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Ashburn, VA|
Loudoun County Master Detective Named VA Homicide Investigator Of The Year
A Loudoun County detective has been named Virginia Homicide Investigator of the Year for the second time.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Major Hotel Project For Wildomar Runs Into More Delays
The developer needs additional time to obtain financing for the project at 22720 Wildomar Trail, according to city documents.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Watchdog Sues Over DuPage Agency's Secret Reasoning In Ethics Case
Two forest preserve commissioners wore official name pins to Democratic events.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Beverly Hills, CA|
Meet Judith Manouchehri, Candidate For Beverly Hills Unified School District Board
Judith Manouchehri told Patch why she should be reelected to the Board of Education. The general election is on Nov. 3, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
Student Taken Into Custody After Fight At Concord High School
The SRO chased the suspect around the neighborhood while a nurse treated a victim. Police took the suspect into custody near Holt Street.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|
Amity Chamber Candidate Forum In Orange To Feature State Senate And House Candidates
The Amity Chamber will host a free Oct. 15 candidate forum in Orange with state Senate and House candidates.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Long Valley, NJ|
Long Valley BOE Eyes 4 New Buses, Revised Special Ed. Policies
A presentation from the Washington Township Municipal Utilities Authority is also slated to take place at the BOE meeting.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Lack Of Funding Delays Construction On Permanent Facilities For Faith Bible Church In Wildomar
The church is continuing to hold services under a temporary tent.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
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Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Marissa Roy, Candidate For Los Angeles City Attorney
Marissa Roy told Patch why she should be elected as LA city attorney. The general election is on Nov. 3, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Bensalem, PA|
$1M Roof Replacement Grant Announced At Bensalem Fall Festival
Bensalem Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo joined other dignitaries to kick off festivities for the annual fall festival on Saturday.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Malibu, CA|
Meet A. Sam Dibaei, Candidate For Malibu City Council
A. Sam Dibaei told Patch why he should be elected to the Malibu City Council. The general election is on Nov. 3, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Berkeley, CA|
Berkeley Humane And Nine Lives Fly Kauaʻi Cats To Safety After Hurricane
"When another animal welfare organization is facing a crisis, we believe in showing up," the nonprofit's director said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
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Grayslake, IL|
Human Skull Found In Old U-Haul In Lake County: Police
The decades-old skull was discovered inside a military footlocker along with military memorabilia, authorities said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
$7.9M Condo Tops UES Luxury Real Estate Contracts
Ink has dried on 11 real estate contracts over $4,000,000 on the Upper East Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|
Here's How Long Beach Island Fared During Recent Nor'easter
The DEP released a report outlining the damage Jersey Shore beaches suffered during the nor'easter.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|
Electric Car Burned For Hours On I-580, Prompting SigAlert
An electric Hyundai was destroyed after a three-vehicle crash that closed lanes for more than three hours.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
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Yardley, PA|
Earned Income Tax Vote Set For Tuesday In Yardley
Yardley Borough Council will vote Tuesday night for an EIT to help offset rising financial costs.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Fires City Hall Official Who Urged Dome Of Unity, Data Center, Park Near Sex Offender Apartments
As of Oct. 5, the city of Joliet has not posted any job openings for the director of community development position.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
85 Santa Monica Properties In Flood Zone As Kelvin Wave Approaches
The city says it has heightened its awareness of increased coastal storm activity as Southern California braces for elevated sea levels.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|
MA Gov. Healey Declares Energy State Of Emergency, Launches 'Middle-Class' Heating Oil Rebate Program
Gov. Maura Healey said her executive action could make $680 available to 50,000 households that rely on oil for heat this winter.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
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San Ramon, CA|
Hundreds Without Power Near San Ramon
A large outage hit the Norris Canyon area of unincorporated Contra Costa County Monday morning, according to PG&E.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|
What To Know If You Go: St. Charles Scarecrow Festival
About 80,000 visitors are expected for the three-day festival featuring more than 120 scarecrows, new attractions, live music and more.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Suspect Captured After Trying To Flee From Fairfield Police
Fairfield police charged the suspect, a New Haven man, after a vehicle linked to a reported larceny failed to stop for officers.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|
Here's How Ocean City Beaches Fared During Recent Nor'easter
The DEP released a report outlining the damage Jersey Shore beaches suffered during the nor'easter.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
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East Hampton, NY|
Operations Suspended At 2 East End Battery Storage Facilities: Romaine
"Operations must cease until changes are made that will protect our drinking water."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Parsippany, NJ|
New Pickleball Courts, Cannabis Policy, & More On Parsippany's Docket
The town council will consider several new ordinances during its Tuesday meeting, including one that would spend $2M on water tank upgrades.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Abington, PA|
Longtime Abington Twp. Commissioner Resigning
Abington Commissioners President Thomas Hecker is stepping down at the end of the month due to changing job responsibilities.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Santa Monica's Economic Slump Worse Than Peer Cities, RAND Study Finds
Taxable sales plunged nearly 33 percent over a decade, while researchers found crime and homelessness heavily concentrated downtown.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
$924,000 For These 10 Joliet Organizations, Non-Profits Via Community Block Grants: City Hall Reveals
These funds are awarded to non-profits and City initiatives within the Joliet area using a competitive grant system.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Club Fitness To Close Windsor Gym
The business says members will move to Bloomfield after the Windsor location closes.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
Benson’s Bagels Announces South Windsor Grand Opening
The shop at 1014 Sullivan Ave. announced a grand opening.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|
New Lenox Man, 49, Threatened Cops, Cut Off Contact During Multi-Hour Incident: Police
The man is accused of domestic battery/endangering a child and obstructing police after an incident drew a massive police response.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
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Northbrook, IL|
Merry Market Brings Holiday Shopping, Student Support To Northbrook
The resident-run event at Covenant Living will feature handcrafted gifts, food and a quilt raffle benefiting educational grants.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Chang Leads Fairfax City Council Fundraising As Candidates Raise More Than $98K
Steve Chang leads Fairfax City Council fundraising, followed by Anthony Amos and María José Padmore, through Aug. 31.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Darien P&Z To Hold Public Hearing On 10-Year Plan Of Conservation And Development Plan
Here's a preview of the upcoming Darien Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Kelly O’Brien Raises $8.4K In Fairfax City Council Campaign
Kelly O’Brien reported $8,417 in 2026 contributions through Aug. 31 in her campaign for Fairfax City Council.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Fairfax City, VA|
Democratic Officials Among Donors As Padmore Raises $17.4K In Fairfax City Council Race
María José Padmore raised $17,394 through Aug. 31, including $5,000 from SEIU Virginia 512 and support from elected officials.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
McQuillen Raises $4.6K In 2026 Fairfax City Council Campaign
Rachel McQuillen raised $4,640.45 in 2026 and reported $2,448.71 on hand in her Fairfax City Council campaign.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Jessica Lough Raises $3.3K In Fairfax City Council Campaign
Fairfax City Council candidate Jessica Lough raised $3,270.74 through Aug. 31 and reported $769.09 in cash on hand.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Susan Hartley Kuiler Reports $4,465 Raised For Fairfax City Council Campaign
Susan Hartley Kuiler raised $4,465 for her Fairfax City Council campaign and reported $2,016.93 in cash through Aug. 31.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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