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Oak Lawn, IL|
Double Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, Another Injured At Bridgeview Pool Hall
A group of men playing pool at Cue Balls when were followed out by another group where gunfire was exchanged, Bridgeview police say.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Asbury Park, NJ|
'Save The Asbury Park Casino': Crowd Set To Turn Out Saturday On Boardwalk For 2nd Show Of Public Support
The public show of support takes place Saturday at 11 a.m. on the boardwalk in front of the Asbury Park Casino.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Meriden, CT|
Platt Rolls Past Rival Maloney In Girls Basketball: PHOTOS
The Platt-Meriden girls basketball team swept the season series with a win over Maloney on Thursday.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|
Vehicle Crashes Into Medford Donut Shop
The driver was transported to the hospital.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
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Manhattan, IL|
4 Moms Linked By Child Loss To Lead Weekend Retreat For Others Like Them
'4 Loss Mamas Retreat' will be held May 1–3 at Baker Hill in Manhattan, giving mothers who have lost children a place to connect in comfort.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
Norwalk Resident Wins 'Star Search' TV Competition, $500K Grand Prize
A magician and mentalist from Norwalk amazed the judges and viewers of "Star Search" and was ultimately named the season's grand champion.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|
Popular Eyewear Store Opens In Geneva
The new store, the 15th in Illinois, will be equipped with the brand's full optical and sunglasses assortment and offer eye exams, too.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Channahon Motorist With Meth Gets Busted On Caton Farm Road By Joliet Police: Cops
Nicholas Noyola, 40, was processed at the Joliet Police Department and later transported to the Kendall County Jail.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Long Island, NY|
Suffolk County Team Of The Week: Whitman Advances, John Glenn Seniors Earn All-State Honors
Walt Whitman’s playoff push and John Glenn’s All-State selections headlined this week’s Suffolk County high school sports action.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
City of Long Beach Launches New Round Of Neighborhood Improvement Grants
Long Beach's Love Your Block program provides mini-grants of up to $2,500 to empower communities to act and create lasting positive change.
Mark Nero, Patch Staff
Towson, MD|
School Assignment Lands Timonium Student Dunkin' Goodies
A student from The Odyssey School landed a year of free donuts from Dunkin' after she wrote about the Randallstown franchise for school.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Milford, MA|
Milford School Committee Member Brendan Rickert To Run For Re-Election
Milford residents will head to the polls to vote on two seats on the town's School Committee.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
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West Orange, NJ|
West Orange Teens Hold School Walkout Against ICE Crackdown (PHOTOS)
“We are skipping our lesson to teach you one,” a sign read.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|
Dublin Man Who Claimed Unemployment Had Rolls-Royce, Pounds Of Drugs & Assault Weapon: Police
A Dublin man was arrested after police say they found several pounds of drugs, eight firearms, and three luxury cars in his garage.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|
Ocean City Council Tables Planner Contract For Wonderland Evaluation
Council members sought more details on the planner's scope of work after public comments raised questions about the selection process.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|
Nearly 40 Years Later, ‘Strong Island’ Pioneer From Central Islip To Share Hip-Hop Legacy At LIMEHOF
JVC FORCE founding member AJ “AJ ROK” Woodson will discuss the lasting impact of the group’s anthem and his return to the stage at age 60.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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San Diego, CA|
San Diego Weekend Guide: Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour; Circus Vargas; Mardi Gras; Chinese New Year Fair
Looking for some fun things to do this weekend, Feb. 21-22, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
2 Children Present In Secaucus Cane Corso Dog Attack, Police Say
There were two children present Monday night when three Cane Corso dogs attacked a man and a woman in the Red Roof Inn parking lot:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Mineola, NY|
NCPD-ICE Agreement Deemed Legal By Judge
Judge Danielle Peterson called claims that the partnership had been “devastating” for immigrant families “completely unfounded."
