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###### [Downers Grove, IL](/illinois/downersgrove "Downers Grove, IL")|11h
[2 Drive-Thru Restaurants, Car Wash Among Meadowbrook Center Proposals](/illinois/downersgrove/2-drive-thru-restaurants-car-wash-among-meadowbrook-center-proposals "2 Drive-Thru Restaurants, Car Wash Among Meadowbrook Center Proposals ")
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Village officials will hear a first reading of proposals to add three new buildings to the 2133 63rd St. shopping plaza.
**Lisa Marie Farver**, Patch Staff
[](/illinois/downersgrove/2-drive-thru-restaurants-car-wash-among-meadowbrook-center-proposals "2 Drive-Thru Restaurants, Car Wash Among Meadowbrook Center Proposals ")
###### [Annapolis, MD](/maryland/annapolis "Annapolis, MD")|12h
[Secret Spot Pizza Opens In Annapolis Market House With 3-Minute Pies](/maryland/annapolis/secret-spot-pizza-opens-annapolis-market-house-3-minute-pies "Secret Spot Pizza Opens In Annapolis Market House With 3-Minute Pies")
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A pizzeria that started as a food truck opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Anne Arundel County. The pies are baked in 3 minutes.
**Jacob Baumgart**, Patch Staff
[](/maryland/annapolis/secret-spot-pizza-opens-annapolis-market-house-3-minute-pies "Secret Spot Pizza Opens In Annapolis Market House With 3-Minute Pies")
###### [Brentwood-Central Islip, NY](/new-york/brentwood-central-islip "Brentwood-Central Islip, NY")|12h
['A Great Man': Funeral Services Set For Beloved Brentwood Firefighter](/new-york/brentwood-central-islip/great-man-funeral-services-set-beloved-brentwood-firefighter "'A Great Man': Funeral Services Set For Beloved Brentwood Firefighter")
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"Chief Larsen was a great man who will truly be missed by all of us." — East Brentwood Fire Department.
**Jade Eckardt**, Patch Staff
[](/new-york/brentwood-central-islip/great-man-funeral-services-set-beloved-brentwood-firefighter "'A Great Man': Funeral Services Set For Beloved Brentwood Firefighter")
###### [Geneva, IL](/illinois/geneva "Geneva, IL")|13h
['We Will Run Out Of Money': Kane County Wants Retail Sales Tax Boost](/illinois/geneva/we-will-run-out-money-kane-county-wants-retail-sales-tax-boost "'We Will Run Out Of Money': Kane County Wants Retail Sales Tax Boost")
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It will be up to voters to decide whether to pass or fail a referendum requesting a 0.75 percent increase to the local sales tax.
**Emily Rosca**, Patch Staff
[](/illinois/geneva/we-will-run-out-money-kane-county-wants-retail-sales-tax-boost "'We Will Run Out Of Money': Kane County Wants Retail Sales Tax Boost")
###### [Marblehead, MA](/massachusetts/marblehead "Marblehead, MA")|13h
[Marblehead Names Sports Complex After Former Coach, AD Alex Kulevich](/massachusetts/marblehead/marblehead-names-sports-complex-after-former-coach-ad-alex-kulevich "Marblehead Names Sports Complex After Former Coach, AD Alex Kulevich")
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The School Committee voted to name the complex Thursday after members received an outpouring of support for the honor.
**Scott Souza**, Patch Staff
[](/massachusetts/marblehead/marblehead-names-sports-complex-after-former-coach-ad-alex-kulevich "Marblehead Names Sports Complex After Former Coach, AD Alex Kulevich")
###### [Fairfield, CT](/connecticut/fairfield "Fairfield, CT")|13h
[Suspect Tangles With Fairfield Police Officers After Attempted Larceny](/connecticut/fairfield/suspect-tangles-fairfield-police-officers-after-attempted-larceny "Suspect Tangles With Fairfield Police Officers After Attempted Larceny")
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One of the officers and the suspect, a Bridgeport man, suffered minor injuries in the scuffle, according to Fairfield police.
