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Across California, CA|
A Greener Goodbye: CA's Eco-Friendly Funeral Trend
From human composting to "water cremation," Americans are exploring alternative and environmentally-friendly methods of burial.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
Sunshine City Roller Derby Raising Funds For Travel, Banked Track
The Sunshine City Roller Derby, which hosts its bouts at the Largo Event Center, plans to build one of the few banked tracks in the U.S.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|
Geno Auriemma Tells Story Behind First UConn Contract In Fun Video
From a Dunkin' in Willimantic to the early days, Geno Auriemma recounts how he came to UConn in a fun video.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Students To Compete In International Problem-Solving Event
GoFundMe campaigns have been launched to help pay for the trips to Michigan.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|
Boston Marathon Activities And 13 MA Events This Weekend
Restaurant specials, a pop-up bar from the people behind Clif Bar, beer releases and more to do this weekend ahead of Marathon Monday.
Montana Samuels, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|
Beverly Schools Choose Peter Cushing As Next Superintendent
The School Committee on Thursday voted to put forth an offer to the assistant Medford superintendent as the next district leader.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Southampton, NY|
Multiple Injuries Reported In County Road 39 Rollover Crash: Officials
A portion of County Road 39 was closed for hours after the crash, with the injured transported to 3 different hospitals, officials say.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Firefighters From The Capital Region Battle 2-Alarm Fire In Pittsfield
Video: Firefighters from around Merrimack County were sent to Webster Mills Road in Pittsfield on Thursday for a report of an attic fire.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Nashua, NH|
Newport Man Accused Of Rape And Assault In Nashua After 2024 Incident
Christopher Gassett of Victory Drive in Newport was accused of sexually assaulting a woman who was his girlfriend’s friend in April 2024.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|
Meet Yosa, Seal Beach Police's First-Ever Support K-9
Yosa, who joined the Seal Beach Police Department in 2021, provides comfort to victims and witnesses of crimes.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Sonoma Valley, CA|
Bill Would Make Bigfoot Official California Symbol
A cryptid is an animal that has never been proven to exist, and an effort to make Bigfoot California's official cryptid is taking off.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Medford, NY|
Daughter Of LI Cat Sanctuary Files Complaint Over Non-Profit: AG
She is claiming authority over the sanctuary's not-for-profit, while an attorney for its board says that is not the case.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|
Toms River Student Honored As National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
Michael Pavao is among 16,000 semifinalists nationwide.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|
Coachella Round 2: Trading Heat For Wind, The Weeknd Takeover + More
Weekend 2 may be notoriously more dusty, but many of Weekend 1’s kinks tend to get ironed out by then. Here’s what to expect.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|
Police Chase Of Burglary Suspects Along Ventura Blvd. Ends In Crash
One California Highway Patrol officer was injured in the Tarzana crash, and four suspects were taken into custody.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|
Meet Uptown's First Girl Eagle Scout
This Washington Heights teen just made history.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
San Mateo, CA|
San Mateo Police Rescue Orphan Ducklings
Several ducks attempted to cross one of the busiest San Mateo streets.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|
Seniors Helping Seniors' At-Home Care Helps Older People Stay Active
Monteiz and Alicia Dash of Seniors Helping Seniors are expanding the reach of the company's at-home care.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|
New Brewpub Babylon Social Will Open On Long Island This Spring
Babylon Social, a new "community-centered brewpub" offering American and Italian cuisine, will open its doors on Long Island this spring.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
Easter Egg Tree Display Spreads Yearly Joy To Norwalk Residents
The woman behind a beloved annual display in Norwalk, a tree covered with colorful Easter eggs, spoke with Patch about its inspiration.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
111 MPH Fatality On Glenwood Ends In Guilty Plea: Lawyer
At 8:16 p.m. on March 15, 2022, Will County Public's Defender's Office employee Maria Aiello crashed into Joliet Dr. Ednalice Pagan-Romney.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|
New Lenox Man Dies After Frankfort Crash: Coroner
The crash happened Wednesday on Wolf Road in Frankfort, the coroner's office said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Medford, NY|
Lawsuit Claims Sexual Harassment, Wage Violations By LI Assemblyman
UPDATE: His attorney denied the claims, saying he would not litigate the case "in the media" and will "vigorously defend" his client.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Manalapan, NJ|
Veolia Water NJ Signs Agreement To Buy Manalapan Water System
Veolia bought the system for $4 million after voters approved the sale in November, and anticipates completing the acquisition in late 2025.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|
Anti-Trump Rallies Scheduled In Essex County On Easter Weekend
Another round of protests are being planned across the nation, including in Bloomfield, Glen Ridge and West Caldwell.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|
Going To Coachella? Don't Leave The Desert Without Visiting This Spa
Festival recovery is just as vital as planning your set schedule. The Spa at Desert Hot Springs is offering a much-needed reset package.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Galway Downs, SWR Officials Seek Explanation For LA28 Olympic Decision
Galway Downs owner Ken Smith and the city have requested answers on why the Olympic equestrian events suddenly shifted away from Temecula.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|
Police To Ramp Up Enforcement On Reckless Scooter, Motorcycle Drivers
Motorized vehicles have been seen driving recklessly in Stamford. Two people were recently arrested and a juvenile was issued a citation.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
The Upper East Side's Wild Turkey Out-Runs The Cops — Again
Here's the latest on the net-dodging, mealworm-eating New Yorker named Astoria.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|
Changes Ahead For Barnegat Special Education Programs
A newly formed committee will take a look at the district's special education program as personnel changes are being made.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Firefighters Investigate Blaze At Manufacturing Plant
No one was injured in the fire at Vorteq Coil Finishers, at 15920 Nelson Road in unincorporated Woodstock, Tuesday night.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Mayor Won't Feed Deer After All
The mayor explained his change of position. This week, he told the public about deer in his yard.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|
Block Parties To Require Permits Under Gloucester Twp. Proposal
Holding an illegal block party could land you fines or imprisonment under the proposed regulation.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|
WATCH: LI Soccer Shop Owner 'Floored By Outpouring Of Support'
The Massapequa Soccer Shop will close in June after more than 50 years.
Jerry Barmash, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Catholic's New Stadium Suffers Major City Hall Setback
The petitioner Joliet Catholic Academy believes the multi-purpose athletic field will have a capacity between 6,000 and 7,000 people.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
5% Raises Ahead For La Grange-Based Agency Leader
Schools in Darien, Burr Ridge, Western Springs and La Grange are served by the special education cooperative.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|
Vernon Residents Start Your Engines: Drive-Up Coffee Shop Set To Open
A new drive-up coffee concept is ready to open at a busy Vernon shopping plaza.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|
NoVA Wine Industry Battles Spotted Lanternfly
Scrape for the Grape volunteers likely removed millions of spotted lanternfly eggs to reduce the insect's impact on VA wine and agriculture.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Familiar Face Returning To Enfield As Town Manager
Ten years after departing Enfield, a longtime former town manager will return to assume the chief executive officer role again in July.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
LI Teen, Who Fatally Stabbed Grandma 35 Times, Indicted For Murder: DA
UPDATE: His defense attorney says he will be conducting his "own investigation into what happened and why."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
