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Lake Forest, CA|
Blaze Bernstein Remembered On What Would Have Been His 26th Birthday
While the former classmate accused of murdering him faces trial, loved ones of the slain UPenn student gathered to remember his life.
Sachem, NY|
Suffolk's Political Chairs Looking Forward To A Busy Year
"It's going to be a crazy year. I think the presidential campaign is obviously going to set the tone, similar to what we saw in 2020."
Bowie, MD|
Restaurateur Whips Up Successful Virtual Kitchen Business Concept
A 3rd generation restauranteur using family recipes runs a ghost kitchen for his 4 eateries serving College Park residents and collegiates.
Shorewood, IL|
Arsonist Causes $100,000 Damage To LaQuinta Inn: Shorewood PD
Courtni Gorman, 31, of Lockport, set fire inside Shorewood's LaQuinta Inn along the frontage road near I-55, prosecutors say.
Darien, IL|
Darien County Club's 'Nasty' Dispute Continues
The restaurant has no liquor license. The club's owners hope to open an upscale sports bar.
Stamford, CT|
Stamford School Board To Reconsider Controversial Calendar Decisions
A re-vote on upcoming school calendars is expected on Tuesday, with the Veterans Day and Columbus Day holidays added back in.
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|
No Arrests Made After Fights Close Carnival: LITH Police
An investigation is continuing into several fights reported at the carnival in Lake in the Hills Saturday evening, police said.
Patchogue, NY|
Long Island Bakery Recalls Products Amid Investigation: State
It's "voluntarily recalling their manufactured baked items out of an abundance of caution due to a possible undeclared" allergens.
Oak Lawn, IL|
2 Oak Lawn Men ID’d In Deadly Crash At 87th Street and Cicero Avenue
An 18-year-old and 20-year-old from Oak Lawn were identified as the deceased victims of Sunday evening's deadly crash in Hometown.
Sachem, NY|
George Santos Trades Barbs With Suffolk GOP Leader
Jesse Garcia says people have had their fill with Santos' "clown car show." Santos says he will be around a long time and might run again.
New Brunswick, NJ|
Former Rutgers Football Player Shot, Killed Sunday Night In Hoboken
Damon Murray, 21, who was shot and killed in Hoboken Sunday night, was a walk-on football player for Rutgers University in 2020.
Larchmont-Mamaroneck, NY|
Metro-North Looks To The Platform To Help Stymie Fare Evaders
Commuters might notice crews taking tickets prior to boarding trains; the MTA tells Patch this "gating" experiment is expanding.
Marblehead, MA|
Marblehead School Sports User Fees Skyrocket Amid Budget Crunch
The "family cap" will rise from $800 to $2,060 under the option the School Committee approved at its last meeting.
Channahon-Minooka, IL|
Baby Killer From Channahon Pleads Guilty, Draws Prison Sentence
Kora Middono suffered significant head injuries consistent with blunt force trauma. She was only 10 weeks old, Channahon police noted.
North Fork, NY|
Dog Left Behind When Owner Moved Has New Leash On Life: 'So Happy'
"He had been in the shelter for too long. Now he has a huge yard and other doggy friends."
Joliet, IL|
Going Home: Joliet Outlaw, Murder Defendant Can Leave Will Co. Jail
During the final minutes of her life, Katie Kearns was receiving several sexually explicit text messages from a former boyfriend.
Lemont, IL|
Spring Market On Canal Returns May 5 To Downtown Lemont
Mabel's Market owner Sommer Steele said the event always brings in new vendors along with old favorites.
Murrieta, CA|
Murrieta Educator, Athletic Director, Publisher Shares His Poet's Soul
"I hope my students find confidence in my vulnerability and transparency," Murrieta Mesa High School Athletic Director John Broussard said.
Concord, NH|
84 Girls From 6 States Compete In Concord Freestyle Wrestling Matches
Wrestlers from NH, Maine, Massachusetts, NY, Rhode Island, and Vermont competed in the 2024 Northeast Women’s Freestyle Duals on Sunday.
