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Woodbridge, VA|
Stafford Woman Charged After 5-Year-Old Student Spotted Running In Road
Two elementary school staff have been criminally charged after a child in their care left school grounds.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|
2 Prince William County School Staff Charged After 5-Year-Old Spotted Running In Road
Two elementary school staff have been criminally charged after a child in their care left school grounds.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
21 'Upscale' Homes Planned In Burr Ridge, Developer Has Long History
The subdivision will address market demand, particularly from an aging population, the developer said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Monroe, CT|
84-Apartment Proposal Near Monroe-Trumbull Line Draws Opposition, Plans Under Review
Neighbors are raising concerns about traffic, wastewater and safety as a developer revises plans for two apartment buildings.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
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Point Pleasant, NJ|
Man Bit Victim's Ear Off In Point Pleasant Beach Bar Fight, Authorities Say
Two men have been charged with assaulting the victim during the fight that happened Saturday, according to court proceedings.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
Hackensack-Affiliated Health Insurance Plan Braven Health Drops Out Of Medicare Advantage In NJ
A Medicare plan involving Hackensack Meridian and other networks is dropping thousands of New Jersey seniors from their health insurance.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Oyster Bay, NY|
LI Pharmacy Featured In Ad With 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Star Chris Briney
'TSITP' actor isn't the only star in a recent Verizon commercial — a North Shore town shines, too.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Long Valley, NJ|
Historic Long Valley General Store Eyes Long-Awaited Reopening
Known as one of the oldest general stores in NJ, the store is planning a soft opening this weekend after being closed for more than a year.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica, CA|
Santa Monica Council Candidate Spotlight: Wade Kelley
Part 10 of 12: Patch speaks with Wade Kelley as candidates make their case for three Santa Monica City Council seats this November.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Dogs Are Family, But They May Not Be Welcome Everywhere [The Question]
Dog-friendly culture has its limits. Does an invitation to someone's home include the four-legged family members, or is that pushing it?
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Fremont, CA|
Woman Jumps From Moving Car To Escape Suspected Kidnapper In Fremont: Police
The suspect tried dragging her back into the car afterwards, police said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Central Park, NY|
Central Park Artist Killed In Gazebo To Be Honored With Memorial Tree
A Manhattanite who often saw Francis Lee Rogers painting birds in Central Park is raising $7,500 for a memorial tree and stone.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Still Faces Tough Budget, More Cuts Pushed
Spending is rising faster than income. Last year, officials raised taxes and wielded the budget ax.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Dead Pigeons Hang From Santa Monica Pier As City Weighs Netting Removal
Santa Monica acknowledged the damaged netting nearly a year ago, but has yet to set a date for its removal.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|
12-Year-Old Guilford Resident Scores Impressive Time In 1st Half Marathon: 'It Was Exhilarating'
The time ranked first in the 12-14 age group, 252nd among all males, and 315th overall out of 4,276 race participants.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
'Family Business' Lands Joliet Man In Jail Under SAFE-T Act's Dangerousness Standard: Judge's Ruling
Myshawn Robinson went to his parents' house in the 0 to 50 block of North Hickory Street and was banging on the door, court files allege.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Atlanta, GA|
Sheltering Atlanta: Nicholas House Fills A Need For Homeless Community
"At the foundation of Nicholas House is a simple belief: Every family deserves a safe, stable home," Jannan Thomas told Patch.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
Asbury Park, NJ|
Amy Quinn Makes Her Bid To Become Asbury Park's Next Mayor
Endorsed by Mayor John Moor as he retires, deputy mayor Amy Quinn says she's ready to take the helm of the city she loves.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Phoenixville, PA|
Phoenixville Area Super Wawa Announces Opening Date
Anticipated for years, the Route 23 Wawa is finally ready to open.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Palatine, IL|
Rifle Jammed As Teen 'Was Waiting To Commit A Massacre' At Hindu Temple: Krishnamoorthi
The congressman said he was worshipping with his elderly parents at the Aurora temple and is calling for a federal hate crime investigation.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Darien, CT|
