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Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|
The Princess And The Permit: Verona Business Clashes With Township
A business that hosts "fairy tale parties" for kids is locked in a municipal zoning dispute. The owners' life savings is at risk, they say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield WPCA To Review Sewer Requests, FY27 Sewer Tax Rate Hearing Schedule
The town's Water Pollution Control Authority is scheduled to meet this week.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
New Milford, CT|
New Milford Economic Development Commission Hears Business Updates, Workforce And Downtown Plans
New Milford EDC reviewed business openings, workforce programs and downtown development plans during its July 2 meeting.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|
West Hartford Ice Rink Fee Increases Approved By Town Council
The West Hartford Town Council approved higher fees for the Veterans Memorial Skating Rink, with rates increasing Sept. 1.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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Frankfort, IL|
2 Frankfort Businesses Burglarized: Sheriff
The suspects used landscaping bricks to break the glass and enter the businesses, police said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|
Doctor Reveals How To Stay Safe From Foodborne Parasites In NJ
A stomach illness is spreading in unexpected ways. Here’s what doctors want you to know before your next meal.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Cameras Spark ICE Surveillance Concerns
A camera firm said it could have done better to help towns avoid giving data to ICE.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
Doctor Reveals How To Stay Safe From Foodborne Parasites In NYC
A stomach illness is spreading in unexpected ways. Here’s what doctors want you to know before your next meal.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
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Sachem, NY|
Public Transit Bus Strikes Concrete Pillar, Injuring 1 In Ronkonkoma: Police
It happened on Arrival Avenue at around 7:20 a.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|
Milford Board Takes Action To Address Classrooms Without AC
The board had a lengthy discussion about classroom temperatures and the challenges of adding air conditioning.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Conservation Commission Reviews Rodenticide Ban, Forestry Grant And Bird Conservation
Ridgefield Conservation Commission reviewed rodenticide policy, bird conservation and a forestry grant on July 6.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet's Marijuana Dispensary Bisa Lina Throws Out Customer, Joliet Police Haul Him Away In Handcuffs
Jesus Zermeno was processed at the Joliet Police Department and released on a notice to appear in court.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Princeton, NJ|
Homelessness Awareness Walk Heads To Princeton Ahead Of FIFA World Cup Final Stop
A group is walking 93 miles from Philadelphia to New York New Jersey Stadium to raise funds and awareness.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
New Upscale-Casual Restaurant To Open In Greenwich
A new restaurant is opening in Greenwich. Here's what diners can expect.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|
New School To Open In Lansdale
The 11,000-square-foot facility will add 30 new teaching jobs to the area.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|
McLean Adaptive Aquatics Founder Honored For 35 Years Of Service At Spring Hill
Fairfax supervisors honored Dr. Bryna Helfer for 35 years leading the Spring Hill Adapted Aquatics program in McLean.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Alcohol Impairment On Larkin Avenue Lands Joliet Driver In Handcuffs: Police Reveal Why
Rodriguez-Perez was processed at the Joliet Police Department and released on a notice to appear in Will County's Courthouse.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Unwanted Physical Contact With 13-Year-Old Girl Spurs Joliet Police To Take Action, Arrest Made: English
Mendoza was taken into custody during a traffic stop in the 700 block of Cleveland Avenue.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Red Cross Helping 4 Families After 2-Alarm Enfield Fire
Nine adults were displaced after a Maple Avenue fire that prompted mutual aid and activated Task Force 52.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Noise Ordinance Adopted In Horsham Township
The Horsham Township Council held a public hearing last week after receiving numerous complaints about loud noise.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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Pittsburgh, PA|
Pittsburgh's ScareHouse Returning With New Format
Pittsburgh's famed ScareHouse is returning with a new Halloween experience at a new location this fall. Get the details here.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Michele Arana's Plant Store Closes Permanently After Joliet's City Square Can't Help Her Business
The city of Joliet has proclaimed the new downtown City Square would generate all kinds of new foot traffic and business success.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Police Station Plan Recommended; Teardown Expected In Winter
The police chief detailed changes. A city panel approved the plan.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|
Comstock Reported Paying More Than $522K In Lobbying Compensation During Casino Push
Three years of lobbying disclosures show how Comstock's Fairfax County casino campaign evolved and what it reported paying lobbyists.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Tampa, FL|
Inventor Of First At-Home Pregnancy Test To Visit Tampa For Play About Her Life
A play about the woman who invented the first at-home pregnancy test will run July 17-26 at Stageworks.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
All-Star Game Umpire Has Montco Ties
Alan Porter, a Hatboro-Horsham High School graduate, is behind the plate for Tuesday night's All-Star game in Philadelphia.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
Man Escapes Vehicle Fire Before In Becomes 'Fully Engulfed' In North Patchogue: Police
After the vehicle started smoking, he was able to pull over and get out, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|
Flood Control Project Delayed By Administrative Error In Cranford
Officials say the Rahway River project will be rebid as quickly as possible because of its importance to flood protection.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
'Massive' Or 'Modest'? Controversial Elmhurst Warehouse Clears Hurdle
A developer and residents painted different pictures of a proposed warehouse near an elementary school.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Ax-Wielding Clarendon Hills Man Says Victim 'Not Even An American': Cops
He admitted to a Westmont officer that he was trying to intimidate a homeowner, police said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Hinsdale South Parents Slam Athletic Director's Performance
A school board member said he has heard the same criticism for years. More than 30 coaches and assistants resigned over the past year.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|
Scammers Listened Through Computer As Suffolk Detectives Stopped $140K Gold Scheme
Scammers monitored the woman’s computer as detectives intervened; Suffolk lawmakers propose warning signs and a 48-hour hold.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Mendham-Chester, NJ|
'There's Blood Everywhere': Husband’s 911 Call After Finding NJ Woman’s Bloody Body Released
Brooke Hanlon's husband frantically dialed 911 after his wife was stabbed to death.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Fair Lawn-Saddle Brook, NJ|
Zadies Bake Shop Reopens At Fair Lawn Promenade
The bakery is now operating from a 3,233-square-foot state-of-the-art retail and production space.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Philadelphia, PA|
Philly On The World Stage: Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber Making History In HR Derby
Two of the greatest power hitters of the modern era line up for baseball's showcase in south Philadelphia Monday night.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|
Look Up! Adventureland's Drone Show Returns Friday Night
A 100-drone display featuring colorful aerial animations will take flight above the amusement park Friday night.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
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Orange, CT|
Orange Zoners Advance Major Grocery Chain Proposal, Approve Regulation Changes
Orange planners reviewed a major grocery chain proposal, approved zoning regulation changes and OK'd the Odyssey Festival permit.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Right Space Commercial Property Spotlight: Bedford Place Office Buildings
Here's the latest property spotlight from our friends at Right Space Commercial
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
East Lyme Water & Sewer Commission Denies Commercial Sewer Bill Relief After Vandalism Leak
East Lyme's Water & Sewer Commission denied sewer bill relief after a vandalism-related leak but approved a water adjustment.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
3 Updates From Nutley Sons Of American Legion: NJ Commander Elected, Wreath Laying, Community Breakfast
A longtime leader with the post recently became the first-ever state commander elected out of Nutley.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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