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Patchogue, NY|
Arson Squad Detectives Investigating Fire In East Patchogue: Police
It happened at around 1 a.m. on Friday, Suffolk police said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Firing On All Cylinders: Fremont Photo Of The Day
Who knew there was clay at Lake Elizabeth?
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|
Westport Selectmen To Consider Emergency Management Authorization, Sewer Connection
Officials also may review a Center Street encroachment waiver and authorize property tax overpayment refunds.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
San Leandro, CA|
Reward Offered For Suspect Who Attacked Postal Worker In San Leandro
The attack happened on Monday, July 27, as the postal worker was returning from her break, authorities said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Voters Likely To Weigh In On Bandshell Dispute
Two park officials recommended putting the issue on the ballot. This followed the denial of a voters' petition.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
NJ Lawmakers Clash Over Fate Of ICE Prison After 3 Detainee Deaths
Three people have died in ICE custody at the privately owned prison within a year, renewing calls to “shut down Delaney Hall.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|
San Diego Weekend Guide: Margaritaville Run; Nighttime Zoo; San Diego Brew Festival; Turf & Surf Festival
Looking for some fun things to do this weekend, Aug. 8-9, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Uptown Ferry To Be Suspended In Hoboken This Weekend, Free Shuttle Offered
A free shuttle service will take Hoboken ferry riders to Weehawken so they can climb aboard there instead. See the timing.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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Madison, CT|
Madison Appearance Committee To Review 18-Home Mill Road Development
Officials also may examine downtown pedestrian upgrades, a four-unit apartment proposal and electric vehicle charging plans.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield TPZ To Hear Plan For Two 3-Story Commercial Buildings On Black Rock Turnpike
Upcoming public hearing also covers sewer upgrades, coastal work and zoning changes.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
Culvert Failure Cuts Off Through Traffic On Suffield Street
The road is shut to through traffic as town officials work to rebuild a culvert engineers called a serious safety concern.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Councilman Larry Hug Noticing Far More Serious Car Crashes In Joliet: 'It's Really Gotten Out of Hand'
Hug brought up the topic of serious crashes taking place around Joliet during this week's Joliet City Council meeting, wondering why.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Enfield, CT|
State Police: Enfield Investigation Still Active
Moody Road reopened Thursday evening after a lengthy closure, canceled bus stops and reported SWAT activity.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|
Detroit Non-Profit Hosting Women's Health Summit: What To Know
The summit will provide women with an intimate setting to speak directly with health experts.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Riverhead, NY|
'Alive On 25' Brings Festive, Dancing, Feasting Crowd To Downtown Riverhead: Photos
See a huge photo gallery of all the fun here.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
NYC Has 7 Visitors For Every Resident. Now Tourism Is Facing A New Test
NYC welcomed 65 million visitors last year, but changing visitor patterns are reshaping the tourism economy.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
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Deerfield, IL|
Deerfield Couple Marks 15 Years Of Growing All Points Public Relations
Lauren and Jamie Izaks launched the agency on the North Shore in 2011 before expanding it into a roughly 50-person Chicago firm.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|
Kitten Used In Beltsville Bank Robbery Finds Her Forever Home
Magnolia the kitten has found her forever home, but many of her friends are still waiting to be adopted. Here's how you can help her rescue.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joe's Hotdogs Becomes Magnet For Mischief: Joliet City Councilman Joe Clement Said It's Being Addressed
Last week, Joliet Patch produced a story about the recent arrest of Joliet transient Michael Ritchey for damaging the Joe's Hot Dog site.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Paramus, NJ|
Men Bought Nordstrom Items Fraudulently, Tried To Return Them To NJ Mall: PD
Two men stole people's identities to buy items in Virginia and then tried to return them in Bergen County, police said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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Warminster, PA|
Victim ID'd In Fatal Street Road Crash
