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Madison, CT|
Madison Inland Wetlands Agency To Review Hammonasset River Dredging, New Home Applications
The August virtual meeting includes wetland permit requests, pond vegetation work and residential development proposals.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|
Bloomfield Town Council OKs Hefty Tax Hike: Here’s What Homeowners Will Pay
Bloomfield’s new municipal budget comes with a 12% tax increase – more than triple last year’s number.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Havre de Grace, MD|
Bingo Night To Benefit Pets At Harford Co. Animal Shelter
The Harford County Humane Society will be hosting its wildly popular Cash Bingo Bonanza, which raises funds to care for the animals there.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|
Historic Cuban Club Restoration Aims To Preserve Ybor Landmark For ‘Another 100 Years’
Ongoing renovations at Ybor City's Cuban Club, including watertightening and reconstructing historic features, are in their final stretch.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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South Windsor, CT|
South Windsor Man Charged With Sex Assault After Strawberry Festival Incident
Police said the alleged victim knew the suspect through the June 13 event.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Tear Down Memorial Stadium Now That JCA's New Football Stadium Is Underway? Joliet Park District Q & A
Patch Editor John Ferak reached out to Joliet Park District Executive Director Brad Staab seeking answers on a number of key topics.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|
Attention UConn Campus Foodies: Dining Halls Might Be Closer Than You Think
Every dining hall at UConn is now mapped out, complete with walking times.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
'Put Aside Your Tribe': Ridgefield Public Safety Committee Reviews Lower-Cost Police, Fire Facility Proposals
Ridgefield committee reviewed competing public safety facility concepts ranging from about $50M to $67M and delayed recommendations.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Darien, IL|
Darien Chain Restaurant Wants Electronic Sign, Seeks Exception To Rules
Other towns allow such signs. Darien is considering doing the same.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Pottstown, PA|
Pottstown Hospital Nurses Decry Layoffs: 'Seen This Story Before'
Hundreds of employees have had their jobs eliminated in the past several months at Pottstown Hospital.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|
CR Newtown 9-11s Capture State Championship In Dramatic Late-Game Rally
With the state banner in hand, the team now turns its attention to Massachusetts, where they will represent Pennsylvania.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Woman Insists She Did Not Try Running Over Man In Their Driveway On Highland Ave: Prosecutors
Will County Judge Donald DeWilkins has imposed the SAFE-T-Act dangerousness standard to keep Joliet 48-year-old Kimberly Linsey jailed.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Alsip-Crestwood, IL|
Drone Tracks Alsip Carjacking Suspects, 2 In Custody: Police
Two Matteson men believed to be involved in an Alsip carjacking are now in custody, police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Wreck At Richards Street, Manhattan Road Lands Woman In Joliet Police Handcuffs: Here's Why
Mireya Vazquez was processed and released with a Notice to Appear in court. The Subaru was towed from the scene.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joe's Hot Dogs Arrest: Joliet Man Who Often Causes Mischief And Mayhem Captured By Joliet Police Once Again
It's hard to keep track of how many times the Joliet police force and the Will County Sheriff's has arrested Michael Richter.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Naugatuck, CT|
Naugatuck Police Commission To Review Entry-Level Police Candidates During Upcoming Meeting: Agenda
The Naugatuck Police Commission is scheduled to meet on Aug. 3, 2026. Here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
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Castro Valley, CA|
From Firehouse Chili To Chalk Art: Here's Everything The Taste Of Castro Valley Has To Offer.
The Taste of Castro Valley returns in August with over restaurants, caterers and local businesses.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Ex-Husband Charged In April Shooting Death Of Oak Lawn Woman
Missouri resident Charles Buss, 81, is charged in the shooting death of his ex-wife, Maryanne Buss-Kincaid, 76, in her Oak Lawn home.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|
‘He Made Everybody Laugh’: Fire Island Fundraiser Honors Blue Point Teen, Supports Suicide Prevention
The Christopher A. Coluccio Foundation’s fifth annual social mixer will raise money for scholarships, mental health treatment and resources.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|
Livingston Top Cop Shares Crime Data With Town Council [WATCH]
Livingston’s police chief offered a “state of the department” update. Here’s what he said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich High School Athletic Program Receives National Recognition
The Cardinals had another stellar year, and now the Greenwich High School athletic program is receiving national recognition.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
'People Of The West' Pechanga Studios Changes The Way People Learn About Native California
Brad Munoa's award-winning cinematic 10-part documentary series is reshaping the multicultural studies curriculum in California classrooms.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
NJ Congresswoman Tries To Stop Trump Budget Cut With New Bill
The proposed cuts are part of the Trump administration’s effort to slash federal programs that “waste taxpayer dollars.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|
Vernon Cops After Rescue Of 8-Year-Old From Swampy Area — 'It Was Like Quicksand.'
Vernon police Thursday detailed the complicated rescue of an autistic child a day earlier, complete with body cam video.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
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Shelton-Derby, CT|
New Sensory Play Center Opens In Shelton
A new nonprofit dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible play space for children of all abilities recently opened in Shelton.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Wedding Cash Registries Spark Etiquette Debate Among Guests [The Question]
Survey respondents are split over cash registries, honeymoon funds and destination wedding costs as couples embrace modern gift etiquette.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Brooklyn, NY|
The Dog Fight Dividing A Brooklyn Park
One park rule has become the center of a neighborhood debate.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
World Pizza Champion To Open Restaurant In Fremont
"It’s incredibly special to be bringing Slice House to my hometown of Fremont," the founder and 13-time champion said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
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Chicago, IL|
Liverpool Turns Attention To Soldier Field Finale After Wrexham Win
Head coach Andoni Iraola and midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai discuss Sunday's game versus Leeds United.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Moldova Consulate To Host Inaugural Sports Fest In Plainfield, Village Board Votes
"This is an opportunity not only to share parts of our heritage, but it's also ... to consolidate the community," the consul general said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Historic Building Teardown Defended
The decision was not made lightly, the Society of Mount Carmel said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
How One Fairfax Couple Turned A Lifelong Passion Into A Community Preschool
A Fairfax couple left corporate life and teaching to build a preschool focused on creativity, community and learning through play.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Lisle, IL|
Lisle Park District To Consider Bond Referendum To Help Fund Indoor Recreation Center
The Lisle Park District will review a resolution in August that would place the bond referendum question on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Store Now Has Power After 3 Days Without
Only a tiny fraction of ComEd customers are still affected.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Rockdale Grandfather Suffers Road Rash After Knife-Wielding Teen Shifts SUV Into Reverse: Prosecutors
For the second straight month, the 18-year-old finds himself in Will County's Jail, but this time, prosecutors are keeping him there.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Cannabis Shop Proposed In East Windsor
The retailer would occupy a vacant unit in the Prospect Hill Road shopping plaza.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Highland Park, IL|
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering Launches 2027 Reelection Campaign
Rotering announced her reelection campaign Thursday and outlined priorities for a potential next term.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
East Brunswick, NJ|
East Brunswick Community Arts Center Expansion Set To Begin This Fall
Mayor Brad Cohen says the state grant-funded project will start after East Brunswick Day and aims to wrap by year's end.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|
Missing Man Allegedly Beaten, Dismembered; 2 Charged With Murder After Blood, Saw Recovered From Home: Police
Investigators say Ruslan Furman was killed in November 2025 and that his remains have not been recovered.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|
Nanci Caplan Takes Over As Head Of Solomon Schechter Day School
The longtime educator plans to build on the Northbrook school's academic programs, Jewish learning and community partnerships.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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