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South Windsor, CT|
Housing Development Takes Shape In South Windsor
The project includes income-restricted apartments and 13 units for people with intellectual disabilities.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Wilmington Ex-Con Provokes The Peace In 2025, Fails To Appear In Court, Joliet Police Catch Him: Prosecutors
Now 44 years old, Eric Upchurch faces three charges from Wilmington police from 2025. When Upchurch skipped court, an arrest warrant came.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|
Familiar Face Has New Role At Canton Town Hall
Canton's board of selectmen unanimously appointed a new town clerk following the recent resignation of the prior one.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|
Drink Order Leads To Sweet Story For Mom-To-Be, Aberdeen Cafe Owner
A mom in the early stages of labor popped by The Screaming Bean for her favorite drink before heading to the hospital, surprising the owner.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
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Princeton, NJ|
Princeton Adopts Policy Limiting ICE Access To Municipal Property
Federal immigration officers can't enter non-public areas of municipal buildings or lots without a warrant or court order.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Suburban School Official No-Show For Over Year, Says She's 'Active' In District
A top administrator says he has not communicated with the absent school board member since June 2025.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
From Napa To Santa Monica, Gott's Takes The Long Road To The Beach
A Napa Valley roadside institution brings burgers, wine and founder Joel Gott's decidedly personal approach to the heart of Santa Monica.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|
WATCH: West Orange Mayor, Town Council Candidate Forums
The countdown to Election Day has begun in West Orange. Here’s what the candidates had to say when they met this week.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Vienna, VA|
Reston Native Brings World's Oldest A Cappella Group To Perform In NoVA This Fall
A more-than-century old a cappella group featuring a hometown boy will perform in Vienna this fall.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|
Berlin OK's Funds For New Public Park Near Train Station
The town approved a contract for a new Steele Boulevard park with a performance area, benches, and a clock.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|
'Do Not Leave Our Schools Behind': Union Urges Pritzker To Reject Vouchers
Stacy Davis Gates is calling for more public school funding as the Trump administration released proposed scholarship tax credit rules.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Murder Victim's Body Driven To Joliet's Woodlawn Cemetery: Here's Why Tony Harames May Never Stand Trial
There is now no expectation that Joliet first-degree murder defendant Anthony Harames will stand trial in the near future.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Basking Ridge, NJ|
Fate Of Lord Stirling Property To Be Discussed In October In Bernards Township
Mayor Ana Duarte McCarthy encourages residents, for or against the redevelopment of the former Lord Stirling School property, to attend.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Healdsburg Train Station Debate Takes Another Turn With Councilmember's Survey
A councilmember and council candidate seek local input as SMART reconsiders two competing station sites.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
11 Taken To Hospitals After School Bus Hits Building In Suffield
The school bus was carrying students when it left South Grand Street Thursday morning.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Enfield Sets Aside $50,000 For Midtown Marketing
Updated bid documents identify funding for the business recruitment effort, with proposals due Oct. 6.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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New York City, NY|
NYC Rent Freeze And Heat Season Begin: What Renters Need To Know
New housing rules are taking effect, and renters should check a few things before signing or calling their landlord.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
League Of Women Voters Of Darien In Flux After Leadership Resigns
The Darien League is on a "formal pause" after leadership resigned this week.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
La Grange's Tiny Neighbor Has Massive Payroll; Mayor 'No F–ing Coward'
The mayor's brother is the second-highest paid employee. The town has far more staff than its counterparts.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Mishree Indian Cuisine Opens On Route 202 In Bridgewater
Mishree Indian Cuisine replaced Mauka Indian Cuisine, located near Milltown Road and the Branchburg Township border.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Westport, CT|
Westport RTM To Consider $195K School Appropriation, $185K Planning Request
At next week's meeting, the Representative Town Meeting will consider school and planning appropriations totaling more than $380,000.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Bensalem, PA|
Victim ID'd In Fatal Bensalem House Fire
Bucks County Coroner Patti Campi has identified the victim killed in the house fire on Wednesday afternoon.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
DuPage Sheriff Hopeful's Uniform In Ads Draws Complaint Of Misappropriating Property
The candidate said he violated no rules. A watchdog has filed similar complaints against other candidates.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Banning City Council Adopts 'Transitional' Budget Amid Financial Distress
Mayor Richard Royce said the city has "made big strides" over the year with a new strategic plan and leadership.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
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Redondo Beach, CA|
Torrance Names 2026 Excellence In Arts Award Winners
Eight artists and organizations will be honored Oct. 11 for contributions to Torrance and the South Bay's cultural landscape.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
Village, Park District To Present Stormwater Detention Improvements For Hummer Park
The Village of Downers Grove and the park district aim to prevent flood waters from getting onto Fairview Avenue from Hummer Park.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Palos Verdes, CA|
RPV Seeks Public Input On Future Of 73 Miles Of Trails
Rancho Palos Verdes is seeking public feedback on a draft plan consolidating decades of planning for its 73-mile trail network.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
120 Gallons Of Free Fuel Per Month In 2025: This Joliet City Official Has Commuted From Dyer, Indiana
Under Beth Beatty's administration, about a dozen high-ranking City Hall managers are allowed free fuel at the city of Joliet's fuel pumps.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
Woman From Amherst Arrested On Threat And Criminal Trespass Charges In Concord
Update: 2 charges against Lauren Marcucci have been dropped connected to a domestic dispute on Plymouth Drive in early September.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|
Ride Safe, Get Ice Cream: Livermore Police Launch New Program
Kids riding their bikes safely could get a free ice cream from Meadowlark Dairy thanks to the LPD's new Bike Safety Rewards Program.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
West Deptford, NJ|
'Wonder For All' Gives New Color To 'Boys & Girls Club' In Glassboro
Kids helped create a new work of art at the facility.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
Rare Blue Lobster, Parrot Among New Animals At The Maritime Aquarium In Norwalk: PHOTOS
Guests can now see several new animals at the aquarium, including a rare blue lobster, a yellow-crowned Amazon parrot and more.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
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Cherry Hill, NJ|
'Book Bank' Breaks Barriers, Brings New Life To Stories For Cherry Hill Children
The new Melrose Avenue location distributes thousands of books in the area.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|
'For Our Boy': Nearly 2,000 Shirts Sold, Community Support Overflows For Family Of Late New Lenox Teen
Brennen Saele's family hopes fans will drench the football stands in a sea of red Oct. 2, in honor of the 17-year-old who died Sept. 19.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
De Ferranti Raises $31.8K In Arlington County Board Race
Arlington County Board candidates reported nearly $44,823 in 2026 contributions through Aug. 31.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|
Frankfort's Hickory Creek Softball Team Takes Third Place At State
In the third-place game, Hickory Creek defeated Geneseo, 7-1.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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Potomac, MD|
Cashmere Pop-Up Shop Eyes October Opening In MoCo
The Cashmere Sale will open in Montgomery County's Potomac Woods Shopping Center this October for the holiday shopping season.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Wyckoff, NJ|
Bergen County Dad And Cookie Baker Desperately Seeks Kidney Donor
A Bergen County father and business owner is seeking a kidney donor, while hooked up to dialysis machines for 11 hours a night.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Central, South Enter Nvidia AI Partnership, Firm At 'Forefront Of Safety'
Nationwide scrutiny of AI and data centers has increased since the district started eyeing the program.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
VIDEO: Bounced From On The Rocks, He Begged Joliet Police To Take Him Into Custody, 'They're Not My Friends'
Joliet police officers were dispatched to 1500 Essington Road for a report of an unwanted person who was attempting to fight bar security.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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