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Phoenixville, PA|
Phoenixville Area Super Wawa Announces Opening Date
Anticipated for years, the Route 23 Wawa is finally ready to open.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Palatine, IL|
Gun Jammed As Teen 'Was Waiting To Commit A Massacre' At Hindu Temple: Krishnamoorthi
The congressman described his parents singing prayers inside the Aurora temple as he joined area leaders Friday to condemn hate.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Darien Selectmen To Consider Approval Of $125K For Firehouse Retaining Wall Project
Here's a preview of the upcoming Darien Board of Selectmen meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|
She Refused To Have Sex With Him At Channahon's Manor Motel, She Pushed Him Off, Called 911: Complaint
Will County Judge James B. Harvey, who often rejects the SAFE-T-Act detention petitions, has released the 43-year-old Channahon man.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Across America, US|
How Trick-Or-Treating Is Changing In America’s Neighborhoods: Block Talk
For some, the gradual disappearance of door-to-door Halloween trick-or-treating feels like the disappearance of neighborhood life itself.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Planners Back Lakeview Drive Property Sale, Public Safety Building Purchase Withdrawn
Ridgefield planners endorse a Lakeview Drive property sale, review an adult day care proposal and address drainage complaints.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Cambridge, MA|
2 People Hospitalized With Serious Injuries After Cambridge Crash
The incident took place in the Port neighborhood.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|
Phillies Resembling Retirement Community: This Week In Philly Sports
Phillies Vice President Of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski says he's sticking around along with a lot of the team's older players.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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Madison, CT|
Madison Selectmen Approve Surf Club Seawall Funding, Review Sidewalk Projects And Surveys
Town Engineer Robert Russo outlined a proposed short-term repair plan intended to stabilize the Surf Club seawall.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Hamden Girls Soccer Battles Guilford, Cheshire In Recent Games: PHOTOS
The Green Dragons are heading into the final slate of games for the regular season.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Future Of Censures Uncertain After Temecula School Board Meeting Canceled: Official
The meeting was canceled due to a failure to reach quorum in the absence of three trustees.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
20-Year-Old Woman In Custody After Carjacking Attempt On Disabled Woman At Roberts Road Jewel-Osco: Police
The 63-year-old woman was waiting in her vehicle while her son shopped at Jewel when the woman tried to push her out of the car, police said
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Tuscaloosa, AL|
No Injuries After Crash Involving Tuscaloosa County School System Bus
A TCSS bus was involved in a traffic accident Thursday afternoon on Highway 69 South, but no students were harmed.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
One Driver Injured After Minivan And MPV Crash On Loudon Road
Video: The vehicles collided Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Old Loudon Road and Loudon Road on the Concord Heights.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Red Flag Warnings Take Effect As Santa Ana Winds Threaten Southern California
Strong winds, dangerously low humidity and soaring temperatures could fuel rapidly spreading wildfires through Saturday.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Haverford-Havertown, PA|
New Bar Coming To Sophie's BBQ In Havertown As Former Vendor Faces Mounting Legal Troubles
Sophie's is replacing its bar operator, which paid nearly $600K in unpaid wages at other locations after the state intervened.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Long-Awaited Clarendon Hills Cafe Opening In Days
It plans a "soft opening" with limited hours at first.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Clarendon Hills Restaurant May Be No-Go After All
Village officials want to end a subsidy pact, saying the owner hasn't done his part.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|
Shorewood Prowler Targets Women At Mariano's Shopping Center On Route 59, Joliet Man Arrested: Complaint
Louis Tomasino was taken into custody at the Will County Jail by the Shorewood Police Department thanks to automated license plate readers.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|
Forensic Accounting Report Details Control Failures At Evanston/Skokie District 65
Board members said the review found weak controls, contract gaps and questions beyond Devon Horton's case.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
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Long Beach, CA|
Port Of Long Beach Breaks 115-Year Cargo Record With Nearly 1 Million Containers
The port handled 997,177 container units in September, up 25 percent from a year earlier, as shipping disruptions reshape global trade.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|
2026 MA Elections: Question 8 Would Repeal Legalized Pot Shops For Recreational Use
A "Yes" vote would reverse the 2016 ballot approval of legalized and regulated marijuana across Massachusetts.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|
Manhattan Reduces Number Of Flock Cameras On Village Streets
A contract for several cameras obtained using Will County grant funds was not renewed, but 4 original Flock cameras will stay—for now.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Clinton, CT|
Clinton Zoning Board To Hear Garage Permit Appeal, Setback Variance Requests
Clinton Zoning Board of Appeals will hear a garage permit dispute and a setback request.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Burr Ridge, IL|
New Burr Ridge Eatery Says Everything '100% Freshly Made'
The restaurant filled a void at the Village Center shopping complex.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Cat Reunited With Owner 571 Days After Going Missing In Greenwich
"This is such a gift," the cat's owner told Patch in an interview this week. "I never want to lose him again."
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|
This New Guide Delivers Curated Weekend Plans To Northern Virginia Families
A new guide catalogs weekly family-friendly events in Loudoun County and presents parents with options for all ages.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Santa Monica Library Increases Cleaning Amid E. Coli Allegations
City officials have increased library cleaning amid E. coli allegations but have yet to receive the test results.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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The Lymes, CT|
East Lyme Selectmen Approve Traffic Camera Plan 5-1, Review Ambulance Performance
East Lyme selectmen approve a five-location traffic camera plan, review ambulance response times and examine town investment policies.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
Suffield Railroad Work Will Bring Two-Day Detour
The railroad crossing will close Oct. 21–22, with traffic detoured onto Route 190, I-91 and Route 140.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Construction Underway For New Farmers Market Coming To Somerset Shopping Center
Sprouts has announced an anticipated opening timeline for eager shoppers.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|
New Brooklyn Gym Wants Women To Ditch The Pilates-Only Routine
A new studio helps beginners feel comfortable lifting weights with small classes, personalized pacing and no pressure to keep up.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
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Palos Verdes, CA|
$54M In Federal Grants Clears Way For 27 Palos Verdes Landslide Home Buyouts
Rancho Palos Verdes expects to begin purchasing affected properties in the coming months, but completing all 27 buyouts could take years.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Man Made Concerning Comments About Middletown Elementary School
There were "concerning social media posts made by a resident referencing New Monmouth Elementary," said the mayor.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|
Car Crashes After Pressing Accelerator Instead Of Brake On New York Street: Aurora Police
The car entered a front yard and crashed into the porch of an apartment building, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|
Manhattan Newcomer 'El Mariachi's' A Familiar Adventure For New Lenox Restaurateur
El Mariachi's Bar & Grill opened Oct. 9 in the former Flor de Fuego space. Its owner also operates El Sombrero in New Lenox.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
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Oxford, CT|
Oxford Radio Upgrade Heads To October Vote
Fire officials say replacement parts are increasingly difficult to find for the system used by several town departments.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Mendham-Chester, NJ|
370+ Housing Units Eyed For Mendham, And Neighboring Officials Want Answers
Mendham Twp. officials say the logistics of how/if 3 housing projects in the Borough affect the community have not been made clear to them.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Hoboken Coffee Shop That Closed Will Be Replaced By New York City Restaurant Chain, Oasis
A New York City-based group of cafés, Oasis, will cross the river and open in North Jersey.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|
How Residents Could Get Flood Insurance Savings After A City Council Vote In Novato
An update to city rules aims to keep a federal rating that gives qualifying homeowners a discount on flood coverage.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
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