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Elmhurst, IL|
'Brings Me Joy': Elmhurst Schools See Budget Surplus
The district's spending is outpacing its income, which an official described as "not sustainable."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
Palos Man Accused Of Sexual Assault Ordered Detained In Cook County Jail By New Judge
New judge orders Tim O'Connell, 36, to be detained pre-trial in Cook County Jail after prosecutors argue on the third try.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
San Ramon, CA|
Car Crashes Into San Ramon Home, Causing Fire
A preliminary investigation shows a medical emergency caused a driver to crash into a home on Foxboro Circle Monday night.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|
Moon, Rescued During Search For Missing Cat, Seeks Home: Northport Kitty Of The Week
Moon was found while a Long Island woman continued searching for her missing black cat, Piper, NCRA said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax City Planners Unanimously Back 14-Home Mantua Redevelopment
Fairfax planners unanimously endorsed replacing aging offices with 14 townhomes near Mantua. City Council votes Sept. 22.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
Stanley, Shy Tuxedo Cat Still Waiting: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
The 14-month-old tuxedo has watched other cats leave the shelter while he continues waiting for a patient home, the Shelter said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|
School Upgrades Would Mean Tax Hike For North Caldwell, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Roseland
The West Essex Regional School District will ask local residents to vote on two ballot questions in the 2026 general election.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
North Hollywood-Toluca Lake, CA|
24 Hour Fitness Reopens After Major Remodel In North Hollywood
The remodeled club features an expanded free-weight area, a turf training zone and new recovery equipment.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Trumbull, CT|
Unique New Food Hall Brings Mix-And-Match Ordering To Trumbull
The chain's newest Trumbull location is bringing its signature mix-and-match ordering experience to the area.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich Seeks To Deter Illegal Street Takeovers With New Ordinance
Greenwich is taking a proactive step to prevent street takeovers from coming to town.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Middlesex, NJ|
Middlesex Borough OEM Launches Cadet Program For Local Teens
The program is open to Middlesex Borough residents ages 14 to 18.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
New Cutting-Edge Fitness Studio Set To Open In Norwalk
The upscale fitness chain plans to open its newest location at a former LA Fitness building in Norwalk.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
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East Hampton, NY|
Officer Runs 133 Miles, From Montauk To NYC, To Combat Mental Health Struggles In Veterans, First Responders
"We all face mental health struggles at different points in our lives, and I believe no one should have to face them alone."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Religious Building To Be Torn Down: City
The neighboring church said it had no input in the matter. The building was constructed in the early 1900s.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
‘Our Favorite Place On Earth’: Camp ANCHOR Raises $128K For Rec Programming In July Fundraiser
Lido Beach-based Camp ANCHOR raised over $128,000 this month in a fundraiser that will pay for year-round programming, officials say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
52 Animals Found In Enfield Home; Monkey Seized, Police Say
The monkey was seized while Enfield Animal Control investigates conditions involving the other animals.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Hopewell-Pennington, NJ|
BeOne Medicines Plans $300M Expansion In Hopewell Township
The expansion includes the construction of a three-story, 145,000-square-foot manufacturing facility.
David Luces, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|
Developer Sues West Orange In Attempt To Keep NFL Billionaires’ Plan Alive
A bitter battle over the fate of a large patch of forest in North Jersey isn’t over yet.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Fremont City Council Appoints New Vice Mayor
Councilmember Raymond Liu will serve as the city's vice mayor through March 2027, Fremont city officials said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Inland Wetlands Board Approves Barrack Hill Septic Plan, Advances Abbott Avenue Resolution
Ridgefield wetlands board approved a Barrack Hill septic project, advanced Abbott Avenue and reviewed Carriage House plans.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough BOE Approves New Principal, English Supervisor For 2026-27
Hetal Amin and Daniel Brack were introduced as new administrators during the Hillsborough Board of Education meeting.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Cannabis Magazine Executive Sentenced In Secret ‘Pay-For-Play’ Stock Scheme
The defendant was chairman of the company that publishes the long-running cannabis-focused magazine High Times.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|
Madison Board Of Finance Approves Youth Jobs Grant, Advances Wheel Loader Purchase
The town's finance group met briefly on Monday morning.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|
Vote Delayed On Controversial Simsbury Car Wash Project
Simsbury's Zoning Commission closed the public hearing on a proposed Dorset Crossing car wash and continued the application to September.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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Glenview, IL|
Med Spa, Dog Wellness Center, Beef-Tallow Restaurant Open In Glenview
The businesses celebrated recent openings with ceremonies held between late June and mid-July.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|
Tolland Cockfighting Arrests: 1 Property Owner Seems Primed For Plea, Another Due In Court This Week
he cockfighting was staged at an old quarry set back from a home in Tolland, according to case records.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Eyes Zeroing Out Property Tax
The village makes up a small part of the tax bill. Schools dominate it.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|
White Powder, Straws Found In NJ Man's Car After Toddler Overdosed: Affidavit
The Ringwood man told police he believed that the 2-year-old boy had ingested some of his "pain killers," according to documents.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
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East Hampton-Portland, CT|
Gas Station Ban Under Consideration By Portland Board
The proposal comes as a developer is pitching a gas station and convenience store in town.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Jersey City, NJ|
Mom Who Was Arrested At Jersey City School Board Meeting Heads To Court: See What Happened
A Jersey City mom who was arrested at a school board meeting had her day in court on Tuesday. See what happened.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
Child Found Wandering Away From East Norriton Daycare, Investigation Underway
The state is investigating after the recent incident.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Hampton-North Hampton, NH|
Felon, Formerly From Concord, Arrested In Hampton On Pistol Possession Charge, Police Say
Jason Brooks of Lafayette Road was arrested on Monday on a felon in possession of a dangerous weapon charge after an incident in late May.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Cherry Hill, NJ|
Hazmat Situation Breaks Out After Fire In South Jersey, Officials Say
The chemical can lead to lung issues, among other diagnoses.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Domestic Violence Resources Pitched In Horsham
Montgomery County Prothonotary Noah Marlier visited the Horsham Township Council this past week.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Stop-Work Order Upsets Burr Ridge Officials; Homeowner Request Rejected
"So we're asking for forgiveness?" an official asked. The homeowner's lawyer acknowledged that it was the case.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Freeport, NY|
County Gives Freeport $300K For Armory Trade School Construction
The Nassau County legislature awarded a $300,000 grant to the Village of Freeport Monday to help create a trade school at the former armory.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
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Stonington-Mystic, CT|
Popular Ice Cream Store Opens At Historic Old Mystic Spot
A shop offering dozens of small-batch ice cream flavors has added a second storefront.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Consumers Liquor Customer Badly Beaten, Hospitalized By Men Who Followed Him Into Store: Police
Surveillance video showed the suspect confronting the victim before striking him multiple times in the face without provocation.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Man Used Belt To Whip Female Victim During Explosive Domestic Violence Episode: Joliet Police
Joliet police made the arrest of the 67-year-old over the weekend.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|
PWC Firefighters Responding To Downed Tree End Up Rescuing These Babies (PHOTOS)
Prince William County firefighters ended up in the midst of a wildlife rescue when the responded to reports of a downed tree.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
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