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Bellmore, NY|
'His Little Piece Of Happiness': Bellmore Boy With Rare Heart Condition Finds Joy In NY Islanders
4-year-old Caden Manzella has found strength and joy through hockey — and the kindness of strangers across Long Island.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|
West Hartford Council Accepts Grant To Preserve Historic Records
West Hartford's Town Council unanimously approved accepting a state grant to preserve and manage historic public records.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|
Romeoville Renews 5-Year Contract With Waste Management
The contract will extend through July 2031.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
Lyme Planning And Zoning Delays Decision On Proposed Eightmile River Residential Dock
Lyme planners delayed action on a proposed Eightmile River dock while the applicant seeks a zoning variance.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Madison, CT|
Madison Conservation Commission To Review Land Use Priorities, Zoning Update
The commission is scheduled to meet this week.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
TikTok Prank Leads To Assault Charges After Water-Spraying Incident At NoVA Grocery Store
A Falls Church man faces assault charges after police say a TikTok prank involving water spraying targeted three people.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Lays Out How It'll Hire New Manager
Two aldermen disagreed with the process. Last time, one of them said, the council had more influence early on.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
New Chinese Restaurant Hosts Grand Opening In Bridgewater
The take-out, dine-in restaurant opened last week in the Bradley Gardens section of the Township.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Edison-Metuchen, NJ|
Edison Councilman's Walkout Draws Mayor's Criticism Amid Budget Standoff
Councilman Richard Brescher says withheld vehicle spending records prompted his exit.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|
Guilford Marine Unit Vessel To Be Repowered Following Selectmen Approval
The boat is about 11 years old, and its motors are showing wear and tear, according to Guilford Fire Chief Michael Shove.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
Firefighters Called To Olive Garden At Centereach Mall After Fire Breaks Out On Roof: Police
The fire was extinguished without causing any damage to the restaurant, and no one was hurt, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Board Of Selectpersons To Consider Safe Streets Grants, Engineering Contracts
The board is also scheduled to hear an update on the Unquowa Road construction project.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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Bridgewater, NJ|
Data Center Fears Raised In Bridgewater, Council Taking Issue 'Very Seriously'
Council members said they are researching data centers as residents ask about power, water and noise impacts.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Surveillance Cameras Come Under Question
Controversies over Flock cameras have prompted privacy concerns in Elmhurst and other suburbs.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|
3 Men At Bachelor Party Rescued After Drifting From Rental Boat During Swim: Police
Deputies patrolling Petite Lake came to their rescue Saturday afternoon, according to authorities.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
Arlington County Board Primary Sees Incumbent With Biggest War Chest As Challengers Close Gap
Campaign finance filings show Matt de Ferranti leads cash on hand ahead of Arlington's Aug. 4 Democratic primary.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Waterford, CT|
Waterford RTM Committee To Review Street Takeovers, Traffic Cameras And Mass Gatherings Rules
Waterford RTM committee will review proposed ordinances on street takeovers, traffic cameras and mass gatherings.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst OKs Controversial Warehouse; Some Officials Express Reservations
An alderman argued that the council should approve the project, which would be near a school.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Contract Calls For Beaumont USD To Pay More Than $2.3 Million For 3 School Resource Officers
The contract period is three years.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Pleasanton, CA|
Pleasanton To Consider 189-Home Arroyo Lago Project, El Charro Road Funding Dispute
The City Council will decide whether the developer should contribute $3 million or $8 million toward the future El Charro Road extension.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
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Petaluma, CA|
The $6 Million Problem Petaluma Residents Tried To Solve
Citizen-led workshops examine Petaluma's revenue sources, funding limits, and difficult tradeoffs behind local government decisions.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
It Started With Her Grandparents' Stories. Now, A Bay Area Teen Is Capturing Her Community's Voices
"It's a really meaningful and moving experience," she said. "People frequently tell me things they say they have not spoken about in years."
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Cat Rescue Hopes Dozens Of Felines Will Purr Out Their Lives In Lake Elsinore
"In effect, the rescue cats are treated as family pets and not as commercial commodities," city documents state.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|
Dublin Council To Consider Raising Members' Pay, Cutting Mayor's Stipend
A consent calendar item raises council member pay for the first time since 2024, but reduces the mayor's additional monthly stipend.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
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The Lymes, CT|
East Lyme Shellfish Commission Approves Fall Oyster Purchase For Niantic River
Waterford-East Lyme Shellfish Commission approved a $2,500 oyster purchase and delayed clam stocking until fall.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Waterford, CT|
Waterford Shellfish Commission Approves Fall Oyster Purchase For Niantic River
Waterford-East Lyme Shellfish Commission approved a $2,500 oyster purchase and delayed clam stocking until fall.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|
Westport Selectmen To Consider Early Voting Grant, Ambulance Transfer
The Westport Board of Selectmen are scheduled to meet this week.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Man Pepper-Sprays Relative, Then Disarms Police During Arrest: Sheriff
As deputies were handcuffing the 26-year-old, he reached back and grabbed a Taser out of one deputy's holster, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
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Danville, CA|
Danville Council To Weigh Appeal Of 68-Unit Church Housing Project
Neighbors appealed approval of the 12-acre project near Community Presbyterian Church citing traffic, tree removal, and wildfire access.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Gym Eyed Going Upscale, With Costlier Memberships
But employees say the chain is not planning that move for now.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|
'I Am In A Race Against Time:' Massapequa Park Father Seeks Living Kidney Donor
The father of 4 is battling stage 5 kidney disease and says a living donor is his best chance to watch his children grow up.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|
Toms River Fined $338K Over Asbestos Handling At Clifton Park Site
The township is contesting 17 violations OSHA issued in April as soil removal is underway. Remediation has cost more than $200,000 so far.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
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Fairfax City, VA|
Steve Chang Tops Early Fairfax City Council Fundraising; Lockhart Leads Mayor's Race
Steve Chang led Fairfax City Council fundraising through June, while Lockhart led the mayoral race.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Willowbrook Denny's Reveals Opening Date After 2½-Month Closure
The Grand Slam breakfast can enter your life again. Denny's has 1,400 locations across the country.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Chemist Is Brewing Up Something Great At New Cozy Cafe In Downtown Raritan
Kaitlyn Oh of Somerset is following her childhood dream of opening a business & hopes customers will find a home away from home at her cafe.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Hoboken 'Daxbot' Robots Rescued From Floodwaters, But Why Were There Floods?
Hoboken's resiliency parks and flood walls couldn't prevent flooding during a storm at high tide Saturday. The city explained why.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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Secaucus, NJ|
Man Touched Teen Girl While Both Worked In Secaucus Warehouse, Police Say
A man was arrested last Tuesday for allegedly sexually touching a 15-year-old girl in Secaucus.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Three Village, NY|
Setalcott Tribe Celebrates Corn Festival In Setauket
PHOTOS:Rain gave way to a sunshine as the community was treated to traditional Native American dancing, crafts, and foods like Indian Tacos.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
$7.9M Townhouse Tops UES Luxury Real Estate Deals
Ink has dried on 10 real estate deals over $4,000,000 on the Upper East Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|
Popular Coffee Chain To Open Romeoville Location
The coffee chain is one of the tenants announced in a retail redevelopment concept plan in Romeoville.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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