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East Brunswick, NJ|
East Brunswick Taxpayers Seeing Bigger Bills. Mayor Explains Why
Brad Cohen breaks down the 4.6% increase and why it hits hardest in the third quarter.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
New Restaurant Inspired By Family Traditions And Mom’s Cooking Coming To Westfield
The Quimby Street restaurant comes from the team behind Kirshenbaum Baking Co. and is rooted in generations of family recipes.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|
West Hartford Approves Massive Settlement In Wrongful Death Case Involving Local School
Town officials Tuesday approved a record-breaking settlement with the family of a 5-year-old who died after collapsing at school in 2022.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield P&Z Approves Sustainability Regulations, Schedules Golf Range Hearing
Ridgefield P&Z approved sustainability regulations, advanced downtown projects and set a golf range hearing.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Anne Arundel, MD|
West Nile Virus Found In MD, CDC Warns Of Worst Season Since 2004
The Maryland Department of Agriculture described the place where the virus was found as a "repeat offender."
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Jersey City, NJ|
Schools Superintendent's New $341K Contract Up For Vote In Jersey City
Jersey City will hold a hearing about renewing the superintendent of schools' contract through 2031. Parents are asking for a delay.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Groton, CT|
New Italian Restaurant Opens In Groton
A restaurant group with several area locations has opened an eatery in Groton.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|
Wildlife Rehab Owner Thanks Old Bridge Firefighters For Trying To Save Horse
The owner of a wildlife rehabilitation farm in Old Bridge thanks the volunteer firefighters who spent hours trying to save her dying horse:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Phoenixville, PA|
Amtrak Signs Agreement To Restore Schuylkill River Passenger Rail
The passenger rail connecting Pottstown and Phoenixville to Philadelphia could start service by 2030.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Manalapan, NJ|
New Coffee Shop & Drive-Thru Opens In Monmouth County: See Details
Located on Route 9, Gregory’s Coffee prides itself on “fun, forward-looking, innovative drinks.”
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Summer Projects Underway In Hatboro-Horsham Schools
Work is being done at Keith Valley Middle School, and the Simmons Elementary School pool is also being demolished, officials said.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|
Woman Seeks To Thank Children Who Stopped, Offered Comfort During 'Worst Day Of My Life'
When her mother, a recent brain cancer survivor, suffered a heart attack, a woman says 2 children stopped to make sure she wasn't alone.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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Greenwich, CT|
New Use Proposed In Building That Formerly Housed Saks Shoe Store In Greenwich
Plans for a new use at a prominent Greenwich property have been submitted to the town's Planning & Zoning Commission.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|
Popular Breakfast Chain Opens 3 New Metro Detroit Locations
The popular breakfast chain is known for its fresh-baked bagels.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Preliminary Hearing Set For Suspect In Brookwood Double Murder
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled later this month for the man charged with capital murder following a double homicide in Brookwood.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
'Kind, Generous' Former Chrysler Dealer Frank Mancari Honored With Street Sign
Former Chrysler dealer Frank Mancari forgot his roots or what it felt like as a child to eat discarded orange peels off the ground.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Salem, MA|
Wrong-Way Driver Had 9 Drinks Before Fatal Crash That Killed Salem Trooper Trainor: Essex DA Report
The Essex County District Attorney's Office issued its final report on the May 6 crash that killed State Trooper Kevin Trainor, of Salem.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Windsor Locks Budget Vote Results Are In
The town’s latest proposal came after several rounds of cuts.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Three Village, NY|
Port Jefferson Harbor And The Liberty Clipper: A Match Made In The 'Schoonerverse'
PHOTOS: The rockets red glare, and introducing Long Island's tallest ship, of more than 100 ft to the community, is these sailors' delight.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|
Canton Cemetery Maintenance Concerns Raised
Canton officials discussed cemetery maintenance responsibilities after a resident said a cemetery association was bankrupt.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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Lacey, NJ|
Lacey Marks 50th Anniversary Of Library Joining County System
Township leaders recognized the Lacey branch for 50 years in the Ocean County Library System at a public meeting.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
'Very Laid Back' Smith Point Ceremony Expected For 30th Anniversary Of TWA Flight 800 Crash On Long Island
UPDATE: More than 100 families are expected to attend, with support from officials, who will be there for them, official says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|
Alexandria Man Arrested, Charged With Receiving Child Sexual Exploitation Material
A 30-year-old Alexandria man was arrested earlier in July and charged with receiving child sexual exploitation material.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Great Island Parking Design Committee To Continue Review Of Parking, Access And Infrastructure Plans
Here's a preview of the upcoming Great Island Parking Design Committee meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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La Grange, IL|
Another La Grange Road Traffic Light Recommended
A consultant also suggested lowering the speed limit. It's not a new idea.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
Fairfax NAACP Urges FCPS To Overhaul Discrimination Complaint Process, Accountability
Fairfax NAACP is calling on FCPS to adopt reforms aimed at improving transparency and handling discrimination complaints.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
La Grange Closed-Door Minutes On Land Deal Kept Secret
A resident questioned the confidentiality. The village's lawyer defended it.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Somers Budget Vote Results Are In
After four failed referendums, Somers voted again on the town’s fiscal year 2027 budget Tuesday.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Westfield, NJ|
West Nile Virus Found In Union County Mosquitoes As Populations Rise, Officials Say
Officials say 10 mosquito samples have tested positive this season, but no human cases have been reported.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
New La Grange Festival Planned This Fall In Downtown
The three-day event will feature live music, games, food and drinks, organizers said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
'Angst' Over Elmhurst District 205 Interim Leader Appointments
The board selected interim leaders, one of whom is a familiar face, for a local school.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
2nd Man In Day Escapes Vehicle Before It Becomes 'Fully Engulfed' In Centereach: Police
It caught fire after he pulled into his driveway, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Sachem, NY|
Arson Squad Detectives Investigating 14-Alarm Blaze That Hurt Firefighter In Farmingville: Authorities
It broke out at around 12:45 p.m., and when first responders arrived, the house "was fully engulfed," Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|
New Free Summer Picnic Event Launched By Wallingford Community Dinners
The organization is hosting a free picnic lunch for those in need of food or companionship, and the homebound. Volunteers are needed.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
Mama Miel And Her Kittens Seek Homes: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
Miel, a 14-month-old polydactyl mother cat rescued from a Brentwood colony, is now at Grateful Paw Cat Shelter with four of her kittens.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Stafford-Willington, CT|
Community Rallying Behind Stafford Family Facing Serious Medical Concerns
A Stafford resident needs a complicated set of transplants.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
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Western Springs, IL|
Western Springs Water Bills Likely To Rise
The water and sewer accounts are in the red, an official said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|
Highland Park Voters To Decide Mayor, Council Term Limits In November
A unanimous City Council vote sends a referendum on mayoral and council term limits to Highland Park voters.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|
Orange Selectmen Approve Traffic Camera Negotiations, Update Solicitation Rules
Orange selectmen approve traffic camera contract talks, amend solicitation rules and authorize community events and agreements.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Retired Hinsdale D86 Official Returning As Consultant
He got a last-minute, retroactive raise before he left in April.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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