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Long Island, NY|
Future Doctors Face Active Shooter, Bus Bomb, Train Crash Simulations On Long Island
Future doctors tested their EMT skills amid smoke, screaming victims and fast-moving disaster scenarios in Old Bethpage.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|
New Canaan Planning And Zoning To Hold Public Hearings During Upcoming Meeting: Agenda
The New Canaan Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet on Sept. 29, 2026. Here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Lake Elsinore's New $31.3M Civic Center Opening This Week In Historic Downtown
The new Civic Center forms a central component of downtown revitalization efforts.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Top-Paid Hinsdale Central, South Employees 2025-26
The district released information on its highest-paid teachers and officials.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Enfield, CT|
Enfield Plans Rededication Of Historic Abbey Monument
The ceremony will honor the Revolutionary War figure remembered for sounding the alarm with his drum.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
Major Overhaul Of 4 Miles Of Anaheim Street Heads Toward Construction
The Long Beach corridor will get dozens of crosswalk and signal upgrades, new medians, transit improvements and extensive pavement work.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|
LI Woman Gets Up To 6 Years' Prison Time For Drunken And Drugged Wrong-Way Crash That Hurt Teen Driver: DA
The sentence "serves as a reminder that there is a no-tolerance policy for driving drunk or high," Nassau DA says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough Delays Middle School Baseball, Will Revisit for 2027-28
Board member Cynthia Nurse said startup costs and the lack of a current field make a team not feasible this year.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Healdsburg, CA|
MeiMei Brings Bazaar Sonoma Flair To Fixed Home In Healdsburg
Sean Quan and Jenny Phan revive their Chinese menu with takeout bowls after a year of rotating pop-ups.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|
Guilford Selectmen Advance Proposed $800,000 Purchase Of 63-Acre Property
The Board of Selectmen voted to bring the proposed purchase to a special town meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|
Deer Park Town Center Sold For $125M, New Owners Plan Changes
The new ownership group plans to boost occupancy, refresh the tenant mix and reimagine gathering spaces at the shopping center.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Judge Halts District 47 Boundary Committee Meetings Amid Lawsuit
A temporary restraining order bars the committee from meeting and the school board from voting on boundary changes.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
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Bridgewater, NJ|
Boat Detaches From Truck Crashes Into Oncoming Car Near Somerville Circle In Raritan: Video
A trailer and boat detached from a pickup truck while trying to exit the circle and crossed into oncoming traffic, said police.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|
Lacey Weighs Ban On Intentional Balloon Releases
A proposed Lacey Township ordinance would target planned balloon releases, citing environmental concerns.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Franklin Felon Arrested In Concord After Being Accused Of Stealing A Car In Manchester
Logan Storm Locke, who has a criminal history dating back a decade, was arrested on Sept. 5 after being accused of stealing a car on July 2.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|
Drivers Face Higher Prices As Redwood City Moves Toward Data-Driven Downtown Parking
Councilmembers backed a more technology-heavy parking strategy while pressing staff to fill garages and protect low-income workers.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
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Fairfax City, VA|
Garbage Truck Driver Charged In Fatal Fairfax City Crash That Killed 13-Year-Old
Maryland man was charged after a garbage truck struck and killed a 13-year-old FCPS student riding an e-bike in Fairfax City.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Death Of Man Found Shot On Bridgeview Street Ruled A Homicide: Medical Examiner
Niko Fuentes, 33, lived a few miles away from where he was found with a fatal gunshot wound early Monday, medical examiner records say.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
Proposed Data Center Ban In Newark Is Moving Along, Councilman Says
A temporary moratorium on building AI data centers is under consideration in Newark. Here’s where it currently stands.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|
Bonded Sisters Rachel And Gracie Need A Home Together: Northport Kitties Of The Week
The 3-year-old sisters spent much of their lives outdoors before dental problems led rescuers to bring them inside for good, the NCRA said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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East Brunswick, NJ|
East Brunswick OKs Housing, Retail Overhaul At Brunswick Square Mall
