FAIRFAX CITY, VA — While most of the attention this political season has been on the presidential race, Fairfax City residents will not only be voting for candidates running in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives (11th District) races, they will also be casting ballots for mayor, city council and school board candidates. Amit […]
CONNECTICUT — A national drinks publication has named a Connecticut bartender among the 10 Best New Bartenders Of 2024. Tavern culture digital magazine Punch has selected Justin Brody, head barkeep at The Port of Call in Mystic, for the honor. It’s the digital magazine’s 7th annual recognition of young talent in the mixology field. Brody […]
DEERFIELD, IL — Two days after more than 6,000 ComEd customers lost power due to a powerful microburst storm in Deerfield, officials said cleanup continues. In addition to the power outages, the Tuesday night storm knocked down a number of power poles and large trees, which complicated restoration. As of Thursday afternoon, nearly 40 customers […]
SYOSSET, NY — Olivia Hope Foundation launched its “Duck Childhood Cancer” merchandise line in time for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month in September. People can buy Olivia Hope Foundation hoodies or joggers in black or gray. All proceeds will benefit the charity’s mission to fund cancer research and provide financial aid to families who have a […]
SMITHTOWN, NY — The Smithtown Library’s Smithtown building was badly damaged in the rainstorm on Aug. 19, destroying many items and putting a historical collection dating back to the 17th century on life support. The basement of the building, at One North Country Road, Smithtown, was flooded. The branch will remain closed until it can […]
ACROSS AMERICA — Why the Tennessee “church covered-dish dinner” staple is known as a strawberry pretzel salad instead of a dessert beats the heck out of a Pennsylvania Patch reader who answered our informal survey about state food traditions that make people from other parts of the country scratch their heads. It all started with […]
PRINCETON, NJ – Council on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution, showing their support for Ranked Choice Voting. Sen. Andrew Zwicker is sponsoring a bill to bring Ranked Choice Voting to local municipal and school board elections. Under Ranked Choice Voting, voters can choose multiple candidates and rank them in order of preference. Find out what's […]
STORRS, CT — UConn this year has been a big cheese in more than basketball. Click Here: Marcos Llorente Jersey Sale Cheeses created at the UConn Creamery were decorated in recent major national and regional contests. UConn’s artisanal 1881 Reserve was awarded first place in the American Originals – Monterey Jack category in the 2024 […]
ELMHURST, IL – Elmhurst’s background investigation into a police officer candidate was the subject of a lawsuit in which the candidate sought millions in damages. Click Here: Hawthorn Hawks Guernsey Last year, the city prevailed in a jury trial. But the job candidate, Amanda Reid, appealed. Earlier this month, Elmhurst aldermen voted to settle with […]
SWAMPSCOTT, MA — As Swampscott prepares to welcome students to the town’s first new elementary school built in more than 70 years this week, Superintendent Pamela Angelakis said there is a combination of excitement, anticipation and nervous energy among staff, parents and students. Staff, which had been allowed in the building last week to help […]