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Hamden, CT|
Hamden’s 4-Game Winning Streak Ends Against Guilford In Girls Volleyball: PHOTOS
The Hamden girls volleyball team’s four-game winning streak came to an end with a hard-fought loss against Guilford.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|
Women Rescue St. Helena Thrift Stores For Good Cause
Two former employees saved the thrift stores, preserving affordable shopping and raising money for Parkinson’s causes.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
Long Beach Sales Tax Rises To 11 Percent: What To Know
Long Beach shoppers are paying more starting Thursday, with another local sales tax increase already scheduled to take effect in 2027.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
TVUSD Trustee Accused Of Placing Listening Device Under Colleagues' Desk: Sheriff's Department
Trustee Melinda Anderson was seen on video kneeling in front of two trustees' desk and placing something underneath.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
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Murrieta, CA|
Long-Awaited $16 Million 'Freedom Bridge' In Menifee Officially Opens
The bridge was also designed to prevent flooding on Bradley Road during storms.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Santa Monica Sales Tax Rises To 11.25 Percent: What To Know
A new countywide half-cent tax took effect Thursday, but revenue collected under Measure ER cannot be spent while a lawsuit proceeds.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|
Dublin Teen Makes Science Click For Neurodivergent Students
Emerald High senior Bhavya Dwivedi creates hands-on lessons to help neurodivergent students grasp concepts from magnetism to anatomy.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|
Channahon Woman, 48, Used Furniture Inside Her Home To Attack, Harm Other Family Members: Police
This marks the third consecutive week that Channahon police have made a noteworthy arrest of someone in their 40s or 50s, who went to jail.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Tribeca-FiDi, NY|
1st Ever Kyuramen Express Opens In Financial District
The menu offers a streamlined selection of Japanese comfort food favorites.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Girl, 16, Runs To McDonald's To Call Police, 16-Year-Old Boy Arrested On Battery Charges : Cops
The 16-year-old girl was evaluated by Joliet Fire Department paramedics at the scene.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
Norwalk ECDC To Discuss Transportation, Mobility And Parking Items During Upcoming Meeting: Agenda
The city's Economic and Community Development Committee is scheduled to meet on Oct. 1, 2026. Here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Demetrius Greene, Reckless Homicide Convict Who Killed Joliet Teacher In Wreck, Lands In Will County Jail
Joliet police continue to arrest Demetrius Greene on a regular basis since he's come home from prison for his 2018 reckless homicide crime.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Fremont, CA|
'Reflections On A Crisp Autumn Morning ': Fremont Photo Of The Day
Annanya Ghosh says the still water, golden hills and clear blue sky created a "perfect autumn reflection."
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
UES Could Get A Fifth Homeless Shelter. Here’s How The City Decides
The Department of Homeless Services has not made a final determination on the proposed facility at 1587 Third Ave., near East 89th Street.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Alleged McHenry County Drug House Operator Held On Cocaine Charges
Authorities say multiple people were stopped with cocaine after leaving Troy Knutson’s Woodstock home.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
Granby’s 10-Year Plan Calls For More Housing, Sidewalks
The proposal recommends new housing options and investment in Granby Center while seeking to protect the town’s rural character.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Hauppauge, NY|
259K Eggs Head To Long Island Families After Price-Fixing Settlement
The eggs will be distributed through Long Island Cares' pantries and partner agencies across Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Windermere School Project Running About $1 Million Under Budget
The $74.6 million renovation and expansion is 81.4 percent complete, with the state expected to contribute about $52.2 million.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|
Milford Eyes Zoning Overhaul To Spur Development In Key Corridor
The board discussed the issue at a meeting earlier this week.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Windsor Committee Backs $28K Vietnam War Memorial
The proposed granite monument would honor all Windsor residents who served in the war, not only those who died.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Middletown, NJ|
Rained-Out Wedding Held In Empty Circus Liquor Store In Middletown
Calico the Evil Clown, and the Scaduto and Azzolina families, saved the day for these young lovebirds.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Big Social Studies Gap At Hinsdale Central, South
Only two South students have taken a particular AP test over a dozen years, compared with hundreds at Central, a couple says.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
Housing Development Takes Shape In South Windsor
The project includes income-restricted apartments and 13 units for people with intellectual disabilities.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Wilmington Ex-Con Disrupts The Peace In 2025, Fails To Appear In Court, Joliet Police Catch Him: Prosecutors
Now 44 years old, Eric Upchurch faces three charges from Wilmington police from 2025. When Upchurch skipped court, an arrest warrant came.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Canton, CT|
Familiar Face Has New Role At Canton Town Hall
Canton's board of selectmen unanimously appointed a new town clerk following the recent resignation of the prior one.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|
Drink Order Leads To Sweet Story For Mom-To-Be, Aberdeen Cafe Owner
A mom in the early stages of labor popped by The Screaming Bean for her favorite drink before heading to the hospital, surprising the owner.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|
Princeton Adopts Policy Limiting ICE Access To Municipal Property
Federal immigration officers can't enter non-public areas of municipal buildings or lots without a warrant or court order.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Suburban School Official No-Show For Over Year, Says She's 'Active' In District
A top administrator says he has not communicated with the absent school board member since June 2025.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica, CA|
From Napa To Santa Monica, Gott's Takes The Long Road To The Beach
A Napa Valley roadside institution brings burgers, wine and founder Joel Gott's decidedly personal approach to the heart of Santa Monica.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|
WATCH: West Orange Mayor, Town Council Candidate Forums
The countdown to Election Day has begun in West Orange. Here’s what the candidates had to say when they met this week.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|
Reston Native Brings World's Oldest A Cappella Group To Perform In NoVA This Fall
A more-than-century old a cappella group featuring a hometown boy will perform in Vienna this fall.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|
Berlin OK's Funds For New Public Park Near Train Station
The town approved a contract for a new Steele Boulevard park with a performance area, benches, and a clock.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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Across Illinois, IL|
'Do Not Leave Our Schools Behind': Union Urges Pritzker To Reject Vouchers
Stacy Davis Gates is calling for more public school funding as the Trump administration released proposed scholarship tax credit rules.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Murder Victim's Body Driven To Joliet's Woodlawn Cemetery: Here's Why Tony Harames Won't Stand Trial Soon
There is now no expectation that Joliet first-degree murder defendant Anthony Harames will stand trial in the near future.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Fate Of Lord Stirling Property To Be Discussed In October In Bernards Township
Mayor Ana Duarte McCarthy encourages residents, for or against the redevelopment of the former Lord Stirling School property, to attend.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Healdsburg Train Station Debate Takes Another Turn With Councilmember's Survey
A councilmember and council candidate seek local input as SMART reconsiders two competing station sites.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Suffield, CT|
11 Taken To Hospitals After School Bus Hits Building In Suffield
The school bus was carrying students when it left South Grand Street Thursday morning.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Enfield Sets Aside $50,000 For Midtown Marketing
Updated bid documents identify funding for the business recruitment effort, with proposals due Oct. 6.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
NYC Rent Freeze And Heat Season Begin: What Renters Need To Know
New housing rules are taking effect, and renters should check a few things before signing or calling their landlord.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
League Of Women Voters Of Darien In Flux After Leadership Resigns
The Darien League is on a "formal pause" after leadership resigned this week.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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