Violation
Melissa Noyes, a teacher with more than 23 years in SAU 8, voluntarily gave up her teaching certificate after a NH DOE investigation.
Shorewood, IL|
Fire On Route 59 Knocks Shorewood Business Out of Commission
Although there is a sign on a portion of the building for Doc Motor Works, Doc Motors was not the business negatively impacted by the fire.
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Banning Mulling Its Animal Control Options
The city currently utilizes ARE Animal Rescue for services, though other options are on the table.
Reston, VA|
Number Of Homeless In Fairfax County Nearly Unchanged: 2024 Count
Results of the 2024 Point in Time Count show a 2 percent decrease in the number of people experiencing homelessness in Fairfax County.
Hoboken, NJ|
Barricaded Man Led To Shelter-In-Place At Hoboken School: Officials
Roads were shut in southwest Hoboken when a man barricaded himself in his apartment Friday.
St. Pete, FL|
Recently Repainted LGBTQ Pride Street Mural Defaced By Tire Marks
A rainbow Progress Pride street mural recognizing the LGBTQ community in St. Pete’s Grand Central District was defaced by tire marks.
Concord, CA|
C-SPAN To Visit Contra Costa School, Honor Student Documentary Winners
During the Bay Area visit, C-SPAN and Comcast will also visit student winners at four Silicon Valley schools.
Joliet, IL|
Empty Bakers Square, Future Starbucks Property Slapped With City Fines
March marked the five-year anniversary of the Joliet Bakers Square restaurant being permanently closed.It's at 2211 West Jefferson Street.
Norwalk, CT|
Camp Store Closes At SoNo Collection Mall In Norwalk
A mall spokesperson confirmed Camp, a store and interactive play experience for children, recently closed at the SoNo Collection in Norwalk.
Redondo Beach, CA|
Redondo Beach Student Awarded Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
The National Society of High School Scholars Scholarship celebrates students who affect change regarding student mental health.
Fairfield, CT|
Longtime Child Care Center In Fairfield To Lose Lease Next Year
An online petition has been launched to save A Child's Garden, which will vacate its town-owned space at the end of the 2024-25 school year.
Concord, NH|
Deering Mom Accused Of Attempting To Bite Concord Hospital Security
Brittany Taylor was arrested on child endangerment, assault charges after incidents on Thompson Street and Concord Hospital in late April.
Santa Monica, CA|
Harassment Of Cyclists, Pedestrians Targeted By Santa Monica Council
Bicyclists and pedestrians are set to be able to sue those who harass or threaten them on the road under a new city law.
Port Washington, NY|
Port Washington Hosts Hapoel Eshkol Basketball Team
The event underscored the powerful impact of sport and how basketball can connect teenagers around the world, district officials said.
Fairfax City, VA|
Public Weighs In On Homelessness Task Force's Draft Recommendations
Fairfax City residents had a chance Thursday to provide feedback on the Homelessness Task Force's 33 recommendations to the city council.
Hoboken, NJ|
New Thrift Shop In Hoboken To Open This Weekend
Thrifting is increasingly popular. Hoboken's newest of three second-hand stores will hold opening celebrations this weekend and next.
Southeast-Brewster, NY|
New Trailhead For Empire State Trail Opens In Patterson
"It required participation and collaboration from a lot of stakeholders," the county executive said at the ribbon-cutting.
Swampscott, MA|
'We Need Help': Swampscott Oceanfront Library Plan Panned At Forum
As residents pushed back against the plan for the Hawthorne Property, competing visions emerged for the town's $7 million purchase.
West Hartford, CT|
Safety Improvements Mulled At West Hartford School
The zoning board is looking at a town application for a new elementary school entry area, along with parking lot/driveway reconfigurations.
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|
See Major Medical Studies Getting Funded At The University Of RI
Studies include if healthy romantic relationships can reduce stroke risks and a project that could help children better cope with ADHD.
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
Nutley Property Taxes Will Rise Under New School Budget
It has been a tough budget season for school administrators, who are facing public criticism over the district’s ongoing financial woes.
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
10 Lake Valley: A New Way To Play In Southwest Riverside County
Southwest Riverside has joined California's Ultimate Playground, sharing the story of its lakes, fishing, hiking and bike trails, and more.
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|
Homelessness In Newport Beach On The Decline, Report Says
Homelessness in Newport Beach overall decreased from 2022 to 2024, according to the biennial 2024 Point in Time Count.
Channahon-Minooka, IL|
Polk-A-Dot Drive In: 1950s Diner Home Of Famous Chili Cheese Fries
The Polk-a-Dot Drive In was founded in 1956 and has become one of the most memorable attractions along Illinois Route 66. It's in Braidwood.
San Diego, CA|
SD Weekend: Foodie Fest; Fringe Festival; Flower Fields; Kite Fest
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, May 18-19, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
Temecula, CA|
Temecula Valley Balloon And Wine Festival 2024: What To Know
Stone Temple Pilots, Lynyrd Skynyrd and George Thorogood & the Destroyers headline the 2024 Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival.
Swampscott, MA|
Swampscott Pine Street Veterans Housing Plans Come Into Focus
With the demolition of the former building complete, 40 units of veterans affordable housing ar expected to be completed in 18 to 24 months.
Burlington, MA|
Bob's Discount Furniture To Open Burlington Store
The grand opening of the store, which is relocating from Woburn, is coming up next week.
New York City, NY|
NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed May 10 - May 17
An Eataly pizza kiosk was among the restaurants shut down by health inspectors this week.
Ashburn, VA|
Loudoun Board Action On Arcola Farms Development Delayed
A proposed development that could become part of Brambleton did not get final action from the Board of Supervisors this week.
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
Velez Declares Election Win In Belleville: 'Youngest-Ever Councilman'
Frank Velez is on the brink of becoming the youngest councilman in Belleville history, unofficial 2024 election results show.
Across Massachusetts, MA|
BOSA Brings Coastal Italian Flair To The Banks Of MA's Merrimack River
BOSA, the latest restaurant from Lupoli Companies, has opened on the first floor of The Heights building in downtown Haverhill.