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Long Island, NY|
LI 1-Year-Old Leads 'Baby Of The Year' Group As Voting Deadline Nears
Jasper Pulice is in first place in his group, with the winner set to receive $25,000 and national exposure.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Bethwood, CT|
Bethany Wetlands Commission Approves 3-Lot Amity Road Subdivision Plans With Conditions
Bethany wetlands officials approved revised plans for a three-lot Amity Road subdivision 5-0, subject to engineering review.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Nashua, NH|
Nashua Charter School Hit With Threat Scare Monday; Juvenile In Newburyport MA Arrested On Charges
FBI and Newburyport, Massachusetts, police arrested a juvenile on Wednesday on bomb threat-hijack threat and serious public alarm charges.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|
Salem Halloween 2026: How To Best Enjoy The Witch City This Spooky Holiday Season
Salem is expected to draw more than 1 million visitors through a Saturday night Halloween this year.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
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Oak Forest, IL|
'Always Smiling' Oak Forest Boy Vying For $25K Baby Of The Year Title, Spot In National Ad Campaign
Jace Doyle, 6 months, is competing in a nationwide Baby Of The Year contest. He's "been smiling since the day he was born," his mom says.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|
1 Hurt In Aggravated Domestic Battery On Half Moon Circle: Aurora Police
The incident began on West Galena Boulevard and led Aurora police to the 200 block of Half Moon Circle, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|
Mokena Toddler Vying For $25,000 Baby Of The Year Title, Spotlight In National Ad Campaign
River Nebel, 1, is competing in a nationwide Baby Of The Year contest. She's adored by all who meet her, and her eyelashes steal the show.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Ship Of Fools, A UES Sports Bar, Is Making A Comeback After Closing A Decade Ago
A late-night institution is returning to the Upper East Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Oyster Bay, NY|
'Our Family Is Not Complete:' Oyster Bay Family Desperate For Missing Puppy's Return
The Schadler family is begging for their 8-month-old puppy Finn to be brought home after he went missing in Ridge in September.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|
Stamford Planning Board To Hear Capital Budget Presentations From 8 Organizations
Here's a preview of the upcoming Stamford Planning Board meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|
Fire Breaks Out In Bordentown Backyard, Officials Say
Warped siding can be seen on a neighbor's home along Crosswicks Road.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Barrio Burrito Bar Opens 1st NJ Location In Bridgewater
Barrio Burrito Bar serves made-to-order burritos, bowls, tacos, and more.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Temecula, CA|
6 Inland Empire Bookstores Hosting October Book Clubs, Author Events And More
From Temecula and Murrieta to Redlands, and from bookstores to libraries, here are National Book Month events to add to your calendar.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|
Atlantic Terminal to Host Free Fall Fest This Weekend
The event will feature Brooklyn’s largest free urban pumpkin patch.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Beverly Hills, CA|
Meet David Cienfuegos, Candidate For Beverly Hills Unified School District Board
David Cienfuegos told Patch why he should be elected to the Board of Education. The general election is on Nov. 3, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Secaucus Holds Oct. 13 Meeting With CoreSite, Equinix Data Centers And Town Residents
Here are some questions the town should ask at next Tuesday's meeting, says one tech expert.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Westfield, NJ|
Westfield Supports State Bill On Lower Speed Limits In Pedestrian Areas
Council backed legislation aimed at helping towns lower speeds in school zones and other high-pedestrian areas.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Sacramento, CA|
CA Proposition 45: How Environmental Review Laws Turned Into Spending War
A celebrity campaign and millions in contributions intensify the fight over California’s environmental review law.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
TurboTax Plans 3-Story Flagship Store On Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade
The tax software giant will open two floors in January before expanding into a third floor and rooftop later in 2027.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|
Q&A: Meet Karen Perez, Pinellas County Commission District 6 Candidate
Incumbent Karen Perez is running against Ken Gay for the Hillsborough County School Board District 6 seat in the Nov. 3 general election.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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Greenwich, CT|
Development Proposed At Former Rockefeller Property By Greenwich Academy
The land was in the Rockefeller family for over a century, and it was the family's last large landholding in Greenwich.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Sacramento, CA|
CA Proposition 4: Changing The Rules On Public Campaign Donations
California voters will decide whether governments can fund candidates’ campaigns, leaving crucial program decisions ahead.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|
Meet Tony Daysog, Your Alameda Mayoral Candidate
A new mayor will take the helm following the November elections.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
NYC Wants Filmmakers Back: How To Film And File A Permit
NYC officials are touring the five boroughs to hear from filmmakers about what makes shooting here easier and what gets in the way.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
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San Diego, CA|
Record-Breaking October Heat Wave Refuses To Let Go Of San Diego County
More temperature records fell Tuesday after parts of San Diego County endured another day of triple-digit October heat.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|
New Sarasota Civil Liberties Group To Host Banned Book Event
A new nonprofit organization, Local Civil Liberties, is partnering with Church of the Trinity MCC in Sarasota on a Banned Books Week event.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|
Record-Breaking October Heat Wave Refuses To Let Go Of Orange County
Anaheim set another daily temperature record Tuesday after temperatures soared to 106 degrees in Santa Ana a day earlier.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
East Brunswick, NJ|
East Brunswick Mayor Chokes On Pizza, Friend Steps In With Heimlich
A friend dining nearby performed the Heimlich maneuver. The mayor now wants more residents to learn the technique.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
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Northbrook, IL|
Northbrook Symphony Offering Free First Responder Tickets To Season Opener
"Sumptuous Strings" will celebrate the village's 125th anniversary Oct. 25. Season subscription discounts are available through Oct. 15.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
LI Girl, 8, Who Lost Leg To Cancer Now Fighting Disease For Third Time
After losing her leg to cancer, Centerport's Belle Svoboda kept moving forward. Now, at 8, she is fighting the disease again.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|
Salt Meadow Farm Housing Development On Madison Economic Development Commission Agenda
Madison’s Economic Development Commission is scheduled this week to discuss several town properties.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
What’s Brewing At Suffield’s Four-Brand Taproom This Fall
The Oct. 16–18 celebration will feature specialty beer flights and live music at the South Street taproom.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Granby-East Granby, CT|
East Granby Approves 30,000-Square-Foot Coherent Expansion
The fiber-optics manufacturer says rising demand is driving the addition planned for 7 Airport Park Road.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|
Shorewood's Greatest Development Ever? Dr. Chow's 'The District' Will Break Ground Near Towne Center
Last December, animal physician Dr. Joe Chow opened his new Rusty Ridge Animal Center on Route 52 near Wynstone Drive. He has bigger plans.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
East Windsor Extends Police Chief’s Contract
Selectmen also approved raises for Police Chief Matthew Carl and Deputy Chief Benjamin Murphy.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|
Fire Beat Vancouver 3-1, Climb To Fourth In Eastern Conference
Jonathan Bamba, Philip Zinckernagel and Maren Haile-Selassie scored in a match postponed in July because of wildfire smoke.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Bolingbrook, IL|
Man Robbed Victim At Gunpoint During Online Sale Meetup: Bolingbrook Police
The robbery happened last month on Ironbark Way. A Des Plaines man was taken into custody on Tuesday, police said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|
Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes Is Coming Back To California
The San Diego-born buffet chain plans to open one location in the state, Sweet Tomatoes confirmed to Patch.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania, PA|
Iron Hill Brewery Is Back: New Locations Reopen Around Philly Region
One year after a mass shut down, the popular brewery chain is back in business.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|
Proposed $800,000 Land Purchase Goes To Special Town Meeting In Guilford
Here's when the special town meeting will take place.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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