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Columbia, MD|
Engineer Opens Performing Arts Preschool In Howard County
Building Kidz School franchisee Josh Thomas has preschools in Columbia and Temple Hills, with a third school planned for Odenton.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|
Tax Us, Spare The Billionaires: 5 Takeaways From CA’s Wild Midterms
The blue wave was unmistakable, but California voters also delivered surprises on taxes, incumbents and political power.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|
GOP Chair Declares Victory In Garbarino Race Against Halpin, While Dems Say The Votes Are Not Yet Counted
As of around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Garbarino was leading with 49 percent to Halpin's 47 percent, according to the state's Board of Elections.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Havre de Grace, MD|
Former Trans-Siberian Orchestra Singer Bringing Candlelit Christmas Concert Back To Havre De Grace
Chris Pinnella and his 12-piece orchestra will perform holiday favorites surrounded by thousands of candles in Harford County.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
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Berkeley, CA|
Mayor Calls For Release Of UC Berkeley Student Arrested By ICE At SFO
"Detaining a student under these circumstances does nothing to make our community safer," the mayor said in a statement online.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Manchester, NJ|
NJ-4 Stays Red With Smith As Ocean County Democrats Sit Quiet
As Democrats turned Republican strongholds blue across the U.S., in Ocean County races sat unfilled and Rachel Peace ran on shoestrings.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Woodbury-Middlebury, CT|
Middlebury Selectmen Interview Three Law Firms, Appoint Commission On Aging Member
Middlebury selectmen interview three firms for legal services, appoint John Jenusaitis to the Commission on Aging and approve tax rebates.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Oyster Bay, NY|
'I'm Incredibly Grateful': Saladino Reflects After Declaring Reelection Victory
Incumbents Joseph Saladino and Richard LaMarca are leading in their respective races for Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor and Clerk.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
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Shorewood, IL|
Stop Sticks Stopped Him, Now It's Time For Shorewood Police Detainee To Lose His Car Forever: Forfeiture
Shorewood's police officer discovered that Austin Lyle's license had been revoked four times for DUI upon spotting the 2007 Honda Accord.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Slaughter Declares Victory Over DeStefano In Nail Biter Race
Josh Slaughter, who led longtime GOP incumbent Joseph DeStefano by only 908 votes on Election Night , spoke about what fueled his campaign.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Manhattan Beach, CA|
Manhattan Beach Seeks Nearly $1.6M In World Cup Security Reimbursements
The city logged more than 5,700 overtime hours securing a World Cup team hotel and submitted nearly $1.6 million in claims.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
St. Pete City Council Projected Winners Look Ahead After Election Night
Patch spoke with projected St. Pete City Council winners Linsey Grove and Gabriel Hament about their campaigns and what's next.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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Salem, MA|
'This Is Our World Cup': Salem Shops Celebrate Record Halloween As Life Returns To Normal
A sense of both accomplishment and relief accompanies the transition from the Halloween tourist crush in the Witch City.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
No Quiet Bid Opening For Willow Springs Land This Time
Lyons Township High is taking a different approach from 2023. That's when it was secretly courting industrial developers.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
Long Beach Port Faces 5 P.M. Strike Deadline, Major Cargo Disruption Possible
About 250 maritime watchmen could strike Wednesday evening, potentially disrupting terminals handling 85% of Long Beach cargo.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Professional Pet Tracker Finds Runaway Dogs, Unlikely Reunions And Surprises
From scent-tracking dogs to thermal drones, Carmen Brothers searches for missing pets, sometimes finding more than anyone expected.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Lisle, IL|
'The Lisle:' 224-Unit Mixed-Use Development Proposed For Family Square Site
The village's planning and zoning commission will hold a public hearing Nov. 18 to discuss The Lisle.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Old Ethnic Eatery Near La Grange Coming Back
The restaurant closed in the spring, but business partners are bringing it back.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|
Milford Dog Owners Could Soon See A Big Change At Popular Beach
A proposed ordinance change would impact dog owners in Milford. Residents can weigh in Thursday.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|
Highland Park Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Term Limits For Mayor, Council