**Alfred Branch**, Patch Staff
[](/connecticut/fairfield/suspect-tangles-fairfield-police-officers-after-attempted-larceny "Suspect Tangles With Fairfield Police Officers After Attempted Larceny")
###### [Murrieta, CA](/california/murrieta "Murrieta, CA")|13h
[What To Try At Toast During Murrieta, Wildomar Restaurant Month](/california/murrieta/what-try-toast-during-murrieta-wildomars-restaurant-month "What To Try At Toast During Murrieta, Wildomar Restaurant Month")
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The restaurant is beloved in Southwest Riverside County for its chilaquiles, strawberry cheesecake pancakes and more.
**Kat Schuster**, Patch Staff
[](/california/murrieta/what-try-toast-during-murrieta-wildomars-restaurant-month "What To Try At Toast During Murrieta, Wildomar Restaurant Month")
###### [Manhattan, IL](/illinois/manhattan "Manhattan, IL")|14h
[Manhattan Police Open Investigation Into D114 Teacher's Conduct: Chief](/illinois/manhattan/manhattan-police-open-investigation-d114-teachers-conduct-chief "Manhattan Police Open Investigation Into D114 Teacher's Conduct: Chief")
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Manhattan police are now investigating whether a D114 teacher's conduct may call for criminal charges, Chief Ryan Gulli said Friday.
**Lauren Traut**, Patch Staff
[](/illinois/manhattan/manhattan-police-open-investigation-d114-teachers-conduct-chief "Manhattan Police Open Investigation Into D114 Teacher's Conduct: Chief")
###### [Deerfield, IL](/illinois/deerfield "Deerfield, IL")|14h
[Launch Entertainment Opening Indoor Amusement Park In Deerfield](/illinois/deerfield/launch-entertainment-opening-indoor-amusement-park-deerfield "Launch Entertainment Opening Indoor Amusement Park In Deerfield")
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The park, slated to open in late 2026 or early 2027, will be the second location in Illinois for the Rhode-Island based company.
**Eric DeGrechie**, Patch Staff
[](/illinois/deerfield/launch-entertainment-opening-indoor-amusement-park-deerfield "Launch Entertainment Opening Indoor Amusement Park In Deerfield")
###### [Upper West Side, NY](/new-york/upper-west-side-nyc "Upper West Side, NY")|15h
[Mark Ruffalo, Laurence Fishburne Rally To Save NYC Landmark](/new-york/upper-west-side-nyc/celebrities-electeds-rally-save-uws-landmark-being-sold "Mark Ruffalo, Laurence Fishburne Rally To Save NYC Landmark")
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A-listers and officials team-up to fundraise for a church in peril.
**Miranda Levingston**, Patch Staff
[](/new-york/upper-west-side-nyc/celebrities-electeds-rally-save-uws-landmark-being-sold "Mark Ruffalo, Laurence Fishburne Rally To Save NYC Landmark")
###### [Temecula, CA](/california/temecula "Temecula, CA")|15h
[Jamie Foxx Mugs With Temecula Volleyball Players At Weekend Tourney](/california/temecula/jamie-foxx-mugs-temecula-volleyball-players-weekend-tourney "Jamie Foxx Mugs With Temecula Volleyball Players At Weekend Tourney")
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Top actor, comic, musician, and volleyball dad Jamie Foxx is often seen at local Southern California Volleyball Association tournaments.
**Ashley Ludwig**, Patch Staff
[](/california/temecula/jamie-foxx-mugs-temecula-volleyball-players-weekend-tourney "Jamie Foxx Mugs With Temecula Volleyball Players At Weekend Tourney")
###### [Nashua, NH](/new-hampshire/nashua "Nashua, NH")|16h
[Former Firefighter, Facing Sexual Abuse Images Charges, Arrested Again](/new-hampshire/nashua/former-firefighter-facing-sexual-abuse-images-charges-arrested-again "Former Firefighter, Facing Sexual Abuse Images Charges, Arrested Again")
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Patrick Reardon of Greenville was accused of setting up a hidden camera in his former New Boston home; he faces 26 new counts.
