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Fairfax City, VA|
Mayor Read Credits Dog Reggie For Helping Her Win Fitness Challenge
Fairfax City's Catherine Read credits her dog Reggie for helping her defeat the Vienna and Falls Church mayors in annual fitness challenge.
Basking Ridge, NJ|
More Officers Added To Bernards Township Police Force
The expansion of the police department is part of Bernards Township's continued focus on public safety due to the recent spike in crime.
Palos, IL|
Weekend Closet Resale Boutique Is Not Your Grandma's Thrift Store
Expand your closet at the Weekend Closet, an upscale resale boutique dealing in high quality, secondhand apparel and more in Worth.
Concord, NH|
Anti-East Concord Middle School Group Seeks To Change SAU 8 Charter
Concord Concerned Citizens hopes to amend the charter to allow voter approval for school relocation and oversight of property transactions.
South Brunswick, NJ|
How Will Budget Cuts Affect Busing In South Brunswick School District?
The district has introduced a subscription busing service for the 2024-25 school year.
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Nurse Aide Says She 'Probably' Punched Woman: Cops
The nursing assistant, whom Glenview also investigated, told officers she was frustrated, police said.
Evanston, IL|
Tattoo Shop Opens In Evanston, First Since Its 2021 Legalization
Evanston's first tattoo parlor of the 21st century, Sweetheart Ink Tattoo, is now open on Kedzie Avenue.
Palm Desert, CA|
Abi Carter, 'American Idol' Top 3 Contestant, Heads Home To Indio
The top 3 "American Idol" hopeful headed to Indio ahead of her finale performance this weekend.
Petaluma, CA|
Coroner Identifies Woman Killed In Guerneville Road Head-On Collision
The other driver will be charged with DUI drugs and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, the California Highway Patrol said.
Swampscott, MA|
Swampscott Beach Whale Removal Proving A Costly Conundrum
The deceased whale - named "Espresso" - resurfaced on Preston Beach this week after being dragged 50 miles offshore earlier this month.
Stonington-Mystic, CT|
Historic Former Stonington Restaurant Being Renovated
The former Sea Village Restaurant is being renovated into condominiums with eye toward the building's rich history.
Bridgewater, NJ|
Coyote Sighting In Bridgewater On Thursday
NJ Fish and Wildlife offers Coyote Precautions to help reduce the likelihood of conflicts with coyotes:
Milford, MA|
O'Loughlin Lawsuit Against Milford Dismissed
Select Board member Thomas O'Loughlin sued the town in 2018 after a dispute over the continuation of his contract.
Detroit, MI|
Detroit's Population Grows For First Time Since 1950s: U.S. Census
Detroit also led all of Michigan in total population growth in 2023, according to the federal data.
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|
Budget, Bond Ordinance Approved In Stafford Despite Some Opposition
Councilman Paul Krier and some Stafford residents criticized the $56 million budget and the $14.7 million bond ordinance.
Worcester, MA|
Former Viva Bene Restaurant In Worcester To Become Sports Bar
Viva Bene closed in 2016 after 23 years along Commercial Street. The restaurant space has been vacant ever since.
Northbrook, IL|
Board Has 'Many Concerns' About Golf Property: Northbrook Village Prez
The DuPage Water Commission announced last week it has purchased the former Green Acres Golf Club property.
La Grange, IL|
Lyons Woman Pays Taxes On Neighbor's Home: Official
The county overcharged the resident because it assessed the wrong house, the local assessor said.
North Fork, NY|
Fire Breaks Out At Mattituck Home Wednesday Night: Officials
The fire set an attached garage ablaze in Mattituck, officials say.
Newark, NJ|
Proposed NJ Law Would Let 16-Year-Olds Vote In School Elections
Newark broke the ice when it lowered its voting age to 16. Now it’s time for the rest of New Jersey to follow its lead, advocates say.
