BERKELEY, NJ — The new year brings with it plenty of change. In Berkeley, 2025 will mark the 150th anniversary of the township. Berkeley Township was officially incorporated on March 31, 1875. It was taken from portions of Dover Township, now Toms River. “The township will be celebrating the 150 years all year long,” Mayor John Bacchione said at a […]

CONCORD, NH — A child sexual abuse image distributor, now in prison, faces a new charge after being accused of accessing videos from a flash drive on a work computer while he was out on bail on a delayed sentence from earlier in the year. Marc Jacques, 50, was charged with one count of possessing child pornography on Monday after […]

PLAINFIELD, IL — It might be the thick of winter, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. Come summer, locals will be able to dine at the new Cooper’s Hawk in Plainfield. Construction is well underway on the restaurant and winery at The Boulevard Place, a development anchored by Costco off Route 30 and near Interstate 55. […]

OAK FOREST, IL — Two men have been charged to date following a violent incident at an Oak Forest restaurant Saturday afternoon, Oak Forest Police Chief Jason Reid said. Click Here: Cheap AFL Guernsey Oak Forest police were called Saturday at 2 p.m. to Jamaica Jerk Choice, 6064 W. 159th St., for a report of a disturbance. At the scene, […]

MEDFORD, MA — The Police Department issued specific instructions Thursday for community members who accidentally call 911, citing repeated instances of the occurrence recently. The department instructs people who accidentally call the emergency line not to immediately hang up. Instead, it urged residents to verify information with the dispatcher and then tell them that emergency services are not required. If […]

ISLIP, NY — Party supply retail chain Party City will be closing 14 stores on Long Island, including its Islip location the company said in a statement on Saturday. Click Here: rugby league jersey sale An employee told Patch the store on Sunrise Highway will close its door for good on Feb. 28, 2025. Until then, it’s offering liquidation sales […]

BURR RIDGE, IL – Burr Ridge School District 180’s teacher absenteeism rate was the highest of the three local districts last school year, according to the Illinois Report Card website. The state measures the percentage of teachers who are absent for at least 10 days. Patch reviewed the rates in 14 area districts. Locally, Burr Ridge District 180 reported the […]

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Since September 2023, Charley Jennings has aimed to help Howard County residents find the perfect place to live. “I love helping people find their dream space. I help individuals who are buying, selling and renting properties,” Jennings told Patch. One thing her clients compliment Jennings on is her patience, passion for real estate and her diligence […]

BERKELEY, NJ — Additional plans for the redevelopment of the former Beachwood Mall were approved by the Berkeley Township Planning Board, including the confirmation of four new businesses. Proposals for Berkeley Town Center – the site of the Beachwood Mall, long vacant – were heard by the board at their latest meeting. Redevelopers confirmed that four businesses had signed leases […]