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Sexy Costumes, Politics And Booze At The Office Halloween Party [The Question]
Can you skip it? Are political costumes OK? How sexy and gory is too much? Is it OK to mock your company or job? And what about drinking?
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Ellicott City, MD|
Wizarding Weekend On Magical Main Kicks Off Saturday
Calling all wizards, witches and muggles - the 7th Annual Wizarding Weekend on Magical Main will feature games, butterbeer and photo ops.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
New Italian Restaurant Pepe & Vera Plans Upper East Side Opening
The owners are targeting Thanksgiving week for a restaurant serving classic Italian dishes with modern touches.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|
Halloween High Tea, Vintage Circus Dinner Coming To St. Charles
The Graceful Ordinary will celebrate this spooky season with two events featuring themed food, costumes, live entertainment and more.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
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Fremont, CA|
Burglars Arrested After Breaking Into Fremont Business, Drilling Into Safes: Police
The officers tracked down the suspects after they fled and crashed into a median, police said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|
NJ Couple Marries In Midst Of Autumn Nor’easter
While the storm wiped out their original venue, a local restaurant stepped up to give the couple a magical ceremony they never expected.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Darien Selectmen To Discuss Great Island Events And Usage Policy
Here's a preview of the upcoming Darien Board of Selectmen meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|
New Arcade With Full Bar And Kitchen Coming To Woodbridge
The new arcade for adults and families should open before the end of the year, its owners say.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
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Bethwood, CT|
Bethany Selectmen Back Parks Appointments, Review Recycling Changes And Solar Program
Bethany selectmen reviewed recycling savings, a solar buying program and proposed noise and fire-safety rules Sept. 16.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
Granby Shelves Solar Canopies, Plans Building Upgrades
The town will seek bids for efficiency work at municipal and school buildings after deciding solar canopies do not offer enough of a return.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
South Windsor Moves Ahead With Clark Street Deal
The town wants to buy 13.56 acres next to Wapping Park, but two residents urged officials to seek the entire property.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|
Speed Humps Considered To Slow Traffic Around Howard Park
Officials discussed traffic measures to slow speeders in the area of Howard Park at a recent Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners meeting.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
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Burr Ridge, IL|
High-Priced Burr Ridge Development Opposed By Neighbors
The developer promotes the plan as a "low-density" response to growing demand for age-targeted housing.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
Vigil Mourns Victim Of Fatal Shooting In Newark
The rally was also held to send a message that "senseless community violence is unacceptable in our neighborhoods," an organizer said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
Pittsburgh Community Holding Its 1st Restaurant Week
Nearly two dozen eateries will offer discounts, complimentary items and limited-time menu offerings during one town's restaurant week.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
1 Hurt In Crash On Express Drive South Thursday Night: Police
The man was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Joliet Police Sgt. Bill Otis Begins 10th Month On Paid Administrative Leave, Return To Force Remains Murky
A recipient of the Exchange Club Joliet Officer of the Year, Joliet Police Sgt. Bill Otis has remained on paid leave almost all of 2026.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Grotesque Halloween Yard Displays Push Neighborhood Limits: Block Talk
Readers say Halloween should be scary, but gore, traumatized kids, noisy props and giant skeletons that linger past Oct. 31 cross the line.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Pedestrian Struck On William Floyd Parkway: Police
The driver had a green light, but failed to yield to a woman crossing the street, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|
Q&A: Daniela Simic, Hillsborough County School Board District 2 Candidate
Daniela Simic is running against Brittany Lyssy for the Hillsborough County School Board District 2 seat in the Nov. 3 general election.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
2 Principals Leave Hatboro-Horsham School District
A Hatboro-Horsham principal and an assistant principal accepted promotions at other area school districts.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
Man, 85, Dies After He Suffers Medical Emergency And Crashes Truck In Lake Ronkonkoma: Police
UPDATE: He was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner, police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Schools Report Enrollment Below Projections, Review 2027-28 Calendar
Ridgefield schools reported 4,288 students, 58 below projections, as the board reviewed its 2027-28 calendar and four policies.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|
Q&A: Camden Bedinghaus, Manatee County School Board District 5 Candidate
Camden Bedinghaus is running against Jonathan Mullis for the Manatee County School Board District 5 seat in the Nov. 3 general election.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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St. Pete, FL|
Q&A: Curtis Campogni, Pinellas County School Board District 3 Candidate
Curtis Campogni is running against Dawn Peters for the Pinellas County School Board District 3 seat in the Nov. 3 general election.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
Q&A: Meet David Glenn, Pinellas County Commission District 6 Candidate
David Glenn is running against Kathleen Peters for the Pinellas County Commission District 6 seat in the Nov. 3 general election.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Hamden’s 4-Game Winning Streak Ends Against Guilford In Girls Volleyball: PHOTOS
The Hamden girls volleyball team’s four-game winning streak came to an end with a hard-fought loss against Guilford.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|
Women Rescue St. Helena Thrift Stores For Good Cause
Two former employees saved the thrift stores, preserving affordable shopping and raising money for Parkinson’s causes.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Long Beach, CA|
Long Beach Sales Tax Rises To 11 Percent: What To Know
Long Beach shoppers are paying more starting Thursday, with another local sales tax increase already scheduled to take effect in 2027.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
TVUSD Trustee Accused Of Placing Listening Device Under Colleagues' Desk: Sheriff's Department
Trustee Melinda Anderson was seen on video kneeling in front of two trustees' desk and placing something underneath.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|
Long-Awaited $16 Million 'Freedom Bridge' In Menifee Officially Opens
The bridge was also designed to prevent flooding on Bradley Road during storms.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Santa Monica Sales Tax Rises To 11.25 Percent: What To Know
A new countywide half-cent tax took effect Thursday, but revenue collected under Measure ER cannot be spent while a lawsuit proceeds.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Dublin, CA|
Dublin Teen Makes Science Click For Neurodivergent Students
Emerald High senior Bhavya Dwivedi creates hands-on lessons to help neurodivergent students grasp concepts from magnetism to anatomy.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|
Channahon Woman, 48, Used Furniture Inside Her Home To Attack, Harm Other Family Members: Police
This marks the third consecutive week that Channahon police have made a noteworthy arrest of someone in their 40s or 50s, who went to jail.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Tribeca-FiDi, NY|
1st Ever Kyuramen Express Opens In Financial District
The menu offers a streamlined selection of Japanese comfort food favorites.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Girl, 16, Runs To McDonald's To Call Police, 16-Year-Old Boy Arrested On Battery Charges : Cops
The 16-year-old girl was evaluated by Joliet Fire Department paramedics at the scene.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Norwalk, CT|
Norwalk ECDC To Discuss Transportation, Mobility And Parking Items During Upcoming Meeting: Agenda
The city's Economic and Community Development Committee is scheduled to meet on Oct. 1, 2026. Here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Demetrius Greene, Reckless Homicide Convict Who Killed Joliet Teacher In Wreck, Lands In Will County Jail
Joliet police continue to arrest Demetrius Greene on a regular basis since he's come home from prison for his 2018 reckless homicide crime.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
'Reflections On A Crisp Autumn Morning ': Fremont Photo Of The Day
Annanya Ghosh says the still water, golden hills and clear blue sky created a "perfect autumn reflection."
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
UES Could Get A Fifth Homeless Shelter. Here’s How The City Decides
The Department of Homeless Services has not made a final determination on the proposed facility at 1587 Third Ave., near East 89th Street.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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