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax Homeless Services See Increased Demand During Cold Weather
FACETS provides support to unsheltered individuals all year round, but hot meals and a warm place to sleep become vital during the winter.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
Concord Police Investigating The Death Of A Young Child In The City’s South End Neighborhood
Update: Dakin Street was closed to traffic for several hours during an investigation of a child found dead at a duplex on Friday morning.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Haven Yoga Spotlighted As Somers Business Of The Month
The Somers EDC spotlight highlights the studio’s role in supporting local health and business.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Chick-Fil-A Proposed To Open In Secaucus
The Red Robin restaurant in Secaucus will likely be torn down and replaced by a Chick-Fil-A.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Pottstown, PA|
Underground Fire, Gas Leak In Pottstown: Latest Updates
The incident drew a massive emergency response in Pottstown Friday afternoon.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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New York City, NY|
NYC Senior Centers Struggle With Broken Elevators, Failing HVAC And Aging Kitchens
Council oversight highlights urgent repairs and ongoing costs at older adult centers across New York City.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Winter Blues & Pink Blossoms: Photo Of The Day
It's been a wet last few weeks in the Bay Area, but spring is just around the corner. Here, Annanya Ghosh gives readers a sneak peek.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Lower Providence, PA|
$10K Raised For Montco Family After 'Traumatic' ICE Raid
The local man taken by ICE agents originally came to the US on a legal work visa. He was described as "hardworking and generous."
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|
Avalanche Safety: Spotting The Danger And Surviving The Slide
Experts warn that the public often misinterprets the avalanche danger scale, leading to unnecessary risk in the backcountry.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
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Long Island, NY|
Hooters Closes + Ice Cream Shop Helps Shelter Pets + New Just Salad Location + Health Restaurant Opens
Bakery Supports Community / Iconic Luncheonette / The Corner Bar's Next Chapter / New J. Crew Location / New Stores At Green Acres Mall
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Middletown School Board Continues To Argue Over Whether To Close Schools
"The budget cannot be finished until it is determined if the district will be planning school closures or consolidations," said Chris Aveta.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Dog Owner Cited In Hoboken NJ Attack, And Fundraiser Launched For Bitten Bernadoodle
The owner of three mastiffs involved in a Hoboken dog attack has been summonsed, officials said, and a fundraiser has started for victims.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|
Princeton’s Witherspoon Street Phase II Project Wraps Up With Cost Savings
The infrastructure project finished under its original contract price after field conditions allowed for reduced material quantities.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
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Reston, VA|
Greg McCandless Running In 2026 RA Board Of Directors Election
Greg McCandless is one of three candidates running for the vacant at-large seat in the 2026 RA Board of Directors election.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|
Southington Council Gets Hands-Only Lesson To Save Lives With CPR
The Southington Town Council recognized Heart Health Awareness Month with a CPR demonstration last week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Perkiomen Valley, PA|
Perkiomen Valley HS Swim Coach No Longer Employed Amid Investigation
The school district says they are working "with appropriate agencies as required by law."
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|
MCPS Extends School Year After Snow Make-Up Day Backlash
Montgomery County Public Schools will extend the 2025-2026 school year by four days after a major snowstorm impacted the region in January.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
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Across America, US|
Neighbors Share Random Acts Of Kindness That ‘Blew Them Away’: Block Talk
Reader-submitted stories of random acts of kindness by their neighbors are a practical guide on how to be a good person.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Syosset, NY|
Smoothies, Superfoods, And $50 In Rewards: Toastique Opening In Woodbury Soon
The health-focused spot announced its grand opening.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|
Police Warn Of MA Mall 'Takeover' Flash Mob Events Set For Friday
Police said they were preparing to respond to planned events at the Northshore Mall in Peabody and the South Shore Plaza in Braintree.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Truck Hauling Chocolate Chip Cookies Overturns, Fully Engulfs In Flames On I-287 In Bridgewater
Two tractor-trailers crashed into each other on Interstate 287 in Bridgewater early Friday morning.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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