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Joliet, IL|
Has Cemeno's Pizza's Greatest Day Ever Arrived? 50th Anniversary Party Just Hours Away For Community
The new Sepper Club at Cemeno's Pizza features an elegant Italian supper club atmosphere and a private lobby bar featuring craft cocktails.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|
New Restaurant Moving Into Frankfort's Trolley Barn
The new restaurant will open in November.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|
North Shore Coffee Shop With Inspired Mission To Close After 9 Years
Breaking Grounds Cafe of Peabody acted as a training and employment opportunity for those with autism and other disabilities.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|
Diesel, Cat Who Survived Winter Under Truck, Still Waiting: Northport Kitty Of The Week
Diesel was rescued from a trucking yard during a bitter winter stretch and still has not received an adoption application, NCRA said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
University Of St. Francis To Sell Building Next To Joliet's City Square, Dome Of Unity: Asking Price Revealed
The three-story brick building encompasses 18,000 square feet.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Hopewell-Pennington, NJ|
Hopewell Valley Arts Council Awards Scholarships To Two HS Seniors
Recipients represented the community’s best and most creative students, officials said.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Radnor, PA|
Delco Couple Starved Woman With Down Syndrome Down To 82 Pounds: Court Docs
The victim was isolated from other family, assaulted and only allowed to eat oatmeal and pasta in her cousin's home, per court docs.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
East Lyme Zoning Commission Approves 3 Coastal Home Rebuilds, Forms Data Center Panel
East Lyme Zoning Commission approves three coastal home rebuilds and creates subcommittees on data centers and zoning changes.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Evanston, IL|
Mayor Biss Backs Pro-Palestine Group’s Parade Inclusion Amid Community Dispute
Members of the community said they felt unsafe after seeing the "Evanston for a Free Palestine" group marching in the Fourth of July parade.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|
3rd Annual 'Book Fair At Bel Air' Anticipates Thousands Of Patrons
This summer's 3rd annual Book Fair at Bel Air family-friendly event continues to grow and anticipates more than 3K patrons.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Mayor Wins Battle In Defamation Case Against Political Consultant
A court ruling revived Grasso's suit against a former rival's consultant. A tax fraud claim is at issue.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord City Manager Receives ‘Satisfactory’ Review, 2.5% Raise, But Sabbatical Request Gets Trimmed
City Manager Tom Aspell will be off for six weeks this summer; four councilors vote against raise;
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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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
Grayslake, IL|
Coroner IDs Lake County Boy, 15, Who Drowned In Pistakee Lake
Brian Monzanga was boating with friends when he went underwater Monday evening and did not resurface, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
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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
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
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