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Saratoga, CA|
Students Help Small Businesses Find $105K In Potential Savings In Bay Area
High school students are helping South Bay businesses identify energy and water upgrades, rebates and other ways to cut costs.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Paramus, NJ|
SWAT Team Responds To Mall In NJ After Smash-And-Grab Theft Prompts Report Of Gunshots: Cops
A smash-and-grab theft at a mall in Bergen County caused shoppers to call 911, reporting gunshots, police said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|
4 Rapes Reported At Cal State San Marcos In First Weeks Of Fall Semester
All four incidents occurred in student housing, officials said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Paramus, NJ|
2 Teens In Stolen Car Lead Police On Chase From Mall In Paramus To Route 17: Cops
The teens were arrested after they crashed into a tractor-trailer and a police car on Route 17, officials said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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Princeton, NJ|
Princeton Residents Press Council For Traffic Fixes At Intersection After Crashes
Residents and council members discussed crash data, enforcement numbers and long-sought speed tables at the intersection.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Category 5 Hurricane Polo Could Send Rain, Dangerous Surf To Battered SoCal
Polo rapidly strengthened into a rare Category 5 hurricane Tuesday. Forecasters warned it could bring "extremely dangerous" impacts.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Cambridge, MA|
3rd Arrest Made In Murder Of Cambridge DPW Employee
The Fourth of July crime left the community in sadness and shock.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Black Mold Rampant In Home, Showers, Bathtubs Inoperable, Braidwood Decides Enough Is Enough
The community of Braidwood is just down the road from Joliet. It's due south along Interstate 55.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Carlsbad, CA|
Legoland Debuts New Brick Or Treat Street, Halloween Treats In Carlsbad
The theme park's annual Halloween celebration returns with a new monster neighborhood, seasonal treats, live shows and trick-or-treating.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|
No Threat Found At Oak Forest High School, Students Dismissed For Day: Police
A SWAT team searched the school after a "possible threat" was reported Tuesday morning.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
'Disappointed': Darien Environmental Panel Axed After 39 Years
A member decried the move in a social media post. She accused officials of preventing the committee from doing its work.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Special Election To Fill Kip Tyner’s Tuscaloosa Council Seat Expected By Year’s End
Tuscaloosa City Council is expected to call a special election in the coming weeks to fill the District 5 seat
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
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Long Valley, NJ|
Beloved Long Valley Veterinarian Dies At 66, Months After Retirement
Dr. Russell Earl owned the Long Valley Animal Hospital for 16 years.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
Republicans Seek To Restrict Ballot Drop Box Hours In Montgomery Co.
Concerns persist from the GOP over the security of Montgomery County's ballot drop boxes.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
Matt De Ferranti Puts Inclusive Economic Growth At Center Of Arlington County Board Bid
Arlington County Board member Matt de Ferranti discusses economic growth, housing and other priorities in Patch’s candidate questionnaire.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater-Raritan Board Of Education Hears Frustration Over School Bus Delays
Superintendent Robert Beers said route changes and contractor issues led to delays after the school year began.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Arlington, VA|
Audrey Clement Makes Housing, Zoning Reform Top Priority In Arlington County Board Bid
Arlington County Board candidate Audrey Clement discusses housing, zoning, taxes and other priorities in Patch’s candidate questionnaire.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|
Driver Charged In Pedestrian Death Along Route 130 In Edgewater Park
The crash on Sunday killed 51-year-old Welther Briggs.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|
Lemont Catholic School Sees 20 Percent Enrollment Spike As New Programs Added
SS. Cyril & Methodius boasts a new PK–8 STEM program, and its annual Corvette raffle just raised $120,000.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|
Shelter Youth & Family Services Names Kristen Daniels New CEO
Kristen Daniels will succeed Carina H. Santa Maria on Oct. 1 as the Arlington Heights nonprofit begins a new leadership chapter.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Oxford, CT|
Oxford Schools Approve $177K For Air-Quality, HVAC Reviews
The district is also preparing to install carbon-dioxide sensors at Great Oak Elementary School.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Somers Murder Suspect Faces Separate Gun Magazine Case
The new charges allege conduct one week after the fatal shooting.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
Granby Weighs New Ambulance Deal, Fire Truck Replacements
The proposed five-year ambulance agreement includes an annual town stipend of up to $80,000.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Healdsburg Residents, Council Challenge Vine Street SMART Station Push
SMART announced a move to a Vine Street stop, reviving disputes over housing, parking, and Healdsburg’s transportation future.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Montclair, NJ|
Frosty Dreams: Montclair Ice Cream Truck Owner Takes Her Job Personally–And It’s Paying Off
This ice cream truck will come to YOU. Get ready to forge some new memories, North Jersey's newest frozen dessert maven says.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Columbia, MD|
Loss Of Dad, Brother To Suicide Pushes Man To Help Others At Columbia Practice
The Mood Center in Columbia provides advanced, evidence-based mental health treatments, led by a CEO who lost 2 loved ones to suicide.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Enfield Moves To Foreclose Over $45K In Blight Fines
Town records show the original trash violation was corrected, but building, zoning and fire-code problems remain unresolved.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
They Tried Switching Seats Before Joliet Police Pulled Them Over: Officers Reveal What Evidence They Found
When Joliet police officers say they attempted to detain Jose Elias of Blue Island, he resisted and was taken into custody.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
East Windsor Student Survey Shows Sharp Drop In Vaping, Marijuana Use
Reported substance use declined between 2024 and 2026, though just over half of the town’s high school students participated.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich RTM To Consider $799K Downtown Traffic Signal Upgrade, Meeting Start Time Change, And More
The Greenwich Representative Town Meeting will officially return from its summer break next week.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Freehold, NJ|
Driver Injured After SUV Overturns On Route 79, Police Say
The crash occurred early Friday morning and shut down part of Route 79 in the area of Tappan Way until Saturday.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
South Brunswick, NJ|
South Brunswick Council Approves $32K For Legal Fight Against Transco Pipeline
Funds will go to Eastern Environmental Law Center as township continues opposing the NESE Project.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
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Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|
New Upscale Restaurant Opening In Rochester Hills
The new restaurant will blend Japanese cooking techniques with traditional American dining.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
'What's The Rush?': Clarendon Hills OKs No-Bid Deal, Despite Resident Protests
A trustee called a leading critic's assertion "dishonest." The critic said photos backed her up.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|
Inside The Garden: Evanhealy Opens Flagship Skincare Boutique In Carlsbad
The Carlsbad-based brand created The Garden as an immersive space where visitors can experience its plant-based philosophy firsthand.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
1 Hurt In 2-Vehicle Crash In East Patchogue: Police
It happened at around 5 p.m. on Sills Road, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Sachem, NY|
Arson Squad Investigating Vehicle Fire In Driveway Of Ronkonkoma Home: Police
It started at around 7 p.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Clarendon Hills Cafe Expected To Open Next Month
It's where "great architecture meets craft coffee," the owner told officials.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|
Where Is Kenny Babich: Family Appeals To Community For Help In Finding Missing 39-Year-Old Son
Although homeless and struggling with drug addiction, Kenny Babich, 39, always kept in touch with his family.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|
Obama Champions Hope, Slams White House Press Ban At Salem State Speaker Series
The 44th President of the United States held court at the Salem State University Speaker Series on Monday night.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
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