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Norwalk, CT|
Just Salad To Open Second CT Restaurant Location In Norwalk
The company has confirmed to Patch plans to open its second Connecticut restaurant location early next year in Norwalk.
San Leandro, CA|
Police Stop Ski Mask-Wearing Pair, Both Arrested
Police say they seized weapons, burglary tools, drugs and drug paraphernalia during the arrests, including a convicted felon.
Alameda, CA|
Alameda-Based Coast Guard Cutter Munro Offloads $468M Worth of Cocaine
The drugs were seized from drug smugglers in international waters.
Secaucus, NJ|
Secaucus Sam's Club Employee Sold Tires At Discount, Arrested: Police
An employee in the tire section of the Secaucus Sam's Club was selling tires at a discount, and having people Zelle him directly, say cops:
Huntington, NY|
'Duck Defenders' Catch Invasive Ducks At Huntington Pond, Other Areas
The ducks had been "wreaking havoc" on smaller ducks before the rescue. A woman is now fostering the ducks until a permanent home is found.
Lamorinda, CA|
Lafayette Community Day Returns For Its 3rd Year Saturday
Volunteers will pitch in on various community improvement projects, play a few games, and get a free lunch Saturday.
Mokena, IL|
Mokena JC Penney Hit In Smash-And-Grab: Police Chief
The smash-and-grab burglary happened in the early morning hours Tuesday, May 28.
Bloomfield, NJ|
Holiday Bear Sighting In Bloomfield On Memorial Weekend
Bears have been spotted this month in Bloomfield, Montclair, Verona, South Orange and West Orange.
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich Homeowner Injured In Basement Fire: FD Chief
The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. when a piece of equipment exploded and caught fire, Greenwich Fire Chief Joe McHugh said.
Farmingdale, NY|
Pizza Cucina Opens In Farmingdale, 'The Perfect Town'
Farmingdale residents have been "wonderful," said Darlene Giambalvo, who owns the restaurant with her son, Michael.
Phoenixville, PA|
'Mare Of Easttown' Sequel Filming In Phoenixville Area This Week
Police style vehicles may be seen near the filming area, officials said.
McLean, VA|
Tysons Casino Supporters, Detractors Turn Out At ViVa! Vienna
Virginia Players Alliance and No Casino Coalition offer ViVa! Vienna attendees opposing opinions about the proposed Tysons casino.
Middletown, NJ|
Siren's Seafood Owners: We Have No Idea What Caused Fire
One of the owners said the Middletown fire marshal has not even told them yet what caused the fire.
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|
Outdoor Summer Movie Series Kicks Off Friday In Cotati
Friends and families are invited to take in the first movie screening of the summer this Friday at La Plaza Park in Cotati.
Swampscott, MA|
Swampscott To Vote On Community Preservation Act In November
The CPA would open state funding for open space, historic preservation and housing in exchange for a 1.5 percent property tax surcharge.
Lacey, NJ|
More Detail Needed For Oyster Creek Cleanup Plan, NRC Says
Holtec is delaying the submission of Oyster Creek's License Termination Plan while working closely with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Smithtown, NY|
Inaugural Freebird Festival Coming To Smithtown
The festival will feature 200 eclectic vendors, live music, food trucks, a mechanical bull, yoga, face and body painting, tarot and more.
Concord, NH|
Jury Finds Belmont MA Man Guilty In NH Of Wrongful Voting In 2016
Richard Rosen, an engineer and former school board candidate, voted at home in Belmont and his Lakes Region vacation home in November 2016.
Plainfield, IL|
Decreased Enrollment Could Cause Apple Tree Preschool To Close
The Plainfield preschool created a fundraiser in hopes of raising $25,000 to continue operating for the next school year.
Montclair, NJ|
Mikie Sherrill Of NJ Votes For $883 Billion Military Spending Bill
Some say the nation’s massive military spending levels are crucial to national security. Critics say the money is better spent elsewhere.
