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Bel Air, MD|
Employee Celebrates 50 Years At Harford Co. Auto Group
Jones Junction General Manager Larry Kropff started out as a 16-year-old cleaning cars at the dealership and recently celebrated 50 years.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Homeless Man, With Many Prior Charges In Concord, Bow, And Hopkinton, Arrested On Fentanyl Sale Count
Larry W. Cole is back in Concord District Court next week to face fentanyl sale and subsequent possession charges.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield School Officials Narrow Master Plan Options, Focus On Preschool Expansion And Facility Priorities
Ridgefield school planners refined facility scenarios: Expanding preschool? Cutting back on air conditioning? It's all on the table...
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|
‘A Lot Of Value In What We Do’: Massapequa Barnes & Noble Union Organizer Tells The Story Of A Union Vote
Seaford resident Sam Migliore detailed the conditions at Massapequa’s Barnes & Noble that preceded its landmark unionization vote.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
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Romeoville, IL|
New Park Plans Move Forward In Romeoville
The proposal is for phase 1 of the project, which will include gardens, a pavilion, open space and more.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
Rosie, Shy Tortoiseshell Cat, Seeks Patient Home: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
Rosie survived outdoor life, the loss of a kitten and dangerous trips near a busy highway before arriving at Grateful Paw Cat Shelter.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Columbia, MD|
Restaurant And Craft Beverage Weeks Return To Howard County
Restauranteurs and local leaders kicked off the summer season of Howard County Restaurant and Craft Beverage Weeks, which starts next week.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
150-Foot Cell Tower On Route 202 Approved By Bridgewater Zoning Board
The board approved the Route 202 application after testimony that losing water tank antennas could create a gap in service.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Upper East Side, NY|
Deadly Legionnaires' Outbreak Response Questioned By NYC Officials
Lawmakers are pushing for new legislation and launching an investigation into the city's handling of the outbreak.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
South Windsor Police Officer Ready To Attack World Lacrosse Championship For Team Puerto Rico
Delaney Rodriguez-Shaw was a standout attacker at Duquesne University then at the University of Massachusetts before joining the SWPD.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|
Skokie Theater Getting Major Upgrades Under New Ownership
Under new ownership, the Skokie Theater is set to get several improvements, including a new bar, improved seating and feature restoration.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|
Tesla Driver Claimed He Had Seizure Before Multi-Car Crash That Killed Pedestrian: Orland PD Accident Report
The man told police he didn't recall the events leading up to the crash. Surveillance footage captured the Tesla speeding up LaGrange Road.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
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McLean, VA|
Strangulation Is Key Predictor Of Domestic Violence Homicides, Fairfax County Warns
Fairfax County urges victims and loved ones to seek help, warning strangulation sharply increases homicide risk.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|
Intoxicated Montgomery Man Cited For Trespassing Outside 2 Oswego Restaurants: Police
The first citation came after the 50-year-old reportedly badgered patrons while drinking alcohol in front of a business, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
'Unimaginable Horror': Widow Of Legionnaires' Victim Speaks Out
"I don't want to leave you. I love you so much," were her husband's last words.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Media, PA|
Main Line Health Plans Emergency-Care Facility For Delco
Main Line Health will develop the outpatient emergency facility to help offset a surge at its hospitals since Crozer's shutdown.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
'Too Spendy': Clarendon Hills Rejects $3.3M No-Bid Downtown Deal
The project's cost was almost three times the village's April estimate of $1.2 million.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Route 202 Senior Townhouse Plan Increases Number Of Units In Basking Ridge
Board members pressed Morristown Road LLC on parking, traffic, affordable housing design, and community operations.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|
Simsbury Mulls Changes To Town's Ethics Code
Simsbury officials heard public comments on proposed ethics code changes for town officials before sending amendments for further review.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
From Orbit To Foothills: How CA Is Deploying New Tech To Catch Wildfires In Minutes
With high-severity fires up thirtyfold in recent decades, local and state officials are using technology to save lives and property.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
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Ramsey, NJ|
Nordstrom Rack To Open New Store In Ramsey This Fall
The 25,000-square-foot store will be located at the Interstate Shopping Center.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|
New Report Reveals Gaps In Services For Princeton's Low-Income Residents
Food, healthcare and transportation topped the list of needs in the town's first comprehensive assessment since 2014.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Decision Expected In Early Fall On Meadowlands Parkway QuickChek, Gas Station
A decision will be made in the early fall regarding the QuickChek gas station and hotel proposed for 35 Meadowlands Parkway.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Howell, NJ|
Howell Moves To Ban AI Data Centers From Township
An ordinance to ban them throughout the town received positive feedback from residents.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
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Buffalo Grove, IL|
Fundraiser To Honor 'Heroic' Buffalo Grove High Security Guard Orlando Rivas
Tonight's event in Wheeling will feature White Sox memorabilia, live music and community reflections, with proceeds benefiting his family.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Driver Flees Collision With Moped In Mastic: Police
It happened at around 6 p.m. on Squaw Lane, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Purple Skies: Fremont Photo Of The Day
These purple skies appeared as the Bay Area was hit with a moonsoon weather pattern.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|
Berkeley Township Officials Urge Safer Waterways After Fatal Boat Crash
The Berkeley Township Council is calling on lawmakers to prioritize programs that enhance safe boat navigation.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
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Limerick-Royersford-Spring City, PA|
Protest Planned Ahead Of Tuesday AI Data Center Hearing In Limerick
Demonstrators are rallying in support of impacted neighbors near the 3 million square foot proposal applying for "party status."
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Jersey City, NJ|
Influencer Used Decoy Posing As 13-Year-Old Girl To Catch North Jersey 'Predator': Cops
An elementary school security guard was arrested for trying to meet a child for sex in North Bergen, police said. An influencer called cops.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|
Westport ZBA To Continue Duck Pond Road Pool Hearing, Review 4 New Variance Requests
The Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled to meet next week.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Route 206 Self-Storage Plan Continues To Be Heard In Hillsborough
A proposed three-story, 710-unit self-storage facility on Route 206 drew traffic and design questions at the July 15 meeting.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
'Kept Your Cool': Elmhurst Official Praised For 15 Years At Helm
"You are very faithful to your job to run the city," an official said. "You're not political."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|
Home Built By Evanston High Schoolers Will Be Placed In Local Neighborhood
The home built by the ETHS Geometry In Construction class will be moved Aug. 3, with road closures and minor delays expected.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
11 Years After Deadly North Fork Limo Crash, Life Moves On, Parents Reflect On Eternal Pain: 'It's Terrible'
"The hardest thing about losing my daughter is watching everybody have all the good things in life with theirs. I will never have that."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Bellmore, NY|
'His Little Piece Of Happiness': Bellmore Boy With Rare Heart Condition Finds Joy In NY Islanders
4-year-old Caden Manzella has found strength and joy through hockey — and the kindness of strangers across Long Island.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
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West Hartford, CT|
West Hartford Council Accepts Grant To Preserve Historic Records
West Hartford's Town Council unanimously approved accepting a state grant to preserve and manage historic public records.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|
Romeoville Renews 5-Year Contract With Waste Management
The contract will extend through July 2031.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
Lyme Planning And Zoning Delays Decision On Proposed Eightmile River Residential Dock
Lyme planners delayed action on a proposed Eightmile River dock while the applicant seeks a zoning variance.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|
Madison Conservation Commission To Review Land Use Priorities, Zoning Update
The commission is scheduled to meet this week.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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