Wayland, MA|
Annual Spring Duck Rescue At Happy Hollow School In Wayland: Video
Every year, a mother duck used the Wayland school's enclosed courtyard to hatch ducklings. But they need help to get out into the world.
Elmhurst, IL|
Will New Elmhurst Train Station Happen?
Officials threw out the possibility that it would not if grants were lost.
Elmhurst, IL|
Tongue In Cheek, Other Mayors Thank Elmhurst: Official
Area towns must follow Elmhurst's lead on the recent water rate hike, the mayor said.
Newtown, PA|
Bakery Partners With Newtown Nonprofit To Fight Pancreatic Cancer
L'Annexe de Mamie Colette to donate 20 percent of sales during "Crêpes for A Cause" fundraiser.
Joliet, IL|
Sumbaum Cycle: 130th Anniversary For Joliet's Enduring Bicycle Store
Sumbaum's owner revealed what sets them apart from the giant retail chains that carry racks of bicycles in their sporting good sections.
Concord, NH|
2 Concord City Councilors Appear To Be Violating Rules, Code Of Ethics
Ali Sekou refuses to acknowledge his mosque’s lawsuit against the city; Stacey Brown votes for an item that could benefit her husband.
Vernon, CT|
Coffee With The Chief A Big Hit In Vernon
Coffee with the Chief was a chance for new Vernon police chief Marc Petruzzi to get to know the folks in town.
Temecula, CA|
Is A Temecula Neighborhood 'Under Surveillance?' Sheriff Investigates
"You picked the wrong street in the wrong neighborhood," one homeowner said of the camera found in his front hedge.
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Banning Municipal Airport Receives Federal OK To Close
Legislation that paves the way for the long-desired shutdown is now awaiting President Joe Biden's signature.
Joliet, IL|
'He Broke Into My Home And Tried To Kill Me': Joliet Victim
Brandon Vogel, 39, has remained in the Will County Jail in connection with his May 4 arrest by Joliet police on Canterbury Court.
New Lenox, IL|
'The Right Fit': El Sombrero Owner Eager To Open In New Lenox
A sit-down Mexico restaurant is nearing its opening date at US 30 and Vine. The owner can't wait to get started.
Norwalk, CT|
Good Samaritans Honored For Life-Saving Actions During Norwalk Fire
Staff members of a pizzeria and a burger restaurant were honored this week for saving a man's life after a brush fire broke out in Norwalk.
Wallingford, CT|
Wallingford Town Council Approves ‘Largest Tax Increase’ In 20 Years
The council approved an amended budget that added $2.3 million in school spending than was originally proposed by Mayor Vincent Cervoni.
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|
'Rethink This Monstrosity': Residents Criticize New Gillson Park Fence
The Wilmette Park District has fenced off what was formerly one of the North Shore's only free beaches.
La Grange, IL|
'Phantom Tax Burden' For Willow Springs Woman
The resident's tax bill tripled because she was assessed as having three houses, not one, an official says.
Lacey, NJ|
Tax Increases Possible For Lacey With Passage Of School Aid Bill
The Lacey Township School District will still have a budget gap even with the passage of a new Senate bill and a possible 9.9% tax increase.
Joliet, IL|
Crossbow Defendant Leaves Will Co. Jail Under SAFE-T-Act: Judge
Joliet police officer John McHale found an arrow lodged in the ceiling just inside the doorway in the 400 block of North Raynor Avenue.
San Ramon, CA|
San Ramon Brothers Both Win First Place At Contra Costa Science Fair
Gatik and Jainil Trivedi also advanced to the state competition, where they won first and second prizes, respectively.
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|
WATCH: LI Pilot Ready To Rev Engine For His 20th Bethpage Air Show
It takes place on May 25 and May 26 at Jones Beach.
Danvers, MA|
Gabe Lopes To Chair Danvers School Committee
Lopes was chosen as the new chair after last year's chair, Robin Doherty, chose not to run for re-election.