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La Grange, IL|
Lyons Township High Hits Enrollment Low; Teacher Count Near Record
As recently as 2019, the school had more than 4,000 students.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
Long Beach Considers New ICE Restrictions, Investigation Into Resident's Detention
Long Beach councilmembers seek tighter ICE restrictions following a disputed October detention that left a resident injured.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Columbia, MD|
New Primary Care Practice Coming To Columbia's Merriweather District
CloseKnit will occupy nearly 4,500 square feet at 10285 Lakefront, joining several other medical practices in the growing healthcare hub.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|
Swastika 'Scribbled' In Plainview Middle School Bathroom, Parent Raises Concerns
A parent told Patch about another antisemitic incident at the school days earlier, raising concerns about transparency with families.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Joliet Driver Had 6 Beers, 8 Shots, Topped 140 MPH On I-55 Before Crash Killed WESCOM Dispatcher: Police
After impact, victim Melissa Prosser's car was pushed into the grass ditch between the roadway and the I-55 southbound on-ramp.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater's Bradley Gardens Elementary Keeps Thanksgiving Feast Tradition Alive
Bradley Gardens Principal Barbara Binford said the feast brings students, staff and families together in one space each year.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Man From Northwest Georgia Arrested On Domestic Violence And Strangulation Charges In East Concord
Kenneth Parker was arrested on felony charges last month after a domestic violence incident in October, according to Concord police.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|
Prince William Basketball Coach Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Student: Police
A Prince William County coach and assistant teacher is being held without bond after being accused of sexually assaulting a student.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
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Lisle, IL|
Car Wash Proposed For Ogden Avenue In Lisle
The village's planning and zoning commission will review the proposal for a new car wash at a public hearing on Nov. 18.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|
Bel Air School Celebrates 30 Years As Enrollment Grows 70%
The Highlands School, which specializes in educating children with learning differences, celebrated its anniversary recently.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|
NJ Pre-K Aide Sexually Abused Kids In Bathroom, During Naptime: Docs
Shaun Stebbins photographed the young children using the bathroom and filmed himself assaulting them, authorities said.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Phoenixville, PA|
Gasoline In Groundwater Prompts Remediation Effort In Phoenixville
Old underground storage tanks have leaked over the years on the Nutt Road property.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Granby-East Granby, CT|
Granby Proposes High School Fields Overhaul
The proposal would rebuild high school fields and the track. Residents can review plans Nov. 14 before a Dec. 8 vote.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Santa Monica Chef Bets On Main Street With Second Independent Restaurant
Bornemann's new Bar Fortuna pairs handmade pasta and local ingredients with an Italian approach to cooking shaped by his years abroad.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|
Sarasota Candidate Turns Campaign Signs Into Art With Dog-Themed Contest
Former Sarasota County Commission candidate Julie London is launching an art contest to recycle her campaign signs.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Ellington To Vote On Fund For Unspent School Money
A hearing and town meeting will consider a fund to hold unused education money for future school expenses.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Basking Ridge, NJ|
Bernards Township Zoning Board Rejects 125-Unit Senior Housing Plan
A 4-3 vote was not enough to approve the use variance, leaving the residential proposal technically denied.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Leaf Blower Ordinance Faces More Revisions, Possible May Referendum
Ridgefield selectpersons weigh a two-year phase-in, enforcement changes and public concerns over a proposed leaf blower ordinance.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Perry Hall, MD|
Industrial Warehouse Property Sells For $7M In Rosedale
The Baltimore County warehouse site was scooped up in a multimillion-dollar deal by a Philadelphia-based firm.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Hatboro-Horsham School Spending To Exceed $140M: Officials
The Hatboro-Horsham School Board heard details of what the 2027-2028 spending plan would look like at its meeting on Monday night.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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Greenwich, CT|
Oberlander Becomes 2nd Democrat To Capture 36th State Senate District In Nearly 100 Years
The 36th State Senate District covers Greenwich and portions of Stamford and New Canaan.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
East Windsor Details Problems Behind School Overhaul
Roof, heating and accessibility problems are driving plans for a combined middle/high school and Broad Brook renovations.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Has 20% Fewer Students Than It Used To
One of Darien's districts saw the lowest enrollment in a couple of decades.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|
Plans For New Carry-Out Seafood Restaurant Move Forward In Frankfort
The Village Board approved a special use permit for the proposed business.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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West Orange, NJ|
4 Candidates Claim Wins In West Orange Mayor, Council, School Board Elections
Read post-election statements from Joyce Rudin, Jackie Hendy, Justin Goldsman, and Larry Weintraub.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
South Windsor To Review 69-Home Senior Community
Developers plan a presentation for the 55-plus community, which has wetlands approval and has drawn environmental opposition.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Enfield’s School Plan Moves Toward Funding And Design
Grant approvals, design work and cost decisions come next after voters narrowly backed Enfield’s school construction plan.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Annandale, VA|
Annandale Man Held On Federal Immigration Charge After Fairfax Felony Case Dropped
A Fairfax County felony charge was dropped Oct. 20, one day before an Annandale man's arrest on a federal illegal reentry charge.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Not Getting Any Younger – And It Shows
Just look at the enrollments of the three local school districts.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
1 Hurt In 3-Vehicle Crash In Centereach: Police
They were taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening injury, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|
Capp Calls Bynoe To Congratulate Her On Victory In 6th Senate District
"I was appreciative of the gesture, and I wish him all the best."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Northport Parents Charged With Felony Child Abuse, 4 Children Removed From Home
A Northport couple is facing felony child abuse charges after police say their two juvenile children reported being repeatedly struck.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
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Port Jefferson, NY|
Kassay Leads, Declaring Victory, As Sussman Concedes In The 4th Assembly District
As of around 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Kassay was leading with around 57 percent to Sussman's 41 percent, according to unofficial BOE results.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|
As GOP's Losquadro Leads Suffolk Comptroller Race Declaring Victory, Dems Maintain Race Still Not Called
As of around 6 p.m., Losquadro was leading with 51 percent to Jon Estreich's 49 percent, according to the Suffolk County Board of Elections.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Manhattan Beach, CA|
Manhattan Beach To Replace 1,275 Parking Meters With 110 Pay Stations
Parking rates would stay the same, while drivers could pay by license plate and park longer in six public parking facilities.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Columbia, MD|
Engineer Opens Performing Arts Preschool In Howard County
Building Kidz School franchisee Josh Thomas has preschools in Columbia and Temple Hills, with a third school planned for Odenton.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
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Across California, CA|
Tax Us, Spare The Billionaires: 5 Takeaways From CA’s Wild Midterms
The blue wave was unmistakable, but California voters also delivered surprises on taxes, incumbents and political power.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|
GOP Chair Declares Victory In Garbarino Race Against Halpin, While Dems Say The Votes Are Not Yet Counted
As of around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Garbarino was leading with 49 percent to Halpin's 47 percent, according to the state's Board of Elections.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Havre de Grace, MD|
Former Trans-Siberian Orchestra Singer Bringing Candlelit Christmas Concert Back To Havre De Grace
Chris Pinnella and his 12-piece orchestra will perform holiday favorites surrounded by thousands of candles in Harford County.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Berkeley, CA|
Mayor Calls For Release Of UC Berkeley Student Arrested By ICE At SFO
"Detaining a student under these circumstances does nothing to make our community safer," the mayor said in a statement online.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
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