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The Growing Price Of Thanksgiving, And Traditions Worth Every Penny [Survey]
Thanksgiving is a feast of traditions, but keeping them isn’t cheap. What's worth the expense, and what can you live without?
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Redlands-Loma Linda, CA|
Veterans Day 2026 In Redlands: Closures, Events, Observances
The federal holiday is Wednesday, November 11.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Veterans Day 2026 In Banning, Beaumont: Closures, Events, Observances
The federal holiday is Wednesday, November 11.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Santa Monica Police Explain What's Behind 61% Surge In Arrests
Santa Monica police say expanded staffing and proactive enforcement are driving a 61% arrest increase, even as calls from residents decline.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Veterans Day 2026 In Lake Elsinore, Wildomar: Closures, Events, Observances
The federal holiday is Wednesday, November 11.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|
Veterans Day 2026 In Murrieta: Closures, Events, Observances
The federal holiday is Wednesday, November 11.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Veterans Day 2026 In Temecula: Closures, Events, Observances
The federal holiday is Wednesday, November 11.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
50K Home Visits Later, LI Group Keeps Bringing Mental Health Care To Kids
Lodestar Children’s Services has made 50,000 home visits in 10 years — and wants to make 200,000 more over the next decade.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Evanston, IL|
District 65 Revisits King Arts Closure Discussion
Board members asked for new closure models as District 65 weighs King Arts against neighborhood schools.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|
Man Charged With Murder In Infant Son's Death Arrested In Montana After Multi-State Search: Report
Kelsey Simmons was taken into custody in Montana on Tuesday, Nov. 10. He's charged in his son's 2022 death at a Monee truck stop.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Middletown, CT|
Middletown School Bonding Projects: By The Numbers
Here's a breakdown on what voters approved with a recent ballot question.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Medford, NY|
Taco Bell In Medford Hiring Employees
The call is for the latest restaurant set to open in Brookhaven Town.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Napa Valley, CA|
Napa Vineyard Company Lists Temporary Layoffs
A temporary layoff affects 91 workers in Napa as employers across Napa and Sonoma counties report job cuts and closures.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
'Shocked': Elmhurst Asked Not To Spray For Mosquitoes.
Elmhurst is one of the few towns that still conduct regular spraying, residents said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Healdsburg Adds Temporarily To Fewer Sonoma County Job Numbers
Amy’s Kitchen accounts for 200 workers as closures and layoffs affect Sonoma and Napa counties.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Essex-Chester-Deep River, CT|
Essex Annual Town Meeting Nov. 16 To Consider 26 Commission Appointments, Annual Financial Reports
Essex residents will consider 26 commission appointments and review annual town financial reports at the annual town meeting.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Danbury, CT|
CT Official Sues DHS Over 'Media' Vests At Danbury ICE Raid
A Connecticut official filed a federal lawsuit seeking records about masked individuals wearing “MEDIA” vests during immigration arrests in
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|
Surveillance Cameras Capture Killer Shooting Anti-Violence Leader, Accepting Cash After Slaying: Prosecutors
Alex Morris, 54, was allegedly seen on surveillance shooting Andre Thomas multiple times at close range, prosecutors said.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|
CT Veteran, Brother-In-Law Team Up To Bring Handyman And Age-In-Place Services To Shoreline
A local veteran and his brother-in-law are making an impact in Shoreline communities.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Council Splits On Axing Beautification Money, Despite Tight Budget
An alderman labeled the project a "want." A colleague defended it. The mayor broke a tie in favor of keeping the money in the budget.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Petaluma, CA|
Closures And Layoffs Hit 520 Local Workers In Sonoma, Napa Counties
Amy’s Kitchen accounts for 200 workers as closures and layoffs affect Sonoma and Napa counties.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Freehold, NJ|
'No Confidence' Votes Spark Concerns In Freehold Borough School Community
"We are falling apart," one staff member said after no-confidence votes were cast against the district's superintendent.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|
Layoffs At Michelin Hotel, Amy's Add To Wine Country Job Cuts
Amy's Kitchen accounts for 200 affected workers with more coming from a Michelin starred Healdsburg hotel.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|
Essex GOP Women Urge Republican Voters To Look To Future After NJ's Midterm Election
“There is no time to rest,” the president of the Essex County NJ Republican Women said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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The Lymes, CT|
East Lyme Zoning Commission Withdraws Black Point Road Rezoning Proposal After Residents Object
East Lyme officials withdrew a Black Point Road rezoning plan, approved a coastal home project and continued an elderly housing hearing.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater Council Advances Recreation Ordinance After Removing Shooting Ranges
The amended ordinance would allow specialty commercial recreation in certain zones and heads to the planning board next.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|
Beverly Data Center Moratorium Moves To Cusp Of Implementation
The City Council held a public meeting and voted on first passage in favor of a one-year moratorium on data centers in the city.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Dallas-Hiram, GA|
New Frozen Yogurt Shop Opens 1st GA Location
"One of the things that makes TCBY special is that everyone can create something uniquely their own," the shop's owner told Patch.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
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Manhattan, IL|
Renewed Hope As Lost Dog Believed Spotted In Kankakee, His 'Person' Won't Give Up
Jenny Grant said she's certain the dog spotted Nov. 5 in Kankakee is her Belgian Malinois Grimm, missing from Homer Glen/Orland Park.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Essex-Chester-Deep River, CT|
Deep River Firehouse Roof Damage, New Station Plans Discussed By Fire Commissioners
Deep River fire officials reviewed firehouse roof damage, plans for a new station, equipment repairs and firefighter training.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Darien Town Hall Paving Project Went $35K Over Budget: Here's Why
The paving project was completed about a month ago.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax City Unveils $567.8M Capital Plan, Including Fire Station, Property Yard Projects
Fairfax City's proposed $567.8M capital plan includes a new fire station, property yard improvements and park upgrades.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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San Francisco, CA|
Feds Accuse Lyft Of Denying Rides To Passengers With Service Dogs, Wheelchairs
"Individuals with disabilities should be able to rely on rideshare services free of discrimination," federal prosecutors said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
NYC Renters Could Become Owners Under New Housing Law
The legislation gives nonprofits a chance to buy troubled apartment buildings, potentially paving the way for tenant ownership.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, NJ|
Woodbridge Man Arrested, Charged With Criminal Sexual Contact
He was arrested last Tuesday at a bar in Secaucus:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
In 2027, Ken Calvert Will Become CA's Longest-Serving Active Congressional Representative
The 73-year-old Republican has been in office since Jan. 3, 1993. He will begin serving his 18th Congressional term in 2027.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
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Malibu, CA|
Malibu Eyes More Parking Enforcement As 56K Annual Tickets Generate $3.3M
Malibu processes about 56,000 parking tickets a year, generating roughly $3.3 million.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Unpermitted Work In Burr Ridge? It'll Cost You
The village increased the zoning fee for building without a permit. An official referred to it as a penalty.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
EmmaBelle's, A New Wellness-Focused Grocery Shop And Café, To Open On The UES
The new shop will sell groceries and grab-and-go meals made without refined sugars, seed oils or preservatives on Madison Avenue.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|
New Gelato Shop Is Coming To Annapolis' Dock Street
The Pitango Gelato brand is expanding its presence in Maryland, with plans to open its latest site in Annapolis.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
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