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Livermore, CA|
Livermore To Vote On Fate Of Historic Downtown Building
The council will consider allowing a formerly vacant telephone repeater station to become an event center.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|
Family Bagels Will Celebrate Its 20th Anniversary This Saturday With Event
"Family Bagels, to me, is more than a business. It’s our family’s story written in coffee cups and crumb trays."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
‘Vets Helping Vets’: Car Show Keeps Army Veteran Al Statton’s Legacy Alive In Huntington
The annual “Drive with Supplies” event at Walt Whitman High School supports Northport VA veterans in Al Statton’s memory.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|
'These Are Your Neighbors': Food Pantry Responds To Shutdown Impact In PW County
A food distribution for federal workers and contractors is among the food pantry's assistance in response to growing needs.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
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Bradenton, FL|
Festival Of Skeletons Celebrates Day Of The Dead In Bradenton
The Village of the Arts 21st annual Festival of Skeletons celebrates those lost during the last year with art, music and food.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|
Dog Rescued Thanks To Drone Technology In South OC
The rescue was in part attributed to a generous donation of a state-of-the-art thermal imaging unmanned aerial system from DAWG.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|
Newtown Legislative Council Reviews Town Investments, Accepts Early Voting Grant
Newtown’s Legislative Council received October investment updates and accepted a $5,000 state grant for early voting costs.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|
Shorewood's Housing Boom Is Now: 416 Homes By Lennar, 247 Rentals/Townhomes By Ed Mattox
While Joliet may be the fourth largest city in Illinois, neighboring Shorewood now has considerably more new development underway.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Levittown, NY|
Veterans Day Celebrations Take Shape Across Nassau County
The holiday marks the armistice that ended World War One, on the 11th day of the 11th month of the year.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
North Bay Food Pantry Offers Help For Furry Friends In Need
As the demand for help grows, local pet service providers are partnering with each other to provide food, services to owners in need.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|
'Our Hearts Ache': New Fundraiser, Tattoos In Honor Of Girls Slain In Cranford
The Cranford community continues to join together to keep their memories alive.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|
San Diego Weekend Guide: San Diego Food + Wine Festival; Red, White & Blue Salute; Valley Arts Festival
Looking for some fun things to do this weekend, Nov. 8-9, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
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Plainview, NY|
Plainview Food Pantry Lends Support To SNAP Recipients With Community Help
The Rudman Family Food Pantry in Plainview stays stocked with the community's donations and support.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|
Large Mixed-Use Project Pitched In North Andover
A proposal calls for construction of a retail and residential building at a site that currently has a restaurant and liquor store.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|
Italian Family Circus Returns To Redwood City For Annual Event
Nino the Clown and the rest of the performers are back to put on another show.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Council Deadlocked On Fate Of George Snyder Trail Project
The Fairfax City Council is deadlocked on whether to commit more money for the George Snyder Trail Project to proceed.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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La Grange, IL|
Summit Man Once Accused Of Firing Gun At U.S. Capitol Riot Now Charged With Kidnapping, Sex Assault Charges
Banuelos was charged last year for the Jan. 6, 2021, shooting at the U.S. Capitol riot, but charges were dropped after the Trump pardons.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Shrewsbury, MA|
Vintage Thrift Store Reopens In Shrewsbury
Concrete Collection was among the businesses damaged by a fire at the Midtown Mall in Worcester.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Allen Road Safety Issues To Be Reviewed By Somerset County After Basking Ridge Woman Hit By Car
Many residents reached out to Bernards Township expressing their concerns with Allen Road, prompting the Township to issue a statement:
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Thanksgiving Roll Returns To Roc City Bar & Grill: 'We Are Ruining Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner'
Located in Rockdale, Roc City is one of the only bars in Illinois dishing up a delicious Thanksgiving roll, but only in November.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Across Massachusetts, MA|
MA Restaurant Giving Away $10K For Opening Of 3rd Noodle Bar: MA Cheap Eats
Here's what diners can expect at Legacy Place's newest restaurant.