Merrick, NY|
Merrick Restaurant Stays Shut Following Front Window Car Crash
Sufiya's Grill on Merrick Road is "closed until further notice," the restaurant said.
East Brunswick, NJ|
New Board Of Education Members Take Oath Of Office In East Brunswick
Heather James and Panjak Goswami took the oath of office in the presence of their families.
Glenview, IL|
Arson Investigation At 2 Glenview Hotels Leads To Arrest: Police
A Vernon Hills man is accused of arson last Friday at a Motel 6 and Baymont by Wyndham Glenview, according to police.
Toms River, NJ|
90 Arrests During Chaotic Memorial Day Weekend In Seaside Heights
Rumors of a gunshot led to teens sprinting from the boardwalk Saturday; authorities said there were no shots fired.
Frankfort, IL|
Chick-Fil-A Plans To Go In Front Of Frankfort Village Board
The plans would go to the Village Board in July.
Yardley, PA|
$200K Termination Deal Reached With Ex-Morrisville Police Chief
Morrisville Borough Council has reached a settlement with former Police Chief George McClay, who was fired last November.
Southington, CT|
Very Familiar Face To Lead Southington High School
Amid applause, the Southington Board of Education appointed a veteran teacher/leader who has been working in town for 38 years.
Hoboken, NJ|
Timothee Chalamet Back In Hoboken For Bob Dylan Biopic (NEW PHOTOS)
Timothee Chalamet and Ed Norton were filming a scene set in 1965 in uptown Hoboken around 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Worcester, MA|
Salem's Notch Brewery Opening Worcester Beer Garden
The Notch Worcester Biergarten will open where Harpoon has been operating a beer garden over the last two summers.
Avon, CT|
Confusion In Avon Over Voter Registration Letters
A national nonprofit sent letters implying some are not registered to vote, with Avon officials saying those didn't come from the town.
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|
Winnetka Homeowner Exchanges Gunfire During Car Theft Attempt
Despite a shootout that shut down Sheridan Road, officials said the village's Memorial Day parade is set to continue as planned.
Oak Lawn, IL|
Vietnam Veterans Keep The Torch Lit At Oak Lawn VFW
Now the oldest members of Johnson-Phelps VFW Post 5220, the Vietnam veterans are ready to turn over the reins to the "desert guys."
Manhattan, IL|
9 Injured In Two-Car Crash Sunday Night: Manhattan Fire Chief
The accident happened at South State Street (US 52) and Ivanhoe Boulevard, just after 9 p.m.
North Fork, NY|
Missing Greenport Dog Finds Way Home Safe: 'She Completed Our Family'
All a 14-year-old Greenport boy ever wanted was a puppy of his own — and now his beloved dog is back home safe.
Concord, NH|
Firefighters, Police Find Missing Girl In Epsom: Watch
Epsom police, area firefighters, and New Hampshire State troopers spent a couple of hours Sunday on Dover Road finding a missing girl.
Temecula, CA|
World-Champion Pizza Maker From Italy Dies Following Temecula Crash
Luca De Marinis, 37, of Temecula succumbed to his injuries late Thursday night following the crash on Wolf Valley Road at Caminito Olite.
Concord, NH|
Despite Flawed Process, Some Of Concord’s Board Stand By Repucci Hire
While most say Kyle Repucci's job offer should proceed, one says reevaluation is needed; others say SAU 8 hiring process needs review.
Murrieta, CA|
Attorney, Wife Stole From Children Who Lost Parents In La Cresta Crash
Nicholas Jordan Alfano, 42, and his wife, 41-year-old Lindsy Ann Alfano, are scheduled for sentencing on Tuesday.
Wallingford, CT|
Council Fails To Override Mayor’s Veto Of Wallingford Budget
The effort to override Mayor Vincent Cervoni’s veto failed, and school officials said the district is about to embark on a “crucial phase.”
Mission Viejo, CA|
South OC Swimmers, Divers Qualify For Olympic Trials: Good News
28 Mission Viejo Nadadores athletes were chosen for Olympic Trials with dreams of qualifying through to the 2024 Paris Olympics.