Buffalo Grove, IL|
'Highly Anticipated' Bison Crossing Development Set To Break Ground
The development will include a Tesla dealership, luxury apartments and commercial outlots on Dundee Road.
Darien, IL|
Do Records Requests Burden Hinsdale D86?
A board member expressed concern about the number of records requests to the district.
Joliet, IL|
New Restaurant Alert: Rockdale Pancake House Opening Soon
The Rockdale Pancake House will occupy 400 Moen Avenue and it's right down the block from the successful Roc City Bar & Grill.
Hauppauge, NY|
Angela's House Wins Best Charity On Long Island: Bethpage Best Awards
Angela's House helps parents whose children are medically fragile and need care. "We are very proud," the founder said of winning the award.
Abington, PA|
Election 2024: How Eastern Montco Voted In Presidential Primary
President Joe Biden will face former President Donald Trump in the November general election. See their voting tallies from last Tuesday.
Deerfield, IL|
Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground In Deerfield
Zion Woods, a 25-unit development, will be located behind Zion Lutheran Evangelical Church on Deerfield Road.
Darien, IL|
'Racist Nazi!': Outburst At Hinsdale D86 Meeting
It was the only such moment during an unusually tense three-hour school board meeting.
Worcester, MA|
New Worcester Bike Alliance Launches With Bike Month Events
May is National Bike Month. A new pro-cycling group in Worcester and Worcester County has plenty on the docket.
Farmingdale, NY|
Francesco's Pizza Of Farmingdale Closes; New Pizzeria Coming In
The pizzeria closed after opening in late 2022. Pizza Cucina is set to replace it in May, according to a sign.
Warminster, PA|
Election 2024: How Bucks County Voted In Presidential Primary
President Joe Biden will face former President Donald Trump in the November general election. See their voting tallies from Tuesday.
Southington, CT|
Veteran Educator Picked To Lead Southington School
The Southington Board of Education voted on April 25 to hire a longtime Bloomfield educator to lead one of its elementary schools.
Brick, NJ|
Roof Fire Destroys Brick Pizzeria; Neighboring Pizzeria Rallies Help
"We're a community," the owner of Papa V's Pizzeria said of his effort to help the owner and staff of Cuzzin's Pizzeria, which burned.
Oak Lawn, IL|
2 Dead In Crash At 87th Street and Cicero Avenue: Police
Two people died in a vehicle crash at 87th Street and Cicero Avenue. Hometown and Oak Lawn police are investigating.
Concord, NH|
Woman Taken To Concord Hospital On Trauma Alert After Crash: Watch
A passenger of one of the vehicles was injured in a crash at the I-93 Exit 14 interchange Sunday; a driver was arrested for drunken driving.
Lamorinda, CA|
Lafayette Juniors Lifestyle Tour To Feature 5 Beautiful Homes
Get your tickets for the 25th annual Lafayette Lifestyle Tour —formerly known as The Kitchen Tour— one of Lafayette's most beloved events.
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
1 Person Taken To Hospital After 2-Car Crash In Mastic: Police
It took place at around 11:33 p.m. Friday night, Suffolk police say.
Petaluma, CA|
Police Continue Search For At-Risk Man Missing From North Bay
Steven Allen, 67, who was reported missing Monday, was still missing Friday, police told Patch.
Naperville, IL|
3 Arrested After Call For 'Suspicious Subjects' Near Hill School
Police say no charges have been filed as of Friday night after three people were arrested near Hill Middle School.
Los Angeles, CA|
Hijacking And Series Of Stabbings Underscore Metro Safety Crisis
A stabbing and an attempted murder arraignment Friday were just two of the alarming cases contributing to Metro's safety crisis.
Concord, NH|
Concord Real Estate Agent Arrested In GOP Keyed Cars Cases: Follow-Up
Lawrence Dunlap was arrested Friday on 11 felony counts after a cop safety alert warned of found weapons, tie wraps, masks, and a manifesto.
Hoboken, NJ|
After 'Road Rage' Incident, Hoboken Police Make Arrest On Park Avenue
Police made an arrest on Park Avenue in Hoboken on Thursday morning in a suspected "road rage" incident, and continue to investigate.