**Tony Schinella**, Patch Staff
[](/new-hampshire/nashua/former-firefighter-facing-sexual-abuse-images-charges-arrested-again "Former Firefighter, Facing Sexual Abuse Images Charges, Arrested Again")
###### [Essex-Chester-Deep River, CT](/connecticut/essex-chester-deepriver "Essex-Chester-Deep River, CT")|16h
[Home Decor, Gift Shop Opening On Main Street In Essex](/connecticut/essex-chester-deepriver/home-decor-gift-shop-opening-main-street-essex "Home Decor, Gift Shop Opening On Main Street In Essex")
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A family-owned shop named carrying sweet treats, "beautiful and fun accessories," and more is opening later this month.
**Chris Rhatigan**, Patch Staff
[](/connecticut/essex-chester-deepriver/home-decor-gift-shop-opening-main-street-essex "Home Decor, Gift Shop Opening On Main Street In Essex")
###### [Middletown, NJ](/new-jersey/middletown-nj "Middletown, NJ")|15h
[Middletown Homes Are Assessed Every Year; Rose 11 Percent In 2025](/new-jersey/middletown-nj/middletown-home-values-are-assessed-every-year-rose-11-percent "Middletown Homes Are Assessed Every Year; Rose 11 Percent In 2025")
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Unlike elsewhere in New Jersey, property values are assessed every year in Monmouth County.
**Carly Baldwin**, Patch Staff
[](/new-jersey/middletown-nj/middletown-home-values-are-assessed-every-year-rose-11-percent "Middletown Homes Are Assessed Every Year; Rose 11 Percent In 2025")
###### [Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ](/new-jersey/ridgewood "Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ")|14h
[Update On Bergen County Measles Patients, NJ Case Numbers Released](/new-jersey/ridgewood/update-bergen-county-measles-patients-nj-case-numbers-released "Update On Bergen County Measles Patients, NJ Case Numbers Released")
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Following a measles oubreak among 3 unvaccinated people, a NJ health spokesperson gave Patch an update on patients and case numbers Friday.
**Caren Lissner**, Patch Staff
[](/new-jersey/ridgewood/update-bergen-county-measles-patients-nj-case-numbers-released "Update On Bergen County Measles Patients, NJ Case Numbers Released")
###### [Newark, NJ](/new-jersey/newarknj "Newark, NJ")|16h
[Damaged Pole Knocks Out Power Near Newark Intersection: PSEG](/new-jersey/newarknj/damaged-pole-knocks-out-power-near-newark-intersection-pseg "Damaged Pole Knocks Out Power Near Newark Intersection: PSEG")
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The outage is currently impacting about 170 customers, PSE&G said Friday afternoon.
**Eric Kiefer**, Patch Staff
[](/new-jersey/newarknj/damaged-pole-knocks-out-power-near-newark-intersection-pseg "Damaged Pole Knocks Out Power Near Newark Intersection: PSEG")
###### [Temecula, CA](/california/temecula "Temecula, CA")|13h
[Sex Offender Caught Videoing Temecula Student Dance Performance: Cops](/california/temecula/sex-offender-caught-videoing-temecula-student-dance-performance-cops "Sex Offender Caught Videoing Temecula Student Dance Performance: Cops")
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Blake Taylor White, of Temecula, was arrested this week for violating his sex offender status.
