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San Diego, CA|
Fan Favorite Son-Uva Digger, All-New Trucks Roar Into San Diego For Monster Jam
Monster Jam is in town for a second weekend, so San Diego fans still have a chance to see three new trucks as well as fan favorites.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|
Sheehan Boys Basketball Beats Guilford, Qualifies For State Tournament: PHOTOS
The Titans qualified for the state tournament with a win over Guilford on Friday.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Sacred Heart Academy Girls Basketball Beats Amity: PHOTOS
The Sharks picked up two victories this week with wins over North Haven and Amity.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
How Kava and Kratom Build Community and Aid Pain Relief In NYC’s East Village
From chronic pain to sobriety, Village Supplements blends the healing traditions of kava and kratom with a vibrant community space.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
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Dublin, CA|
25-Year-Old Dublin "X Factor" Contestant Diagnosed With Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer
Amber Fisher, also known as Amber Woods, is trying to remain positive and spread awareness after receiving the difficult news.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Who Pays When A Neighbor’s Tree Damages Your Property: Block Talk
In a perfect world, a neighbor whose dying tree fell on another’s property would volunteer to pay for the damage, many readers said.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Arlington, MA|
Arlington's Wynne Having Her Cake And Eating It Too With New Business
The entrepreneur launched her bakehouse in town earlier this month.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Club Pilates To Open 3rd Upper East Side Studio This Spring
The franchise offers low-impact, reformer-based workouts rooted in the Joseph Pilates method.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Marlborough, MA|
Marlborough Coffee Shop Celebrates Reopening, Marks 8 Years In Business
The Coffee Loft unveiled renovations during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held in December.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|
Winter Storm Targets Oxford: Latest Forecast, Cancellations, How To Prepare
Find out the latest snow accumulation estimates and timeline for the upcoming major winter storm from meteorologists.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Winter Storm Targets Windsor: Latest Forecast, Cancellations, How To Prepare
Find out the latest snow accumulation estimates and timeline for the upcoming major winter storm from meteorologists.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Freehold, NJ|
NJ Teacher Of The Year Honored At Freehold Borough Council Meeting
Gillian Ober, an ESL teacher in the Freehold Borough School District, was announced as the 2025-26 NJ Teacher of the Year in October.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
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Long Island, NY|
Community Hero + Culinary Gem + New Bagel Shops
Also: JINYA Ramen Bar / Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming / Stew Leonard's
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Levittown, NY|
Eagle Scout Clears Trafic At St. Bernard's
Eagle Scout Steven Tiemer built a series of new traffic signs to help people find their way around at St. Bernard's Catholic Church.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Vargas Plateau Regional Park: Photo Of The Day
The photo captures a breathtaking view of clouds slightly covering the hills below.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
Winter Storm Targets Suffield: Latest Forecast, Cancellations, How To Prepare
Find out the latest snow accumulation estimates and timeline for the upcoming major winter storm from meteorologists.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Little Silver-Oceanport, NJ|
Proposed Sickles Park Changes Have Nothing To Do With Former Market Property, Mayor Emphasizes
Little Silver wants to add an educational arboretum (a grove of trees) and raised garden beds to Sickles Park.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|
San Diego Weekend Guide: Disney On Ice; Mardi Gras; Monster Jam; San Diego Restaurant Week
Looking for some fun things to do this weekend, Jan. 24-25, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Popular NYC-Based Workplace Experience Company To Open Space In Darien
The company provides co-working and flexible office space. This represents the second location in Connecticut.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Winter Storm Targets Enfield: Latest Forecast, Cancellations, How To Prepare
Find out the latest snow accumulation estimates and timeline for the upcoming major winter storm from meteorologists.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Evanston, IL|
Congressional Candidate Apologizes For Sleeping Through Campaign Forum
IL-09 candidate Kat Abughazalh cited narcolepsy as the reason she missed the event this week.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Winter Storm Targets Windsor Locks, East Windsor: Latest Forecast, Cancellations
Find out the latest snow accumulation estimates and timeline for the upcoming major winter storm from meteorologists.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
‘Is This Game Fixed?’ Legal Sports Gambling Raises Questions, Survey Shows
Sports betting raises integrity concerns and fears of addiction — among gamblers and governments increasingly reliant on the tax infusion.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
Winter Storm Targets Granby, East Granby: Latest Forecast, Cancellations, How To Prepare
Find out the latest snow accumulation estimates and timeline for the upcoming major winter storm from meteorologists.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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McLean, VA|
Tysons Casino Bill Voted On By VA Senate Subcommittee
Advocates and opponents of the proposed Tysons casino referendum bill testified Friday before the Virginia Senate Gaming Subcommittee.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Romeoville Driver Strikes 2 Cars In Attempt To Avoid Crash On Renwick Road: Plainfield Police
Two drivers were hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries, while the third was uninjured, Plainfield police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Elderly Siblings' Deaths In Oak Lawn Ruled Murder-Suicide: Cook County Medical Examiner
Both siblings died from gunshot wounds to the head in a murder-suicide, the Cook County Medical Examiner said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|
Popular Downtown Milford Restaurant Suddenly Closes
A spot that's been a downtown staple for more than a decade has permanently closed.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Clarendon Hills To Unveil Draft Downtown Plan
The controversy over a proposed plaza prompted the hiring of a consultant. The village says it won't be "privy" to survey results.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Pat Mudron Blasts Jan Quillman, Prompting Applause From Joliet City Council Audience
A former wrestling champion at Joliet Catholic, City Councilman Pat Mudron enthusiastically voted in favor of JCA's new football stadium.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Fair Lawn-Saddle Brook, NJ|
Springsteen Film 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,' Starring NJ Boy, 10, Is Now Streaming
The film about Bruce Springsteen, "Deliver Me From Nowhere," began streaming Friday. A North Jersey boy, 10, stars.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
With Impending Weekend Snowstorm, Patchogue Village Mayor Keeps Circling Back To 'Dollars'
"I don't think people understand the financial impact, because that's time-and-a-half for your municipal workers."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Ellington-Somers, CT|
Winter Storm Targets Ellington, Somers: Latest Forecast, Cancellations, How To Prepare
Find out the latest snow accumulation estimates and timeline for the upcoming major winter storm from meteorologists.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Havre de Grace, MD|
Havre De Grace Prepares For Major Winter Storm: Latest Forecast, Cancellations, How To Prepare
Havre de Grace and Harford County crews are preparing for the impending winter storm. Here's the latest information from Patch.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|
Bel Air Prepares For Major Winter Storm: Latest Forecast, Cancellations, How To Prepare
Bel Air and Harford County crews are preparing for the impending winter storm. Here's the latest information from Patch.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|
Council Tightens Oversight On Tax Spending In This Marin County Town
City Council unanimously approved tighter tracking of special tax spending to increase transparency and accountability for public funds.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
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Riverhead, NY|
Community Turns Out In Force To Help Beloved Firefighter, Fire Truck Letterer Find Lost Case, Brushes
The case fell off his truck bed somewhere in Riverhead, family says. See photo similar to the lost case in story below.i
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Open Bottle Of Jim Beam Found In Cadillac Escalade During Man's 4th DUI Arrest: Complaint
Eric Sanchez won't be braving Joliet's bone-chilling cold weather. He's confined inside the Will County Jail on South Chicago Street.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|
Boy, 10, Calls 911 To Report Dad Strangling Mom In Attempted Murder Case: Report
The boy's father, a 47-year-old Zion man, is accused of attacking the 34-year-old woman last week in Beach Park.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|
Brooklyn's Free Music Event Combines Culture With Community
An African music series will debut at the REP Music Café on Friday.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
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