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Danville, CA|
Danville Teen Builds App To Help Other Teens Find Local Job
KidGig, created by Monte Vista senior Rohan Arora, connects teens with neighbors offering jobs like dog walking, tutoring, or yard work.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
$1M Bail For Suspect In Long Beach Catalytic Converter Theft Shooting
Three men were arrested after a Long Beach resident was shot while confronting suspected catalytic converter thieves, police said.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
80 MPH On Larkin, He Jumped Off Kelly Ave. Porch To Avoid 2 Joliet Police Officers After Him: Prosecutors
The Chrysler also entered the southbound lanes of traffic while fleeing northbound on Larkin Avenue, Will County prosecutors revealed.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Getting Chicago Restaurant Favorite, Replacing Cheesesteak Spot
Chicagoans thought the restaurant was lost for good, then a 20-something brought it back.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Plainfield, IL|
Hit By Cars And Stranded By A Rising River, Plainfield Dog Still Somehow Made It Home
His owner credited local businesses for rallying the community. But in the end, it was her father, a firefighter, who saved the day.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|
Coney Island Students Receive School Clothes Through Clothing Drive: See Photos
The event was organized by HeartShare in partnership with law firm Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
He 'Whopped ' Girl, 5, 'And Hit Her Mom' After Child Heard Him On Phone With Another Woman: Prosecutors
Amin Hudson grabbed the 5-year-old girl by her shirt and struck her on the buttocks, prompting her mother to intervene, prosecutors noted
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|
Meet Lovie: Affectionate 2-Year-Old Pup Looking For A Forever Home
The pup enjoys playtime and cuddles and is hoping to find a family ready to give her plenty of love.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
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New Canaan, CT|
New Canaan Selectmen To Consider Public Works, Information Technology Requests During Meeting: Agenda
The New Canaan Board of Selectmen is scheduled to meet on Sept. 22, 2026. Here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Edgewater-Davidsonville, MD|
The Little Orange Cart Becomes Hit Bakery In Anne Arundel County
A new bakery in Edgewater is drawing crowds, selling out in hours and giving back to the community one batch of cinnamon rolls at a time.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Riverbrook Estates Park Bench Robbery With 'Gel Blaster': Joliet Police Capture 16-Year-Old
The juvenile was also found in possession of cash consistent with the amount reported stolen from the victim, Joliet police revealed.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Hamden Falls To Sheehan In Girls Volleyball: PHOTOS
The Hamden girls volleyball team faced Sheehan and Amity in recent games.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
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Yardley, PA|
Harvest Day Celebrates Community In Yardley: Photos
The annual event on Saturday drew crowds from throughout Bucks County and the region.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
San Ramon, CA|
San Ramon Teens Turn Free Coding Lessons Into Growing Education Program
Compute Forward offers structured computer science courses and competitive-programming coaching at no cost.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Northeast Shooters Archery Club Offers Classes, Team Competition, Pro Shop
Northeast Shooters runs indoor classes in Hillsborough and outdoor programs in Montgomery for beginners through adults.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Darien School Board To Review Student Assessment Results, Budget Transfers, And More
Here's a preview of the upcoming Darien Board of Education meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
'Help Ric After Devastating Motorcycle Collision,' Man, 72, Needs Joliet To Stand With Him: GoFundMe
"At 72, Ric has always been strong, independent, and deeply committed to the motorcycling community," GoFundMe organizer said.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|
Layoff Announcements Up Nearly 50% In Northern Virginia As 450+ Lose Jobs
Layoffs announced over the summer were up by nearly 50% year on year and hundreds of job losses took effect.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
After Assault And Threat Arrests, Concord Man Accused Of Stalking And Breach Of Bail On The Heights
John Ratchford was accused of violating bail by dancing near the apartment of a victim. Police have arrested him several times in Concord.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Officials Break Ground On 6-Story, 120-Unit Residential Community In Greenwich
Of the 120 units, 48 will be designated as "affordable."
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|
Blocktoberfest Returns To Long Island City This Weekend
Presented by the NYC Brewers Guild, the festival will feature more than 30 local breweries, live music, and local food vendors.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Syosset, NY|
Súp Vietnamese Opens In Jericho, Bringing Pho, Bánh Mì
The restaurant's newest location serves Vietnamese favorites, including slow-simmered broths, noodle soups, summer rolls, and Thai iced tea.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|
Woodbridge Man Federally Charged In Gun Case Tied To Stafford Shooting
A Woodbridge man arrested in Fredericksburg faces a federal gun charge tied to a January shooting in Stafford County.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Phoenixville, PA|
Phoenixville To Transform Into 'Gilmore Girls' Wonderland This Weekend
The Steel City will become Star Hollow.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
After Cash App Dispute, Joliet Woman Struggles With Officers Who Knock On Her Front Door: Cops
After two weeks in the Will County jail, Brittany Muhealddin of Joliet's Garfield Street has been let out.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Woman Left Keys In Car, Car Stolen In Secaucus
A car was stolen last Wednesday out of the parking lot in front of the Wendy's/Dunkin' Donuts at 16 Meadowlands Parkway.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Tribeca-FiDi, NY|
UNIQLO To Open Newest Location At World Trade Center
Grand opening promotions include discounts on select products.
David Luces, Patch Staff
East Village, NY|
Northern Italian Eatery Reopens In The East Village: See Inside
Northern Italian neighborhood restaurant, Salumeria Rosi, reopened earlier this month.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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Wallingford, CT|
Sheehan Sweeps Hamden In Girls Volleyball: PHOTOS
The Sheehan girls volleyball team picked up wins over Hamden and Notre Dame-West Haven in recent games.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
“Taste Of Ellington Week” Proposed For 2027
The proposed event would spotlight local businesses, though its format and schedule have not been finalized.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Two Windsor Manufacturers Could Shed Nearly $192K From Tax Bills
Both companies missed a state filing deadline. The Town Council will decide whether to let them claim the exemptions anyway.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
DuPage Sheriff Hopefuls To Keep Flock Cameras, With Controls
One candidate, meanwhile, criticized the sheriff's office on another issue.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Simsbury, CT|
New Simsbury Fire Training Building Approved By Zoning Board
Simsbury's zoning commission unanimously approved a special exception for a roughly 1,400-square-foot fire training building.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Teaneck, NJ|
Teaneck Police Chief Retires, Council To Swear In Successor
Teaneck's police chief retired this month, and a successor will be sworn in at a meeting Tuesday.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Route 202 Senior Townhouse Plan Decreases Number Of Units In Bernards Township
The applicant Morristown Road LLC said it would cut the proposal to 125 units and add garages to affordable homes before returning.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
The Third Place's Community Debate Returns To St. Pete
The Third Place, which focuses on community conversation and connection, will host a St. Pete debate about FL's Amendment 3.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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Arlington Heights, IL|
District 214's Jeremy Morton Earns Top Illinois Theatre Honor
The Prospect High School theatre director was among eight people and organizations recognized statewide by the Illinois Theatre Association.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
Officers Probing Report Of Shots Fired In Bellport: Police
It happened on Meade Avenue at around 11:30 p.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|
$550M Aviation Campus Breaks Ground At Chicago Executive Airport
Sky Harbour’s 16-acre project is expected to open in early 2028 with four private hangars for business aircraft.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|
17-Year-Old Charged With DWI After Car Crashes Into Home In Coram: Police
No one was hurt, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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