**Ashley Ludwig**, Patch Staff
[](/california/temecula/sex-offender-caught-videoing-temecula-student-dance-performance-cops "Sex Offender Caught Videoing Temecula Student Dance Performance: Cops")
###### [Joliet, IL](/illinois/joliet "Joliet, IL")|18h
[Convicted Joliet Killer Wins Appeal, Judge Overturns His Jury Verdicts](/illinois/joliet/convicted-joliet-killer-wins-appeal-judge-overturns-his-jury-verdicts "Convicted Joliet Killer Wins Appeal, Judge Overturns His Jury Verdicts")
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Nathan Ballard's death on the east side was caused "by a guy whose companion set up a drug deal rip (off) over $75," prosecutors argued.
**John Ferak**, Patch Staff
[](/illinois/joliet/convicted-joliet-killer-wins-appeal-judge-overturns-his-jury-verdicts "Convicted Joliet Killer Wins Appeal, Judge Overturns His Jury Verdicts")
###### [Grayslake, IL](/illinois/grayslake "Grayslake, IL")|18h
[DUI Driver In Hit-And-Run That Killed Bicyclist, 18, Indicted: Police](/illinois/grayslake/dui-driver-hit-run-killed-bicyclist-18-indicted-police "DUI Driver In Hit-And-Run That Killed Bicyclist, 18, Indicted: Police")
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Alex Landa, of the 700 block of Franklin Avenue in Winthrop Harbor, has been charged with aggravated DUI causing a death.
**Amie Schaenzer**, Patch Staff
[](/illinois/grayslake/dui-driver-hit-run-killed-bicyclist-18-indicted-police "DUI Driver In Hit-And-Run That Killed Bicyclist, 18, Indicted: Police")
###### [Banning-Beaumont, CA](/california/banning-beaumont "Banning-Beaumont, CA")|18h
[And Eaglet Makes 3: 3rd Big Bear Bald Eagle Hatching Amid Snow Storm](/california/banning-beaumont/eaglet-makes-3-3rd-big-bear-bald-eagle-hatching-amid-snow-storm "And Eaglet Makes 3: 3rd Big Bear Bald Eagle Hatching Amid Snow Storm")
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Jackie and Shadow— Big Bear's bonded pair of bald eagles—feed their hatchlings and keep the three eaglets warm during the March snowstorm.
**Ashley Ludwig**, Patch Staff
[](/california/banning-beaumont/eaglet-makes-3-3rd-big-bear-bald-eagle-hatching-amid-snow-storm "And Eaglet Makes 3: 3rd Big Bear Bald Eagle Hatching Amid Snow Storm")
###### [Joliet, IL](/illinois/joliet "Joliet, IL")|18h
[7 Years Since Joliet Bartender Danny Rios' Murder: What's Going On?](/illinois/joliet/7-years-joliet-bartender-danny-rios-murder-whats-going "7 Years Since Joliet Bartender Danny Rios' Murder: What's Going On? ")
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In 2023, attorney Jeff Tomczak wanted a judge to suppress Patrick Gleason's March 10, 2018, interview with Marc Reid at Loyola Hospital.
**John Ferak**, Patch Staff
[](/illinois/joliet/7-years-joliet-bartender-danny-rios-murder-whats-going "7 Years Since Joliet Bartender Danny Rios' Murder: What's Going On? ")
###### [South Orange, NJ](/new-jersey/southorange "South Orange, NJ")|14h
[South Orange Water Privatization Takes Big Step Forward](/new-jersey/southorange/south-orange-water-privatization-takes-big-step-forward "South Orange Water Privatization Takes Big Step Forward")
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One of the largest water companies in the nation is on the brink of adding to its growing footprint in New Jersey.
**Eric Kiefer**, Patch Staff
[](/new-jersey/southorange/south-orange-water-privatization-takes-big-step-forward "South Orange Water Privatization Takes Big Step Forward")
###### [Norristown, PA](/pennsylvania/norristown "Norristown, PA")|20h
[Montco Hospital Nurses Union Reaches New Contract After Strike](/pennsylvania/norristown/montco-hospital-nurses-union-reaches-new-contract-after-strike "Montco Hospital Nurses Union Reaches New Contract After Strike")
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Some 18 months of intense negotiation, including a strike, have ended in better staffing and wages, nurses say.
