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Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|
Aberdeen McDonald's Pays For Employee To Get Her College Degree
Samantha Levenhar started working at the Rt. 34 McDonald's when she was 20 years old. But earning her college degree was always on her mind.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|
Madison Finance Board To Consider Surf Club Seawall Repairs, Opioid Funding And Tax Relief
Madison's Board of Finance is scheduled to meet this week.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Santa Monica Council Candidate Spotlight: Danny Ivanov
Part 12 of 12: Patch speaks with Danny Ivanov as candidates make their case for three Santa Monica City Council seats this November.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Man Faces Gun Discharge, Meth Charges In Plainfield Domestic Shooting: Police
Police said the shooting on Hazelcrest Drive happened during a dispute between a resident, their ex and another resident in June.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|
Abuse And Degrading Treatment Documented At Top-Rated Alexandria Senior Living Facility
An assisted living facility in Alexandria fired staff and implemented retraining after employees were recorded mistreating a resident.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Longtime Hoboken Bicycle Store Flo On Wheels To Leave City
After 39 years, a beloved bicycle store in Hoboken will leave the city, for now.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Brian Aaron Carries On Family's Educational Legacy As New Northside High Principal
Brian Aaron has been selected as Northside High School’s next principal, bringing nearly three decades of experience in education
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
UES Teen Waited 30+ Minutes For Ambulance; Family Seeks Answers
The injured teen's father called a private ambulance after five calls to 911.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Princeton, NJ|
Princeton OKs $120K Contract To Cull Deer This Winter
Council members said state wildlife rules continue to stand in the way of a more humane approach to the deer herd.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|
'A Community United By One Cause:' Lisle's Breakthrough T1D Walk Rallies For A Cure
Breakthrough T1D Youth Ambassador Sophia Brady, of Oswego, told Patch the annual walks "bring together a community united by one cause."
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|
Mixed-Use Development Takes Big Step In Guilford
The development is expected to include at least three big-name businesses, along with residential units.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Permit Turnaround Time Concerns Residents, Businesses: Officials
The city has seen a surge in building permit applications this year. The mayor said the city would look into it.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Suffield, CT|
Patch Candidate Profile: Tami Zawistowski For 61st House
State Rep. Tami Zawistowski is seeking reelection in the 61st House District, which serves Suffield, East Granby and Windsor Locks.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
Patch Candidate Profile: James Mol For 61st House
James Mol is seeking the 61st House District seat, which serves Suffield, East Granby and Windsor Locks.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Essex-Chester-Deep River, CT|
Deep River Zoning Commission To Review Main Street Apartments, Mixed-Use Rules And Waste Facilities
Deep River planners will review two proposed Main Street apartments and hold hearings on mixed-use zoning, waste facilities and events.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Cherry Hill, NJ|
Crash Causes Major Delays Along Rt. 70 In Cherry Hill, Police Say
Drivers were encouraged to avoid the area.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Must Stop Tree Loss, Construction Among Causes: Group
Developers remove trees during residential and commercial construction, photos show.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Patch Candidate Profile: John Santanella For 58th House
State Rep. John Santanella is seeking reelection in Enfield’s 58th House District.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Patch Candidate Profile: Marie Pyznar For 58th House
Marie Pyznar is seeking the 58th House District seat in Enfield.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Norwich, CT|
Norwich Board Denies Appeal Of Building Permit Rejection For Main Street Apartments
Norwich officials uphold a permit rejection for proposed Main Street apartments, citing fire safety and emergency exit concerns.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Bolingbrook, IL|
Film Screening In Bolingbrook Shares Interviews From World War II Veterans
The film has screened in about 30 theaters and museums around the country this summer.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Incumbents And Challengers Discuss School District Budgets, Concord School Quality, And Debt At Board Forum
Zone B candidates Elizabeth Boucher and Don Brueggemann; Zone C candidates Brenda Hastings and Aaron Thompson are on the ballot in November.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
'Nightmare' Flooding For Elmhurst Neighborhood, Family Displaced For Days
Residents ask the city not to divert money earmarked for stormwater relief.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
The Haddams-Killingworth, CT|
Haddam Selectmen Approve Public Works Hire, Commission Appointments And $3K In Tax Refunds
Haddam selectmen approve a public works hire, two commission appointments and tax refunds as residents raise road and land-use concerns.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Ledyard, CT|
Ledyard Zoning Commission To Consider Restaurant At Country Inn, 36-Unit Housing Project
Ledyard planners will hold a hearing on a Pumpkin Hill Road restaurant and review a commercial expansion and 36-unit housing project.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst 'Wild West' Junction Upgrades Delayed Another 2 Years
Drivers have long complained about the traffic. The city blamed another agency for the project's lag.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|
Arson Squad Investigating Fire At Coram Home: Police
The fire broke out at the West Yaphank Road home just after 3 p.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|
Woman Hurt In Fall From Motorcycle In Coram: Police
She was taken to NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk in East Patchogue, where she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Sachem, NY|
Man Arrested After Knife Threat In Holtsville: Police
The 59-year-old was found with the weapon at a home on Cooke Avenue at around 6:25 p.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Closing York Street To Draw Crowds? Elmhurst Says No
The council's minority, however, called for bold action rather than relying on the status quo.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Doylestown, PA|
Cork & Candles Brings Experiential Retail To Warrington
The new candle-making scent bar, a first for the Philadelphia-based store in Bucks County, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|
Newtown Resident Brings Cork & Candles Experience To Bucks Co.
The new candle-making scent bar, a first for the Philadelphia-based store in Bucks County, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
'Several Glass Bottles Of Corona Around,' Joliet Stab Victim Suffers 4 Deep Lacerations To His Calf
He said he accidently put the vehicle in drive instead of reverse and he struck the van and a fence, court records state.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|
2026 DUI Arrests In Vernon Remain On Pace To Double Those Of A Year Earlier
Vernon police have made a staggering amount of drunken driving arrests so far in 2026, statistics show.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|
Ex-Illinois State Subcontractor Charged In Scheme To Defraud $4.6M In COVID Unemployment Funds
The federal complaint alleges a Chicago woman and co-defendant modified 471 applicants' wage histories to gain $4.7M in unemployment funds.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
Old Lyme Funeral Home Application Delayed As Zoning Commission Orders Review Of Regulations
Old Lyme zoning officials postpone a Shore Road funeral home application and order a review of published zoning regulations.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Pleasanton, CA|
Hart Middle School Student Suffers Major Leg Injury In Pleasanton Crash
A 13-year-old student was struck by a turning driver while riding through a crosswalk Friday morning, police said.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|
Men Crash Into Car, Punch Driver, Then Drive Away In Stolen Vehicle: Aurora Police Announce Charges
One man was arrested and issued four charges, while a nearly seven-hour standoff ensued between police and a second man, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Walmart Battery Suspect ID'd, But Victim Backs Off: Cops
The battered employee blamed co-workers for failing to help pursue the suspect, police said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|
Popular Redondo Beach Farmers Market Could Become Year-Round Fixture
City officials will consider extending the weekly market after organizers reported thousands of visitors during its six-month pilot.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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