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Concord, NH|
Concord City Council Priorities For This Session: Fiscal Responsibility, Economic Development, And Housing
Councilors reach consensus on focus for 2026-2027; 4 form ârentersâ caucus,â suggest ârent freeze,â eviction protections, other ideas.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
CityPickle's Newest Flagship Location Opens In Times Square
CityPickle Times Square will open on Feb. 20.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Stafford-Willington, CT|
What Does It Cost To Rent A Place In Stafford And Willington? Here's a Snapshot
A market analysis shows rental costs in Willington and Stafford.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|
What's For Rent In Mansfield? Here's a Market Snapshot
See what is costs to rent a place in Mansfield.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
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Livermore, CA|
Livermore Nonprofit Offering CalFresh Help, Free Family Supplies Next Week
Hively is offering 3 days of bilingual CalFresh help. On Monday, they will provide free diapers, clothing and books in Livermore.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
Free Income Tax Assistance Coming To West Long Beach
The City of Long Beach plans to hold a free income tax preparation event on Feb. 28 at the Silverado Park Community Center.
Mark Nero, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|
BART Yellow Line Cuts Delayed But Worse May Be Ahead
BART delays the plan to start cutting service to the Yellow line, but warns of even deeper cuts without an injection of funding.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Danville, CA|
Danville Students Seeking Professional Clothing For Charity Drive
"Career Closet," a nonprofit run by Monte Vista students, is collecting professional clothes for job interviews at the Danville Library.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
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Manhattan Beach, CA|
500-Unit Apartment Complex Could Replace Manhattan Beach Office Building
A new 500-unit apartment complex could be coming to Manhattan Beach, a notice sent to area residents and property owners on Feb. 12 states.
Mark Nero, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Dogs Attack 2 Secaucus Hotel Guests, Sending Both To Hospital: Police
Dogs "viciously" attacked two Secaucus hotel guests Monday, then were involved in another incident Wednesday, police said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|
'A Farce': MA Gov. Healey Boycotts White House Dinner, Governors Meeting
Gov. Maura Healey claimed President Donald Trump has "completely politicized" the annual Washington D.C. conference of governors.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|
First Female Clergy Member To Be Installed At Northbrook's Congregation Beth Shalom
Rabbi Jacki Honig joined the clergy team last July and will be formally installed on March 14.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst School Official Mishandled Credit Card Oversight: District
The district blamed a former official in a long-secret report. The school system only released the document after the police did so.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|
Longtime Vernon Police Department Fleet Mechanic Retires
The man who kept the police cruisers rolling through town for many years was recently honored.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
Arlington Grocery Store Employee Arrested By ICE Awaits Plea Hearing
An Alexandria man who has worked at an Arlington grocery store for 12 years has a plea hearing in court on an illegal reentry charge.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, NJ|
Woodbridge's New Indoor Game Space, Activate Games, Opens Feb. 28
Woodbridge locals can soon experience a whole new level of friendly competition. In the former West Marine at St. Georges Crossing.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|
Lake Forest Park Water Fountains To Be Replaced With Bottle-Fills
The city will replace water fountains in six local parks with stations to fill reusable water bottles.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Pizza Puff Stolen From Jewel-Osco On Larkin Ave., Man Jailed After Disruption In Court: Judge
Joshua Fase, 26, of Crest Hill, has been the focus of numerous Joliet Patch crime stories over the years, Now, he's back in jail.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|
Lockport Sells State Street Property To Developer
The City sold the former Dellwood Tire property.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
RivCo Olympian, Team USA Women's Hockey, Earns Gold In 2026 Winter Olympics
Team USA played a hard-fought game vs. Team Canada Thursday to bring home the gold.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
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New Canaan, CT|
New Canaan Board Of Finance To Review FY27 Budget, Capital Project Change During Upcoming Meeting
The New Canaan Board of Finance is scheduled to continue its review of the proposed fiscal year 2027 budgets during an upcoming meeting.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
NJ Libertarians Call To âAbolish ICE,â Remove Bondi Over Epstein Files
âNothing should arouse the ire of a libertarian more than having federal agents detaining people on the streets without probable cause.â
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Ellicott City, MD|
Gardening, Landscaping Business Prepares For Spring Season
An Ellicott City gardening and landscaping business, which recently expanded into an open space, is prepping for the spring season.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Levittown, NY|
Scianablo, Residents Call For Comptrollerâs Audit
The State Comptroller's office said it was yet to be determined whether they would be performing an audit of the Town of Hempstead.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
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Palos Verdes, CA|
Rancho Palos Verdes Natives Make The Honor Rolls At Colleges Back East
Rancho PV natives have made the Dean's lists of universities in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island this school year.
Mark Nero, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|
Cupcakes With A Cause: Garden City Bakery Empowering Adults With Disabilities To Join Annual Food Event
This bakeryâs sweet success has led to hands-on job training, growing independence â and now a place at a 30th annual benefit.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|
Summit Police Honor 'Officer Of The Year'
Integrity, accountability, honesty, and professionalism were characteristics used to describe the 14-year-veteran.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|
Dozens Of Hateful, Racist Messages Shared In Montco Amid Ramadan Celebrations
"You really arenât mad that we missed your 'happy' day, you are mad because we wished people happiness who you donât particularly care for."
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Queens, NY|
Teen's Family Says He Was âLeft To Dieâ After Botched TikTok Stunt On Queensboro Bridge
In a petition posted online, the family accused the boy's friends of abandoning the 16-year-old and not calling for help.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|
Danvers Looks To Close 'Significantly Larger' Budget Gap Ahead Of Town Presentation
Danvers Town Manager said the town is working to produce a balanced budget amid a "perfect storm" of adverse factors.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Levittown, PA|
African-American Museum Of Bucks Co. Nears Completion
During a ceremony during Black History Month, officials were handed keys to the Middletown Township museum.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|
Video: Starving Red-Tailed Hawk Found Face-Down In Snow Now Recovering At Sweetbriar In Smithtown
The rescued hawk was initially quarantined for possible bird flu after being found lying motionless in the snow.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|
Lockport Approves Design Proposal For New Municipal Parking Lot
The proposal is with V3 Companies for a cost of $73,500.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
South Suburban Fish Fry Roundup for Lent 2026
Check Patch's list of fish fry events happening on Chicago's South Side and south suburbs for the 2026 Lenten season.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
Over 30 Birds Found Dead In Long Beach, City Awaits Bird Flu Sampling
City officials said Thursday morning that they had contacted the state Department of Environmental Conservation to test the birds for H5N1.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
Greenport Chief Speaks Out On Firehouse Break-In
Someone tampered with the locks of the firehouse to gain access, police say.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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Canton, CT|
Canton Selectmen To Review Sidewalk Enforcement After Snowstorm Concerns
The Canton Board of Selectmen will revisit sidewalk policy after complaints about uncleared sidewalks and hydrants.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Injuries Reported After Vehicle Strikes Utility Poles In Ellington
Wapping Wood Road is closed between Grant Road and the South Windsor town line as crews respond to downed utility poles and wires.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|
Lockport Woman's Club Boatyard Park Plans Move Forward
The City Council approved two contracts for the playground.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Enfieldâs Debt Up, Savings Strong In âState Of Enfieldâ Financial Update
Town Manager Matt Coppler said long-term planning will be key as infrastructure costs rise.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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