**Justin Heinze**, Patch Staff
[](/pennsylvania/norristown/montco-hospital-nurses-union-reaches-new-contract-after-strike "Montco Hospital Nurses Union Reaches New Contract After Strike")
###### [Darien, CT](/connecticut/darien "Darien, CT")|20h
[Darien Police Officer Recognized For Assisting Ill Passenger On Plane](/connecticut/darien/darien-police-officer-recognized-assisting-ill-passenger-plane "Darien Police Officer Recognized For Assisting Ill Passenger On Plane")
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The officer was recognized by Darien Police Chief Jeremiah P. Marron Jr. during a recent Police Commission meeting.
**Richard Kaufman**, Patch Staff
[](/connecticut/darien/darien-police-officer-recognized-assisting-ill-passenger-plane "Darien Police Officer Recognized For Assisting Ill Passenger On Plane")
###### [Glenview, IL](/illinois/glenview "Glenview, IL")|21h
['No Mow 'Til Mother's Day' Initiative Underway In Glenview](/illinois/glenview/no-mow-til-mothers-day-initiative-underway-glenview "'No Mow 'Til Mother's Day' Initiative Underway In Glenview")
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The annual spring initiative supports the local ecology, the habitats of pollinators and area wildlife.
**Eric DeGrechie**, Patch Staff
[](/illinois/glenview/no-mow-til-mothers-day-initiative-underway-glenview "'No Mow 'Til Mother's Day' Initiative Underway In Glenview")
###### [Tolland, CT](/connecticut/tolland "Tolland, CT")|22h
[Hidden Gems Of Hartford And Tolland Counties](/connecticut/tolland/hidden-gems-hartford-tolland-counties-8 "Hidden Gems Of Hartford And Tolland Counties ")
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The latest Gem depicts an iconic trooper who now serves as a sentinel at a regional barracks.
**Chris Dehnel**, Patch Staff
[](/connecticut/tolland/hidden-gems-hartford-tolland-counties-8 "Hidden Gems Of Hartford And Tolland Counties ")
###### [Guilford, CT](/connecticut/guilford "Guilford, CT")|23h
[Playa Bowls To Open New Location In Guilford](/connecticut/guilford/playa-bowls-open-new-location-guilford "Playa Bowls To Open New Location In Guilford")
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The Guilford location would represent the 10th storefront for Playa Bowls in the state of Connecticut.
**Richard Kaufman**, Patch Staff
[](/connecticut/guilford/playa-bowls-open-new-location-guilford "Playa Bowls To Open New Location In Guilford")
###### [Yorktown-Somers, NY](/new-york/yorktown-somers "Yorktown-Somers, NY")|22h
[Man Impersonates A Cop, Assaults Girl At Shopping Center: Police](/new-york/yorktown-somers/man-impersonating-cop-assaults-girl-shopping-center-police "Man Impersonates A Cop, Assaults Girl At Shopping Center: Police")
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He shoved her against a building, took her phone as she was recording him, and threw her down onto the ground, according to Yorktown police.
**Jeff Edwards**, Patch Staff
[](/new-york/yorktown-somers/man-impersonating-cop-assaults-girl-shopping-center-police "Man Impersonates A Cop, Assaults Girl At Shopping Center: Police")
###### [Sonoma Valley, CA](/california/sonomavalley "Sonoma Valley, CA")|1d
[Sonoma Valley Girls Soccer's Hopes Dashed In Round 1 Playoff Loss](/california/sonomavalley/sonoma-valley-girls-soccers-hopes-dashed-round-1-playoff-loss "Sonoma Valley Girls Soccer's Hopes Dashed In Round 1 Playoff Loss")
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The Dragons traveled to Atherton to take on Sacred Heart Prep in the first round of the CIF NorCal Girls Soccer Championships.
