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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale D86 Admin Cost Hike Exceeds State Limit
Yet its per-student administrative spending is far less than that of most districts.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
St. Pete Ghost Hunters To Investigate Downtown Hotel Haunting
Spirits of St. Petersburg will investigate one of downtown’s historic hotels for the National Day of Ghost Hunting.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Northfax West Road Project Opens After More Than A Decade Of Planning In Fairfax City
Fairfax City opened the Northfax West street grid, adding new road, bike and pedestrian connections after years of planning.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
New Building Planned Next To Elmhurst Mariano's, Existing Company's Fate Unclear
Super Ego, the site's owner for the last four years, is under federal investigation.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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North Fork, NY|
New 5K Race Honors Joyful Spirit, Enduring Legacy Of Gavyn Drago, 17: 'Forever Loved'
Gavyn Drago died after being found unresponsive in a pool. Now, the many who loved him are coming together to celebrate his beautiful life.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
New Milford, CT|
New Milford Library Board Approves Endowment Policy Changes, Dec. 26 Closure
New Milford library trustees amended an endowment policy, approved a Dec. 26 closure and discussed laptops and building humidity.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Crazy Liquidation Sale Going On At Dave’s Furniture And Mattress Outlet In Burbank
Dave's Furniture and Mattress Outlet is holding a massive liquidation sale with discounts between 50-80 percent off.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Chelsea, NY|
BAM Labs To Open First U.S. Studio In Flatiron
The new studio will open later this fall.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|
New Signs Offers Clues About Future For Beloved Sonoma County Bar
A restaurant sign offers the first glimpse of what may replace Santa Rosa’s longtime neighborhood bar.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Norwich, CT|
Norwich Council Approves Heritage Projects As City Reports $48 Million In Bond, Note Sales
Norwich approved three preservation projects as officials reported $48 million in bond and note sales for city projects.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Golden Retriever Had One Job. He Failed: Weird News & Oddities
Turtle was born with two heads; state sends 8,200 people the same photo ID; people are still crawling out of NYC sewers.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Brothers Won't Stop Drinking Beer, Woman Decked After She Dumps Out Their Beer Cans: Prosecutors
When a sheriff's deputy arrived for the 911 hang up, the victim already cleaned the blood off her face and said she had called accidentally.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|
Sea Turtle Eggs Laid Near Seal Beach Safety In Question: Is OC Their Long-Term Nesting Ground?
As experts plan how to properly protect North OC's newest neighbors, a wildlife expert suggests the sea turtles may have nested here before.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|
Sutphin Senior Residence Opens In Jamaica: See Photos
The 15-story building includes 52 supportive housing units.
David Luces, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
Old Lyme Wetlands Commission Approves Wolcott Lane Pool, Reviews Mile Creek Work
Old Lyme wetlands officials approved a Wolcott Lane pool and reviewed a Shore Drive seawall plan and ongoing Mile Creek work.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
TCEDA: $3.2B Brookwood Data Center To Generate $131.5M For Area Schools
Area leaders provided details Thursday on a planned $3.2 billion data center development in Brookwood.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Community Ponders Fate Of Island Cinemas Movie Theater Property In Mastic, Shuttered Since COVID-19 Pandemic
It started as an A&P grocery, before it was turned into a movie theater. Its future is uncertain, but there's some vision.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|
Wilmette Residents Push Back on Proposed Flock Camera Contract Extension
Residents questioned privacy, evidence of effectiveness and data use as Wilmette weighs a Flock contract extension.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Ellicott City, MD|
Artists Sought For Howard County's 1st Destination Public Garden
Applications are being accepted now for an artist or team of artists to create an art installation at Howard County's 1st destination garden
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|
New Contractor, Tavern Makeover, Library Cafe Highlight Glenview Business News
