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East Brunswick, NJ|
East Brunswick BOE Reviews Budget Items And Tax Levy Incentive Aid
The Board reviewed several recommended budget restorations.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|
Marlboro Martial Arts Students Raise Over $1K For Children's Hospital
The fundraising event was held at Resilience Martial Arts Academy and run by the academy's Leadership & Legacy students.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
A Man's Dream To See New Multisport Facility On North Fork Comes True
For years, Joe Slovak worked toward a vision of a multisport facility on the North Fork — and with Gym Days Multisport, dreams came true.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Program Now Enforces Kid Dropoff Policy
A parent criticized the rule, saying it's worse for children and parents.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Siblings Separated For 12 Years Reunite, Open Masalamex In Westfield
Brother and sister Dhruv Shah and Ruthvi Shah are opening Masalamex in Westfield with a mission to unite people through the power of food.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Yardley, PA|
French Restaurant Announces Opening Date In Lower Makefield
La Grange, a casual French Brasserie, will open in Lower Makefield later this month. Its owners operate La Stalla Italian in Newtown.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Bald And Beautiful: OL Mom And Daughter Chrome Domes For St Baldrick's
Popular McAuley math teacher, Jamie Guardi, "loses" bet when her daughter, St. Catherine 8th-grader Kate raises $10,000 for St. Baldrick's.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|
In-N-Out Brawl, 20+ Battle Outside Murrieta Eatery, 1 Injured
Murrieta Police are investigating an after-midnight fight involving a large number of people and a possible gunshot over the weekend.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Perry Hall, MD|
Grocery Outlet Opening In Rosedale, Chain's 5th Baltimore County Store
A discount grocery store is opening its fifth Baltimore County location. "We see a lot of potential here," the company said.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|
Ambitious Writer, Loving Dad Get 'Second Chance' From NJ Pardons
Want proof that it’s possible for an ex-prison inmate to turn their life around? Meet Racha Barlow and Jamal Muhammad.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
NJ Governor Pardons Dozens Of Ex-Prisoners – Again (See The List)
Phil Murphy’s latest round of clemency comes just a few months after President Trump pardoned dozens of Jan. 6 defendants from New Jersey.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
American Italian Cultural Society: You Won't Recognize This Building
The building's interior including the bar underwent extensive remodeling in recent months and the club aims to hold public events here.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|
'Morning Of Fear': Immigrant Detained During ICE Raids On LI
"We are not criminals. We are not targets. We are human beings and we deserve to be treated as such." - Ahmad Perez of Islip Forward.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|
Max Fisher Not Running As GOP Candidate In 8th District Race
Max Fisher, the GOP candidate in the 2023 election, said on Wednesday he would not be the party's candidate on the November ballot.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, NJ|
Metal Detectors Start Thursday At All Woodbridge High Schools
The metal detectors installed at Woodbridge high schools after a teen brought a loaded gun to school last month will be turned on Thursday.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
Patch Pittsburgh Restaurant Preview: Palm Palm
Here's what to expect at Palm Palm, a new restaurant that is poised to open soon in Pittsburgh.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
BRHS Senior Starts STEM-Focused Nonprofit To Empower Girls Worldwide
Divyansha Nashine is President and Co-Founder of the G.I.R.L.S. Organization (Generation of Innovators, Researchers, and Leaders in STEM).
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Man Spits On Hinsdale Hospital Security Officer: Cops
The man also tried to bite the officer and threatened to fight employees, police said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
1 Hurt In 2-Vehicle Crash In North Patchogue: Police
It happened just after 8 a.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Ups Water Rates For 1st Time Since 2016
A top city official explained the need for the increase. The council voted 4-1 for it.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|
Arson Squad Probing 1 of 2 Fires To Break Out In Brookhaven Town: PD
The first fire started in a backyard in Sound Beach, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|
New Details On Drive-Up Coffee Shop Coming To Orange
A rapidly expanding coffee chain has three locations planned for Connecticut this year, with one of those opening in Orange.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
Mullenix, Lanza Elected To Reston Association Board of Directors
Running unopposed, Matthew Mullenix (At-Large) and Michael Lanza (North Point) received the required quorum in the March RA Board election.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fire Island, NY|
Good Samaritan Rescues 3 From Disabled CT Vessel Off Fire Island: USCG
The people, who were aboard "Hot Chocolate" were found safe after leaving New Haven bound for Okracoke, NC , the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Middletown School Board Votes To Raise Taxes Up To 10.1 Percent
Board members Frank Capone and Jacqueline Tobacco were the only two board members to vote against the 10.1 percent tax increase.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Middletown Schools Will Begin Strategic Planning Process In May
The school district will hire an outside consultant for the strategic planning process.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
New Brunswick, NJ|
A Dozen Rutgers Students Suddenly Had Their Visas Revoked
About a dozen Rutgers University students had their visas revoked last weekend "without explanation," according to the university president.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|
Coachella Weekend 1 To Sizzle With Triple-Digit Heat, NWS Warns
Everything festival-goers need to know to prep for unseasonably high temps. Plus, see a list of all the artists playing after sundown.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Zero Crashes At Darien Intersection: Police
Another intersection saw a surge in collisions in 2024, statistics show.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Homelessness Spending In Southern California Under Federal Review
"If we discover any federal laws were violated, we will make arrests," said U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli, a rising G.O.P. star from RivCo.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|
Disney On Ice Skating Back To San Diego With 'Into The Magic'
Into The Magic will showcase beloved characters in seven performances Thursday through Sunday at Pechanga Arena San Diego.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|
Ocean County 'Dumping' Homeless In Toms River, Mayor Reiterates
Mayor Daniel Rodrick insists Ocean County officials are exaggerating the homelessness issue and are making downtown unsafe in the process.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
East Siders To Vote On Controversial Hospital Rezoning Wednesday
The new hospital would rise as high as 436 feet over Lexington Avenue, and drastically modernize many parts of the medical center.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
New Joliet Traffic Light Finally Ready To Handle Volumes Of Traffic
In March 2024, Joliet announced the installation of new traffic signals on Route 53 at Emerald Drive.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Islip, NY|
'Clean, Delicious Meals': New Healthy Food Option Comes To Islip
"We’ve made mistakes, grown with our customers and always tried to stay real. That’s why we’ve made it this far."—Hummas Fit's Liana Mavruk.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|
Algonquin Hosts Easter Egg Hunt This Weekend
The egg hunt will be held at the park, 700 Lake Plumleigh Way in Algonquin, on Saturday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|
The Legacy Ranch Plans Annual Charity Golf Outing On May 23
The May event is the nonprofit's biggest fundraiser, and proceeds help to provide financial aid to individuals and families in need.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
House Fire On Schweitzer Road, Elwood Firefighters Respond
Joliet Patch learned that a man was taken by ambulance to an area hospital for precautionary reasons.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Man Accused In Violent Bridgeview Crash Found Dead In Cook County Jail
A man accused of stealing a Bedford Park cop car and USPS truck before a crash that injured two kids was found dead in jail, sheriff said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|
5 Minutes On A Park Bench: Jason Belkin, Hampton Coffee Company
"We're constantly growing and changing, and I think that's what makes us successful." — Jason Belkin, co-owner of Hampton Coffee Company.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