Starting with the April 2027 election, the Mayor and City Councilmembers can now serve a maximum of two four-year terms per office.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst To See New Breakfast-Lunch Restaurant
It plans to offer cocktails and other drinks. The owner has been in the business for three decades.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|
Casa Pasha Sets Rochester Hills Opening Date
The new restaurant spans nearly 5,000 square feet and seats up to 130 guests.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|
Woodbridge Elementary School Employee Accused Of Assaulting Student: Police
An employee at a Woodbridge elementary school has been criminally charged after a reported incident involving a student, police say.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Chaney-Monge Student 'Had Nightmares About Being Beaten Again,' Judge Releases Crest Hill Defendant From Jail
The student was supposed to have basketball practice after school, but instead went for dinner with a friend and a friend's mother.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Limerick-Royersford-Spring City, PA|
How Underdog Chris Thomas Flipped PA's 24th, Winning Dems The State Senate
The Montco seat, held by the GOP since 1959, was seen as one of the most competitive races in the state. But the result was a landslide.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Negrete, Torosis Lead Santa Monica Council Race As Oelsen Holds Third
Newcomer Ashley Oelsen leads Doug Trussler by 1,398 votes, while four of Santa Monica's five ballot measures have majority support.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|
Ballot Question In Doubt As MA Democrats Sweep To Victories: 2026 Elections
While most candidate races were called early, a ballot question on single-family homes reversed course in the tallies overnight.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|
Pritzker Win Makes History In Illinois
Pritzker won a historic third term and is unveiling a "Day One" agenda targeting health care, wages and household costs.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Bridgewater, NJ|
Blue Wave Hits Somerset County For 2nd Year, Democrats Led Most Town Elections
Republican-led towns such as Bridgewater, Hillsborough, and Bernards were among those that once again chose Democrats to lead.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Alexandria Woman Charged With DUI, Child Neglect After Fairfax City Hotel Incident
Police say an Alexandria woman holding an infant at a Fairfax City hotel struck an officer. Court records detail three charges.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
No Longer Battleground: Elmhurst's Deuter Wins 2nd Term Comfortably
Deuter cruised past her barely funded Republican rival in the local state representative race.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Race Featuring Kiss: Cook County Hopeful Far Ahead Of Rival
One candidate was caught on camera getting kissed. The other filed a records request for the video.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Long Island, NY|
Suffolk County Clerk Puleo Leads Election Against Two Challengers
Incumbent Republican County Clerk Vincent Puleo faced off against two write-in challengers, Christian Padgett and Abigail Field.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
Arson Investigating Bellport Blaze: Police
The home was "fully engulfed" when first responders arrived, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Andover, MA|
Andover's Dan Koh Wins Seat In Congress: 'It's Time We Rig The System For Working People'
Democrat Dan Koh faced Republican Micah Jones in the race to succeed U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton on Capitol Hill.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|
Democrats Sweep MA Elections As Gov. Healey, Sen. Markey Win Big
The Associated Press projected Gov. Maura Healey and Sen. Ed Markey to win re-election shortly after polls closed at 8 p.m.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
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Evanston, IL|
Biss Declares Victory In Illinois 9th Congressional District
"I am so proud to be chosen as the next Congressman from the 9th District of Illinois," Biss said on social media.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Santa Monica Council Candidates Report Voting Problems On Election Day
Two Santa Monica council candidates report difficulties voting in person, echoing problems that surfaced during California's June primary.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|
Lake Co. Voters Reject 1% Sales Tax To Fund School Improvements
Voters weighed a proposed 1% countywide sales tax that could generate millions annually for school improvements and security.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Republican Ayotte Holds Corner Office As Democrats Sweep The Granite State: NH 2026 Midterm Elections
Follow-up: U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas wins open Senate seat while Stefany Shaheen wins 1st CD seat and Maggie Goodlander fetches a second term.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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