The plan keeps the mall retail-focused and adds housing to meet the township's court-ordered affordable housing obligation.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Mill Valley, CA|
Tobacco Sales Face Final Countdown in Mill Valley
Council advanced a sweeping ban on commercial tobacco and vaping sales after doctors and youth advocates warned of teen nicotine use.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
A Student-Led Nonprofit In Fremont Is Bridging The Accessibility Gap In Sports
"In order for society to succeed and flourish, we all have to give back to each other," the nonprofit's president said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|
Democratic Candidates Lead In Fundraising For Manassas City Council Race
Two Democrats running for the Manassas City Council lead in fundraising in the seven-person field.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
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Reston, VA|
Reston YMCA Celebrates 25 Years With Fairfax County Recognition
Fairfax County supervisors recognized the Reston YMCA on Tuesday for 25 years of service to the community.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Nashua, NH|
Woman From Nashua Accused Of Strangling Child, Assault, And Stalking
Angelika Maigatter was accused of strangling a child on June 30. Later, she was accused of stalking on 4 occasions in July and August.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Super Ego Likely Leaving Elmhurst Site Amid Federal Inquiry
A developer plans to improve the lot with an office-warehouse complex, a city official said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
Rosie Survived Life Near A Highway, Months Later, She’s Still Waiting: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
The shy 1½-year-old tortoiseshell has learned to trust slowly after a difficult start and needs a calm, patient home, the shelter said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Berkeley, NJ|
Ocean Gate Seeks Input On Former School Site Redevelopment Plan
The borough is gathering public input on future zoning and redevelopment at the former Ocean Gate Elementary School site.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|
North Caldwell Girl, 10, Will Represent NJ In National Pageant
This North Jersey resident plans to use her newfound fame to do some good deeds.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|
NoVA Man Accused Of Smuggling Kilos Of Drugs Through Loudoun County Indicted On Multiple Charges
A Northern Virginia man accused of smuggling large quantities of drugs through a Sterling warehouse has been indicted on multiple charges.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|
Prince William Man Accused Of Cross-Country Drug Trafficking Indicted On Multiple Charges
A Prince William County man accused of smuggling large quantities of drugs across the U.S. has been indicted on multiple charges.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
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Napa Valley, CA|
For Napa Residents Rebuilding Their Lives, a Garden Means More Than Food
At a Napa housing site, residents harvest greens while recalling gardens and stretching food budgets. Now they pick lettuce from a garden.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|
Woodbridge Man Accused Of Cross-Country Drug Trafficking Indicted On Multiple Charges
A Woodbridge man accused of smuggling large quantities of drugs across the U.S. has been indicted on multiple charges.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|
Woman Covered In Blood Shows Up At Police Station After Being Stabbed By Neighbor: Park Forest Police
The incident happened during an ongoing dispute between neighbors, Park Forest police said.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|
Princeton Zoning Rewrite: Consultant Lays Out Plan To Merge Old Codes
ADUs, parking and neighborhood character drew the most attention as officials reviewed the zoning diagnostic report.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
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Beverly, MA|
105-Year-Old North Shore WWII U.S. Marine Veteran To Be Remembered
Lou Tanzer was a staff sergeant serving with the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing in the Pacific theater of World War II.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
East Windsor Rejects Limits On Auto Dealers, Repair Shops
The vote came as two new automotive proposals await hearings for properties on South Main Street.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|
Vernon School Bus Cams Capture 362 Motorists Illegally Passing Buses During First Month Of Program
Now, it's real — $250 fines for motorists who illegally pass school buses began this week in Vernon.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Suffolk Parks Officials Continuing To Assess Nor'Easter Damage; Cleanup To Last 1 More Day: Exec
SEE PHOTOS: Mother Nature claimed the bottom portion of the steps to Smith Point County Park over the weekend.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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