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Newton, MA|
Newton Author Discusses First 2 Published Works And Lifelong Passion For Writing
The author published a poetry collection and has his first novel set to release next year.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|
Snapchat Sex Hack, Child Porn Possession Nets Prison Sentence For Oswego Man: DOJ
He hacked more than 500 women's Snapchat accounts and also possessed hundreds of photos and videos depicting child porn, prosecutors said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Wanted Joliet Man Captured At Star Inn On West Jefferson Street After Eluding Joliet Police Since November
He also had two additional Will County warrants for failing to appear in court on previous criminal charges.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Pedestrian Taken To Concord Hospital After Being Struck By A Vehicle In Downtown Concord: Video
A man was taken to the hospital after receiving a head injury at the intersection of Loudon Road and Main Street on Monday afternoon.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Trouble At Double J Sports Bar On Essington As Joliet Police Arrest Man Who Was Pepper Sprayed By Security
He was processed at the Joliet Police Department and released with a Notice to Appear in court.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
NJ Labor Groups Protest At Delaney Hall, Demand ‘Abolition Of ICE’
A GOP congressman who chaired Trump’s re-election campaign in New Jersey says the allegations about Delaney Hall are a “false narrative.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
South End Teen Arrested By Concord Police On More Threat And Domestic Violence Assault Charges
May Hubbard was accused of threatening and assaulting two adults and another teen, smashing glass, and threatening one with a knife in June.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Enfield Council Resets Thompsonville Redevelopment Effort
The town wants a new developer for the former Union Square plan and discussed a mixed-use future for the site.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Plymouth-Whitemarsh, PA|
'Demanding Approval By Tantrum': Plymouth Twp. Council Calls Out Data Center Developer
The application as it stands "blatantly disregards the health, welfare, and safety of the community," council said.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
ICE Arrests Landscapers In Belleville; Deportations Planned, Feds Say
More details have emerged about an ICE operation in North Jersey that ended with five arrests.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater-Raritan Adds Autism Program At Middle School For Next School Year
District administrators said the class continues services for students aging up within the system.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Suburban Cop Who Pulled Gun On Woman Still On Leave
Wearing a pro-Trump shirt, the lieutenant pulled the woman out of her car. He said he thought she was involved in a hit-and-run.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Reston, VA|
Reston Town Hall Urges Voter Mobilization, Voting Rights Protections In Honor Of John Lewis
Reston town hall speakers urged voter registration and support for voting rights amendments while honoring John Lewis' legacy.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Former Corporate Employee Turns Fitness Dream Into Fairfax City Business
Former corporate employee Sarah Crissup opened Fairfax Fit Body Boot Camp, bringing 30-minute workouts to Fairfax City.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|
Builder’s Remedy Lawsuits Pile Up In West Orange
Real estate developers are demanding to build six different projects. Each says they will include affordable housing as part of the deal.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|
Dump Truck On Its Side Closes Lanes In Both Directions On Southern State Parkway: PD
Lanes are closed in both directions on the Southern State Parkway after a dump truck ended up on its side, police say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
New Details Released In Fatal Fox River Boat Crash
Richard Stevenson faces reckless homicide and aggravated DUI charges in connection with the Saturday boat crash near McHenry.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|
Stamford To Hold Virtual Meeting On Bridge Replacement Project
The meeting will review the proposed bridge design, utility relocations, detours and invasive species removal.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|
2 Boating Crashes, 3 Deaths In 6 Days At The Jersey Shore
Two boats hit Intracoastal Waterway channel markers in Barnegat Bay, a popular venue for recreational boaters.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|
After Leading Novato's Financial Turnaround, Finance Director Honored Nationally
The city's finance department was honored after eliminating a years-long audit backlog and rebuilding operations following the pandemic.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
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Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|
Hatfield Twp. Voters Will See Open Space Referendum On Election Day
Residents will decide the future of open space funding in the township this November.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|
Finance Board Says 'No' To Cash Request; Southington School Board Fixes Deficit Itself
Southington school board voted to use non-lapsing funds to cover a $279,036 budget shortfall after the finance board denied the request.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Darien P&Z To Continue Public Hearing On High School Stadium Lights, PA System Proposal
Here's a preview of the upcoming Darien Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough's Fresh Fig Marks 1 Year With Weeklong Raffle Basket Giveaway
Hillsborough Couple Joe Trani and Kari LaSpisa are celebrating 1 year since opening their customizable salad and sandwich cafe.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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South Brunswick, NJ|
Environmental Groups Appeal Transco Pipeline License Opposed By South Brunswick
Food & Water Watch and other groups are asking an appellate court to overturn approval of the NESE pipeline.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|
Manteno Man, 62, 'Touched And Rubbed' Buttocks Of Silver Cross Nurse: New Lenox Police
The incident took place Friday afternoon at the New Lenox hospital, according to reports.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Athletic Facility Suggested On Old Plant Site
Meanwhile, the owner offered 40 acres to the village, along with an environmental cleanup.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Girl, 2, Found In Suffolk Pool Dies: 'Her Absence Has Left An Unimaginable Hole In All Our Hearts'
Services have been set for Kaeleigh Jane Polini, 2, and a GoFundMe created, to help her brokenhearted family.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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Simsbury, CT|
Controversial Decision On Senior Living Expansion In Simsbury Being Challenged In Court
Two Simsbury neighbors are appealing zoning approvals for the 40-unit expansion, seeking to overturn a zoning board decision this month.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
The Hangout Reimagines California Community Beyond Bars And Restaurants
The Hangout splits private events with free access, offering alternatives to alcohol-centered socializing that dominate California.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
Boil Order Lifted Monday In Worth, Water Determined Safe To Drink: Mayor
Bacteriological test results came back Monday, determining that the water is safe to drink for people and pets in Worth.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Haddonfield-Haddon Township, NJ|
ICE Identifies Mexican Kitchen Worker Taken Into Custody In NJ
"Detention is a choice," the Department of Homeland Security said.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
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Granby-East Granby, CT|
East Granby Floats Film, TV Production Campus
The early-stage concept touts jobs and tax-base growth.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|
Orange Zoning Board Approves Hawthorne Lane Setback Variance For Front Porch
Orange ZBA unanimously approved a setback variance for a front porch at 254 Hawthorne Lane during its July 20 meeting.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|
Oxford Mini Golf Course Reopens After 2024 Flood
The family-owned business reopened after major damage from the August 2024 flooding.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
FloridaRAMA Offers Maker Mondays, A New Series Of Creative Workshops In St. Pete
St. Petersburg arts destination FloridaRAMA has launched Maker Mondays, a new weekly series of creative workshops.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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Arlington, VA|
Top Donors To Beyer, Democratic Challengers In Virginia’s 8th District Race
FEC filings show who is providing the largest contributions to candidates seeking Virginia’s 8th District seat.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich Calls For Pause On State Zoning Mandates, Drawing Bipartisan Support From Local Officials
Greenwich officials and leaders from neighboring towns called for a pause on state zoning mandates over growing infrastructure concerns.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|
Brooklyn Festival Founder Booked Superstars Before They Broke Out
Before Kendrick Lamar and Doja Cat broke out, Al Damashek booked them in New York. Now he's betting on Brooklyn's next generation.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
New Milford, CT|
New Milford Youth Agency Receives $10K Grant, Reviews Teen Programs And Music Proposal
New Milford Youth Agency received a $10,000 grant and reviewed summer programs, Teen Band Nights and a Maxx music proposal.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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