Darien Selectmen To Consider Approval Of $125K For Firehouse Retaining Wall Project
Here's a preview of the upcoming Darien Board of Selectmen meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|
Man Accused Of Choking Woman Who Refused To Have Sex At Channahon Motel: Complaint
Will County Judge James B. Harvey, who often rejects the SAFE-T Act detention petitions, has released the 43-year-old Channahon man.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
How Trick-Or-Treating Is Changing In America’s Neighborhoods: Block Talk
For some, the gradual disappearance of door-to-door Halloween trick-or-treating feels like the disappearance of neighborhood life itself.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Planners Back Lakeview Drive Property Sale, Public Safety Building Purchase Withdrawn
Ridgefield planners endorse a Lakeview Drive property sale, review an adult day care proposal and address drainage complaints.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Cambridge, MA|
2 People Hospitalized With Serious Injuries After Cambridge Crash
The incident took place in the Port neighborhood.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|
Phillies Resembling Retirement Community: This Week In Philly Sports
Phillies Vice President Of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski says he's sticking around along with a lot of the team's older players.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|
Madison Selectmen Approve Surf Club Seawall Funding, Review Sidewalk Projects And Surveys
Town Engineer Robert Russo outlined a proposed short-term repair plan intended to stabilize the Surf Club seawall.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Hamden Girls Soccer Battles Guilford, Cheshire In Recent Games: PHOTOS
The Green Dragons are heading into the final slate of games for the regular season.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
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Temecula, CA|
Future Of Censures Uncertain After Temecula School Board Meeting Canceled: Official
The meeting was canceled due to a failure to reach quorum in the absence of three trustees.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
20-Year-Old Woman In Custody After Carjacking Attempt On Disabled Woman At Roberts Road Jewel-Osco: Police
The 63-year-old woman was waiting in her vehicle while her son shopped at Jewel when the woman tried to push her out of the car, police said
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
No Injuries After Crash Involving Tuscaloosa County School System Bus
A TCSS bus was involved in a traffic accident Thursday afternoon on Highway 69 South, but no students were harmed.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
One Driver Injured After Minivan And MPV Crash On Loudon Road
Video: The vehicles collided Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Old Loudon Road and Loudon Road on the Concord Heights.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica, CA|
Red Flag Warnings Take Effect As Santa Ana Winds Threaten Southern California
Strong winds, dangerously low humidity and soaring temperatures could fuel rapidly spreading wildfires through Saturday.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Haverford-Havertown, PA|
New Bar Coming To Sophie's BBQ In Havertown As Former Vendor Faces Mounting Legal Troubles
Sophie's is replacing its bar operator, which paid nearly $600K in unpaid wages at other locations after the state intervened.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Long-Awaited Clarendon Hills Cafe Opening In Days
It plans a "soft opening" with limited hours at first.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Clarendon Hills Restaurant May Be No-Go After All
Village officials want to end a subsidy pact, saying the owner hasn't done his part.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Shorewood, IL|
Shorewood Prowler Targets Women At Mariano's Shopping Center On Route 59, Joliet Man Arrested: Complaint
Louis Tomasino was taken into custody at the Will County Jail by the Shorewood Police Department thanks to automated license plate readers.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|
Forensic Accounting Report Details Control Failures At Evanston/Skokie District 65
Board members said the review found weak controls, contract gaps and questions beyond Devon Horton's case.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
Port Of Long Beach Breaks 115-Year Cargo Record With Nearly 1 Million Containers
The port handled 997,177 container units in September, up 25 percent from a year earlier, as shipping disruptions reshape global trade.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|
2026 MA Elections: Question 8 Would Repeal Legalized Pot Shops For Recreational Use
A "Yes" vote would reverse the 2016 ballot approval of legalized and regulated marijuana across Massachusetts.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
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