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Centreville, VA|
Fairfax Man Arrested By Federal Authorities On Gun Charge After Centreville Incident
A Centreville man was arrested in a federal gun case after Fairfax prosecutors dropped five related state charges.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Moves Ahead With 84 Mamanasco Road Donation, Tracks Other Blight Properties
Ridgefield is moving ahead with the 84 Mamanasco Road donation while monitoring properties on Tally Ho, Danbury and Lakeview roads.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Hatboro Downtown On The Rebound
Stephen Barth of the Barth Consulting Group addressed Hatboro Borough Council Monday about the borough's downtown revitalization.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
One Concord School Board Member Is Running In 2026, Another Is Out, While A 3rd Is On The Fence
At least one school board seat representing East Concord will be open when voters go to the polls on Nov. 3. Signups begin Sept. 4.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Limerick-Royersford-Spring City, PA|
As Another Data Center Fight Continues In Montco, Gov. Shapiro's Influence Apparent
A data center proposal is what it is thanks to a massive land swap approved by the Shapiro administration in January.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
280-Unit Mountain View Development Shares Updated Plan In Basking Ridge
The project had previously been unanimously approved by the Bernards Township Planning Board in 2020.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|
Bolingbrook Man Hit Another Driver, Stole Items During Road Rage Incident: Police
The Bolingbrook man got out of his vehicle while stopped in traffic at Boughton and Weber roads, police said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
'Gut Punch': Clarendon Hills Official Retires After 8 Years
He has held top jobs in towns such as La Grange Park and Yorkville.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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South Brunswick, NJ|
South Brunswick Reminds Families Of New Cell Phone Ban Ahead Of School Year
Chapter 195 requires bell-to-bell restrictions on student device use across all NJ public schools.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Windsor Schools Set Cellphone-Free Rule For All Grades
The “Away for the Day” rule covers pre-K through Grade 12 and eliminates lunchtime phone use at Windsor High.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Driver Ejected In 4-Car Crash On Garden State Parkway In Union
The driver of a Mercedes-Benz, who lost control before the crash, was ejected with serious injuries, said police.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
New Milford, CT|
New Milford Health Panel Approves Well Variances For Mist Hill, Candlewood Lake Road Properties
New Milford's Health Review Panel approved well variances for properties on Mist Hill Drive and Candlewood Lake Road North.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Across Illinois, IL|
Bailey Says He'd Suspend Illinois Gas Tax For 6 Months As Governor
The Republican nominee's gas-tax pledge follows a plan to stop the toll hike and eventually eliminate Illinois tolls.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|
Southington Plans New Street Parking Restrictions Near High School
Southington police plan additional parking restrictions on five streets near the high school after a parking project is completed.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
Inside NYC’s Cheap-Moving Price War: Dumbo vs. Piece Of Cake
An antitrust battle is now playing out in federal court, with allegations of below-cost prices, exclusive deals, Yelp tactics and more.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Flock Camera Firing At Joliet PD: Jeremy Harrison's Lawyer Says Complaining Witness Did Not Testify
Bill Evans, the Joliet police chief responsible for seeking Harrison's dismissal, has retired and the status of Harrison's firing is murky.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Port Washington, NY|
Services Set For Beloved Manhasset-Lakeville Firefighter
"Erasmo was the type of member every Fire Chief dreams of," Sean Dolan says about the former 25-year-old firefighter and EMT.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Waterford, CT|
Waterford Selectmen Approve $200K Water Reserve, Parks Purchases And DOT Agreement
Waterford selectmen approved a $200,000 water reserve, parks purchases and a state transportation agreement Aug. 18.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Upset Clarendon Hills Residents Blame Golf Club For Flooding
The village refrained from pointing the finger. A resident said officials prioritized the private club.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|
AL Teen’s Dream Of Becoming A Mermaid Came True At Weeki Wachee
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida helped a 16-year-old AL girl fulfill her dream of becoming a mermaid with a visit to Weeki Wachee.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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Glenview, IL|
Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani Bringing Italian Steakhouse To Glenview
The Village Board also advanced an Evans Scholars expansion, honored local flag football players and announced a 2027 budget workshop.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Firefighters Battling House Fire In Bridgewater
Volunteer firefighters from across the Township are currently working together to extinguish the blaze on Thursday.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Nick The Greek Opens New LA Location On Sepulveda Boulevard In Palms
The location's opening comes as the fast-casual Greek chain is expanding across Los Angeles.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|
Family-Owned Butcher Shop Opens In Stamford
"This is a dying trade," the owner told Patch. "I'm trying to do my best to keep it alive."
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|
Alexandria Teacher Selected For National STEM Advocates Program, Hopes To Spark Math Ambitions
An Alexandria City High School math teacher has been selected for a national program to mentor students in STEM research and competitions.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Former Somers Shop Approved For Conversion Into 4 Apartments
The building already has two apartments. Plans call for turning the former first-floor retail space into two more.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
East Windsor Approves Changes At Wapping Road Excavation Site
The business can combine two properties and establish a designated area for processing excess earth materials.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|
Hazlet Firefighter's Donation Drive Brings Earthquake Relief To Venezuela
After a pair of earthquakes devastated Venezuela in late June, a local firefighter stepped up to unite the community and help those in need.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
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Salem, NH|
New Salem Affordable Housing Project For Veterans And Seniors Lands $3M In Federal Funding
The Millville Heights Apartments will feature 23 units and a community room. Officials say the apartment waiting list is very long.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
New Independent School Preparing To Open In West Suffield
The school will begin with grades K-7 and limit enrollment to 15 to 18 students during its first year.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|
Eatontown Family Sues Monmouth County After Their Son Was Injured In County Park
The teen and his friends were playing on construction equipment that had been left in the park when the equipment fell on them.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
30+ Local Authors To Join FloridaRAMA's First Literary Festival
FloridaRAMA in St. Petersburg is bringing together more than 30 local authors, as well as arts vendors, for its first literary festival.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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Middletown, NJ|
Teen Injured In Huber Woods Park; Family Sues Monmouth County
The teen and his friends were playing on construction equipment that had been left in the park when the equipment fell on them.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|
Oxford Route 67 Trail Project Faces $5.7 Million Funding Gap
The town has $4.25 million available and plans to build the trail in phases, with the first section scheduled for construction in 2027.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
West Nile Virus Detected In South Windsor Mosquitoes
South Windsor is among 22 Connecticut towns with positive mosquito tests this season; no human cases have been reported.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Enfield Panel Backs Cutting Blight Fine
The reduction would allow the sale of a Windsor Street property to move forward after several violations were corrected.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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La Grange, IL|
Argo Official Alerted On Porn Spending, Did Nothing: Report
The official tried to fire a whistleblower and pressured the school into giving his girlfriend a coaching job, an investigation revealed.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Phase II Of Blair Mill Road Project Fees Paid
Horsham Township Council approved spending over $200,000 in engineering services for the two-year project.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
1 Hurt As 2 Motorcycles Crash In Ridge: Police
It happened just before 11 p.m. at the intersection of Randall and Whiskey roads, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax City Candidates Launch 'Common Ground' Campaign Ahead Of November Election
Six Fairfax mayor and council candidates are pooling resources around a pledge to focus on residents and local priorities.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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