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Frankfort, IL|
Fort Frankfort Renovation Pays Tribute To Dedicated Volunteer
A new pavilion was named in honor of longtime park district commissioner and volunteer Phil Simmons.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|
Vienna Community Groups, Local Business Raise $4k For Venezuela Earthquake Victims
Vienna community groups and businesses came together to raise money for earthquake victims in Venezuela.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Darien P&Z To Review Downtown Salon Proposal, High School Stadium Case
Here's a preview of the upcoming Darien Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Philadelphia, PA|
Ricky Bo, The '96 All Star Game, And The Phillies Flight From The Dark Ages
30 years later, the MLB All Star Game is back in south Philadelphia. For the Phillies, everything has changed.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Fired Will County Sheriff's Sniper Who Killed Man, Costing Taxpayers Millions, Regains His Old Job
Joliet Patch has produced numerous stories about the plight of Will County Sheriff's Lt. John Allen in recent years.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|
Walking Into Popular Glastonbury Restaurant Soon To Be More Comfy
New flooring is adding a fresh new look to a Glastonbury eatery.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|
Salem City Council Backs Rent Control Option Resolution After Lengthy Debate
The resolution passed 9-2 following a statewide ballot initiative that the state's Supreme Judicial Court struck down last month.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
New Store At LI Mall + Love Island Watch Party + Longtime Bay Shore Ice Cream Shop Expands: Business Round-Up
World Cup Viewing Party / $19K Towards Oyster Bay / Entrepreneur Expo
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
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Mission Viejo, CA|
City Hosts Free America 250 Spectacular Event In Mission Viejo: What To Know
The parade will draw 80 participating organizations and result in several road closures in Mission Viejo.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
County Nets $75K State Preservation Grant For Historic Bama Theatre
The Historic Bama Theatre is set to receive a $75,000 state preservation grant to help fund window replacements and other improvements.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpain, PA|
New Affordable Housing Project For Seniors Coming To Whitpain
Groundbreaking was held on the project to help low income seniors who are getting priced out of the area.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
RivCo WPSL Soccer Team Represents SoCal In The 2026 Regional Semifinals
SoCal Union FC, Temecula's WPSL team, moves on to the round of 16 in the Women's Premier Soccer League Regional Semifinals on Saturday.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
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Tuscaloosa, AL|
Mother Gets Life Sentences For Death Of 1-Year-Old Kahleb Collins
A Winfield woman will spend the rest of her life in prison after pleading guilty Friday to charges stemming from the death of her child.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|
Early Players Enter Evanston's Mayoral Election: What You Need To Know
As of Thursday, three candidates have stated their intent to run in the 2027 Evanston mayoral election after Biss' resignation.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|
Dirty Soda Shop Coming To Romeoville, Location Details Coming Soon
The Romeoville location will open sometime in 2027.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Dismemberment Case Isn't First Slaying To Rock Plainfield-Area Man's Family
Years before Dalewayne Turner died, his mother was killed by her husband. Now his half-brother and wife face charges tied to his death.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
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Manassas, VA|
Prince William County To Hold Public Meetings On Agritourism Development
Prince William County will be holding a series of public meetings as part of its ongoing agribusiness and agritourism study.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|
Cranford Says No To AI Data Centers With New Zoning Change
Cranford updated its zoning rules as AI data centers grow larger and more complex.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
Tampa Artist's First Fashion Show Turns Vintage Clothing Into Wearable Art
A Tampa artist who handpaints whimsical images on thrifted vintage clothing will host her first-ever fashion show at St. Pete's FloridaRAMA.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|
Summit Welcomes Movie Industry, While Residents Worry About More Traffic
A new policy could bring more film and television productions to town, but some residents want answers about possible disruptions.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
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Patchogue, NY|
Arson Squad Investigating North Bellport Fire: Police
It broke out just after 9 a.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Plymouth-Whitemarsh, PA|
After Horrifying Revelations, Montco SPCA Lifesaving Rate Climbs To 95 Percent
Following years of mistreating animals and "needless euthanasia," officials are hopeful the shelter has begun a new era.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|
Madison Beach Commission Reviews Holiday Events, Surf Club Plan And Beach Access Issues
The Madison Beach and Recreation Commission reviewed the items during its July 7 meeting.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|
West Hartford A Lucky Place To Play The Lottery This Week ... Really Lucky
The same West Hartford store sold nine winning Play 4 tickets to two separate players, resulting in a massive payout.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield TPZ To Hold Hearing On Middle Housing Proposal, Review Fairfield University Projects
A Transit Community Middle Housing provision, in line with the state's new housing law, is being proposed.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
Hempstead Tenant Says Leaks, Pests Made Apartment Unusable
Management says renovations are underway after residents showed damaged flooring, dark staining, insects and water-damaged belongings.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Officials Tap $20K To Advance Site Evaluation Process For Police, Fire Facilities
Ridgefield's Public Safety Facilities Committee advanced site scoring and approved funding for conceptual facility designs.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Teen Seriously Hurt In Mastic Beach Shooting: Police
UPDATE: He was airlifted to a local hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries, authorities say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Livermore, CA|
17 Puppies Found In Livermore Walmart Parking Lot
A person found 17 puppies in the parking lot. 16 of them will soon be up for adoption.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
Despondent Subject Takes Own Life In Front Of Worth Officers During Well-Being Check: Police
Worth police officers tried to verbally engage the man when he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Arts Council Reviews Make Music Day Success, Plans Volunteer Recruitment
Ridgefield Arts Council praised Make Music Day, discussed recruitment and joined a state cultural district program.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
NJ Native’s Popular Bagel Brand Opens First Garden State Location In Westfield
A growing bagel brand is bringing a different take on the classic breakfast staple to Westfield.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
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Tinley Park, IL|
'A Tragedy I Didn't Expect': Woman's Beloved Dog Dies With Pet Sitter In Kankakee River Jet Ski Accident
Ariel Hill sent her 4-year-old dog to spend the weekend with a pet sitter on June 19. It would be the last time she saw Oreo.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|
'Anastasia' Coming To Buffalo Grove Stage For 6 Performances
Big Deal Productions’ cast includes performers from Buffalo Grove and across the Chicagoland area.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Sant Ambroeus Team Pitches New Northern Italian Eatery In Yorkville
Experienced restaurateurs plan to bring Northern Italian cuisine to the former San Matteo space on Second Avenue.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Cambridge, MA|
Wonder Receives Wonderful Welcome From Cambridge
The New Jersey-based food service arrived in Massachusetts at the beginning of this year.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
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St. Pete, FL|
Burned-Out FL Engineer Finds Joy On Stage As Elvis Impersonator
A Tampa Bay-area engineer who patented an "Iron Man"-inspired exoskeleton found renewed passion for life on stage as an Elvis impersonator.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Oyster Bay, NY|
Couple Up, Long Island: Love Island Finale Watch Party Coming To Oyster Bay
The iconic waterfront bar will transform on Sunday as fans gather to watch America's favorite villa couples compete for the win.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|
'Provide An Easier Voter Experience': Westport Registrar Discusses Move To 1 Polling Site
Beginning with the Aug. 11 primary, all election voting in Westport will be conducted at one polling site instead of five.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|
Wrongful Death Suit Filed After Woman Chokes At Rolling Meadows Group Home
The lawsuit alleges Clearbrook failed to follow Emily Kasanga’s care plan, which required close supervision while eating.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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