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Bensalem, PA|
Billboard Coming To Bensalem After Location Change
Bensalem officials said a billboard on Street Road was too controversial and agreed to a new spot in the township.
Westfield, NJ|
Road Paving, Drainage Improvement Work To Ramp Up In Westfield
Town Administrator James Gildea offered an update on ongoing and upcoming projects in Westfield.
Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Hires 'Crisis' Public Relations Firm
The firm was enlisted as the Chicago Tribune was preparing to write a story about the deputy police chief's arrest.
Bridgewater, NJ|
Sleeping Man Alerted To Electrical Fire By Smoke Alarm In Bridgewater
The fire was reported in the Bradley Gardens section of the Township on Wednesday morning.
Burr Ridge, IL|
Video Of Burr Ridge Deputy Chief's Arrest Won't Be Released: Village
The mayor released more information related to the deputy police chief's drunken driving arrest.
Marlborough, MA|
UMass Doc Restores Centuries Old Marlborough Hospital Willard Clock
The doctor's niche expertise in tall American clocks led to the rediscovery and restoration of a piece of history, and it's on display now.
Parsippany, NJ|
Boy, 8, Killed Riding Bike On Parsippany Road
The child is believed to have been on a bicycle when the driver of an SUV struck him on Tuesday evening, officials said.
West Hartford, CT|
West Hartford School Addition Permit Approved By PZC
The recent zoning board vote paves the way for a safer, more modern elementary school location.
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Eatery Barred From Selling Alcohol
The restaurant was selling liquor without a license for three months, a state agency said.
Worcester, MA|
Site Of Deadly Worcester Gage Street Fire Sold To New Owner
2 Gage St. has been a nothing but a pit since the building was demolished after four people died in a fire there in May 2022.
Elmhurst, IL|
'Staggering': Elmhurst Firm Accuses Ex-Manager Of Theft
The former supervisor stole more than a half million dollars, the company said in a lawsuit.
Newark, NJ|
NJ Activists Will Hit The Streets On Anniversary Of ‘Newark Rebellion’
The annual march pays homage to the infamous 1967 race riots in Newark – what some are now calling a “rebellion.”
Doylestown, PA|
Warrington Approves Liquor License Transfer To Shops At Valley Square
Plans are moving forward to bring a new restaurant and sports bar to the former Bar Louie location at the Route 611 shopping village.
Newtown, PA|
New Chicken Sandwich Shop Moves Closer To Opening In Wrightstown
Renovations wrapping up, hiring process underway, reports owner of new Wrightstown Township take-out sandwich place.
Joliet, IL|
'Do I Believe Foul Play? I Do': Rev. Warren Beard's Fellow Pastor
Pastor Beard's car plunged into the water late at night on July 2, video surveillance of the Brandon Road Bridge incident uncovered.
Palos, IL|
St. Charles Man Crashes Stolen Car, Runs Into Woods: Palos Park Police
The crash occurred at LaGrange Road and 123rd Street. Witnesses said they saw the driver run past their vehicles into the woods.
Enfield, CT|
New Superintendent Selected To Lead Enfield Public Schools
Steven Mocchio comes to Enfield with more than 20 years of experience in education, including the last six as superintendent in Stafford.
Norwalk, CT|
Norwalk Breaks Ground On Heather, Lockwood Lane Storm Drainage Project
Norwalk and state officials recently broke ground on the city's Lockwood Lane and Heather Lane storm drainage improvement project.
Dublin, CA|
Biryani Spot Restaurant Open In Dublin
The restaurant offers a wide variety of North and South Indian cuisine, and nearly every variety of biryani.
Gloucester Township, NJ|
Residents Blast Proposed Sale Of Gloucester Township's Sewer Utility
Council members approved a $144M sale to NJ American Water, which will require a vote from the public.
San Ramon, CA|
Photos & Scores: Run San Ramon July 4 Race
See the fastest 5K, 10K, and Fastest Mile runners.
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|
Firefighters Battle Vehicle Blaze On Southern State Parkway: FD
The Brentwood and Islip fire departments extinguished a vehicle fire on Long Island's Southern State Parkway on Monday night, officials say.
Temecula, CA|
Top Performers Head To Temecula Valley Wine Country: Summer 2024
We've got your summer concert lineup from yacht rock and tribute bands to Toad the Wet Sprocket, Verve Pipe, Elle King, and Corey Kent.
Southeast-Brewster, NY|
Toxic Algae Closes 6 Putnam County Beaches
County Executive Kevin Byrne, Assemblyman Matt Slater and county HABs experts will visit one on Friday.
Farmington, CT|
Farmington Town Manager, Town Clerk Get Pay Bumps
The Farmington Town Council granted the pay increases after a nearly four-hour meeting, which was mostly in closed session.
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
Belleville Board OKs Plan To Raze Gas Station, Build Apartments
A plan to build a five-story, mixed-use building with dozens of apartments got a green light in Belleville.
Galloway, NJ|
Animal Rescue In Need After Galloway Hoarding Situation
Kimmy's Safe Haven Rescue is in "desperate need" of fosters, adopters and donations after taking in animals from a hoarder situation.
Clark-Garwood, NJ|
Historic Sundial Stolen From Clark Museum
The museum is asking for the public's help to find the historic piece.
Southington, CT|
Major Expansion Planned For Southington HS Vo-Ag Program
The regional program serves Berlin, Bristol, Cheshire, Farmington, New Britain, Plainville, Southington, Terryville, Waterbury, and Wolcott.
Norristown, PA|
Biden Campaign Opens 2 New Offices In Norristown, Lansdale
The move comes as Biden's deficit in the polls to former President Trump widens to its highest ever gap in Pennsylvania.
Across America, US|
Should Biden Stay In The Race? [Patch Survey]
President Joe Biden faces increasing doubts about his fitness for a second term after a dismal debate performance with Donald Trump.
Princeton, NJ|
Council Introduces Ordinance For Redevelopment Of Princeton Seminary
The redevelopment plan calls for the building of 238 residential units.
Stamford, CT|
New Principal Appointed At Stamford's Turn Of River Middle School
The reshuffling comes two weeks after parents made impassioned pleas to the Stamford Board of Education to improve the climate at TOR.
Elmhurst, IL|
Majority Of Elmhurst Apartment Complex Filled
The building opened to renters in early April. The mayor says the complex is "ahead of the game."
Peabody, MA|
Peabody Brooksby Farm Animals 'Living Their Best Life'
The farm posted a statement on social media assuring that their animals, while aging and dealing with health issues, are well taken care of.
La Grange, IL|
La Grange Passes Up Low Bidder For Sidewalks
The village backed off from a contractor that it recommended late last month.
Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|
Island Cafe Express Opens Cape Cod Airport Restaurant
The restaurant is an extension of the beloved Iyannough Road business and will offer sandwiches, wraps and Jamaican cuisine.
West Orange, NJ|
Housing Proposed Near Forest In West Orange, Verona, Essex Fells
A controversial, decades-old push to build hundreds of homes near a large patch of forest in Essex County is back. Here are the details.
Philadelphia, PA|
Philly Radio Host Accepted Questions From Biden Team Before Interview
The host resigned just days after the Biden interview, with the station noting the questions violated their editorial independence.
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|
New Date Set For Age-Restricted Apartment Complex Hearing In Barnegat
While many came out to the latest zoning board meeting for the 74-unit complex, they'll have to wait to hear more about it. Here's why: