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Tuscaloosa, AL|
Jury Sides With Kai Spears In NYT Defamation Trial, Awards $9.25M In Damages
A jury on Thursday sided with former UA basketball player Kai Spears in his high-profile defamation lawsuit against the New York Times.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Drunk Pees His Pants After 7th DUI, 2 Open Brandy Bottles Inside Truck: Illinois State Police
Daniel Wells, age 63, struggled to walk after exiting the truck, Will County prosecutors revealed in their petition to deny pretrial.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
4 Hospitalized After Chain Reaction Crash Involving 4 Vehicles, Including U.S.P.S. Vehicle In Shirley: PD
All four drivers were taken to NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk in East Patchogue with non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Park Leader Fails To Quickly Fix 'Misconceptions' In Controversy, Records Indicate
A colleague said a memo's wording was a "shame." At first, he praised the park board's president.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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The Lymes, CT|
East Lyme Conservation Commission Backs Climate Superfund Resolution, Reviews Pesticide Use
East Lyme's conservation panel backed a climate resolution and discussed rodenticides, open space and local environmental projects.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Family Feud With Hair Pulling As Woman, 77, Smacks Joliet Cop In the Back With Her Patio Chair: Cops
Ernest Lopez allegedly struck a woman in the chest and pulled her hair, Joliet police said.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|
Skokie Backlot Bash Returns With Music, Carnival, 5K
The three-day Skokie event will include live music, a carnival, children's activities, a 5K and food vendors.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Castro Valley, CA|
A Vibrant Castro Valley Garden: Photo Of The Day
Vicky and Guy Milam started gardening during the pandemic. A photo shared by Guy shows this year's bountiful harvest.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Combative Joliet Trespasser, 26, Taken To Ground During Her Arrest At Super 8 Motel: Police
She allegedly pulled her arm away and raised a clenched hand toward the officer, Joliet police said.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Upper East Side Thrift Shop Expands With New Location On First Avenue
The family-run thrift business, which donates proceeds to families and an orphanage in Ukraine, has grown to four locations.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Brick, NJ|
Dangers Persist On Road Where Brick Teen Was Hit, Killed, Residents Say
With the school year looming, residents say safety improvements on Lanes Mill Road, where Jackson Mueller was killed, need to happen soon.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Dustin Anderson, Joliet City Hall Department Head, No Longer Working For City Manager Beth Beatty: Sources
A commuter from Indiana, Dustin Anderson traveled to downtown Joliet from the Munster area to fulfill his duties at the city of Joliet.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
Belleville Eminent Domain Battle Continues Over 'Great Lawn' Property
A legal wrestling match continues over an open space of greenery at the intersection of Belleville and Franklin avenues.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater Affordable Housing Hearing Delayed Again As NJDOT Appeal Continues
The applicant is appealing the NJDOT's decision to deny its road opening application on Route 202/206 next to Time to Eat Diner.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Manhattan Beach, CA|
Manhattan Beach Assessed Property Value Tops $29 Billion, Outpaces LA County
The city's total assessed valuation increased 5.3% to $29.07 billion, exceeding the countywide growth rate.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|
Data Center Proposed At Bell Works: See Details
An application for the proposed center was submitted shortly before the township approved a ban on data centers.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
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Centreville, VA|
Fairfax Man Arrested By Federal Authorities On Gun Charge After Centreville Incident
A Centreville man was arrested in a federal gun case after Fairfax prosecutors dropped five related state charges.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Moves Ahead With 84 Mamanasco Road Donation, Tracks Other Blight Properties
Ridgefield is moving ahead with the 84 Mamanasco Road donation while monitoring properties on Tally Ho, Danbury and Lakeview roads.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Hatboro Downtown On The Rebound
Stephen Barth of the Barth Consulting Group addressed Hatboro Borough Council Monday about the borough's downtown revitalization.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
One Concord School Board Member Is Running In 2026, Another Is Out, While A 3rd Is On The Fence
At least one school board seat representing East Concord will be open when voters go to the polls on Nov. 3. Signups begin Sept. 4.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Limerick-Royersford-Spring City, PA|
