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Oak Lawn, IL|
Pedestrian Dies In Hit-And-Run Crash On Harlem Avenue, Driver Arrested: Police
The driver told police she thought she hit a dog and kept driving because she was scared, Bridgeview police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
Rutgers Grad Jake Thistle Of Paramus NJ Faces The Music When 'American Idol' Airs On Live TV Monday
Did Bergen County musician Jake Thistle get enough votes to continue on "American Idol?" He talked to Patch about his future.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|
Free Community Easter Dinner To Take Place In Wallingford
Wallingford Community Dinners is hard at work putting together its annual free Easter dinner for those in need and the homebound.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
'This Is What Democracy Looks Like': Crowds Turn Out For 'No Kings' Rallies Across Long Island Saturday
Carrying sings and marching through the village, hundreds gathered in Greenport Saturday for a "No Kings" rally Saturday.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|
'Power To The People': Hundreds Join 'No Kings' Rallies Across MoCo
"No Kings" rallies were held across the county Saturday in line with nationwide protests. Patch spoke to attendees to see why they joined.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord Police Investigating Overdoses At Former Steeplegate Mall Site
Two patients were taken to the hospital on Saturday afternoon after witnesses said they were nonresponsive; EMTs perform RSI on a patient.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|
No Kings Protest Against Trump Draws Thousands In Westport
Saturday marked the third No Kings protest rally in Westport and throughout the country.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Keansburg Cancels Its St. Patrick's Day Parade Because A Suspicious Device Was Found On Parade Route
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Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
Abandoned Camper Fire On South Main Street Knocked Down By Concord Fire And Rescue Teams
Videos: The Concord Fire Department is investigating the cause of a fire on South Main Street late Friday night.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Judge Rejects Bid To Block Lenox Hill Homeless Shelter From Opening
With the temporary restraining order lifted, the Upper East Side's new 200-bed homeless shelter for women is cleared to open.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
185 New Speed Cameras Coming To CA Roads: See Where
Speed cameras have already caught hundreds of thousands of speeding drivers in the first two cities to install them.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|
New Details Emerge Of Loyola University Student Sheridan Gorman's Slaying
Accused shooter, Venezuelan national Jose Medina, 25, appeared via Zoom for his court appearance in the slaying of a Loyola student.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Fairfield, CT|
2 Creative Agencies Open New Office In Fairfield
The Bananaland, a boutique creative agency, and Dogsname, a marketing design firm, recently moved into the Galleria in downtown Fairfield.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Woman, 24, Must Lose Her Kia Seltos To Forfeiture Because Of Vice Lord House: Glasgow
Even though Monica Porras is not charged with any crimes, her 2023 Kia Seltos faces a police forfeiture from State's Attorney Jim Glasgow.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Fatal Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Should Be Discussed, Says Jersey City Student
A lecture at the Hoboken Museum this weekend will focus on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire that raised awareness about child labor.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
UES Neighbors Renew Fight Against Hospital Expansion
The Committee to Protect Our Lenox Hill Neighborhood accuses the city of "illegal spot-zoning" and says the project will disrupt the area.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|
First LI Teriyaki Madness Opens In North Babylon
The Seattle-style teriyaki chain is expanding into Long Island with its first location in North Babylon and plans for more.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|
Triple Murder Defendant Shot Her Kids' Father During Massage, Considered Killing Her Own Parents: Prosecutor
Officials say she told her dad she wanted to kill her on-off boyfriend and had once wanted to jump out a window with her 2 small children.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Mineola, NY|
'Things Have Only Gotten Worse:' 'No Kings' Protest Saturday In Mineola, Organizers Share Their Voices
"A reminder that the power of the people will always be stronger than the people in power."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
CA Could Soon Start ‘Certifying’ Certain Groceries In Its War On Junk Food
California wants to be the first state in the nation to give a seal of approval for healthy foods and require grocers to promote them.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Brick, NJ|
Tax Increase, Job Cuts Possible In Brick Schools' 2026-27 Budget
The proposed budget for 2026-27 shows a 1.9 percent increase in the tax levy. A public hearing with details is scheduled.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Edison-Metuchen, NJ|
Edison Residents Petition Against Proposed School Tax Hike, Demand Budget Pause
Edison families say a $28M jump in school tax levy threatens to displace residents already squeezed by inflation and tech layoffs.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Mendham-Chester, NJ|
Mendham Teen's Song Serves As Voice For Kids Facing Violent, Chaotic World
The 13-year-old's single, “Dreams Don’t Belong to War,” will be available on major streaming platforms on April 6.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Mendham-Chester, NJ|
Morris Co. Teen's Song Serves As Voice For Kids Facing Violent, Chaotic World
The 13-year-old's single, “Dreams Don’t Belong to War,” will be available on major streaming platforms on April 6.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
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Basking Ridge, NJ|
Superintendent Search Continues, 2nd Round Interviews Completed In Bernards Township
The search moved forward in executive session, with a public name expected only when an approval is finalized.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Shrewsbury, MA|
'A Dream Come True': Shrewsbury Woman Competes On 'Jeopardy!'
