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Lamorinda, CA|
3 Lamorinda Schools Selected As CA Distinguished Schools
They are among eight schools in Contra Costa County recognized with the prestigious award.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
$200,800 To Bail Out Struggling Downtown Joliet Businesses: City Hall
Mayor D'Arcy and City Manager Beth Beatty raised property taxes, allowing Joliet to use funds to help downtown businesses amid construction.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Police Officers Learn Sign Language From Ludlowe Students
The officers learned some of the basics of American Sign Language from the high school's ASL Club on Wednesday.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Redevelopment Plan For Rt. 22 Greymark Site Introduced By Bridgewater
The Bridgewater Council introduced an ordinance to adopt a redevelopment plan for the site, but not without push back over building height.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|
Village Board Candidates Sound Off On Priorities Ahead Of Election
Five candidates are vying for three open seats on the Libertyville Village Board.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
Nonprofit Saving Our Seniors Opens Produce Shop In St. Petersburg
Your Neighborhood Produce, operated by Saving Our Seniors, recently opened in St. Petersburg, selling affordable fruits and vegetables.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
Worth Man Charged In Fatal Hit-And-Run Tied To Possible Road Rage
A 27-year-old Worth resident is facing reckless homicide, leaving an accident scene involving great injury or death, and traffic violations.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
'JewCE: The Jewish Comics Experience' To Air At Huntington Festival
The documentary uncovers the real-life origin story of comic books and superheroes, created by Jewish Americans from World War II to today.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|
Easton Selectmen Approve Projects, Address Public Safety And Concerns
Easton Board of Selectmen discuss playground upgrade, EMS, and Aquarion sale at March 25 meeting.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|
West Orange Leaf Blower Ban Derailed; Council Fails To Overturn Veto
West Orange passed a leaf blower ban. The mayor vetoed it, punting the ball back to the town council. Here’s what happened next.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|
Nostalgia Of Bethpage Wins Best Live Music On Long Island Award
Immerse yourself in the 1990s era. "The atmosphere is unlike any local venue," co-owner Sean O'Connor said. "It's very untraditional."
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|
Bolingbrook Approves $7.315M Bid For Water Reclamation Facility
The project is expected to have "substantial completion" in fall 2026.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|
Bryant Park Is Getting A New Cafe — Here's When And Where
The cafe, with staples like avocado toast, green juices and espresso drinks, will open its doors in early April.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|
'Working On The Inside' Influenced New Book By Northbrook Writer
Geoffrey Charlton-Perrin recently penned his third book, "Travels Of An Adman," based in part on his experiences in the advertising world.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Banning Council Receives Tribal AB-52 Approval On The KB Homes Project
Per Morongo's agreement with the developer and the city, they have pledged to safeguard and care for the cemetery site near Vista Robles.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|
LI's The Chloe Belle Foundation Collecting Food For Cancer Patients
Cancer patients on restricted diets will receive the food. "This drive is important to me," said Remi Lindberg, president of the charity.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|
Local Artist, Fashion Designer Launches Marlboro Art Studio & Classes
“Oh, Hey! Fun Studio” will host its grand opening in April and offer art and fashion design classes for students.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
Controversial NJ Turnpike Expansion Moves Forward (See Pros, Cons)
An $11 billion project that will expand the New Jersey Turnpike’s footprint in North Jersey took another big step forward this week.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Increased Class Sizes Proposed To Balance Bernards Twp. School Budget
To reduce staff reductions, "the goal is to minimize the impact on programming and focus primarily on increasing class size."
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|
Cardinal J. Bernardin Librarian Fired Amidst Misconduct Allegations
The librarian and 7th grade social studies teacher will not return to the school after a weeklong administrative leave, the principal said.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|
Milford Planning Board Approves Indoor Play Space
The facility aims to provide safe, creative play for young children in Milford.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|
Angela's House Of Hauppauge Voted Best Charity On LI: 'Great Honor'
Angela's House offers 24-hour nursing for children with special health care needs. "Not everyone knows help is out there."
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|
Princeton Wants Residents To Share Ideas On The Future Of Kiosks
During Monday's meeting, Council discussed the future of two existing information stations.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|
'Things Are Going To Start Happening': $8M Peabody School Request
The City Council will receive the School Committee's request for a feasibility study Thursday with discussion and vote set for April 10.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
0 Percent Tax Increase Proposed For 2nd Year In Row In Westfield
The proposed budget includes maintaining school fields, design for the Mr. Good Lube site, investments in Memorial Park, and repaving roads.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Early Voting Gets Slow Start In McHenry County
Early voting gets underway in McHenry County. Election Day is Tuesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Car Strikes Joliet Woman, Arrest Warrant Issued For Joliet Man, 31
Joliet Police Sgt. Nick Giordano filed the criminal complaint in recent days against Joliet citizen Nestor Guzman-Mejia of Richards Street.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Collingswood, NJ|
Fire Closes Adventure Aquarium In Camden
No injuries were reported, and no Adventure Aquarium animals were harmed.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
Pittsburgh-Area Communities Unite To Combat Infrastructure Issues
Dozens of Allegheny County municipalities will be represented at this week's Utilities & Critical Infrastructure Summit in Pittsburgh.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Fair Lawn-Saddle Brook, NJ|
Teen Hospitalized After Being Hit By Car Near Fair Lawn High: Police
A teen was sent to the hospital Tuesday after being hit by a car near Fair Lawn High School, police said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|
Immense Wellness & Med Spa Celebrates 1 Year In Glenview
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently held at the Waukegan Road business to honor the milestone.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|
Demonstrators Speak Out Against Changes To Concord Rental Ordinance
Demonstrators accused the California Apartment Association and corporate landlords of working to dismantle tenant protections in Concord.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|
3 Big Affordable Housing Projects Move Forward In Murrieta
Over the last five weeks, City Council approved bond issuance for the apartment projects that will house low-income residents.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
Defendant In Missing LI Girl's Case 'Believes She Was Led On': Attny
Elizabeth Hunter pleaded not guilty to a superseding indictment on Tuesday, her defense attorney Joseph Hansche says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Godley Cocaine Dealer Had Scales, Baggies For Packaging: Prosecutors
With only 650 citizens, it's rare for anyone to be arrested in Godley, but Joliet police captured Dewayne Williams during a drug raid.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|
How Musk's Drastic Job Cuts Are Complicating Virginia State Budget
State legislators updated constituents in McLean on the effect actions by President Trump and Elon Musk may have on Virginia's economy.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
How Recent CA Storms Are Affecting State's Drought
Half the state remains locked in drought with impending fire risk and a dwindling rainy season while NorCal is set to see a verdant spring.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
2 New Springbank Neighborhoods Get Reapproval From Plainfield Trustees
The neighborhoods will expand housing available in the existing Springbank subdivision in Plainfield.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|
Video: Skokie Mayoral Candidate Accused Of Assault
A woman alleged Skokie Mayoral candidate David "Azi" Lifsics pushed her at Village Hall in 2023.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Temecula's New Bookstore Romances Readers: Meet In Bloom Bookery
Stepping inside In Bloom Bookery is a romance reader's dream. The creative store in Old Town Temecula draws 1,000 booklovers on opening day.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
