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Stamford, CT|
Family-Owned Butcher Shop Opens In Stamford
"This is a dying trade," the owner told Patch. "I'm trying to do my best to keep it alive."
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|
Alexandria Teacher Selected For National STEM Advocates Program, Hopes To Spark Math Ambitions
An Alexandria City High School math teacher has been selected for a national program to mentor students in STEM research and competitions.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Former Somers Shop Approved For Conversion Into 4 Apartments
The building already has two apartments. Plans call for turning the former first-floor retail space into two more.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
East Windsor Approves Changes At Wapping Road Excavation Site
The business can combine two properties and establish a designated area for processing excess earth materials.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|
Hazlet Firefighter's Donation Drive Brings Earthquake Relief To Venezuela
After a pair of earthquakes devastated Venezuela in late June, a local firefighter stepped up to unite the community and help those in need.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Salem, NH|
New Salem Affordable Housing Project For Veterans And Seniors Lands $3M In Federal Funding
The Millville Heights Apartments will feature 23 units and a community room. Officials say the apartment waiting list is very long.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
New Independent School Preparing To Open In West Suffield
The school will begin with grades K-7 and limit enrollment to 15 to 18 students during its first year.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|
Eatontown Family Sues Monmouth County After Their Son Was Injured In County Park
The teen and his friends were playing on construction equipment that had been left in the park when the equipment fell on them.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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St. Pete, FL|
30+ Local Authors To Join FloridaRAMA's First Literary Festival
FloridaRAMA in St. Petersburg is bringing together more than 30 local authors, as well as arts vendors, for its first literary festival.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Teen Injured In Huber Woods Park; Family Sues Monmouth County
The teen and his friends were playing on construction equipment that had been left in the park when the equipment fell on them.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|
Oxford Route 67 Trail Project Faces $5.7 Million Funding Gap
The town has $4.25 million available and plans to build the trail in phases, with the first section scheduled for construction in 2027.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
West Nile Virus Detected In South Windsor Mosquitoes
South Windsor is among 22 Connecticut towns with positive mosquito tests this season; no human cases have been reported.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Enfield, CT|
Enfield Panel Backs Cutting Blight Fine
The reduction would allow the sale of a Windsor Street property to move forward after several violations were corrected.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Argo Official Alerted On Porn Spending, Did Nothing: Report
The official tried to fire a whistleblower and pressured the school into giving his girlfriend a coaching job, an investigation revealed.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Phase II Of Blair Mill Road Project Fees Paid
Horsham Township Council approved spending over $200,000 in engineering services for the two-year project.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
1 Hurt As 2 Motorcycles Crash In Ridge: Police
It happened just before 11 p.m. at the intersection of Randall and Whiskey roads, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax City Candidates Launch “Common Ground” Campaign Ahead Of November Election
Six Fairfax mayor and council candidates are pooling resources around a pledge to focus on residents and local priorities.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|
Mister Softee Coming To Former Location Of Milky Ways Ice Cream And Cereal Bar In Coram
The location is the latest to join others in Oakdale, Center Moriches, East Islip, and Miller Place.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Officials Face Reelection Threats Over Flock Cameras
Man tells the council that his goal is to be "the blister on your ass."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|
Safety Concerns Prompt Grayslake To Postpone Data Center Meeting
Thursday's final public comment session on the proposed data center moratorium was postponed following a threat, village officials said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
New Neighborhood Healthcare Clinic Receives Green Light From Menifee Planning Commission
Neighborhood Healthcare currently operates a smaller clinic in Menifee on Cherry Boulevard near the site of the new facility.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Woman Accused Of Crashing An Out-Of-State SUV In Concord, Fleeing The Scene With A Pit Bull: Video
The driver was charged with resisting after being accused of crashing a Toyota FJ Cruiser with Maine plates on South Main Street Wednesday.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
Kayakers Adrift For Hours Off SoCal Island Rescued In Dramatic Hoist
The pair spent about four hours in the water after their kayak overturned before calling for help, the Coast Guard said.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Man Found Dead On Santa Monica High-Rise Balcony Identified
The 90-year-old man was found dead on a sixth-floor construction balcony at Westminster Tower last week.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Healdsburg, CA|
Another Vision For Coveted, But Still Empty, Wine Country Landmark
A new live-work proposal revives the long-vacant building after earlier gallery and residential plans stalled.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Kids’ Birthday Party Etiquette Rules Parents Should Know [The Question]
Children’s birthday parties are full of unwritten rules about invitations, siblings, gifts, opening presents and RSVPs.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Palos Verdes, CA|
Privacy Fears Put Palos Verdes License Plate Cameras In Spotlight
Residents questioned who can access license plate data as sheriff's officials and Flock Safety defended the technology.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|
National Thrift Chain To Open First VA Location In Manassas
The secondhand retailer will celebrate its new Manassas location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Woman Screams For Help On Vine Street After Angry Ex Grabbed Her Throat: Joliet Police
Joliet police said that Alex Montgomery pulled her to the ground and grabbed her by the throat, impeding her ability to breathe.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|
Deerfield Urged To Step Up Dementia-Friendly Efforts As Population Ages
An aging-services leader asked the village to bring local organizations together as more residents face cognitive impairment.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
3 Women Were Shot In Long Beach. Days Later, One Died
Police said the Aug. 9 shooting was not random, but no suspect information or motive has been released.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|
Foxtail At Glen View House Opening In Downtown Glenview
The restaurant opens to the public Thursday after renovating the historic Glen View House space.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater's Ordinance Looking To Ban Data Centers Found Consistent With Master Plan
The Planning Board voted to send the measure back to the council after finding it does not conflict with the township master plan.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Hunt Valley-Cockeysville, MD|
New Sandwich Shop Is Coming To Cockeysville This Month
A popular sandwich shop is expanding in Baltimore County, with plans to open a new site in Cockeysville in late August.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|
'Tennis Ball King' Kevin Has Watched His Friends Find Homes – Now He's Waiting For His Turn
After growing up at the Port Washington shelter, the 3-year-old terrier mix is looking for a forever family.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|
Libertyville District 70 Says No Cellphone Policy Changes Are Needed
Students already must keep phones turned off and stored during the school day under rules the district says comply with new Illinois law.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
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Huntington, NY|
Pro Soccer Coming To Long Island, With World Cup Champion Helping Lead Club
USL Long Island plans to begin play at Hofstra in 2028, with Greenlawn native Sara Whalen Hess serving as co-founder and president.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
East Village, NY|
New Italian Spot, Recente, Opens In East Village
Recente takes over the space that previously housed Italian restaurant Cacio e Pepe.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Home Invasion Suspect Upset About Grandmother's Home: Police
His father described his son as "very intelligent" and said his son's grandmother died a few years ago, according to the police report.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|
256 Apartments, New Retail Planned In Chase Plaza Redevelopment
Village officials say the long-troubled Gateway property is finally moving toward a full mixed-use transformation.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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