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Temecula, CA|
Temecula Valley Balloon And Wine Festival 2024: What To Know
Stone Temple Pilots, Lynyrd Skynyrd and George Thorogood & the Destroyers headline the 2024 Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival.
Swampscott, MA|
Swampscott Pine Street Veterans Housing Plans Come Into Focus
With the demolition of the former building complete, 40 units of veterans affordable housing ar expected to be completed in 18 to 24 months.
Burlington, MA|
Bob's Discount Furniture To Open Burlington Store
The grand opening of the store, which is relocating from Woburn, is coming up next week.
New York City, NY|
NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed May 10 - May 17
An Eataly pizza kiosk was among the restaurants shut down by health inspectors this week.
Ashburn, VA|
Loudoun Board Action On Arcola Farms Development Delayed
A proposed development that could become part of Brambleton did not get final action from the Board of Supervisors this week.
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
Velez Declares Election Win In Belleville: 'Youngest-Ever Councilman'
Frank Velez is on the brink of becoming the youngest councilman in Belleville history, unofficial 2024 election results show.
Across Massachusetts, MA|
BOSA Brings Coastal Italian Flair To The Banks Of MA's Merrimack River
BOSA, the latest restaurant from Lupoli Companies, has opened on the first floor of The Heights building in downtown Haverhill.
Morristown, NJ|
Morristown HS Math Team Regains County Crown
Students who would like "to pursue problems and learn to think deeply" are encouraged to join the math team at Morristown High School.
Darien, IL|
Darien To Vote On Gaza Ceasefire Resolution
But city officials also plan to discuss whether they want to weigh in on such issues in the first place.
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
Hackensack Health May Be Dropped From Aetna Network, Is Negotiating
Hackensack Meridian Health providers may be dropped from Aetna's insurance network if the two companies don't agree to rates by a deadline.
Murrieta, CA|
Residents Seek To Improve French Valley Library Access, Petition Filed
A Change.org petition seeks support for a safe sidewalk to the French Valley Public Library off Winchester Road. A new bridge may help.
Concord, NH|
Window, Furniture Smashed At Mexican Restaurant In Concord
Concord police are investigating a vandalism incident at El Rodeo Restaurant on Loudon Road on Wednesday night.
Across America, US|
Neighbor’s Security Camera Records You. OK To Be Naughty? [Block Talk]
“Obviously, they want to see something, Could I walk around nude in my back yard and do adult things?” someone wondered.
Marblehead, MA|
Marblehead Interim Superintendent Finalist Withdraws Candidacy
The withdrawal leaves one finalist candidate as the process continues with a day-in-district visit next week.
Worcester, MA|
Worcester Population Grows To Over 207,000: Census
New Census figures released Thursday show Worcester has broken a population record set only in 2020.
Channahon-Minooka, IL|
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt Opens On Ridge Road: Free Yogurt Alert
This marks the first Menchie's Frozen Yogurt near Joliet. A few others are closer to Chicago. Minooka'grand opening gala is on Saturday.
Plainfield, IL|
Plainfield Plans To Complete Extra Census To Secure More State Revenue
Staff estimates the population has grown by 10.09 percent since 2020. The growth would translate to another $1 million-plus in funding.
Greenwich, CT|
Officials, Residents Weigh In On 188 Trees Proposed For Removal At CMS
A public tree hearing was held this week on the proposal. Speakers focused on safety at the new school and the rock outcropping on campus.
Temecula, CA|
Temecula Valley Balloon And Wine Festival Balloon Launch Preview: 2024
On Thursday morning, hot air balloonists from across the southwest arrived to show their colors amid a May gray morning.
Wayne, NJ|
Wayne's Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Closing This Fall, Church Says
Church and school leaders will address families' questions at a two meetings Friday; a community member said some parents plan to protest.
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.
Across California, CA|
Viral Surge In CA Wastewater Raises Alarms: If Not Flu, Then What?
Flu season is over, but wastewater samples show a viral spike, prompting some experts to urge monitoring of avian flu in wastewater.
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:
Anne Arundel, MD|
Severna Park Elementary Teacher Abused 8 Students: Charging Docs
A teacher facing sex charges abused eight students in Anne Arundel County, a report said. He's accused of touching girls inappropriately.
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.