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Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst April Fool's Joke Reminds Of Marijuana Issue
Neighboring towns allow recreational marijuana stores. A billboard on Route 83 in Elmhurst advertises one of them.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|
Eileen O'Neill Burke Wins Democratic Cook County State's Attorney Race
By a razor-thin margin — fewer than 1,600 votes out of more than 500,000 cast — the former judge defeated the party-endorsed candidate.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Northport Council Appoints Aiken To Fill Vacant District 5 Seat
The Northport City Council on Monday voted to appoint Northport business owner Anwar Aiken to fill the vacant seat.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Temecula's Smart And Final Extra Will Open In April, 2024
The Temecula Parkway grocery store has announced its grand opening date this month.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|
Walnut Creek Among Richest Retirement Towns In U.S.
With a median income of more than $129,000, Walnut Creek was in the top 10 richest retirement towns in America.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|
Bridge Collapse Aid Coming To Baltimore-Area Workers, Businesses
Relief money is coming for businesses affected by the Key Bridge collapse. Here's how Maryland is helping its workers.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Half Hollow Hills, NY|
Meet Man Cave Health Of LI, Promoting Men's Health Awareness
The charity encourages men to get screened for prostate cancer and other diseases; 35K American men die from prostate cancer each year.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|
Teacher Turns Floral Design Into Business Based In Vienna
Lisa Waters, a teacher and Vienna mom, made flower arranging into a side gig and does workshops along with flower orders.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
LI Mom: Arrests Of Accused Hit-And-Run Drivers 'Won't Bring Son Back'
The arrest of another driver accused in the double hit-and-run death of Nick Puzio has brought some relief to his family, mom says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|
LI Shops Raising Funds To Support Slain Det. Diller's Family
"We found out pretty soon after; we realized she was our bride," owner RoseLynn Fiumara of Bridal Reflections told Patch.
Jerry Barmash, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Autopsy Still Pending For Body Pulled From Canal In South Bound Brook
The body of an adult man was pulled from the Delaware & Raritan Canal in South Bound Brook on March 22.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|
Woman Kicks Deputy, Resists Arrest In Domestic Incident: KCSO
Officials said the incident occurred while deputies were responding to a fight between multiple people in Oswego Township.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Violent Joliet Man Must Remain In Detention: Prosecutors
Vincent Turner, 45, was arrested by Joliet police on eight criminal charges including battery, domestic battery and aggravated battery.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Pottstown, PA|
$1 Million Powerball Winner Sold In Nearby Berks County
A shopper at a local grocery store won $1 million this weekend.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|
Kyuramen To Open 1st MA Location Soon. Diners Could Win Free Meal
Kyuramen tells Patch a Brookline location could open by the end of April. A "New Bowl Lottery Game" could land diners a free bowl of ramen.
Montana Samuels, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Secaucus Police Blotter, March 25 - March 31
A Texas man was charged with aggravated assault March 29 on Post Place and Centre Avenue, and more:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|
Graduation Dates Set In Stamford Public Schools
The Stamford Board of Education last week reviewed the dates, which were recommended by building principals and Stamford police.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|
Taxes Up In Proposed 2024 Lacey Municipal Budget
The $41.3 million budget was introduced at the March 28 Township Committee meeting.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
Famed NYC Trans Activist Died From Fentanyl-Laced Drug Overdose: Feds
Cecilia Gentili, 52, was sold fentanyl-laced heroin by two men who now face federal drug charges, federal prosecutors said.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
'Six Hands': 3 Chefs Unite To Celebrate Greek, Spanish Fare, Tradition
"Don’t just eat, embrace the table next to you, discuss life, share experiences and build memories."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
New Rochelle, NY|
Temporary Drawbridge Will Be Built While Historic Span Gets Overhaul
The plan is intended to limit disruptions to both car and boat traffic, but some neighbors of the massive project aren't convinced.
Jeff Edwards, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield-Based Cycl Crft Will Repair Your Bike Wherever You Are
The shop, in the Fairfield's Sportsplex, offers a bricks-and-mortar repair site, and a fully equipped repair van that roams the county.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Hollywood, CA|
What's New On Netflix: April 2024
April showers Netflix fans with new offerings such as "Ripley," "The Magic Prank Show with Justin Willman," "Scoop" and "Sex and the City."
Beau Behan, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
An Upper East Side Favorite Grocer Reopens Monday, With More Room
Butterfield Market closed on Friday — and will open on Monday after a lighting-quick renovation and combination of a next-door space.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|
Burlington Co. Couple Conducted $4.5M Online-Dating Scheme: Feds
They pretended to strike up romantic relationships with online victims and then requested money for fake emergency needs, authorities said.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Marblehead, MA|
Marblehead Budget Questions Dominate School Committee Forum
The League of Women Voters moderated the forum among School Committee members with resident questions.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
Punxsutawney Phil Now A Papa
Punxsutawney Phil, America's most famous rodent, has reproduced. Get the details here.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|
NJ Man's Death Prompts Bill To Teach Students About Fentanyl
Max's Law would require New Jersey schools to teach students about the dangers of fentanyl and xylazine abuse and prevention.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|
SD Weekend: Easter Egg Hunts; Bach's B-Day Celebration; Eggstravaganza
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, March 30-31, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
$10K Fundraiser Aimed To Introduce Arena Backers To Lawmaker
JBG Smith's CEO declined a January invitation to meet with the lawmaker who would later prevent the Potomac Yards arena deal from advancing.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
