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Milford, CT|
Milford Native Starts Business To Help Seniors
A 20-year-old originally from Milford has started a company that seeks to help seniors avoid financial calamity.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|
Lockport Submits Grant For Future Downtown Lockport Streetscape Project
The City is going to pursue funding for the project through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|
North Shore City To Scrap 'Offensive' City Seal After Nearly 2 Centuries
The 1839 seal, depicting a Sumatran spice trader, has been the subject of years of often-contentious debate.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|
NoVA Sex Offender With 10 Prior Child Porn Convictions Arrested On New Federal Charge
A registered sex offender from Herndon with 10 prior convictions was arrested on a new federal child sex conspiracy charge.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Granby-East Granby, CT|
Granby Solar Canopy Proposal Would Take 16 Years To Break Even
The preliminary analysis projects higher costs during the first eight years and about $41,800 in total savings over two decades.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Overnight Home Invasion In Joliet: 'Thank You To Minooka Police Department For Their Vital Assistance'
After exiting, 37-year-old Carey Almond allegedly punched and broke a window before fleeing the area, Joliet police revealed.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|
New Trier's Northfield Campus Adds Coffee Bar For Students
The new Northfield campus cafe offers coffee, tea, smoothies, salads, wraps, flatbreads and breakfast items.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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