porch

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On Wednesday, Andrew Coady, Declan’s father, stood on the front porch of the family’s home—dark-gray siding and stone on a quiet cul-de-sac—and spoke mostly of the pride.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

In L.A., the company said, its technology had been deployed to nab porch pirates and car thieves, not to mention played a role in solving a “high-profile crime involving stolen weapons from a politician’s home.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

The person notices the camera at Guthrie’s front porch and tries to cover the lens with their hand before scouting around the patio and yard area apparently for something to obstruct the camera.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Potential leads and bits of evidence have been shared with the public: Blood linked to Guthrie was found on the porch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Aunt Maud dancing on the front porch with Eugene Hammond to blaring music where the neighbors could see?

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck