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Babylon Village, NY|
Suffolk County Student Athlete Of The Week: West Babylon’s Jaelynn Burgess
Jaelynn Burgess scored her 1,000th career point as a sophomore and earned All-County honors in flag football.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Millions Of Jellyfish Couldn't Stop South Bay Swimmer From Conquering English Channel
Carly Miller endured nearly 12 hours at sea and a jellyfish “minefield” to complete one of open-water swimming's greatest feats.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Londonderry, NH|
Andover Mass. Firefighter, Who Lives In Londonderry, Placed On Leave After Child Abuse Arrest
Adam Cole is due back in Derry District Court after being accused of admitting to getting rough with his son July 5, causing a brain bleed.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Residents Urge Action Over Safety Concerns At Bernards Township Property
Speakers said conditions at one home point to gaps in how the township handles severe residential property issues.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Moorestown, NJ|
'Clear The Shelter' To Bring New Opportunities For Homeless Animals In Burlington County
Dogs, cats, and birds are among the residents looking for new homes.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|
Remembering 'The Man In The Yellow Chair': New Lenox Man Leaves Legacy Of Service, Heart & Love For Trains
Mike Buell died Aug. 2. A retired train mechanic, he was often seen sitting in a yellow chair by the tracks, watching the trains pass.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
City Of Banning Responds To RivCo DA's Request For Utility's Records
The records request comes months after a Grand Jury report which said Banning Electric Utility customers were "double-billed monthly."
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Tredyffrin-Easttown, PA|
Carpoolers' Road Rage Led To Main Line Shooting; Then, 6 Guns Vanished: Court Docs
A bullet in a car door, facial recognition tech and a duffel bag of missing guns helped identify 2 carpoolers as suspects, court docs say.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
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Haddonfield-Haddon Township, NJ|
Haddon Township Readies To End Season With 'Summer Of Love'
Live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and a host of activities for kids will all be on site.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|
After $10K+ Theft, West Babylon Scouts Get New Trailer
A Deer Park business stepped in after West Babylon Scouts had their trailer filled with equipment and years of troop memorabilia stolen.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
Man Dies At Bergen County Fishing Lake: Report
A Bergen County man was found dead after falling into a fishing lake on Friday, reports said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
405 Traffic Nightmare: 405 Lane Closures To Hit Sepulveda Pass
Drivers face a week of overnight lane, ramp and freeway connector closures as work continues on the $143.7 million 405 overhaul.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Lamorinda, CA|
Beloved 101-Year-Old Bike Shop Closing In Contra Costa
The Lafayette bicycle shop will close Aug. 31 after serving Bay Area cyclists since 1925.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|
Stafford Man Released Under GPS Monitoring In Federal Child Exploitation Case
A federal judge released Gaston Rouse under GPS monitoring and strict internet limits as his case heads to a grand jury.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
A Broader Look At Santanella And Tyler’s Political Giving
State records show both candidates have supported Democrats, while Tyler has also made several larger contributions to Republican recipients
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Man Found In Alexandria On Illegal Reentry Charge
Federal prosecutors say a previously deported Salvadoran man was found living in Alexandria without permission to reenter.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Frankfort, IL|
Frankfort Resident 'Crashing For A Cause' With Project Fire Buddies
The Frankfort resident, who is a firefighter in Palos, started the Palos Park chapter of Project Fire Buddies.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
Suspect Found In Arlington Indicted On Federal Illegal-Reentry Charge
A Rosslyn Metro fare-evasion stop led to the identification and federal indictment of a previously removed suspect, records show.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
‘Like Godzilla Through Tokyo’: West Broadway Development Faces Local Backlash At Zoning Board Meeting
At Thursday night’s zoning board meeting, Long Beach residents said a proposal to build on West Broadway is too big to fit the neighborhood.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|
Electronics Manufacturer Opens Oxford Plant
The new 8,000-square-foot facility on Riggs Street will serve customers across the Northeast.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Long Island, NY|
