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Fairfax City, VA|
Maryland Man Charged In Gunpoint Robbery Of Fairfax City Mail Carrier: Court Records
Federal court records detail a gunpoint robbery of a Fairfax City mail carrier and an investigation into stolen checks and mail theft.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
New Milford, CT|
New Milford Council Reviews Vape Shop Ordinance, Approves Fire Department Grant And Donations
New Milford Town Council discusses vape shop licensing, approves a $7,300 fire grant and appoints two Bee City members.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Man Shatters Glass Counter, Swipes Cigarettes At 7-Eleven In Shirley: Police
No arrests have been made, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Enfield District No. 1 Explains Fire Merger Concerns
District No. 1 cites debt, taxes and local control in explaining why it remains outside the proposed four-district merger.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Reston, VA|
South Lakes Seahawks Face Washington-Liberty In Region 6B Football Playoff Opener
South Lakes enters the Region 6B playoffs with a 9-1 record as the Seahawks host Washington-Liberty Friday night in Reston.
Orange, CT|
Orange Selectmen Vote To Issue Nonrenewal Notice For Flock Camera Contract, Approve Police Drone Grant
Orange selectmen authorize a Flock camera contract nonrenewal notice, approve a police drone grant and set 2027 meeting dates.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Career Day At Katherine Johnson Middle School Inspires Students To Explore Future Careers
More than 100 presenters shared 57 careers at Katherine Johnson Middle School, including former students now studying dentistry.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|
Murrieta Triangle Development Heads Toward Green Light With Nov. 17 Hearing
Two property owners seek to remove a land restriction for the long-planned shopping center while preserving utility access for SoCal Edison.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
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Norwalk, CT|
Police, Fire Hand Out Hundreds Of Turkeys For Families In Need At Stew Leonard's In Norwalk
The store handed out hundreds of turkeys for families in need ahead of Thanksgiving during its 47th annual turkey brigade event.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Woman Lost Consciousness For 1 Minute While Joliet 24-Year-Old Strangled Her: Prosecutors
Fresh off his retention victory in the Nov. 3 election, Will County Judge Dan Rippy imposed the SAFE-T Act on Christian Garcia-Hernandez.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|
'A Chance Worth Taking': Manhattan's Arrowhead Smoke Works To Close, Drew's Dogs To Take Over Space
Smoke Works owner Mike Bacon announced the closing on social media Thursday.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
San Ramon, CA|
San Ramon Veterans, Couples Honored In New Portrait Galleries
Belmont Village unveiled permanent galleries celebrating the military service and enduring love stories of its residents.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
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Newark, NJ|
Work Continues On Essex-Hudson Greenway In North Jersey: See Latest Updates
The massive hiking/biking path will cross through Bloomfield, Belleville, Glen Ridge, Jersey City, Kearny, Montclair, Newark and Secaucus.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Their Hair, Their Rules? When Do Kids Get To Call The Shots [The Question]
Kids have opinions about their hair long before they’re grown. When should parents step aside, and do grandparents even get a say?
