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Sayville-Bayport, NY|
VIDEO: Car Engulfed In Flames On Sunrise Highway; Man Hospitalized After Rescue: Police
The fire shut down lanes Tuesday morning as a Good Samaritan helped rescue a woman from her vehicle, police say.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|
Website Connects Voters With Candidates In Special Election
An activist created an online platform where residents can easily ask questions of the Bowie mayoral candidates.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Freehold, NJ|
Freehold Borough Welcomes Newest Police Officer
Officer Yovani Lopez took the oath of office on Monday following his time serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Police Body Camera Footage Released Of Man Charged With Anti-Gay Harassment At Secaucus Church
See the police body camera footage of when a local man was charged with bias intimidation and harassment of members of the Episcopal church.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Moorestown, NJ|
Man Charged For Terroristic Threats At Burlington County Apartments: Police
Residents were told to stay inside and avoid the area.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Tree Loss Countered By New Program: City
Clear-cutting is done for new home construction, a local group's representative said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|
Most Expensive Counties To Buy A Home In CT — See Where Yours Ranks
Home prices vary widely across Connecticut, with one county far ahead of the rest.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|
Many NoVA Business Leaders Expect Economy To Stall Or Decline: Survey
A survey found business leaders in Northern Virginia are uncertain of the regional and national economy, but upbeat about their companies.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Lisle, IL|
Benet Academy Stadium Overhaul Approved By Lisle Village Board
The proposal to modernize the stadium and fields and add an alumni center, was unanimously approved Monday.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|
5 Hurt In Crash On I-280 In West Orange, Police Investigation Continues
Several people were injured in a car crash on the busy highway, authorities said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Man At Joliet Walmart On Route 59 Must Lose His 2014 Ford Fusion To Police: Glasgow
The Will County State's Attorney's Office wants to make the 2014 Ford Fusion of Vincent Bond a forfeited asset for the police. Here's why.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Airbnb Owners In Hoboken And Guttenberg Offer Rentals For World Cup, But Not Everyone's A Fan
The small cities of Hoboken and Guttenberg have Airbnbs for rent during the World Cup. The regulations differ.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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Bensalem, PA|
Cheap Trick Not 'All Washed Up' At Parx Casino Show: Review
The 1970s classic rock band performed an energetic set showing they're still going strong despite their new album title.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
Alcohol Sales On Long Beach Boardwalk? Proposed Local Law Change Could Clear The Way
A proposed change to Long Beach code would permit alcohol sales on the boardwalk and remove a ban on new liquor licenses from city code.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Wilmington Man's Toyota 4Runner Must Become Forfeited Asset For Police: Glasgow
Eugene Hajer of Wilmington's West Angle Road spent two days in the Will County Jail after his latest arrest on Feb. 28. He is 65 years old.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
York High Principal Leaving After 3 Years
She worked at Hinsdale Central before coming to Elmhurst.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Roommate On Raynor Ave. Suffers Injury After Being Punched In His Face Over And Over: Police
Joliet resident Michael Wrobel, 36, is no stranger to Will County's Jail. He was also incarcerated in 2024 and 2023.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Finds More Possible Budget Cuts: Official
An alderman warned that the city's budget gap continues to grow.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|
NJ Home Prices Are Outpacing Paychecks In These Towns
Homes now cost more than seven times the typical household income, up from about four times in the 1960s–1980s, data shows.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Debates Pay Raises Amid Budget Troubles
Avoid sending the wrong message to employees, aldermen said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|
1 Hurt, Arson Detectives Investigating After 2 Separate Fires In Mastic Area: Police
One person was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Riverhead, NY|
Son Of Gilgo Beach Murder Victim Files Suit Against Accused Killer Rex Heuermann, Family: Court Docs
The suit comes days before accused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann is expected to plead guilty. Attorney for family calls suit "reckless."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|
Warby Parker Opens First Coachella Valley Store In Palm Desert
The store opened April 4 on El Paseo.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Suspect Charged In Kidnapping Of UCLA Student, Earlier Sexual Assault: DA
The man accused of kidnapping a UCLA student last month was linked to a sexual assault in October, authorities claim.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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New York City, NY|
Edge At Hudson Yards Debuts New Immersive Installations: See Photos
The new installations will debut during Summer 2026.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Brick, NJ|
Coaster Construction Moving Along As Six Flags Great Adventure Unveils Updates
A behind-the-scenes look at construction gives a glimpse of the new coaster and the new Shoreline Pier section at Six Flags Great Adventure.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Kitchen Blaze Sparks In Basking Ridge, Leaves Homeowner Displaced
A fire believed to have started in the kitchen damaged a Summit Drive home and left the resident displaced, said Fire Chief Ron DePasquale.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
I-80 Fatal: 66-Year-Old Joliet Woman Identified After Crashing Into Wall Near Des Plaines River Bridge
Joliet Fire Department ambulance 1 responded to the emergency near the Des Plaines River Bridge along Interstate 80.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Hamden, CT|
Hamden Girls Lacrosse Opens Season With Thrilling Victory: PHOTOS
The Hamden girls lacrosse team opened the season with a thrilling 18-17 win over Newington.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
New Evergreen Walk Tenant Is Getting Closer To Opening
Construction and hiring signs point to fresh momentum for a jewelry brand headed to Evergreen Walk.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough Grad Takes Over Bentley’s Fine Jewelers, Looks To Be Staple Of Community
After years learning the business at Bentley’s, a Hillsborough native has taken over the longtime local shop.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|
Fredericksburg Man Convicted Of Child Porn Charges
A Fredericksburg man pleaded guilty in March to sexually abusing a 12-year-old and recording the abuse, according to court documents.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Enfield, CT|
Stepfather Of 12-Year-Old Found Dead In Enfield Home Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Her
Prosecutors said in court Monday that the girl had been sexually assaulted, and a judge kept bond at $1 million.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
4 Anthony's Pub Patrons Find Themselves In Handcuffs, Joliet Police Reveal Why Arrests Were Made
But the crowd became increasingly disorderly, with arguments escalating into several physical altercations, Joliet police revealed.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|
Animal Sedative Detected In Illegal Drug Supply
Officials said a powerful sedative used on animals has been found in fentanyl and other illegal drugs filtering through Harford County.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|
Romeoville High School's MCJROTC Drill Team Heads To Nationals
Romeoville MCJROTC was selected as one of only nine drill teams in the country that will compete at Nationals.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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Arlington, VA|
Arlington Man Pees On Laptop To Escape Child Porn Charges
Two Arlington men were convicted in federal court for child sexual abuse; one urinated on his laptop in an effort to destroy evidence.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Drunken Driver Crashed Into Bar On Hickory Street With 3 Young Children In His Car: Joliet Police
The children were released into the care of extended family, according to Joliet's Police Department.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
Village Council To Weigh Possible TIF District For Fairview Avenue Redevelopment
The village council will review plans for a proposed tax-increment financing district to redevelop part of the Fairview Avenue Focus Area.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
'Beverly Hills, 90210' Star Injured In Temecula Crash
The crash occurred west of Interstate 15, on Rancho California Road.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
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