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Lacey, NJ|
Lacey Marks 50th Anniversary Of Library Joining County System
Township leaders recognized the Lacey branch for 50 years in the Ocean County Library System at a public meeting.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|
Alexandria Man Arrested, Charged With Receiving Child Sexual Exploitation Material
A 30-year-old Alexandria man was arrested earlier in July and charged with receiving child sexual exploitation material.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Great Island Parking Design Committee To Continue Review Of Parking, Access And Infrastructure Plans
Here's a preview of the upcoming Great Island Parking Design Committee meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Another La Grange Road Traffic Light Recommended
A consultant also suggested lowering the speed limit. It's not a new idea.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Reston, VA|
Fairfax NAACP Urges FCPS To Overhaul Discrimination Complaint Process, Accountability
Fairfax NAACP is calling on FCPS to adopt reforms aimed at improving transparency and handling discrimination complaints.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
La Grange Closed-Door Minutes On Land Deal Kept Secret
A resident questioned the confidentiality. The village's lawyer defended it.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Somers Budget Vote Results Are In
After four failed referendums, Somers voted again on the town’s fiscal year 2027 budget Tuesday.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
West Nile Virus Found In Union County Mosquitoes As Populations Rise, Officials Say
Officials say 10 mosquito samples have tested positive this season, but no human cases have been reported.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
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La Grange, IL|
New La Grange Festival Planned This Fall In Downtown
The three-day event will feature live music, games, food and drinks, organizers said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
'Angst' Over Elmhurst District 205 Interim Leader Appointments
The board selected interim leaders, one of whom is a familiar face, for a local school.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
2nd Man In Day Escapes Vehicle Before It Becomes 'Fully Engulfed' In Centereach: Police
It caught fire after he pulled into his driveway, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
Arson Squad Detectives Investigating 14-Alarm Blaze That Hurt Firefighter In Farmingville: Authorities
It broke out at around 12:45 p.m., and when first responders arrived, the house "was fully engulfed," Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Wallingford, CT|
New Free Summer Picnic Event Launched By Wallingford Community Dinners
The organization is hosting a free picnic lunch for those in need of food or companionship, and the homebound. Volunteers are needed.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
Mama Miel And Her Kittens Seek Homes: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
Miel, a 14-month-old polydactyl mother cat rescued from a Brentwood colony, is now at Grateful Paw Cat Shelter with four of her kittens.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Stafford-Willington, CT|
Community Rallying Behind Stafford Family Facing Serious Medical Concerns
A Stafford resident needs a complicated set of transplants.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|
Western Springs Water Bills Likely To Rise
The water and sewer accounts are in the red, an official said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Highland Park, IL|
Highland Park Voters To Decide Mayor, Council Term Limits In November
A unanimous City Council vote sends a referendum on mayoral and council term limits to Highland Park voters.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|
Orange Selectmen Approve Traffic Camera Negotiations, Update Solicitation Rules
Orange selectmen approve traffic camera contract talks, amend solicitation rules and authorize community events and agreements.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Retired Hinsdale D86 Official Returning As Consultant
He got a last-minute, retroactive raise before he left in April.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
West Windsor, NJ|
West Windsor Seeks Volunteers For New Pollinator Garden Project
A grant was awarded to the West Windsor Environmental Commission.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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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 ward city councilors vote against the 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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