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Ocean City, NJ|
Ocean City Celebrates Local Boxing Hall Of Famers
Ocean City presented proclamations recognizing Chuck Betson and Guy Gargan for contributions to boxing and local sports.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
'I Was Ready To Jump In The Water': 2 LI Boaters Help Search After Bridge Scaffolding Collapse
1 worker died, and another remains missing after scaffolding collapsed beneath the Loop Parkway Bridge in Long Beach on Weds., police say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
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Tinley Park, IL|
Tinley Mom, PTA Board Lead Efforts To Create Sensory Zones At School Events
Ashley Patrick, Memorial School PTA leaders are working to create spaces with sensory accommodations for neurodiverse students, families.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Upper East Siders Can Help Decide How To Spend $1M
Council District 4 is collecting ideas for public improvements through Nov. 30. Residents ages 11 and up can vote.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|
Massive Microsoft Outage Hits South Bay City Halls, Disrupts Government Communications
Microsoft's outage disrupted city employees across the South Bay and Santa Monica, prompting a public alert in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Basking Ridge Petition Seeks Sidewalk Along South Maple For Safety
A Keystone Court resident asked Bernards officials to consider a South Maple sidewalk after submitting a petition with 55 signatures.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Enfield, CT|
Enfield Board Questions Math Results, Reviews Tutoring
JFK’s math proficiency was 29% in 2025-26; officials reported 60 students receiving tutoring as board members questioned support.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|
New Discount Skincare, K-Beauty Shop Coming To Potomac Mills
A beauty store specializing in deeply discounted and on-trend products is coming to Potomac Mills.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Heroin Dealer Used Western General Store To Sell Drugs, Warns Her Buyers 'To Be Careful': Prosecutors
Kristina Sholtes, 34, must remain detained under the SAFE-T ACT as Will County Judge Sherri Hale has ruled against the Joliet woman.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale Central, South Fall Short On State Geography Standards: District
The district plans "lunch-and-learn" sessions to help students catch up.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Brooklyn, NY|
What Went Wrong Before Brooklyn's Deadly Building Collapse
Past NYC building collapses reveal how excavation can threaten neighboring structures, as investigators search for answers in Flatbush.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|
Commercial Fire Reported At Livermore Lab Address: PulsePoint
Nine emergency units were dispatched Thursday morning, according to PulsePoint. A Sutter representative said the lab remained operational.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|
$28K Raised For Family Of Young Chef Killed In Mundelein Murder-Suicide
Maclaine Schmidt, 22, was pursuing a career in the culinary arts when his life was cut short in October shooting.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Riverhead, NY|
Baby, 2 Adults Suffer Smoke Inhalation, Cat Dies In Fierce Polish Town Fire: FD
A dog escaped unharmed, fire officials say.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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Montclair, NJ|
7 Tips For First-Time Artwork Buyers: Holiday Guide For NJ Shoppers
An original piece of art doesn’t need a gallery-sized budget. Here are some quick tips from an expert ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
'Fight The Powerlink': Hundreds Pack Temecula Town Hall To Oppose SDG&E Plan
"SDG&E's Powerlink is not a done deal, and it's not going away without a fight."
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Freehold, NJ|
Bruce Springsteen Honors Veteran Father In NJ Hometown
Known as "a tough guy with a sweet heart," Douglas Springsteen was honored as part of the Veteran Sign Recognition Program on Wednesday.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Woman From Lyndeborough Arrested On Stalking, Violation Of A Protective Order Charges In Concord
Kamari Walker was accused of recording a protected party with her phone after a custody exchange outside Concord Police HQ in early October.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Hamden, CT|
Sacred Heart Academy’s Season Ends In Class L Girls Soccer Tournament: PHOTOS
The Sharks’ season came to an end with a second-round loss to North Haven in the CIAC Class L girls soccer tournament.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
North Haven, CT|
North Haven Beats Sacred Heart Academy In Class L Girls Soccer Tournament: PHOTOS
The fourth-seeded Nighthawks advanced to the CIAC Class L quarterfinals with the win.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|
Teen Photographer Captures Humpback Whales Off San Diego Coast: Photos
Diego Brooks, 14, photographed several humpback whales during a Veterans Day whale-watching trip with his father.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Banned From Catholic Church, Joliet Criminal Defendant, 55, Regains Freedom After Kitchen Incident
Joliet police responded to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church and found 55-year-old Arturo Granados-Briseno being detained outside.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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San Rafael, CA|
As ICE Arrests Rise, Marin County Takes A New Approach. But Advocates Say It's Not Enough
Advocates say the county needs stronger restrictions on federal immigration enforcement.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|
Flooded Cabin, Trump Visit, Tire Trouble: O'Hare's Eventful 2026
Flight emergencies, a surveillance investigation, measles and major airline changes have kept Chicago's airport in the headlines.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
South Windsor Rejects Religious Campus Zoning Changes
A 4–3 vote defeated rules allowing religious campuses with housing, after debate over neighborhood character and future development.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|
Flatbush Entrepreneurs Will Get A Shot At Cash Prize
Despite Wednesday's deadly building collapse, a Flatbush event will move forward Thursday to help local entrepreneurs secure funding.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
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