Local Gift Shop Closes After 35 Years + Milleridge Inn Closed After Fire: LI Biz Roundup
NAYA in Holbrook / Spirit Halloween / 500 free scoops in Oceanside / Melville office building bought / new urgent care in Nassau County
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Palos Verdes, CA|
Armed Officers Stay At Palos Verdes Schools As Funding Deal Awaits Approval
Two armed officers remain on PVPUSD campuses under a $280K program while four Peninsula cities consider a new funding agreement.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
Downers Grove To Hold 1st Reading For Lurie Children's Hospital Proposal
The village will discuss proposed amendments for the planned unit development at 3300 Lacey Road.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Westfield Parents Press School Board For Broader Student Tech Limits
A parent group asked Westfield's school board to consider four steps, including AI and YouTube limits and a K-8 web allow list.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Woodbridge, NJ|
Dogs In Crates Died Of Starvation Inside Woodbridge Home, Police Say
A homeowner left town, leaving dogs, hamsters and other pets to starve to death inside crates, say police.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Salem, NH|
Rockingham County Superior Court Administrator Dismissed After ‘Skip Scanning’ At Target In Salem
Jennifer Haggar of Haverhill, Mass., was placed on leave in February and relieved of duties in June after being arrested on 2 theft charges.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
Long Beach Wants Speed Cameras On Deadly Stretch Of PCH
The bill would allow two speed cameras on an eight-mile stretch of PCH where 39 people have died since 2020.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
From Refugee To Reston Leader: BeBe Nguyen Builds Community At RCC
BeBe Nguyen reflects on her journey from a Vietnamese refugee to leading the Reston Community Center and shaping its future.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Mill Valley, CA|
All-Women Team Makes Dipsea History, Earns Mill Valley Honors
Seven Swoop Sirens finished in the top 35, with all five scoring runners placing among the race's top 11.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|
From Novato To The Emmy Stage: The Three People Who Changed One Broadcaster's Life
He covers the biggest names in sports, but traces the path back to his parents, a beloved high school teacher and his hometown.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Somers Schools Finish Under Budget As Ellington Covers Deficit
The neighboring school districts ended the fiscal year on opposite sides of the ledger.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
11,000-Square-Foot Dog Park Proposed In Greenwich: Details
The proposal went before the Board of Selectmen on Thursday. The plans also require Planning & Zoning review.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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North Fork, NY|
A Look Back At Summer In Photos: Southold's July 4 Parade Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary
As summer wraps up, with school set to begin, Patch takes a look back at the highlights. Post your favorite memories, photos in comments.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
A Look Back At Summer In Photos: Southold's July 4 Parade Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary
As summer wraps up, with school set to begin, Patch takes a look back at the highlights. Post your favorite memories, photos in comments.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|
'There's No Limit': Face Of Midlothian Toddler To Brighten Times Square
At nearly 2 years old, Midlothian's Charleigh Bernal is one of 500 people chosen for a video by the National Down Syndrome Society.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
ICE Arrests Nearly Doubled In NYC This Summer
New bills could change how ICE operates in New York City.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
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Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Delayed Windsor Locks Audit Flags 2 Material Weaknesses
Auditors expect to issue a clean opinion but identified problems with the town’s year-end closing and financial reporting.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
3 Activists Arrested For 'Illegal Activities' At Meeting Where 14-Year-Old Boy Was Allegedly Put In Chokehold
Oak Lawn police said the arrests conclude their investigation into “illegal activities” at the Aug. 5 fire and police commission meeting.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
New Yorkers Can Play NBA 2K27 Against A Knicks Player This Weekend: What To Know
NBA 2K League brings its “Stuck in the Truck” activation to Greenwich Village.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|
More Than $16K Stolen From Batavia Auto Shop: Police
Police were called out twice in the same morning for a reported burglary at the Bumper to Bumper auto shop.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
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