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Caldwells, NJ|
West Caldwell Is Doing Its First Tax Revaluation In 16 Years: What Homeowners Should Know
Almost all property values in West Caldwell will rise. But it doesn’t necessarily mean their property taxes will also go up.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
Pittsburgh-Area High Schooler Awarded For Pancreatic Cancer Research
A Pittsburgh teen has won a prestigious scholarship for her work in attempting to advance the early detection of pancreatic cancer.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
New Industrial Warehouse Facility For Joliet? Planning, Zoning Reviews Project Later Today At City Hall
The 74-acre subject property is located within unincorporated Will County.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
Norwalk's New Indoor Golf Venue Mixes 'Legitimate Golf Experience' With Fun Night Out
A co-owner of the franchise's first CT location said guests can enjoy a legitimate golf experience or just a fun night out in Norwalk.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
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Enfield, CT|
Zoning Lien Against Enfield Manufacturer Tops $212K
Town officials said the fines continue to grow as violations at the Shaker Road property remain unresolved.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|
New Therapy Practice Opens Inside Lemont Wellness Clinic
The new practice provides support for kids, teens, adults and families.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|
Farmlink Project To Host Fundraiser In Williamsburg
The Farmlink Project is teaming up with Williamsburg cocktail bar Deux Chats and Wasted Pasta for a fundraiser this weekend.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater Couple Turns Gardening Passion Into Thriving Noble Mushroom Farm In Hillsborough
Ayesha Dolasa and Jacob Tulius of Bridgewater started Noble Mushrooms in 2017, which grows organic specialty mushrooms in Hillsborough.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Iron Oven Restaurant Construction Starts In Hatboro
The popular Southampton restaurant expects to hire 150 employees for its South York Road location.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Gunman Found Sleeping, His Glock Had 12 Rounds In Magazine, 1 Bullet In Chamber: Prosecutors
At 5:20 a.m. on September 10, the Will County Sheriff's Office raided a house at 1211 California Avenue in the Forest Park area of Joliet.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Why Windsor Is Turning Empty Offices Into Apartments
Remote work has left much of the Day Hill corridor vacant, costing the town millions in property-tax revenue.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Des Plaines, IL|
6 Des Plaines Officers Placed On Paid Leave After Fatal Police Shooting
Police said only one officer was directly involved in the shooting of 21-year-old Ayham Babidi; the other five were at the scene.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Voters Approve Senior Tax Relief Changes; Public Safety Facilities Committee Reappointed
Ridgefield voters approved senior tax relief changes Sept. 16 as selectpersons reappointed the Public Safety Facility Committee.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|
Southington Volleyball Standout Commits To Division I College
The Southington HS senior has committed to play Division I volleyball after a record-setting start to her final season
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Perry Hall, MD|
'Pins With A Purpose' Fundraiser Returns To Timonium With Custom Trophies
Lindsey Williams spends 40-plus hours creating custom pins for a Special Olympics Maryland fundraiser backed by a local investment firm.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Revised Filing Shows Farmland At Proposed Ellington Solar Site
The updated map was submitted after town officials said the developer’s original filing omitted a state farmland designation.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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La Grange, IL|
Lyons Township 'Ghost Payroll,' Girlfriend Trips Alleged
The supervisor blamed the clerk for "wild actions" and "false accusations."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Remodeling Underway On Portion Of South Port Shopping Center In Shirley
The northeast pad contains Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Buffalo Wild Wings, a UPS Store, and more.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Hamden Falls To Lauralton Hall In Field Hockey Season Opener: PHOTOS
Hamden opened the season on the road against Lauralton Hall in Milford.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
South Lakes Football Faces West Potomac Test After Dominant 3-0 Start
Seahawks, their “smart” defense to take on speedy Wolverines in game that will show where they stand at the start of the Concorde District
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New York City, NY|
NRTHRN Strong Partners With Extension Health For New VO2 Max Testing
The program is designed to help members establish a fitness baseline and track changes over time.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|
Lisle Park District To Discuss Prohibiting E-Scooters, E-Bikes In Parks
The ordinance would amend the park district's current code of conduct booklet regarding personal transportation devices.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Fire Island, NY|
Arson Squad Investigating Fire At Fire Island Pines Manse: Police
The fire started at the Ocean Walk home at around 1:10 p.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|
SF Approves Nearly $2 Million Payout to Family Of Cyclist Fatally Doored By City Worker
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved the settlement during its meeting on Tuesday.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
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Redondo Beach, CA|
RPV Landslide Movement Falls Below Key Threshold
Movement fell below 1 inch per week for the first time since 2023, a benchmark Edison has cited for potentially restoring power.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Queens, NY|
Shops at Atlas Park Starbucks Workers In Queens Vote To Unionize
Workers are seeking improved staffing and hours, higher take-home pay and stronger workplace protections.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Boy, 13, Struck And Killed by Fleeing Burglary Suspect In Southwest Riverside County
"Our family is devastated by this unimaginable loss," says the family of 13-year-old Cody Valentino Garcia Villatoro, killed in Menifee.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Flushing-Murray Hill, NY|
New 63K-Square-Foot YMCA Breaks Ground In Flushing
The new building will expand health, fitness and community programming for residents of all ages.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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Burr Ridge, IL|
Grocery Chain Still Plans Willowbrook Location Near Route 83
The village bought a property for redevelopment. The store is planned there.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|
Madison Historic District Commission To Review Pedestrian Improvement Project
Commissioners will walk the proposed retaining wall site and examine material samples this month for planned Boston Post Road project.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|
Redondo Moves Forward With Seaside Lagoon Overhaul
The city is advancing its long-planned waterfront rehabilitation to the Coastal Commission after a competing wave-pool concept emerged.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Gramercy-Murray Hill, NY|
Shake Shack, Jeremy Fall Team Up for One-Day Breakfast NYC Event
The limited-edition menu will be available from 8 to 10 a.m. for one-day only at the chain's original Madison Square Park location.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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Smithtown, NY|
Smithtown BBQ Spot Reopens After Fire Shut It Down For More Than A Year
The owners of Big Belly Que nearly lost their business after a fire. Now, loyal customers are helping fuel its comeback.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Fianceé Taken By Joliet Fire Department Ambulance, Leon Franchini Taken To Will County Jail By Joliet PD
Leon Franchini, age 45, had an active Will County arrest warrant for failing to appear in court on previous domestic battery charges.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Secaucus Mayor Now Wants A 'Pause' On Data Centers
After months of touting their benefits, Gonnelli is now calling for a pause on future data centers in town.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Great Taste Of Europa Sets The Table For Temecula Locals, Visitors Saturday
Let your taste buds journey across Europe as you sip, sample, and savor the food and wine at this much-anticipated festival this weekend.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Clarendon Hills Caucus Criticized, Loses About Half Of Key Members
The group is no longer operating in good faith, one of the resigning members said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|
New Canaan Town Council To Receive Financial Update, Committee Reports During Upcoming Meeting: Agenda
The New Canaan Town Council is scheduled to meet on Sept. 16, 2026. Here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|
Malden Clears Way For Cottage Kitchens Beginning In 2027
Some homes in Malden may soon be spots to pick up certain food goods.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|
Guilford Residents Authorize Purchase Of Church Street Property For $1.77 Million
A special Town Meeting was held on Tuesday as voters decided whether to authorize Guilford to purchase a "strategic" parcel of land.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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