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Redondo Beach, CA|
Brian Regan Sworn In As Redondo Beach's New Fire Chief
Regan rose through the department over 14 years and now takes charge as major fire station projects move forward.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|
NJ Violent Crime Has Been Dropping For Decades, FBI Data Shows
Violent crime plunged in New Jersey last year – and it’s a trend that has been happening since the 1990s.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Lake Elsinore's Newest Ice Cream Shop Prepares To Open: Get The Full Scoop
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, since 1945, coming soon to Lake Elsinore, will be a "new place for families."
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
New Milford, CT|
New Milford Blight Board Advances Action On Birch Road, Removes Danbury Road Property
New Milford's Blight Prevention Board advanced a Birch Road case and removed a Danbury Road property from its agenda.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax City Council Adopts Code Of Ethics For Elected, Appointed Officials
Fairfax City adopted a code of ethics setting standards for council members and city-appointed boards, commissions and committees.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|
Ocean City Council To Hire Wonderland Redevelopment Attorney
The attorney will assist in litigation regarding the 600 Boardwalk property.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|
‘They Never Really Stood A Chance’: LI Driver Faces 19 Counts In Crash That Killed Road Worker
Prosecutors say Thomas Lobianco was impaired by cannabis and clonazepam when he struck 3 workers in Nesconset, killing Joel Sicon-Porix.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|
No Arrests Announced 1 Week After Beloved Fairmont Mom Slain In Lockport Township
No announcement of arrests or persons in custody has been made in connection to a fatal shooting in Lockport Township last week.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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Malden, MA|
Car Crashes Into Malden Mexican Restaurant
This business was met with an unfortunate lunchtime surprise.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|
Dutch Bros Project Moves Forward At Former Arlington Heights Pep Boys Site
Wendy’s is no longer part of the Rand Road redevelopment, while construction could begin around early 2027.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Haverford-Havertown, PA|
Flock Cameras In Haverford Twp.? Police Chief Says He Wanted 'Nothing To Do' With The Company
Haverford Twp. Police went with a different tech company for automated license-plate reading, the chief says.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
Tribeca-FiDi, NY|
Contrast Therapy Studio SweatHouz To Open First NYC Location In Tribeca
The new studio is expected to open sometime next month.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Wetlands Board To Review 6 Projects, Tree-Cutting Violation
Ridgefield wetlands officials will review six projects Sept. 10, including a tree-cutting violation and residential construction.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|
Salem Teen Brews Up Artwork For Peabody Coffee Company's Halloween Roasts
Little Salem Shop owner Georgia Wrenn designed three labels this season in the seventh year of the collaboration.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|
Doctor Dies From Cancer, Family Continues Legacy In South Jersey
At 31, Dr. Stephen Codella left behind lights of hope for others.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
Soil, Wetlands Complicate Suffield Middle School Building Plans
Planners are reconsidering where a future school could be built after testing found poor soil conditions and three vernal pools.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Woodbridge, VA|
Adder Boy: NoVA Snake Expert Teaches Locals Not To Fear The Creeper
A Bristow man who never outgrew his boyish fascination with reptiles now helps teach Northern Virginia residents how to coexist with them.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Norwich, CT|
Norwich City Plan Commission To Hear Shelter, Charter School Proposals
Norwich planners will consider a seasonal overnight shelter and a charter school's classroom conversion Sept. 15.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
NYC Movie Theater On The Brink Gets A Lifeline
Summer blockbusters have renewed optimism around movie theaters, but can the momentum carry into fall and winter?
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Ledyard, CT|
Ledyard Zoning Commission To Hear 23-Lot Subdivision, Review Solar And Farm Projects
Ledyard zoning officials will hear a 23-lot subdivision and review solar, farm, marine facility and restaurant proposals.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Hillsborough, NJ|
Route 206 Self-Storage Hearing In Hillsborough Postponed Until 2027
The applicant for a proposed 710-unit self-storage facility asked Hillsborough's board for more time to review comments.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|
Drones Above Bay Area: BART Wants To Launch Policing Drones
A 180-day pilot would patrol tracks, record audio and video, and track trespassers.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
The Haddams-Killingworth, CT|
Haddam Parks Commission To Review New Field Use Forms, Great Hill And Brickyard Conditions
Haddam parks officials will review field use forms, Great Hill and Brickyard conditions and recreation finances Sept. 10.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
Public Hearing Planned For 9-Unit Mixed-Use Apartment Building On Forest Avenue
The proposed nine-unit development is a slight shift from what was originally proposed from the site.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
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Reston, VA|
Reston National Golf Course Redevelopment Meetup Set For Oct. 15
YIMBYs of NoVA will host a Reston meeting with project information, a developer Q&A and help preparing public testimony.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
East Lyme Selectmen Back $46K In Cannabis Revenue For Streetscape Improvements
East Lyme selectmen backed $46K in cannabis revenue for streetscape work and set a traffic enforcement hearing.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Police ID 2 Found Dead Inside Enfield Home
Officers were called to the home for a report of an unresponsive man.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|
1 Injured After Jumping From Window During Somerville Fire
Someone who made a leap of faith to safety from these flames is now recovering.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
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Fairfax City, VA|
Anthony Amos Favors Case-By-Case Development Reviews In Fairfax City Council Bid
Fairfax City Council candidate Anthony Amos favors reviewing development case by case and pursuing public-private investment.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Essex-Chester-Deep River, CT|
Chester WPCA Proposes $127,290 Budget With Sewer User Fees Unchanged
Chester's WPCA will hold a Sept. 15 hearing on a $127,290 budget that would keep residential and commercial sewer fees flat.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Bethwood, CT|
Bethany Housing Committee To Discuss Affordable Housing Strategy, Possible Nonprofit
Bethany's Housing Advisory Committee will discuss affordable housing planning, outside funding and its future role.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Jersey City, NJ|
Missing Adult With Autism Urgently Sought By Jersey City Police
The missing adult needs insulin three times per day, police in Hudson County said. See the missing poster below.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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New Rochelle, NY|
'Paulie's Push': Never Has An Airline Beverage Cart Delivered More Needed Service
On Aug. 15, Paul "Paulie" Veneto started his final "Push to Ground Zero." By then, his cart will have been pushed over 1,000 miles.
Jeff Edwards, Patch Staff
SoHo-Little Italy, NY|
Luckin Coffee Opens New Location In Soho
The new store, at 180 Varick St., opened on Tuesday.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|
Measles Study Finds Low Vaccination Hotspots In Contra Costa County
Researchers found seven low-vaccination clusters spanning eight Bay Area counties.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|
Measles Study Finds Low Vaccination Hotspots In Napa County
Researchers found seven low-vaccination clusters spanning eight counties, including Napa, Sonoma, Sacramento-area, and Fresno communities.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Downers Grove, IL|
Dutch Bros. Development Gets Green Light From Downers Grove Village Council
The vote comes after months of pushback from neighboring residents.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
Bluecore Raises $50M As Long Beach Nuclear Plan Advances
CEO Kofi Asante says nuclear fuel could be ordered this year as the company develops plans for an offshore power system.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Authorities ID 81-Year-Old Man Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Beaumont
The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the roadway in front of a residence located at 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
Norwalk City Council To Consider Various Purchases During Upcoming Meeting: Agenda
The Norwalk City Council is scheduled to meet on Sept. 8, 2026. Here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
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