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Rockville Centre, NY|
WATCH: Author's Latest Shines Light On Tony Awards History
Eila Mell, who grew up in Queens, attended a summer drama camp for several years in Wheatley Heights.
Sachem, NY|
Pellet Gun Fired In Selden: Police
BREAKING: Police remained at the scene on Wednesday, a spokeswoman said.
Oyster Bay, NY|
5 Districts In Oyster Bay Add Stop-Arm Cameras To School Buses
A 30-day warning period has begun, then drivers who pass stopped school buses will receive tickets.
Concord, NH|
Former Rep. Candidate Accused Of Child Sexual Assault At 2022 Porcfest
Elliot “Alu” Axelman faces 7 counts of sexual and simple assault and false imprisonment in a Lancaster court in June after a 2022 incident.
Vienna, VA|
People With Disabilities Have Prom To Remember At Vienna Church
The returning Be Our Guest Prom drew hundreds of volunteers and attendees to make a memorable night for people with special needs.
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale Car Wash In Violation Since 1990s: Records
The village warned the car wash 27 years ago that it would issue tickets for parking on sidewalks.
Elmhurst, IL|
Struggle To Water Trees At Elmhurst School: PTA
The district said it is addressing the issue, with maintenance set for June.
Elmhurst, IL|
Southern Food Restaurant In Elmhurst Planned
The business is set for a vacant restaurant building on the north side.
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Ramps Up Opposition Against UI's Monopole Proposal
"If we don't win the appeal in Superior Court, we will keep appealing." — Attorney David Ball of the law firm Cohen & Wolf
Concord, NH|
Crash With Injuries Shuts Down Interstate 93 In Concord: Watch
A tractor-trailer T-boned a sedan on the northbound side of the highway near Exit 12 on Tuesday, closing the highway for around 45 minutes.
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Ex-Hinsdale D86 Leader Slams Successor's 'Missteps'
The former president said the current one has taken the board down the wrong path.
Southampton, NY|
While Bird Rare To LI Has Taken Flight, Eager Fans Keep Arriving
"They are still incredibly thankful that we were willing to allow visitors to see him."
Shelton-Derby, CT|
Family Of James McGrath Seeks $15M From Shelton Couple In Lawsuit
The family has filed a lawsuit seeking $15 million from a couple accused of hosting a party where James McGrath was fatally stabbed in 2022.
Joliet, IL|
Female Joliet HS Employee Sexually Groomed Teen Boy: Federal Lawsuit
Breah Pointer worked as the social worker for Joliet Township High School District 204 at the Pathways alternative high school building.
San Ramon, CA|
San Ramon Students Win Competition With Plantable Pencil Business
Three students from Dougherty Valley won the Junior Achievement Company of the Year Competition thanks to an innovative plantable pencil.
Danvers, MA|
Town Election To Bring Danvers School Committee Transition
Robin Doherty and Alice Campbell, who are not running for a second three-year term, took part in their final Committee meeting Monday night.
La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|
Friends Of La Mesa Library President Named 2024 Volunteer Of The Year
John Schmitz was honored Tuesday for his 13 years and 780 hours of volunteer work at the nonprofit.
Anne Arundel, MD|
Teacher Ciera Harlee Running For School Board In District 1
This Baltimore City teacher is running for Anne Arundel's school board. The District 1 candidate wants to recruit and retain more educators.
Annapolis, MD|
Joanna Bache Tobin Aims To Close Opportunity Gap If Re-Elected
Closing the opportunity gap is a goal for school board candidate Joanna Bache Tobin. Here's why the District 6 incumbent wants another term.
Greenwich, CT|
Town, Residents Seek Solutions To Safety On Popular Cut-Through Road
Greenwich Parking Services wants to prohibit parking on Mallard Drive, but residents want speeding to be addressed first and foremost.
Darien, IL|
Another McDonald's May Come To Darien Area
Neighbors fear the traffic tie-ups. The restaurant is planned for Woodridge, just outside the Darien city limit.
Danville, CA|
Danville Student Harvests Church Garden, Donates To Food Bank
SRVHS senior Colin Horsley received the NSHSS Foundation Earth Day Scholarship for his work harvesting and donating herbs at St. Timothy's.
Middletown, NJ|
Sickles Market Files For Bankruptcy; Admits It Is $5.2 Million In Debt
In the bankruptcy filing, they claimed $549,388 in total assets, and said they owe $5.2 million in debt:
Bensalem, PA|
Bucks County IU Therapists May Be Ousted At Bensalem Schools
The Bensalem Township School Board was expected Tuesday night to vote on replacing the special education therapists with contractors.
Newark, NJ|
We Want $25 Per Hour, Newark Airport Workers Demand At Rally
Airlines are making multi-billion-dollar profits. Meanwhile, employees making minimum wage get stuck with the dirty work, advocates say.
Hillsborough, NJ|
Middle School Sports Eliminated In Hillsborough School Budget
The 2024-25 final budget, which takes into account the $2.7 million in state aid cuts to the district, was approved on Monday.
Reston, VA|
Recycle Compostable Food Waste At Fairfax County's 10 Farmers Markets
Fairfax County Park Authority has taken steps to make its 10 farmers markets more eco-friendly.
Farmingdale, NY|
Farmingdale's Alibi Hosting Slime Time Popup Bar
The popup bar is inspired by 90s and 2000s cartoons. There will be themed cocktails and mocktails, food, dessert, photo opps and more.
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale D86 Leader Gets Unanimous Backing
This occurred after the teachers union called for replacing the president.
Healdsburg, CA|
Man Killed In Tractor Incident In Sonoma County
The California Highway Patrol and fire personnel responded to the fatality in wine country northwest of Santa Rosa.
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|
Giraffe Who Died At LI Game Farm Lacked Heat, Proper Nutrition: USDA
The beloved giraffe, Bobo, had a heavy parasite load and was suffering from malnutrition and cold temperatures, USDA says.
Bel Air, MD|
Rachel Morin: Former Partner Hunts For Killer In Bel Air Neighborhood
The father of Rachel Morin's adult daughter has been scouring the woods around the Ma and Pa Trail and hunting for her killer in Bel Air.
Marblehead, MA|
4 Marblehead Interim Superintendent Interviews Set For This Week
School Committee Chair Sarah Fox told Patch the Committee may also schedule an interview for a fifth candidate.
Warminster, PA|
Big Blue Swim School Coming To Warminster
The new business continues the revamping of the Center Point Place Shopping Center in Warminster.
Glen Cove, NY|
LI Student Creates App To Reduce Wasted Meals In School Cafeterias
"It’s one of the largest problems in food waste," he told Patch.
Los Angeles, CA|
SigAlert: Police Activity Shuts Down 110 Freeway
Commuters are advised to avoid the area in Downtown Los Angeles where several lanes of the Harbor (110) Freeway are closed.
Beverly, MA|
Beverly Warrior Weekend Expands To New Heights For 2024
The second annual Warrior Weekend is set to include four sets of reenactors, a dozen military apparatus and a planned Coast Guard landing.
Milford, MA|
Audit: Milford Schools Billed For Services Never Delivered
An independent auditor said Milford Public Schools may need to contact law enforcement after a review found irregularities.
Port Washington, NY|
LIRR 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.
Berkeley, NJ|
Toddler Rescued From Route 9 By Good Samaritan In Berkeley
Police said the child, who was dressed only in a pull-on diaper, had slipped out of her home and walked two blocks to the highway.