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Marblehead, MA|
Marblehead School Antisemitic Claims 'Could Not Be Corroborated'
The independent investigation said it could not support specific claims of discrimination but did criticize the handling of the grievances.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
What Makes A Good Or A Bad Neighbor? [Block Talk]
How can you know before you sign the contract or lease what kind of people you’ll be living around?
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Vernon, CT|
Principal Of the Year Surprised By Students In Vernon
A state organization has named the principal of Vernon’s Skinner Road School as this year's Elementary Principal of the Year.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet's Planning Director Retired In November, Is There A Successor?
At the Nov. 4 Joliet City Council meeting, planning director Jim Torri received a plaque for spending his entire career at Joliet City Hall.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|
Travel Agent Loves To Plan The Perfect Trip For Clients
A travel agent from Forest Hill specializes in Disney trips but enjoys planning all types of trips for a variety of clients.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Are High Prices Scrambling Your Easter Egg Dyeing Traditions? [Survey]
Egg prices are coming down, but they’re still expensive. Some people are dyeing marshmallows and potatoes for Easter.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Temecula, CA|
Truffle Pig Winery Prepares To Open In 2025 At Former Avensole Winery
Meet Truffle Pig. Temecula Valley Wine Country's newest winery will open in Spring 2025, and there's much more to the story than the name.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
New Name For Claudio's In Greenport — As Claudio's Opens In Bahamas
See what changes are in store for the iconic Greenport destination.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|
Blood Drive To Be Held In Honor Of Northport Man Fighting Cancer
The blood drive is scheduled for April 16. Here's everything you need to know.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Shelton-Derby, CT|
New Garden Catering Location Opening In Shelton
Garden Catering, a local chicken brand famous for its hand-cut nuggets, plans to open a new location in Shelton later this year.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Oak Lawn Election Results, When Will Write In Votes Be Counted
A wrap up of Oak Lawn's lackluster 2025 election season, including municipal, school, library and park board races.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Syosset, NY|
Despite Dow Sinking 1,700 Pts., No Need For Investors To Panic: Expert
"There are always going to be events that occur that impact the economy," Jason Kass, Chief Investment Advisor at Legacy Edge Advisors.
Jerry Barmash, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|
Large Town Hall On Future Of Morningside Heights This Friday
Amid a federal crackdown on Columbia University, the neighborhood symposium has more than 100 local leaders and neighbors signed up so far.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|
Soldier Ride DC Helps Wounded Veterans Find Purpose Together
More than 25 veterans are riding adaptive bicycles this week throughout the DMV as part of the Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride D.C.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
Greenport Carousel Expected To Open Again For Summer Season: Mayor
"The village has made significant progress on the effort to rebuild the historic carousel." — Mayor Kevin Steussi
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Man Shot And Killed At Venice Dog Park, Gunman At Large
Police are looking for a suspect who left his car nearby and fled on foot.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|
Millburn Republicans Back Bramnick For NJ Governor In 2025
Sen. Jon Bramnick is one of three Republican gubernatorial candidates who has qualified for public financing from the state.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|
Flower Shop Of Farmingdale Wins Best Florist, Best Wedding Florist
"It's exciting that our customers feel that way about us, and that they continue to feel that way about us," the owner said.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|
Veterinarian Starts Writing Career With Stories Inspired By Daughter
Dr. Lynsey Victoria, the founder of "Little Grey's Books," said she hopes to help other parents and families through her writing.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Odenton-Severn, MD|
Odenton Veteran Wins $5K For Home Repairs At Annapolis Dispensary
An Odenton veteran won $5K for "absolutely necessary" home repairs. He claimed his check at an Annapolis dispensary honoring servicemembers.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|
1-Cent Tax Rate Increase In 2025 Barnegat Municipal Budget
This is the eighth year in a row that the municipal tax rate is only going up one cent, according to township officials.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|
Lifelong Friends Open Cannabis Dispensary In West Orange
A woman, Black and veteran-owned marijuana dispensary is getting ready to hold its grand opening in West Orange.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|
Long-Deceased West Hartford Benefactor Still Supporting Community
The WeHa Town Council recently accepted a $500,000 gift from a prominent community member who died in 2003. It will fund a new fire truck.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|
2 Mixed-Use Buildings Could Replace Former Market In Ocean City
What once was 34th Street Market could become two three-story buildings with apartments and commercial space.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
Racial Wealth Gap Is Ballooning In New Jersey, Study Finds
There are serious disparities in wealth among white, Black and Latino/Latina families in the Garden State, advocates say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Howell, NJ|
Municipal Taxes Rising In Howell's $64.28M Budget For 2025
Rising health benefits costs and salaries pushed the tax levy up in a "very lean" budget; the average home will see a $109 per year hike.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
Street To Table Opens Huntington Station Restaurant
The street food-inspired restaurant features sandwiches and entrees from various ethnicities. "Quality and comfort go hand in hand."
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
$92K Drainage, Field Improvements Coming To Ridge High School
After waiting since September 2023, the Bernards Township Board of Education got the approval from the DEP for the Ridge varsity fields.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Marlborough, MA|
Puppy Owned By Marlborough Animal Cruelty Defendant Safe And Sound
A puppy found at the property of a Marlborough man currently facing nearly 200 counts of animal abuse is safe and soon up for adoption.
Ian Dartley, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|
Salem Public Schools Work To Close $4.9 Million Budget Gap
Superintendent Steve Zrike said the proposed budget will include reductions but maintain "key programs," class size targets, limit layoffs.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Here's What Your Joliet City Hall Officials Make, So Far, In 2025
The taxpayers of Joliet fund the salaries of city of Joliet. Here's a look at what many of your full-time staff at City Hall are making now.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Superintendent Search Underway In Darien
The Darien Board of Education this week voted to create a personnel search committee to find a successor to Dr. Alan Addley.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|
'Boom Parties' Return, Plaguing Cinnaminson With Blaring Noise
The noisy Philadelphia gatherings that have impacted Cinnaminson for years made a return. Here's why it's been hard to stop them.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|
Buffalo Wild Wings GO Restaurant Offers New Concept In Northbrook
The restaurant chain will be holding a grand opening celebration Saturday at a new location on Dundee Road.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
185-Unit Elmhurst Apartment Complex In Works
An open house about the downtown project is planned for City Hall.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Yorktown-Somers, NY|
Postal Worker Lauded For Dramatic Fire Rescue In Yorktown Heights
The rescue happened prior to firefighters’ arrival, according to the fire department.
Michelle Tuccitto Sullo, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|
Blowfish Poké Hawaiian Grill Opens At Annapolis City Dock
A Hawaiian restaurant just opened its first Anne Arundel County location. A grand opening luau will celebrate with poké and boba.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Here's A Breakdown Of Middletown's New Plan To Keep Schools Open
Here is exactly what the school district proposes:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|
WATCH: LI Hospital Performs 1st Pediatric Heart Transplant
"There's a lot of experience here that we've gathered from around the country," Transplant Medical Director Dr. Jake Kleinmahon told Patch.
Jerry Barmash, Patch Staff
Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|
Conservation Via Water Rates? Cape Cod Commission To Study Idea
The commission will study whether the implementation of a tiered water rate structure could be effective across Cape Cod.
Montana Samuels, Patch Staff
