NEWARK, NJ — Newark’s new approach to reducing violence – treating it as a “public health issue” and emphasizing social outreach alongside policing – has seen acclaim from some big names, including former president Barack Obama. But that doesn’t mean the city’s new approach has come without friction between cops and community activists. A recent […]
SAN DIEGO, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout the San Diego region — from the southern border, to East County, through beach towns, to the uppermost points of North County and communities in between. Some are free. Some have a fee. Whether […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — One thing is clear after this week’s bomb threat involving a “Drag Story Hour” at the Montclair Public Library, staff say: such efforts are needed more than ever. A library branch in Montclair was evacuated on Sunday after someone made a bomb threat. The threat was reported by the children’s library supervisor, […]
SKOKIE, IL — A Skokie Police Department sergeant last month filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the department’s retired chief, its current chief, a police commander and the village, alleging that Skokie discriminates against female officers.Click Here: Nigeria soccer tracksuit Sgt. Melissa Russell has been passed up for promotion to the rank of commander […]
ISLIP, NY — A new eatery offering “modern Japanese cuisine” has opened in East Islip. Ushin House, located at 166 West Main Street in East Islip, opened for business with a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony in late June. Owner Eric Lin celebrated with Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter, local business owners and community leaders. Find […]
NEW ROCHELLE, NY — The closing of Harmon Face Value stores left a void in shopping centers and the hearts of consumers far and wide — none more than in those looking for a TSA-approved size of their favorite hygiene products. But with the grand re-opening of “Harmon 2.0” in a retail mall in New […]