Montana Samuels, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|
Residents May See Increase In Water, Sewer Rates In Glen Ellyn
If the measure is approved, Glen Ellyn residents will see an increase of roughly four percent in their sewer and water rates for 2026.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|
Closed Vegan Deli To Host Free Store, Meal Giveaway For Those Who Lost SNAP Benefits in Tampa
A vegan deli that closed in Tampa is hosting a free store, meal giveaway for those who lost SNAP benefits during the government shutdown.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
Former Pittsburgh City Council Member, PA State Rep. Dies
A groundbreaking member of city and state government has died. Get the details here.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
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Newton, MA|
10-year-old Stroke Survivor Overcoming Physical Challenges In Newton
Burt Wu suffered a life-altering stroke as a baby.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Good Coffee, Large Space, Long Hours: Corner Café Opens Blocks From Hoboken Train Station
Haraz, an expanding chain, opened in Hoboken with local owners. Peek inside and see the range of Yemeni pastries, coffees, and breakfasts.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Is It Still Too Early To Turn On Christmas Lights? Block Talk
Halloween and Christmas collide in many places, with lighting and decorations for the former coming down as those for the latter go up.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|
Buffalo Grove Among First In IL To Install 'Bed Shaker' Alarm For Deaf Residents
The specialized device is designed to alert people who are deaf or hard of hearing in the event of a fire.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Middletown, NJ|
Middletown School Board Election May Be Decided Monday
Leonora Lacqua-Caminiti, voted off the board after 19 years, said the BOE election should be held in April, to make it less political.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
Patients Scramble As UnitedHealth's Optum Closes Nearly 90 Doctors' Offices Around NJ
NJ patients and doctors got a month's notice that the pediatrics, primary care, mental health, and specialty doctors' offices would close.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Foxborough, MA|
Patriot Place's Newest Restaurant Is Now Open
It's the second location for the Boston-based business. Here's what to know.
Montana Samuels, Patch Staff
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|
Residents Express Outrage, Sorrow After ICE Activity In Hampton Bays, Westhampton Beach; Protest Planned
"We are all God's children and deserve to be treated with dignity." A protest has been planned for Hampton Bays Friday morning.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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Shorewood, IL|
Barrio Burrito Bar On Route 59 In Shorewood: 'I Am Super Excited To Try This Place'
It's been a couple of years since Joliet's Brandon Kelly moved his Undisputed Nutrition store next to his Joliet gym on Essington Road.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Halvorsen Says He Won’t Run For Reelection As Merrimack County Attorney In 2026
The Concord Republican will finish off the term, capping off five decades of public service to the city, the county, and the country.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|
'Oprah’s Favorite Things' For 2025 Revealed And On It, A Business With An Unlikely Start
Oprah's 'Favorite Things' 2025: On the annual gift-giving guide is a product from a woman who ignored predictions that she'd fail.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Bicycle Tires Thrown At Joliet Motorists On Jefferson: Joliet Police Arrest
David Gregory of Shorewood has been the subject of numerous arrests by Joliet and Shorewood police in recent years.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Petaluma, CA|
'Oprah’s Favorite Things' For 2025 Revealed And A Petaluma Business Is On It - Again
Oprah's 'Favorite Things' 2025: Petaluma's McEvoy Ranch skincare is on Oprah's annual gift-giving guide for the second year in a row.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Mendham-Chester, NJ|
Chester-Mendham Food Pantry Extends Hours Amid SNAP Pause
The nonprofit, which has helped local families for nearly 25 years, has extended hours to help those enrolled in food aid programs.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|
Skokie Passes Anti-ICE Ordinance Amid Rise In Federal Immigration Enforcement Activity
Amid a rise in reports of federal agents in the region, the Skokie Village Board passed a measure strengthening protections against ICE.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|
Wide Turn Leads To Head-On Crash, 1 Hospitalized: Oswego Police
An SUV was leaving an Oswego shopping center when it turned into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on with a car, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
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