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Healdsburg, CA|
Oliver's Market Expansion Rumors Fizzling Fast In North Bay
Oliver's confirms store in Santa Rosa but officials dismiss false claims about an expansion further north.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
New Milford, CT|
New Milford Council Approves $2 Million For Schools, Opioid Recovery Funding
New Milford approved $2 million for school projects, opioid recovery funding, tax abatements and several grants.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Columbia, MD|
Children With Autism Learn Water Safety At Columbia Swim School
Kids with autism and other disabilities can learn to swim at a HoCo facility. A mom of such a swimmer has penned a book about her son.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
La Grange Goes Silent On Fatal Crash Investigation
The April 2025 collision resulted in the deaths of a Hinsdale couple.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Long Beach, NY|
Long Beach Tennis Center Could See ‘Significant Investment’ After Lease Extension, City Council Says
The Long Beach tennis center could be seeing a ‘significant investment’ after its lease agreement was extended, the city council says.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|
Manahawkin Lake Park To Host Cardboard Boat Regatta, National Night Out
The township plans boat inspections at 4 p.m. and races at 5 p.m., followed by National Night Out in the park.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Air Conditioning Upgrades Underway At Bridgewater-Raritan Elementary Schools
Superintendent Beers said HVAC, electrical, classroom and addition work is progressing at several schools ahead of September.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien To Use Phone Location Data To Identify Speeding Problems
An opponent called the system an "AI-driven surveillance mechanism." Officials defended it.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Libertyville, IL|
Open House To Highlight Future Of The Landing on Diamond Lake
The Landing, which opened earlier this summer, transformed the former Diamond Lake Beach into a new lakefront destination.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Radnor, PA|
Radnor Restaurateurs Plan New Eatery For Former Di Bruno Bros. In Wayne
The duo currently owns four restaurants, including The Goat's Beard on North Wayne Avenue.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|
Jefferson Township PBA Local 190 To Host Annual Golf Outing
Registration is limited to 140 golfers.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
City Of Long Beach Loses Over $600K On Beach Operations Despite Uptick In Revenue, City Manager Says
Long Beach city beach operations were running at a deficit in 2026 despite increased beach revenue, City Manager Dan Creighton said Tuesday.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
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Cranston, RI|
Providence Man Charged With Cranston Drive-By Shooting Caught Driving Roll-Off Container Truck: Cops
Troopers were on the lookout for a truck emblazoned with the message, "1-800-GOT-JUNK," the police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|
Hopatcong Pound Project Receives $1K Donation Through Mayor's Charity Program
The donation will help support the organization's ongoing mission to provide care and shelter for vulnerable cats in the community.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Officials, Residents Push Back On Major Greenwich Avenue Redevelopment Proposal
Officials and residents came out against a proposal that could change the gateway to Greenwich Avenue.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|
Indoor Pickleball Club To Host Grand Opening In RSM
The Picklr — a fast-growing indoor pickleball brand — is getting ready to open its doors in Rancho Santa Margarita.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
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The Lymes, CT|
Lyme Conservation Commission Approves Timber Harvest, Continues Blood Street Lakeside Project
Lyme commissioners approved a timber harvest and sought revisions to a proposed lakeside patio and stairway project.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Danville, CA|
Over 1000 Danville PG&E Customers Lose Power Tuesday Night
A large blackout hit the area west of Danville Boulevard on an 80-degree night.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|
2 Motorcyclists Hurt In Crash With Minivan In Woodridge
The crash took place Tuesday night near the intersection of 75th and Lemont.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Queens, NY|
Queens Murder-Suicide Leaves Mother Dead: Police
A domestic violence expert explained the patterns behind deadly cases and how survivors, families and communities can prepare.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
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Norristown, PA|
New Amazon Warehouse Approved In King Of Prussia
The major project could take two years to complete.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|
Canton School Board Seeks Cash For School Playground Repairs
The board of education is looking to find nearly $36,000 within its budget to repair playgrounds at two schools.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Long Valley, NJ|
Farm-To-Table Italian Eatery Opens In Long Valley
The rustic restaurant's menu offers authentic Italian cuisine and an impressive list of cocktails, wines, and local beers to choose from.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Parents Urged To Respect E-Bike Rules
Another death was reported in a Chicago suburb. The victim was a 14-year-old boy, police said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Middletown, NJ|
Over 20 People Applied To Be The New Middletown School Superintendent
What's the latest with the search for a full-time superintendent for Middletown schools?
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Oyster Bay, NY|
Jingle In July Fundraiser Aims To Brighten Oyster Bay Holidays For Years To Come
Proceeds from tonight's event at Cooper Bluff will help replace aging holiday decorations in Oyster Bay and East Norwich.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|
From Real Bob To Little Bob To Michael — Mastermind Behind Bob's Discount Furniture Commercials Has Retired
Bob's creative director Michael Bannon has retired after more than three decades of marketing furniture "differently."
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|
3 Republicans Launch Campaigns For Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Board
Michelle Pennington, Timothy Rueckert and Jill Shestokas are seeking three countywide seats on the nine-member board in the Nov. 3 election.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Middletown, NJ|
Middletown School District Developing A Long-Range Facilities Plan
The Middletown school district is still considering what it will do in the future with its aging school buildings.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
Landlords Sue NYC Over Rent Freeze
Landlords are challenging New York City’s rent freeze, saying the decision could hurt building owners.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|
Prosecutor Takes Over Internal Affairs Function Of Toms River Police
Mayor Daniel Rodrick called the move "political and disgraceful" and said it reinforces his claims of interference in the police department.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
From Cooking To Engineering, Beaumont Students Gain Life Skills Amid Summer Programs
The labs ranged from hands-on lessons in engineering, culinary arts, video production, health care, performing arts, and law enforcement.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
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Swampscott, MA|
Swampscott Select Board Delays Call On Residential Development At Hawthorne Site
The Select Board debated whether to disqualify RFPs that call for residential units at the site.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|
Beckwith Leads In VA 10 GOP Primary Fundraising, Perry Tops Small Dollar Donations
Dave Beckwith is far ahead of his competitors in fundraising for the VA 10 GOP primary, but Julie Perry beats him in small-dollar donations.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|
Madison Committee Advances Neck River Elementary Closeout, Approves Final Invoices
Madison's New Elementary School Building Committee reviewed Neck River Elementary School's final project details.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
DCH Responds To Wrongful Death Lawsuit Involving Slain Nurse
The DCH Health Care Authority has formally responded to the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of slain nurse Ada Doss.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
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Darien, IL|
Darien Warned About Police's Flock Surveillance Cameras
Residents allege the firm has misused camera data elsewhere. Officials responded.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|
Northfield Township Road District Approves $2M Capital Improvement Plan
The budget includes roadway work, facility upgrades and stormwater projects while reducing the district’s property tax levy by 4.6 percent.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|
Sleeping, Camping Banned In Public In Ocean City
The new Ocean City ordinance bars sleeping or camping in public areas but allows ordinary beach napping.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Last Call For Britannia Pub After 30 Years In Santa Monica
The British pub's lease is ending but the Cain family hopes to find a new Santa Monica home after nearly 30 years.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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