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Granby-East Granby, CT|
Patch Candidate Profile: Kim Becker For 62nd House
Granby Selectwoman Kim Becker is seeking the 62nd House District seat.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
Patch Candidate Profile: Mark Anderson For 62nd House
State Rep. Mark Anderson is seeking reelection in the 62nd House District.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|
Beverly Residents Speak Out Against 'Surveillance State' In Flock Debate
Beverly Police Chief John LeLacheur countered that the use of the license-plate readers has helped solve multiple crimes in recent months.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|
9-Year-Old Montclair Entrepreneur Unites His Neighborhood With Car Wash Fundraiser
It began as a car wash, but quickly turned into a valuable lesson in entrepreneurship and community spirit.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Northbrook, IL|
Meadow Plaza Hearing Continues Wednesday In Northbrook
Cross-examination, developer responses and Plan Commission deliberations are expected as review of the proposed redevelopment continues.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Ellington Daycare Plans Closure After Fundraising Effort
Sen. Jeff Gordon says Scotty’s Kiddy Korner will close Oct. 31 despite efforts to secure help for the longtime Ellington daycare.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|
Killer Whales, Humpbacks Spotted Off San Diego Coast: Photos
A local photographer captured photos of killer whales and humpback whales during two whale-watching trips off San Diego.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Patch Candidate Profile: John Kissel For 7th Senate
State Sen. John Kissel is seeking reelection in the 7th Senate District.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Darien, IL|
Darien Bans Sale of Kratom, Likely To Affect Vape Shops
The mayor said local vape shops were probably unaware of the pending vote.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
The Iron Oven Hints At Hatboro Opening Date
Owner Alex Nalbandian has provided an update on the new restaurant on South York Road in Hatboro.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
South Brunswick, NJ|
South Brunswick Considers Letting School Security Officers Carry Guns
Officials say the idea is preventative, not a response to any rise in behavior problems. No decision has been made.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Mayor Denounces Flock Foe's Personal Attacks On Alderman
"There's freedom of speech, but there's also slander," the mayor said at a meeting.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Finance Board Reviews $1.6 Million School Budget Shortfall, Plans For 2027 Budget
Ridgefield finance officials review a $1.6 million special education shortfall, tax collections and next year's budget schedule.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Man Fights Disabled Roommate, Pulls Knife During Confrontation On Washington Street: Prosecutors
Joliet's officers then spoke with the victim, who advised Michael Quinn is his personal assist through Illinois due to him being disabled.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Runaway Horses Wrangled By Police On Route 202 In Readington Township: Video
A video shows the horses in the middle of the highway early Wednesday morning. See video:
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|
Patch Candidate Profile: Heather Stafford For 131st House
Heather Stafford is seeking the 131st House District seat.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Oxford, CT|
Patch Candidate Profile: Arnold Jensen For 131st House
State Rep. Arnold Jensen is seeking reelection in the 131st House District.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|
'Hardest Year Of Our Lives': Gubernatorial Candidate Bailey Reflects On Family's Loss
Nearly a year after losing four family members in a crash, Darren Bailey shared an update on his grandson and thanked supporters.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
Suozzi, LiPetri Clash Over Trump, Stock Trading In Heated NY-3 Debate
The congressional rivals sparred over affordability, immigration, health care and the war in Iran ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Off By $5M On New Village Hall, Project Up In Air
The bids came in much higher than expected. "We must adjust accordingly," the mayor said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Joliet Cocaine Dealer Bennye Brown Reveals 'Whatever You Find Was Mine' During Latest Brush With Law:' Police
A Will County Sheriff's Office drug investigation took Bennye Brown down and now he's in the county jail and he isn't getting out.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|
Q&A: Lisa Gonzalez Moore, Bradenton City Council Ward 4 Candidate
Lisa Gonzalez Moore is running against Keith J. Green for the Bradenton City Council Ward 4 seat in the Nov. 3 general election.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|
Romeoville Man Sent Explicit Texts To Children He Met At Walmart, Later Offered Them Alcohol: Police
The investigation started in March when a Plainfield school resource officer contacted the sheriff's office.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Upper Dublin, PA|
Dave Portnoy Reviews Cheesesteak, Slice At Verona Pizza
The self-described pizza lover ventured into Montgomery County after several Bucks County stops last week to visit a popular place.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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Bradenton, FL|
Q&A: Meet Cindy Spray, Manatee County School Board District 2 Candidate
Cindy Spray is running against Sharon Jefferson for the Manatee County School Board District 2 seat in the Nov. 3 general election.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Palatine, IL|
Lawmakers Press FBI For Hate Crime Probe Into Alleged Temple Attack
Raja Krishnamoorthi and fellow lawmakers want answers about the Palatine suspect's alleged plot and protection for targeted communities.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|
Q&A: Meet Thomas J. Schwarz, Bradenton City Council Ward 3 Candidate
Thomas J. Schwarz is running against Kemp F. Schuessler for the Bradenton City Council Ward 3 seat in the Nov. 3 general election.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|
Q&A: Meet Kemp F. Schuessler, Bradenton City Council Ward 3 Candidate
Kemp F. Schuessler is running against Thomas J. Schwarz for the Bradenton City Council Ward 3 seat in the Nov. 3 general election.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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Secaucus, NJ|
Gonnelli Wants Secaucus' Newest Data Center Reduced To 2 Stories
Mayor Gonnelli plans to speak at the NJSEA meeting Thursday.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale 'Spectacle': Officials Argue Over Donation To Village President
A no-bid contract for a campaign donor raised eyebrows. The president called the objections a "ruse."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|
Bolingbrook Woman Facing Reckless Homicide, DUI Charges From Fatal May Crash: Police
A Romeoville man was killed in the crash.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Druid City Brewing Co. Owner Bo Hicks Announces Run For Open Tuscaloosa Council Seat
Tuscaloosa business owner Bo Hicks officially announced Wednesday that he is running for the open Tuscaloosa City Council District 5 seat
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
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Hamden, CT|
Hamden Boys Soccer Battles Cheshire To Tie: PHOTOS
The Green Dragons are rolling into the final stretch of the fall season.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Sacred Heart Academy Soccer Team Continues Strong Finish To Regular Season
The Sharks lost only once in their past six games heading into the final stretch of the season.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|
MoCo Council OKs Bills On Speed Cameras, Street Takeovers & More
Measures passed by the Montgomery County Council include crackdowns on rental pricing and illegal car rallies. Here's what you need to know.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Philadelphia, PA|
New Sixers, LeBron Cut Down Defending Champion Knicks On Opening Night
Philly spoiled a night New York rose their new championship banner to the rafters.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
Concord School Board Electioneering Against Tax Cap Ballot Question Being Reviewed By Election Law Unit
An alert sent to SAU 8 families via ParentSquare, urging voters to reject a proposal to contain school costs, may violate New Hampshire law.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|
Video Shows Masked Thief Stealing Dog From San Rafael Driveway
Wesley, a friendly golden retriever, was taken in broad daylight from behind a gated fence at home.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
Inventive Halloween Displays Pop Up Around City Hall In Norwalk: PHOTOS
Fun Halloween displays have been set up throughout City Hall ahead of a trick-or-treat event scheduled for later this month.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Havre de Grace, MD|
Harford Co. Farm Helps Support Food Bank With Fresh Produce Through New Partnership
Kent Meadows Farm and the Harford County Food Bank have teamed up to create the Harford County Food Bank Farm and offer fresh produce.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
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