The Montgomery County coroner has identified the motorcyclist killed in the crash on Sunday afternoon.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Darien Selectmen To Review Draft Plan Of Conservation And Development, $393K In Transfers
Darien selectmen will review the draft POCD, nearly $394,000 in budget transfers and police spending requests at an upcoming meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Police Investigating Fight At Home In Shirley
The fight started at the home on William Floyd Parkway at around 8:45 p.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Waterford, CT|
Waterford Police Commissioners Hear Oswegatchie Road Speeding Concerns, Approve Officer Hiring,
Waterford police commissioners approved a conditional hiring offer and heard renewed concerns over Oswegatchie Road speeding.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
New $6.7M Nanobubbler Systems To Boost Oxygen In Lake Elsinore
By the end of 2026, the city expects the Nanobubbler systems to pump 15,000 pounds of oxygen into the lake per day.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Firefighters Battle 2-Alarm Blaze In Belmont After Home Explosion, 1 Injured
Lakes Region firefighters and EMTs were called to a house fire on Sunset Drive in Belmont after an explosion on Thursday afternoon.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|
Stabbing At Shorewood's Mobile Home Park Involved Scissors, Trail Of Blood Found By Police Officers
Shorewood police said the victim exited the residence, and officers observed a large laceration on their chin with fresh blood.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|
Winnetka Park Board Calls For Commissioner's Resignation
A personal email exchange between Commissioner Colleen Root and a resident landed her in hot water with the board and formally disciplined.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
This Joliet Public Nuisance Has 'No Active Utility Services And Contains Large Openings In The Roof'
Administrative adjudication fines have been assessed but remain unpaid, according to Director of Community Development Dustin Anderson.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Suburban Mayor's Campaign Enlists Village Workers For Petition Effort
He holds two elected jobs with full-time salaries, which have spiked in recent years.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|
Orland Girl, 7, Who Beat Cancer Raises Nearly $10,000 For Charity That Uplifted Her
Isla Dorsey held a lemonade stand in July to benefit the charity that lifted her spirits during her cancer battle.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Public Nuisance Designation For Fire-Damaged Empty House, Property Owners Believed To Be Dead
Joliet noted how this property remains in a state of disrepair and continues to have a negative impact on the surrounding neighborhood.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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East Hampton, NY|
'One Year And Still Doesn't Feel Real': After Designer Dies On Montauk Yacht, Martha Nolan-O'Slattara Mourned
Also, Martha Nolan-O'Slattara's family readies to file $50M "wrongful death" suit, accusing boat's reported owner of causing her death.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Public Nuisance Has Been Vacant Since 2015 After Homeowner's Death, 2020 Water Shutoff: City
Joliet said the declaration of a public nuisance is a progressive step in seeking compliance which can lead to demolition.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|
Rhode Island Drunken Wrong-Way Crash Prisoner Charged With Possessing Drugs
The Massachusetts man is serving a 10-year sentence for driving the wrong way on I-95 and crashing into multiple vehicles.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Late Guests And Early Arrivals: When Timing Becomes Rude [The Question]
Chronic latecomers test everyone’s patience, but guests who show up early can create their own problems. How much leeway should hosts give?
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Manassas, VA|
Prince William County Man Indicted On Racketeering Charges, Accused Of Murdering Rival For MS-13 Gang
A Manassas man previously arrested for murder has now been indicted for racketeering. Prosecutors say he's part of the MS-13 criminal gang.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
Arlington Robbery Spree Suspect Indicted On Federal Charges, State Cases Dropped
Federal prosecutors indicted a Centreville man in seven robberies after related Arlington and Fairfax cases were dropped.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
5 Recruits Welcomed Into Greenwich Fire Department
A swearing-in ceremony was held at Greenwich Fire Department Headquarters on Thursday morning.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|
‘It’s His Turn For Somebody To Help Him': 40-Year Wantagh FD, NYPD Vet Searches For Living Kidney Donor
Former Wantagh Fire Department chief John Gillen and his family said finding a new kidney would give him "new life."
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
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