Handy Mania has opened, Johnny's Kitchen & Tap has become Lake Avenue Tavern, and the library has added a Glenview Grind vending cafe.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield RTM To Consider Tomlinson HVAC Grant, Fire Union Contract
The Fairfield Representative Town Meeting is scheduled to meet next week.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Lower East Side-Chinatown, NY|
New Mediterranean Restaurant, Cavalier, Opens In Chinatown
Cavalier is now open at 1 East Broadway in Chinatown.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
Suffield Looks Elsewhere For Proposed Dog Park
Officials have ruled out Stony Brooke Park but have not identified another possible location for the project.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Woman From Bristol Arrested On Drunken Driving Charges Twice In 17 Hours In Concord
Kerri Drake was arrested on charges earlier this month, accused of driving under the influence in Downtown Concord and on the Heights.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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South Windsor, CT|
Sally’s Apizza, Benson’s Bagels Near Next Steps In South Windsor
New town updates show both restaurant projects moving closer to completion.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Dunwoody, GA|
New Medical Cannabis Dispensary Opens In GA
"This location allows us to expand access to patients across the metro Atlanta area," a company executive told Patch.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Baskimg Ridge's Jersey Girl Chocolate Shop Highlights Local Goods, Family, Inclusion
Teacher-turned entrepreneur Nicole Edelson is opening Jersey Girl Chocolate on Saturday.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
Transit Bus Crash In North Bellport Snarls Traffic: Police
At least one person was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Southington, CT|
Blight Ordinance Changes Topic Of Southington Hearing Next Week
Southington will hold a Sept. 28 public hearing on proposed blight rules, including a 10-day investigation requirement.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Three Village, NY|
Dog Attack At Park In Stony Brook Registered With SPCA: Chief
UPDATE: The woman was taken by Setauket Rescue to Stony Brook University Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|
Skokie Theater Celebrates Reopening With Celebrity Show 'I'm Not A Comedian... I'm Lenny Bruce'
"General Hospital's" Ronnie Marmo stars in the show, with "Criminal Minds'" Joe Mantegna directing the reopening production.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|
From Small Market To Santee Tradition: Ladies At The Lake Turns 10
The fall market started with fewer than 40 vendors in 2016 and will welcome more than 130 for the 10th anniversary at Santee Lakes.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Woman Who Tried To Snatch Child, 1, Out Of Man's Hands Back In Jail: Joliet Police
Jacqueline Guzman was charged with domestic battery and endangering the life or health of a child, Joliet police said.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Trouble On Briggs Street, As Joliet Man, 26, Arrested After Will County Sheriff's Deputies Respond To House
Sheriff's deputies also spoke with Caleb Dulen, who said there was an argument and the woman kicked him, according to police.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Central Park, NY|
When, Where To See The Changing Foliage In Central Park
Central Park's coziest, most nostalgia-inducing time of year is just around the corner.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
Granby Updates Floodplain Rules For First Time Since 2008
The revised regulations take effect Oct. 1 following updates to federal flood insurance maps.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Channahon-Minooka, IL|
Screams, Rapid Gunshots Draw Channahon Police To Subdivision Where Resident Arrested, Search Warrant Issued
Multiple guns were recovered along with additional evidence following the arrest of Channahon resident Brian Stachelski, the police noted.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
How Four Fairfax Candidates Voted On Taxes, Trails, Housing And Willard-Sherwood
Compare Hall, McQuillen, Amos and Peterson on Fairfax budgets, trails, housing and Willard-Sherwood before the Nov. 3 election.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Anthony Amos’s Fairfax Voting Record: Taxes, Trails, Housing And Willard-Sherwood
A look at Anthony Amos’s Fairfax council votes on budgets, Willard-Sherwood, George Snyder Trail and development.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Tom Peterson’s Fairfax Voting Record: Taxes, Trails, Housing And Willard-Sherwood
Here's a look at Tom Peterson’s Fairfax City Council votes on budgets, Willard-Sherwood, George Snyder Trail and development.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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