**Maggie Fusek**, Patch Staff
[](/california/sonomavalley/sonoma-valley-girls-soccers-hopes-dashed-round-1-playoff-loss "Sonoma Valley Girls Soccer's Hopes Dashed In Round 1 Playoff Loss")
###### [Menlo Park-Atherton, CA](/california/menlopark-atherton "Menlo Park-Atherton, CA")|1d
[Sacred Heart Prep Girls Soccer Advances To Regional Championship Game](/california/menlopark-atherton/sacred-heart-prep-girls-soccer-advances-regional-championship-game "Sacred Heart Prep Girls Soccer Advances To Regional Championship Game")
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The third year could be a charm for the Gators after playoff losses in the last two seasons.
**Maggie Fusek**, Patch Staff
[](/california/menlopark-atherton/sacred-heart-prep-girls-soccer-advances-regional-championship-game "Sacred Heart Prep Girls Soccer Advances To Regional Championship Game")
###### [Alsip-Crestwood, IL](/illinois/alsip-crestwood "Alsip-Crestwood, IL")|12h
[Trucking Company Owner's Death Ruled A Homicide, Warrant Issued](/illinois/alsip-crestwood/business-owner-found-dead-burning-building-suspect-custody "Trucking Company Owner's Death Ruled A Homicide, Warrant Issued")
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An arrest warrant has been issued for a Crestwood trucking company employee currently in custody in Michigan, police said in an update.
**Lorraine Swanson**, Patch Staff
[](/illinois/alsip-crestwood/business-owner-found-dead-burning-building-suspect-custody "Trucking Company Owner's Death Ruled A Homicide, Warrant Issued")
###### [Towson, MD](/maryland/towson "Towson, MD")|1d
[Baltimore Co. Recruits Laid-Off Federal Workers At Towson Job Fair](/maryland/towson/baltimore-co-recruits-laid-federal-workers-towson-job-fair "Baltimore Co. Recruits Laid-Off Federal Workers At Towson Job Fair")
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The Baltimore County government recruited laid-off federal workers at a job fair. Job-seekers, frustrated by the market, hoped for a chance.
**Jacob Baumgart**, Patch Staff
[](/maryland/towson/baltimore-co-recruits-laid-federal-workers-towson-job-fair "Baltimore Co. Recruits Laid-Off Federal Workers At Towson Job Fair")
###### [Shirley-Mastic, NY](/new-york/shirley-mastic "Shirley-Mastic, NY")|1d
[LI Track Star's Court Win, Allowing Her To Compete, 'Well Deserved'](/new-york/shirley-mastic/li-track-stars-court-win-allowing-her-compete-well-deserved "LI Track Star's Court Win, Allowing Her To Compete, 'Well Deserved'")
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She will race on, after judge overrules previous decision barring her from running this Saturday in Staten Island.
**Peggy Spellman Hoey**, Patch Staff
[](/new-york/shirley-mastic/li-track-stars-court-win-allowing-her-compete-well-deserved "LI Track Star's Court Win, Allowing Her To Compete, 'Well Deserved'")
###### [Evergreen Park, IL](/illinois/evergreenpark "Evergreen Park, IL")|1d
[Challengers Say, 'It's Time For Term Limits' On EP Village Board](/illinois/evergreenpark/challengers-say-its-time-term-limits-ep-village-board "Challengers Say, 'It's Time For Term Limits' On EP Village Board")
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On day one, the EP Community slate challengers will introduce a referendum for term limits on the Evergreen Park Village Board.
**Lorraine Swanson**, Patch Staff
[](/illinois/evergreenpark/challengers-say-its-time-term-limits-ep-village-board "Challengers Say, 'It's Time For Term Limits' On EP Village Board")
###### [Temecula, CA](/california/temecula "Temecula, CA")|1d
[Little Goat Kitchen + Bakery Opens In Temecula: What To Know](/california/temecula/little-goat-kitchen-bakery-opens-temecula-what-know "Little Goat Kitchen + Bakery Opens In Temecula: What To Know")
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The latest in Temecula's "Goat & Vine," "Two Travelers" restaurants has its soft opening this weekend in the Rancho Temecula Town Center.