As Another Data Center Fight Continues In Montco, Gov. Shapiro's Influence Apparent
A data center proposal is what it is thanks to a massive land swap approved by the Shapiro administration in January.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
280-Unit Mountain View Development Shares Updated Plan In Basking Ridge
The project had previously been unanimously approved by the Bernards Township Planning Board in 2020.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|
Bolingbrook Man Hit Another Driver, Stole Items During Road Rage Incident: Police
The Bolingbrook man got out of his vehicle while stopped in traffic at Boughton and Weber roads, police said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
'Gut Punch': Clarendon Hills Official Retires After 8 Years
He has held top jobs in towns such as La Grange Park and Yorkville.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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South Brunswick, NJ|
South Brunswick Reminds Families Of New Cell Phone Ban Ahead Of School Year
Chapter 195 requires bell-to-bell restrictions on student device use across all NJ public schools.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Windsor Schools Set Cellphone-Free Rule For All Grades
The “Away for the Day” rule covers pre-K through Grade 12 and eliminates lunchtime phone use at Windsor High.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Driver Ejected In 4-Car Crash On Garden State Parkway In Union
The driver of a Mercedes-Benz, who lost control before the crash, was ejected with serious injuries, said police.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
New Milford, CT|
New Milford Health Panel Approves Well Variances For Mist Hill, Candlewood Lake Road Properties
New Milford's Health Review Panel approved well variances for properties on Mist Hill Drive and Candlewood Lake Road North.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Across Illinois, IL|
Bailey Says He'd Suspend Illinois Gas Tax For 6 Months As Governor
The Republican nominee's gas-tax pledge follows a plan to stop the toll hike and eventually eliminate Illinois tolls.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|
Southington Plans New Street Parking Restrictions Near High School
Southington police plan additional parking restrictions on five streets near the high school after a parking project is completed.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
Inside NYC’s Cheap-Moving Price War: Dumbo vs. Piece Of Cake
An antitrust battle is now playing out in federal court, with allegations of below-cost prices, exclusive deals, Yelp tactics and more.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Flock Camera Firing At Joliet PD: Jeremy Harrison's Lawyer 'There Is Something Wrong With The Tapes'
Bill Evans, the Joliet police chief responsible for seeking Harrison's dismissal, has retired and the status of Harrison's firing is murky.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Port Washington, NY|
'The World Truly Was A Better Place:' Manhasset-Lakeville FD Remembers Beloved Erasmo Troia
"Erasmo was the type of member every Fire Chief dreams of," Sean Dolan says about the former 25-year-old firefighter and EMT.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Waterford, CT|
Waterford Selectmen Approve $200K Water Reserve, Parks Purchases And DOT Agreement
Waterford selectmen approved a $200,000 water reserve, parks purchases and a state transportation agreement Aug. 18.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Upset Clarendon Hills Residents Blame Golf Club For Flooding
The village refrained from pointing the finger. A resident said officials prioritized the private club.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|
AL Teen’s Dream Of Becoming A Mermaid Came True At Weeki Wachee
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida helped a 16-year-old AL girl fulfill her dream of becoming a mermaid with a visit to Weeki Wachee.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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Tuscaloosa, AL|
Attorneys Ask Jury To Award Kai Spears $15M In Damages In NYT Defamation Trial
Here's the latest on the ongoing defamation trial brought against the New York Times by former Alabama basketball player Kai Spears
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|
Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani Bringing Italian Steakhouse To Glenview
The Village Board also advanced an Evans Scholars expansion, honored local flag football players and announced a 2027 budget workshop.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Kitchen Fire Sparks In Bridgewater Home
Volunteer firefighters from across the Township worked together to extinguish the blaze on Thursday.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Nick The Greek Opens New LA Location On Sepulveda Boulevard In Palms
The location's opening comes as the fast-casual Greek chain is expanding across Los Angeles.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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