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Simsbury, CT|
Simsbury Retirement Community's Controversial Expansion OK'd By Zoning Board
The Simsbury Zoning Commission unanimously approved McLean's 40-unit expansion and related zoning amendments.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|
Historic Newtown Property Cleared For 2 Proposed Restaurants
The zoning change moves two proposed restaurants one step closer to opening at the redevelopment.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
Pittsburgh Craft Brewery Wins National Award
A Pittsburgh brewery fared well at the recent U.S. Open Beer Championship. Get the details here.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
'Church Of Live Music,' Long Island's Great South Bay Music Festival, To Bring Tunes To The Masses Next Week
Not a place to be seen, it's about the music, promising the best lineup with headliners like Sublime, Little Feat, and Bruce Hornsby.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Fredericksburg, VA|
Fredericksburg Nationals First Minor League Team To Accept Virginia Mobile ID
Fredericksburg Nationals become the first Minor League Baseball team to accept Virginia Mobile ID starting July 17.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Neighbors Want To Turn Queensboro Bridge Lots Into New Pocket Parks
New Yorkers say two city-owned parcels should be transformed into public space instead of sitting behind fences.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|
9 Months In Prison For Woman Who Hit And Killed Aberdeen Woman, And Fled Scene
Judith Fox-Hernandez's family say they devastated the woman who hit and killed her was just released from prison Monday.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
Major 'Nonpartisan' Protest Planned At Lockheed Martin In King Of Prussia
Organizers call on "all persons of faith and conscience...to the shadow of the world’s largest arms manufacturer."
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Selectpersons Advance Public Safety Planning, Draft Leaf Blower Rules, Appoint ECDC Member
Ridgefield selectpersons reviewed public safety plans, advanced leaf blower rules and appointed Pamme Jones to ECDC.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Hinsdale South Athletic Director Defended From Criticism
The school is winning more conference championships and hosting many tournaments, an athletic official said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|
Landlord Fatally Hit Tenant With Car In West Long Branch; Didn't Call 911: Police
An Ocean Township woman is accused of hitting her tenant with her SUV. She owed him money for work he had done on the property, said police.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Motorcycle Crash Partially Closes Broad Street In Windsor
First responders were working near Maple Avenue Thursday morning.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Salem, MA|
'Deeply Humbled': Welch Vows To Bring 'Student-Centered Leadership' To Salem Schools
Thomas Welch was picked as the district's new superintendent on Wednesday night.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
A Nearly 200-Year-Old Greenwich Home Could Soon Be Protected
The home represents one of the earliest examples of Greek Revival architecture in Greenwich.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
NYC’s 23-Point Housing Plan Could Change The Renting Landscape
A new plan could change how New Yorkers deal with apartment problems, repairs and housing complaints.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Magic Mushroom Activity In Wilmington: Police Department Reveals 2 Arrests This Week
On Tuesday, the Wilmington Police Department captured both people and took them into custody related to their outstanding arrest warrants.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Patchogue, NY|
Food Truck Blending Dominican Flavor With American Fare, Papi's Grill, Opens In East Patchogue
Jose Garcia, a new dad, got its catchy name for the greeting his deli patrons give him in Mastic, "Hey, Papi," a Spanish term for father.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
Pickup Truck Fire At Hartford Gun Club Under Investigation
East Granby firefighters extinguished the Thursday morning blaze; no injuries were reported.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|
Aide Sexually Assaults Elderly Woman, Patient At Nursing Home In NJ, Police Say
The nursing aide at the Berlin Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center confessed to the interaction.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|
Junior Firefighter Academy Kicks Off In Frankfort
Kids ages 5-10 can head to the fire station for a day of the academy to learn about the fire service and fire safety.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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Pittsburgh, PA|
Consumer Alert Slapped On Well-Known Pittsburgh Restaurant
Find out here what an inspection revealed at this Pittsburgh eatery.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|
Parasite Outbreak May Be Linked To Fast Food Chain As VA Cases Triple
Virginia health officials said the state now has more than three dozen cases of cyclosporiasis, an illness that can cause weeks of diarrhea.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Family Bike To Open Somers Shop
The new business will carry on a regional bike-shop name after its East Longmeadow location closes.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
Unique Three-Level Asian-Themed Restaurant Opens In Pittsburgh
There's something for everyone at the new Pittsburgh restaurant Okane.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
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Across Alabama, AL|
Parasite Infections In AL Rise As Cases Climb Nationwide
The ADPH on Thursday confirmed 11 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state so far this year
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
National Coffee Chain Coming To Darien
The company calls itself the "most respected" drive-thru coffee brand in America.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|
Man Assaulted During Fight In Coram: Police
The 54-year-old was taken to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
'Persistent Offender,' Ridge Man, Gets 20 Years Prison Time For Gunpoint Robbery Of Clerk While On Parole: DA
UPDATE: His defense attorney says he maintained his innocence at trial, and "respects the jury process," but looks forward to appealing."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
Man Pulls Down Pants In York High Burglary: Cops
The man spent three hours at York, entering through an unlocked door and then an unsecured window, police said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|
Salem Picks Boston Schools Leader As New Superintendent
The School Committee voted to offer the position to Boston Public Schools Associate Superintendent Thomas Welch.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
New Milford, CT|
New Milford Wetlands Commission Continues Sullivan Farm Hearing, Reviews Development Proposals
New Milford Inland Wetlands Commission continued a Sullivan Farm hearing and reviewed multiple development proposals.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Northfield Child Rapist Expected To Serve 30 Years In Prison After Court Sentencing: Follow-Up
Andrew Glines was sentenced in Merrimack County Superior Court to consecutive 10- to 20-year prison sentences for repeatedly raping a girl.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Norwalk, CT|
Norwalk Police Commission To Recognize Officers Of The Month During Upcoming Meeting: Agenda
The Norwalk Police Commission is scheduled to meet on July 20, 2026. Here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|
Madison ZBA Delays Taylor Avenue Variance Request Until August Meeting
A couple of the members were absent from Tuesday's meeting.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Clinton, CT|
Clinton Zoners Approve Shopping Center Plan, Continue Landfill Closure Review
Clinton P&Z approved a shopping center plan on Route 1 and continued review of the town landfill closure project.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Officials Defend Speed Cameras As Residents Press For Changes At Heated Public Meeting
Fairfield officials defended speed cameras as residents questioned privacy, revenue, enforcement and the program's rollout.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
Belleville Resident Files Lawsuit Against School Board, Wants Layoff Notices Thrown Out
A former Belleville Board of Education member is accusing administrators of purposely moving a meeting to keep people from attending.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Favorite Ice Cream Flavors Revealed, But The Best Part Wasn’t The Scoop
In a survey for National Ice Cream Day, the best answers aren’t about flavors but Sunday drives to iconic shops and heart-melting memories.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|
'Our Hearts Are Broken': Dog Rescue Ends Fight To Stay In Homewood Space
Fido's Landing has ceased operations at its Homewood space, with all its dogs now in foster homes.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
What To Know About The Upper East Side's Legionella Building List
Patch spoke with Dr. Dana Mazo, an infectious disease specialist at NYU Langone Health, about what Upper East Siders should know.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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