**Ashley Ludwig**, Patch Staff
[](/california/temecula/little-goat-kitchen-bakery-opens-temecula-what-know "Little Goat Kitchen + Bakery Opens In Temecula: What To Know")
###### [Norwalk, CT](/connecticut/norwalk "Norwalk, CT")|1d
[Pop Mart Collectibles Store To Open First CT Store At Norwalk Mall](/connecticut/norwalk/pop-mart-collectibles-store-open-first-ct-store-norwalk-mall "Pop Mart Collectibles Store To Open First CT Store At Norwalk Mall")
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Pop Mart, a popular toys and collectibles store franchise, is set to open its first Connecticut location at the SoNo Collection this month.
**RJ Scofield**, Patch Staff
[](/connecticut/norwalk/pop-mart-collectibles-store-open-first-ct-store-norwalk-mall "Pop Mart Collectibles Store To Open First CT Store At Norwalk Mall")
###### [Patchogue, NY](/new-york/patchogue "Patchogue, NY")|1d
[Man Hurt In Fall On Apparent Construction Site In Yaphank: Police](/new-york/patchogue/man-hurt-fall-apparent-construction-site-yaphank-police "Man Hurt In Fall On Apparent Construction Site In Yaphank: Police")
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He was taken to NYU Langone Hospital for treatment, Suffolk police say.
**Peggy Spellman Hoey**, Patch Staff
[](/new-york/patchogue/man-hurt-fall-apparent-construction-site-yaphank-police "Man Hurt In Fall On Apparent Construction Site In Yaphank: Police")
###### [Manassas, VA](/virginia/manassas "Manassas, VA")|1d
[Surry Shop Peanuts Has Lasting Power In Manassas After 4 Decades](/virginia/manassas/surry-shop-peanuts-has-lasting-power-manassas-after-4-decades "Surry Shop Peanuts Has Lasting Power In Manassas After 4 Decades")
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Martha Wilson founded Surry Shop Peanuts in 1980, and today the Manassas resident is "very content not to be a big business."
**Emily Leayman**, Patch Staff
[](/virginia/manassas/surry-shop-peanuts-has-lasting-power-manassas-after-4-decades "Surry Shop Peanuts Has Lasting Power In Manassas After 4 Decades")
###### [Patchogue, NY](/new-york/patchogue "Patchogue, NY")|1d
[Arson Detectives Investigating Fire In East Patchogue: Police](/new-york/patchogue/arson-detectives-called-fire-patchogue-police "Arson Detectives Investigating Fire In East Patchogue: Police")
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UPDATE: It has been deemed non-criminal in nature, but the investigation is continuing, a Suffolk police spokesman says.
**Peggy Spellman Hoey**, Patch Staff
[](/new-york/patchogue/arson-detectives-called-fire-patchogue-police "Arson Detectives Investigating Fire In East Patchogue: Police")
###### [Farmingdale, NY](/new-york/farmingdale "Farmingdale, NY")|1d
['Truly An Honor': Farmingdale Trustee Named Grand Marshal Of Parade](/new-york/farmingdale/truly-honor-farmingdale-trustee-named-grand-marshal-parade "'Truly An Honor': Farmingdale Trustee Named Grand Marshal Of Parade")
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Mayor Ralph Ekstrand held the vote when Parisi left the room to surprise her. Parisi said the honor is "definitely very special."
**Michael DeSantis**, Patch Staff
[](/new-york/farmingdale/truly-honor-farmingdale-trustee-named-grand-marshal-parade "'Truly An Honor': Farmingdale Trustee Named Grand Marshal Of Parade")
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