Erin Howard flew out to Los Angeles to film an episode of the long-running trivia game show, something she says has been a lifelong goal.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|
Chicago Heights Family Desperate To Find Son Missing Nearly 3 Weeks
Chance Anderson-Barnes, 14, may have been coerced by his biological siblings to leave his Chicago Heights home, his family believes.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
'Not Handled Properly': Hinsdale D86 Administrator Pacts Delayed
One official was singled out for praise. Her contract is up for renewal.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Patchogue, NY|
'Possible 2,000 Plus' Expected For 'No Kings' Protest Planned In Patchogue On Saturday, Chamber Says
Extra travel time and planning for deliveries, as well as staff arrival, or customer access was advised by business officials.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Route 202, First Avenue Intersection Improvement Project Moves Forward In Raritan
Check out the new timeline on what to expect as construction begins:
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Medford, NY|
Good Samaritan, Who Found Headless Goat, Recalls 'Horrific, Just Awful' Discovery On Medford Roadway
She thought it was a dog, until an emergency vet told her it was a goat that she came upon. The SPCA is offering a $5,000 reward.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|
Port Jefferson Station 'No Kings' Organizer Says Thousands Are Expected To Attend
"We want the world to know that we are not okay with what's going on, and so we get out there."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Lacey, NJ|
Police Lieutenant, Sergeant Promoted In Lacey
Township officials recognized Michael Hine and Alan Albecht as promotions approved in backfilled police posts.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|
Community Rallies To Help Guilford Mother And Daughter Who Lost Home, Beloved Pets In Fire
The home suffered "extensive" damage, according to Guilford Fire Chief Michael Shove, who said a dog and rabbit died in the fire.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
'That's The Law': Hinsdale D86 Won't Spell Out Acronym
All seven board members are mum on the vague "RS Matter." It may involve the district's ex-law firm.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|
Southington PZC Backs Bonding For Massive School Building Project
The zoning board last week unanimously supported an $86.7M school bond plan, part of a massive $104.3M school demolition/building project.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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Across Connecticut, CT|
Patch Readers Split On CT Highway Speed Camera Proposal, But Safety Concerns Run Deep
More than half of respondents support the pilot program — but worries about government overreach and revenue motives are loud.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
New Diner In Sag Harbor + Farmingdale Taco Bar To Greek Food + Off Duty Moms Club + East Hampton Spot
Oyster Bay Day / New Ben & Jerry's Location / Sag Harbor New Eatery / Bloom In Ronkonkoma
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Councilwoman Issues Statement About Hatboro Bar 'Disturbance'
Hatboro Borough Councilwoman Nicole M. Shay read a statement to the public at Monday night's Borough Committee/Council meeting.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord Felon Accused Of Aggravated DUI, Child Endangerment, Other Charges After Incident On The Heights
Jennifer Karl faces charges after being accused of being impaired inside a car with a running engine and a child in the Walmart parking lot.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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