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Fairfax City, VA|
Online Threats, Extortion Of Fairfax HS Student Under Investigation
A student told police someone she met on the Purp app and Snapchat threatened to publish nude photos of her, according to court records.
Farmingdale, NY|
Meet Adventureland’s Helping Hands Foundation Of Farmingdale: Q&A
Helping Hands raises awareness of local issues, supports local initiatives, and provides educational resources for community residents.
Mid Hudson Valley, NY|
Nostalgia Updated: Orange County Drive-In Theaters Enchant Moviegoers
The Warwick Drive-In has even seen neighbors come and park together for a block-party experience.
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Outlaws Murder Defendant Won't Go Home After All: New Judge
In November 2017, Woody's bartender Katie Kearns left work and met Jeremy Boshears at the Joliet Outlaws clubhouse. She died of a gunshot.
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Teachers Pact Nears End
The district and union endured rocky times, but their relationship appears better now.
New London, CT|
IHOP Plans To Open New London Restaurant This Year
While other chain restaurants are shuttering locations, at least one has plans to open a restaurant in Connecticut.
Arlington Heights, IL|
Child Porn Found On Phone Of Man Seen Damaging Cars: Des Plaines PD
The Niles resident had left his cellphone at the scene of one of three cars he damaged last month, according to police.
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Mayor Raises $29K For Campaign
He says he is paying off debt from his race three years ago.
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Spending $820,000 To Purchase Building Near Courthouse
The Joliet City Council will vote on the building purchase at Tuesday night's meeting. The address is 63 West Jefferson Street.
West Hartford, CT|
West Hartford OK's Cash For Elmwood Community Center Architect
The town council voted to spend $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to pay the architect for the Elwood Community Center project.
East Brunswick, NJ|
Here’s When East Brunswick Expects To Break Ground On The Ice Rink
Mayor Brad Cohen highlighted the challenges in dealing with the state government in getting approval for the bid document.
Syosset, NY|
$181K Raised For Diller Family, Pro-Police Charities: LI Pizza Strong
When widow Stephanie Diller spoke, "there wasn't a dry eye in the house," said Alyssa Guidice, co-founder of LI Pizza Strong.
La Grange, IL|
Could LTHS Action Jeopardize Flood Control?
A project may help with drainage in north La Grange neighborhoods, officials say.
Livingston, NJ|
Livingston Chamber Criticizes Proposed NJ Business Tax Hike
New Jersey may roll out a new tax on high-earning corporations. Here’s why supporters say it’s a good idea – and critics say it isn’t.
Hauppauge, NY|
'Disturbing' Increase In Hunger On Long Island, Food Banks Say
Food insecurity has skyrocketed on LI from 2021 to 2022 - increases of 58.3% overall and 63.4% for children. And it's not getting better.
Southeast-Brewster, NY|
$10K 'Tent Pole Commission' Grant To Hudson Valley Shakespeare Fest
"It provides a perfect framework for the 2024 season," HVSF's operating director told Patch.
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Rallies To Help Child Battling Pediatric Brain Tumor
Teddy Marchione was diagnosed with the tumor in 2018.
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|
Lansdale Cannoneers, Youth Football, Cheer Club, Continues To Thrive
The Cannoneers, which have been a fixture in the greater North Penn community for 60 years, are introducing new features this year.
East Islip, NY|
1 Hospitalized in East Islip Rollover Crash: PD
A woman hit a parked car and overturned her vehicle at around 3 a.m. on Friday in East Islip, Suffolk County Police say.
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Ex-Hinsdale Chief Questions Axing Of Position
Village officials have "no idea" of the sacrifices deputy chiefs have made, the former fire chief said.
Worcester, MA|
Worcester E-Bike Program Participants Graduate With Mill Street Ride
Graduates from the Worcester e-bike program rode Mill Street in the rain, days after city council began an effort to take them away.
Marple Newtown, PA|
Delco Council 'Squandered' Good Will Over Don Guanella, Group Says
"In just a couple of months, Council has managed to squander all of the bi-partisan goodwill they had created," Ken Hemphill said.
Concord, NH|
Concord, Goffstown, Keene Wrestlers Participate In Commonwealth Cup
Hundreds of wrestlers from around the Northeast competed in dual tournaments, in both Greco and Freestyle forms, Commonwealth Cup Sunday.
Warminster, PA|
Rapid Toxicology Results Technology Coming To Bucks Co.
Bucks County will be one of four in the nation with a rapid toxicology analyzer device, which provides results in 31 minutes.
Newtown, PA|
St. Mary Unveils Anniversary Mural At Saint Andrew School In Newtown
The medical center commissioned the mural in celebration of its 50th year of serving the Bucks County community.
Newtown, PA|
New Details Release On Plans For Wrightstown Township Eatery
Local brothers will be bringing popular Lancaster County fried chicken sandwiches to Bucks.
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield's Advantage In Attracting Businesses To Town
Looking for commercial real estate space? Fairfield's Office of Community & Economic Development has a tool to help you find it.
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, Charged In Bridgeview Man's Slaying: Police
The girlfriend of Arturo Cantu, 39, faces a solicitation to commit murder charge. She was in a secret romance with 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.