Today's Top Local News
Across America, US|
13 U.S. Service Members Killed In Kabul: Names Released
Eleven Marines, a Navy sailor and an Army soldier were among those killed in Thursday's bombing at the Afghanistan capital's airport.
Megan VerHelst, Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Hurricane Ida Strengthens As Louisiana Braces; Residents Flee
Ida is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge and flooding rain when it makes landfall in Louisiana on Sunday.
Across America, US|
13 Good News Stories: A Great Green Day; Surprise Wedding Shower
A 13-year-old begins his sophomore year as a Georgia Tech aerospace engineering major; tiny fairy village; Lasagna Love; making masks cool.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
Families Defeat Gov. Ron DeSantis Over FL School Mask Lawsuit
A Florida judge ruled Friday that school systems may order mask mandates, saying Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on mandates overstepped his powers.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
PA Republicans Reject Gov. Wolf's Call For School Mask Mandate
"The impact is not equal everywhere." Republican leadership in the state legislature denied Gov. Wolf's request to return to Harrisburg.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
RFK Assassin Sirhan Sirhan Granted Parole
Decades after Sirhan Sirhan assassinated the civil rights champion, racial justice is behind prosecutors' decision not to oppose parole.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
Washington DC|
Capitol Police Officer Who Shot Ashli Babbitt Breaks Silence
The U.S. Capitol Police officer who killed pro-Trump rioter Ashli Babbitt revealed his identity in an interview with “NBC Nightly News."
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Collingswood, NJ|
Man Rescued From Car Trapped In Cooper River: Collingswood Police
Collingswood police rescued a man from drowning after his car became submerged in Cooper River over the weekend, police said.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|
2 Marines From Riverside County Killed In Afghanistan Attack
One Marine graduated from Norco High School, the other is the son of a Riverside County sheriff's captain and a deputy.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|
Jewish Caucus Calls For Resignation Of Chicago Police Union Chief
The Illinois Legislative Jewish Caucus responds to the Fraternal Order of Police president's comparison of vaccine mandates to Nazi Germany.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Marches For Voting Rights Planned In Several U.S. Cities
On the anniversary of the March On Washington, thousands are expected to protest voting laws and call on Congress to protect voting rights.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Cleveland, OH|
Ohio Navy Medic Among Those Killed In Afghanistan Terror Attack
Max Soviak was one of the 13 American troops killed in Thursday's terrorist attack at the Kabul airport.
Chris Mosby, Patch Staff
Houston, TX|
Hurricane Ida: Moves Into Gulf, Likely To Strengthen Rapidly
A hurricane warning has been issued for parts of Louisiana as the storm is expected to reach Category 3 or 4 status later Saturday.
Jeffrey Perkins, Patch Staff
Washington DC|
Capitol Officers Sue Trump, Far-Right Groups Over Jan. 6 Attack
U.S. Capitol Police officers are suing former President Trump and far-right groups, claiming domestic terrorism and incitement to riot.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Facing 14 Classroom Outbreaks, LA County Defends Quarantine
Los Angeles County health officials urged the community to have patience this fall as the pandemic disrupts expectations.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
Teen's Mom: 'We Just Want To Make Sure Her Name Lives On’
A GoFundMe page has now been set up in memory of Ellyana DeLaTorre, 18, to raise money for mental health awareness.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|
Woman Loses Husband To COVID-19: 'I Can't Live Without You'
"I just lost my husband, the love of my life on Monday because he was afraid of the vaccine." She's on a mission to warn others about COVID.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|
Finding The Bright Side Of Biden Dropping 'The Rahm' On Japan
KONKOL COLUMN: At least President Biden's nomination of Rahm Emanuel as U.S. ambassador to Japan would send him 6,309 miles from Chicago.
Mark Konkol, Patch Staff
Loganville-Grayson, GA|
Man Steals Mortuary Van In Conyers, Leaves Body Behind: Police
A body awaiting cremation in Conyers on Wednesday rolled out the back of a mortuary van as it was being stolen, according to authorities.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Germantown, MD|
Masks Mandated In All MD Schools, Board Of Education Vote Says
Maryland's state Board of Education voted Thursday to mandate masks for all schools as COVID-19 cases surge. It is in effect for 180 days.
Colleen Martin, Patch Staff
Orlando, FL|
FL Doctor Fired For Selling $50 Mask Exemption Letters: Report
A Tallahassee ER doctor advertised in an anti-mask Facebook group that he’d sign mask opt-out letters for students, reports said.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|
Toddler Turned Away From ICU Due To COVID-19 Surge, Dad Says
A shortage of beds in the pediatric intensive care unit almost meant a 22-month-old would need to go elsewhere for care.
Tim Moran, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|
Texas Dad Takes Off His Pants In Plea For Students To Mask Up
The Dripping Springs school board told the parent to put his pants back on after he stripped down in a call for a mask policy.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Delta Variant Questions Answered For NJ Parents As School Resumes
Patch spoke with Dr. J. Stacey Klutts, who works firsthand with the coronavirus, to ask some tough questions.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|
Lincoln Project Video On Masks, Vaccines Stars Sarasota Candidate
A video features Martin Hyde, a challenger to U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, speaking against masks at a Sarasota County School Board meeting.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|
Vaccine Required For Teachers, Health Care Workers In Illinois
Warning that unvaccinated people are overwhelming the state's hospitals, Gov. J.B. Pritzker also issued a statewide indoor mask mandate.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Houston, TX|
Tropical Storm Ida Forms In Caribbean, To Move Into Gulf
If the storm stays on a path to Louisiana, the impact to SE Texas could be minimal. Forecasters are warning Texans to monitor the situation.
Jeffrey Perkins, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|
LI's Anastasia Pagonis Takes Home Gold In Tokyo Paralympics
The 17-year-old won gold in the women's 400-meter freestyle swim, breaking two world records.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
Dacula, GA|
High On Mushrooms, Gwinnett Man Shoots, Kills Miami Tourist: Cops
A Gwinnett County man who told police he was high on psychedelic mushrooms danced over his victim's body after he shot him, witnesses said.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|
Mask Mandate Issued In Illinois
The news comes two days after Pritzker warned of "significantly greater mitigations" as many areas hit ICU capacity warning levels.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
Manchester, NJ|
First Afghan Refugees Arrive At Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
Authorities said refugees will continue to arrive in the coming days and weeks.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
East Hampton, NY|
12K Deaths Added To NY's Coronavirus Total: Hochul
"The public deserves a clear honest picture of what's happening. Whether it's good or bad, they need to know the truth."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
