Fairfield, CT|News|
Fairfield RTM Restores $100,000 To Town Budget For Charter Revision
Residents voted on revising the Town Charter in 2022, but the plan failed. Fairfield's Town Charter has not been updated in 18 years.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Petals For Pets Plant Sale Helps Animals Find Forever Homes
West Suburban Humane Society will host its Petals for Pets sale on May 18. Over the past 20 years, the sale has raised thousands for animals
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Watch: 'Future Of Walnut Creek' Focus Of Leadership Forum
See Walnut Creek City Mangar Dan Buckshi, Mayor Loella Haskew and other local leaders discuss the city's future during a recent forum.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
CAPS Awaits Approval To Open In Middletown, Amid Bombshell Report
Middletown has not approved CAPS' request to open a charter school at Mater Dei, as the Star Ledger does a deep-dive investigation in CAPS:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Los Gatos, CA|News|
Did We Really Get Rid Of All The Errors?
Let's take a look and find out.
Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
I Hear You Guys Have Some Great Countryside
I bet you thought I was going to mention the cheese, didn't you?
Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
New Section Of Blackstone River Greenway On Track For 2024 Finish
The less than half-mile extension will close a gap between Massachusetts and Rhode Island, where a another trail extends to near Pawtucket.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Man Held On $1 Million Bond After Illegal Firearms Seized: Enfield PD
An investigation into narcotics sales at a house on Francis Avenue led to seizure of some illegal weapons from a car, police said.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Nos Vino To Close Westfield Location Permanently
The wine, beer, and spirits store will close its doors for good by the end of the month.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Houston, TX|News|
This Is The Regular Headline For SEO
So we're making the h1 of our article pages be whatever social media headline someone has entered (if they have)
Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
You Should Always Try To Stand Up More Often
Sitting for a prolonged period is bad for your health
Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
'One Last Game': Deerfield Basketball Player Ready For All-Star Tilt
Senior Charlie Robin is one of just 20 players selected from 30 high schools in Lake County to play in Sunday's game.
Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
McBrody's Closed 10 Years, Will It Ever Sell During Your Lifetime?
Despite being across the street from Will County's dazzling new 10-story-tall courthouse, no one wants to buy the old McBrody's bar.
Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, Patch Staff
Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow, NY|News|
DOT To Hold Workshop To Discuss Possible Changes To Route 9
Project limits will be from Pierson Avenue in the village of Sleepy Hollow to Tompkins Avenue in the village of Hastings-on-Hudson.
Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, Patch Staff
Lower Providence, PA|News|
New Restaurant, Baba's Chicken And Brews, Coming To Audubon
The restaurant is named for the owner's 82-year-old grandfather, who is trekking to Montco from his home in Kosovo for the opening.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Blissful Bytes: Joliet's New Restaurant Opens On 5th Floor Of Building
Jonathon Skinner said Blissful Bytes is a military-owned Joliet restaurant. He served in the U.S. Army and is the chef-owner.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Retired Enfield Canine Officer Tom Chagnon Dies
The veteran officer handled police canine Satan during the early to mid-1980s.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Edison-Metuchen, NJ|News|
1 Teen Arrested In Menlo Park Mall Food Court Fight Monday Night
There were no gunshots fired, said Edison Police Chief Thomas Bryan, dispelling rumors circulating on social media:
Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Residents, Firefighters Work Together To Save Pup From Icy Lake
A German Shepherd puppy became stuck on a thawing Wonder Lake on Feb. 6. Here's how the pup was brought to safety, returned to his owner.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Political Arguments Overshadow Westfield Resolution Addressing Crime
The Westfield Council passed a resolution urging Governor Murphy to address the rise in car thefts, but not before arguments ensued.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
LI's Sloth Encounters Accused Of Abuse After Undercover Investigation
An undercover investigator with the Humane Society recorded a staff member hitting a sloth. The society called for the facility's shutdown.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen In Bolingbrook Closing Later This Month
The business said the location's last day will be Jan. 21.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Speeding Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Lake Elsinore I-15 Crash
The California Highway Patrol released details into Monday afternoon's crash that prompted a SigAlert and temporary lane closures.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Tinley Man Brings Karaoke, 'Little Something Fun' To Oak Forest Spot
Walter Narsolis has again reinvented space at 162nd and Cicero Avenue, this time with a spotlight on karaoke.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
CMS Students Held In Classrooms While 'Vague' Threat Is Investigated
A Central Middle School student heard another student state that if they didn't get their way "you'll see what happens," police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Bay Shore, NY|News|
Amityville Hunkers Down As Storm Hits
The prep work is done. "This is not our first rodeo," Mayor Dennis Siry told Patch.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|News|
Montco Preps For 2024 Election; Among Nation's 'Most Watched' Counties
Local officials are eyeing Montgomery County's importance to America's future and making preparations to protect the 2024 election.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
Heavy Rain, Gusts Over 50 MPH 'Recipe For Power Outages': Clavin
The storm is expected to intensify overnight Wednesday on Long Island.
Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Tobacco Shop Robbed: Oak Lawn Cops Release Details On Robbery
An employee of Tobacco Island told Oak Lawn police the three suspects entered the store Tuesday evening and started grabbing merchandise.
Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|News|
Eric LeVine Offers 'Unique Experience' With 317 Chef's Table On LI
"It’s like having your private chef at the table," LeVine said. Multi-course tastings are offered, and people can interact with LeVine.
Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Photos: Petaluma Lighted Boat Parade, A Holiday Favorite
Thousands lined the banks of the Petaluma River for the holiday tradition. To the delight of children, even Santa Claus made an appearance.
Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Meet The Cassata Foundation Of LI, Supporting Children And Families
The Cassata Foundation helps those in need, as well as other charitable organizations. It collects food, raises grant money, and more.
Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Secrecy Again To Pick Burr Ridge Area Lawmaker?
The GOP last time declined to give the names of applicants before its appointment.
Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Development Of UConn Site Hits Speed Bump
The zoning/wetlands board closed the hearing on one project component without a vote, while another component's application was withdrawn.
Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Uva, Keys & Heels Owner Eyes Former Quality Eats UES Spot
The owner of three restaurants on the same block — Uva, Uva Next Door and Keys & Heels — looks to add one more address to his monopoly.
Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
Police Escort Greets 2-Time NJ Football Champ Toms River North: Videos
Family and friends welcomed the team home after Toms River North won the NJSIAA Group 5 title for the second straight year.
Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Father Of Slain Boy Sues Plainfield Landlord For Wrongful Death
Wadee Alfayoumi's father filed a wrongful death suit against murder and hate crime defendant Joseph Czuba, his wife in the death of the boy.
Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
Family Functional Fitness Opens 3rd Greenwich Location
The all-encompassing boutique fitness studio with two other locations in Greenwich recently opened a third facility in town.
Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Student, Best Buddies Work To Make Inclusive Space At Homecoming
After her experience at the TWIRP dance, Cruz decided to make this year's Homecoming "the most accessible dance humanly possible," she said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|News|
Pay Hike For Western Springs Village Manager
A trustee said the manager was "the consummate professional in every way."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
