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Secaucus, NJ|
Man Barricaded Himself Inside Secaucus Apartment
Happening now at Plaza Gardens apartments. SWAT and Secaucus Police are trying to get the man to come out of his apartment.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|
Simsbury High Reports Gains In Rankings, AP Participation; But Also Absenteeism Issue
SHS officials went before the board of education last week and gave an in-depth presentation on the school's academic standing.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
Owner To Reopen Everest Asian Fusion As Crab King Cajun Boil & Bar In Downers Grove
Everest Fusion, which opened in March, will be replaced by a crab boil concept restaurant with the same owner.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Murder At Joliet House Party Along Maple Road: This Week's Jury Trial Is Not Going To Happen After All
There were approximately 20 to 25 people attending the party in the 1500 block of Joliet's Maple Road when Leelinn Fox was slain.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Pottstown, PA|
New Connecting Piece Of Schuylkill River Trail Near Pottstown Complete
Riders, runners, and wanderers now have a clear pathway for 70 miles from Philadelphia to Reading.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
Lawsuit Blames Crowded Granby Pool For Teen’s Death
The lawsuit alleges High Meadow exceeded the pool’s capacity and failed to provide adequate supervision during a June field trip.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|
West Hartford Psychiatrist's Medical License Revoked; Disciplinary Hearing Continues
Connecticut regulators revoked his medical license over improper prescriptions for personal use and professional standard violations.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
South Windsor Sets Hearing On Removing Flock Cameras
Residents will get another chance to weigh in as town officials consider the future of eight automated license plate readers.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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East Brunswick, NJ|
Who Pays For A $100K Water Main Break? East Brunswick Is Waiting To Find Out
Officials say the township may put a lien on the property if the bill isn't paid.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Contractor Accused Of Taking $42,000 In Payments For Work Never Done In Fairfield: Police
The suspect, a Trumbull resident, was contracted to do exterior siding and window renovations, according to authorities.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Tax Hike Likely In Hinsdale District 86, Athletic Upgrades Eyed
The district wants to go nearly $80 million into debt to pay for projects.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
East Windsor, NJ|
35 Strangers, 1 Long Table: East Windsor Dinner Aims To Help Adults Make Friends
A new dinner series at East Windsor's Kochi Indian Cuisine is built for people to attend without knowing anyone yet.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
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San Francisco, CA|
SFMOMA And K-Pop Superstar RM Collaborate On New Exhibition 'Between You And Me'
With the new exhibition, SFMOMA is the only venue where guests can see BTS leader RM's personal art collection.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
Fundraiser Helps Family Of Man Missing In Suffield
Friends are raising money for Manoj Bagga’s wife and two children as the family faces mounting bills after his disappearance Aug. 7.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
Fairfax County Opens Door To Redevelopment Of Reston Metro Kiss & Ride Site
Fairfax County opened the door to including Reston Town Center Metro's Kiss & Ride property in a larger redevelopment.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|
Northern Virginia Tech Company Anticipates Major Layoffs In Ashburn
According to a Virginia WARN notice, a major technology contractor is anticipating laying of dozens of workers at its Ashburn facility.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
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Darien, IL|
Hinsdale South Official Endures More Criticism, Ouster Suggested
A group privately raised concerns about the athletic director two years ago, a parent said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|
Former Houston Health Chief Dies After Swimming Emergency Off Hermosa Beach
Dr. David Persse, 66, a longtime emergency medicine leader with deep ties to Los Angeles County, suffered a severe spinal injury Saturday.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Philadelphia, PA|
Red September Magic Teased, Taken Away In Phillies Wild Card Loss
But in a game of inches, there is plenty of fight left in the Fightins.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|
Dist. 130 Teachers Union Files OSHA Complaint Over 'Filthy' Schools
A rally is planned Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Nathan Hale Primary to protest filthy schools since D130 board laid off SEIU custodian workers.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Glen Ellyn, IL|
Glen Ellyn Rejects Special Use Permit Request For Beauty Parlor On Duane
Village trustees voted down the proposal for a high-end beauty salon called The Parlor at Monday's meeting.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
Future Doctors Face Active Shooter, Bus Bomb, Train Crash Simulations On Long Island
Future doctors tested their EMT skills amid smoke, screaming victims and fast-moving disaster scenarios in Old Bethpage.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|
New Canaan Planning And Zoning To Hold Public Hearings During Upcoming Meeting: Agenda
The New Canaan Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet on Sept. 29, 2026. Here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Lake Elsinore's New $31.3M Civic Center Opening This Week In Historic Downtown
The new Civic Center forms a central component of downtown revitalization efforts.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Top-Paid Hinsdale Central, South Employees 2025-26
The district released information on its highest-paid teachers and officials.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Enfield Plans Rededication Of Historic Abbey Monument
The ceremony will honor the Revolutionary War figure remembered for sounding the alarm with his drum.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
Major Overhaul Of 4 Miles Of Anaheim Street Heads Toward Construction
The Long Beach corridor will get dozens of crosswalk and signal upgrades, new medians, transit improvements and extensive pavement work.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|
LI Woman Gets Up To 6 Years' Prison Time For Drunken And Drugged Wrong-Way Crash That Hurt Teen Driver: DA
The sentence "serves as a reminder that there is a no-tolerance policy for driving drunk or high," Nassau DA says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough Delays Middle School Baseball, Will Revisit for 2027-28
Board member Cynthia Nurse said startup costs and the lack of a current field make a team not feasible this year.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
MeiMei Brings Bazaar Sonoma Flair To Fixed North Bay Home
Sean Quan and Jenny Phan revive their Chinese menu with takeout bowls after a year of rotating pop-ups.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|
Guilford Selectmen Advance Proposed $800,000 Purchase Of 63-Acre Property
The Board of Selectmen voted to bring the proposed purchase to a special town meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|
Deer Park Town Center Sold For $125M, New Owners Plan Changes
The new ownership group plans to boost occupancy, refresh the tenant mix and reimagine gathering spaces at the shopping center.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Judge Halts District 47 Boundary Committee Meetings Amid Lawsuit
A temporary restraining order bars the committee from meeting and the school board from voting on boundary changes.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Boat Detaches From Truck Crashes Into Oncoming Car Near Somerville Circle In Raritan: Video
A trailer and boat detached from a pickup truck while trying to exit the circle and crossed into oncoming traffic, said police.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|
Lacey Weighs Ban On Intentional Balloon Releases
A proposed Lacey Township ordinance would target planned balloon releases, citing environmental concerns.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Franklin Felon Arrested In Concord After Being Accused Of Stealing A Car In Manchester
Logan Storm Locke, who has a criminal history dating back a decade, was arrested on Sept. 5 after being accused of stealing a car on July 2.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|
Drivers Face Higher Prices As Redwood City Moves Toward Data-Driven Downtown Parking
Councilmembers backed a more technology-heavy parking strategy while pressing staff to fill garages and protect low-income workers.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Garbage Truck Driver Charged In Fatal Fairfax City Crash That Killed 13-Year-Old
Maryland man was charged after a garbage truck struck and killed a 13-year-old FCPS student riding an e-bike in Fairfax City.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Death Of Man Found Shot On Bridgeview Street Ruled A Homicide: Medical Examiner
Niko Fuentes, 33, lived a few miles away from where he was found with a fatal gunshot wound early Monday, medical examiner records say.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
Proposed Data Center Ban In Newark Is Moving Along, Councilman Says
A temporary moratorium on building AI data centers is under consideration in Newark. Here’s where it currently stands.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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