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Joliet, IL|
Road Rage In Joliet, Felony Charges After Confrontation With Female Driver At Intersection: Police
Joliet's officers learned that a woman was driving a pickup truck and was stopped at a red light at the intersection.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
New Real Estate Office Opens In Suffield
The business celebrated its Mountain Road office with a ribbon-cutting attended by local and state officials.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
Newark Teacher Pushes For More Black History As He Embarks On His 3rd Decade In The Classroom
We asked this NJ history teacher and activist: “What lessons have YOU learned over your 30-year teaching career?” Here's what he said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|
Residents Displaced After Malden Apartment Fire
The fire originated from the stove in the kitchen of this residence.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
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Pittsburgh, PA|
Upcoming Pittsburgh Panda Fest: A Myriad Of Food & Beverage Options Await
You won't go home hungry if you attend this upcoming celebration of Asian culture and food.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax City Weighs New Model To Calculate Developer Cash Proffers
Fairfax City is considering a new model to calculate developer cash proffers for schools, parks and public safety.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
Hit-And-Run In East Patchogue Probed: Police
The driver of the vehicle bolted from the scene on foot at around 6:15 a.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
'Sticking Neck Out': 5 La Grange Residents Make Case For Trustee Post
Four are poised to run in next April's election. The village's leader said he would decide on a trustee soon.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Sachem, NY|
Suspect Sought In Swipe of More Than $100 From Target In Selden: Police
The woman swiped the goods from the Independence Plaza location on June 26 at around 2:30 p.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
Old Lyme Wetlands Commission Approves Whippoorwill Road Home, Osceola Trail Rebuild
Old Lyme wetlands officials approved home projects, a seawall repair and an amended Grassy Hill Road application.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Essex-Chester-Deep River, CT|
Essex Harbor Commission Approves 2027 Mooring Fees, Harbor Services Bid Request
Essex harbor officials approved 2027 mooring rates and a harbor services bid request while planning South Cove and access improvements.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Durham-Middlefield, CT|
Durham Selectmen Drop Town Administrator From Charter Proposal, Set Separate Ballot Questions
Durham selectmen removed a town administrator from proposed charter changes and set separate November ballot questions.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Clinton, CT|
Clinton Zoning Board To Hear Garage Variances, Appeal Of Zoning Official's Decision
Clinton's ZBA will hear setback variance requests and an appeal of revoked zoning approval for a Long Hill Road garage addition.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Gramercy-Murray Hill, NY|
You Can Get A US Open Honey Deuce At This Bar 1,100 Feet Above Manhattan
Guests can sip the refreshing cocktail while taking in sweeping views of the New York City skyline.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Lake Elsinore Residents Push Back Against Baker Street Warehouse Project
For months, local residents have expressed concerns about the proposed development.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Woodbury-Middlebury, CT|
Middlebury Conservation Commission Approves Southford Road Industrial Project
Middlebury approved three industrial flex buildings on Southford Road and tabled access and parking plans at Sperry Pond.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Healdsburg, CA|
Seghesio: Bigger Events, (Not Too) Louder Music
Planning commissioners allow four large events, require sound barriers, and restrict music to city noise standards.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|
Man Told Girl She Was '18 For The Night,' And Not To Say Anything Or He Could Go Prison: Prosecutors
The mother of the victim went to the Wilmington Police Department to report that Blake Wherry, then 20, had sex with her daughter, 14.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|
Westport Zoning Board To Hear Steep Slope, Setback And Retaining Wall Requests
Five residential variance applications are scheduled for review next week, including roofline, home office and patio proposals.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|
West Village Eatery To Host Labor Day Party, Debut New Menu Items: What To Know
Cleo, a West Village restaurant, will be showcasing their new food offers to the public next week.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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Across America, US|
A Shoes-Off House Rule Can Put Guests On The Spot [The Question]
Removing shoes indoors is customary in many cultures, but the request can leave some guests feeling exposed or uncomfortable.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Huntington, NY|
Gold Tree In Huntington Honors Children Fighting, Lost To Cancer
The annual ceremony honors children fighting cancer, survivors and those who died, while raising awareness throughout September.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|
Manassas Man Arrested After Exposing Himself To Teen In Prince William County Target: Police
The man accused of exposing himself to the teen was released on bond in April pending trial for a separate felony charge involving a minor.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Tribeca-FiDi, NY|
Italian Hospitality Brand, EVÈNTO, Will Open 1st Flagship Location In Tribeca
The location will open this week inside the historic 1857 Bogardus Mansion.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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Greenwich, CT|
Sale Of Constantino's Pasta Bowls And Love You A Latte Terminated, Businesses Reopened By Original Owners
"Sometimes things have a way of working out exactly as they are supposed to," the owner told Greenwich Patch.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
High Gas Prices May Stick Around For A While: What To Know
Seasonal savings with the switch to winter-blend gas face powerful headwinds, and experts say meaningful relief may remain months away.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Lyons Township Official Misused Public Resources For Campaign: Watchdog
She promoted her campaign through a video at an official township event for students.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
New Legionnaires’ Bills Proposed After Deadly UES Outbreak
The bills would strengthen cooling-tower enforcement, educate at-risk New Yorkers and increase fines for building owners.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Frankfort, IL|
Frankfort Restaurant Burglarized, Gaming Machines Destroyed: Sheriff
The Will County Sheriff's Office told Patch that deputies were called to the restaurant on St. Francis Road at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
Norwalk P&Z To Hold Public Hearings, Review Applications During Upcoming Meeting: Agenda
The Norwalk Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet on Sept. 2, 2026. Here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
East Lyme Questions Sewer Capacity Study, Reviews Plans For Wastewater Projects
East Lyme officials requested more analysis of a sewer capacity study and reviewed proposals for major wastewater projects.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Palos Verdes, CA|
RPV Approves Rule Changes Aimed At Bringing More Cell Sites To City
Changes allow taller small-cell equipment and installations on traffic signals as Rancho Palos Verdes seeks better wireless coverage.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Man Slashed With Knife At Deli/Grocery In Mastic: Police
He self-transported to NYU Langone Hospital – Suffolk in East Patchogue with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Meet Brass Unicorn Vintage, Old Town Temecula’s New Nostalgia-Filled Gen-X Haven
With a healthy dose of '60s, '70s and ’80s nostalgia, Temecula's new Old Town shop inspires "remember when?" conversation.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Cherry Hill, NJ|
Dog-Sitter Facility Opens New Cherry Hill Location
The daycare and boarding facility has hours every day of the week.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Deadly UES Legionnaires Outbreak Pits Council Against Health Officials
Lawmakers questioned lagging enforcement after the disease killed 11 people and infected 94 this summer.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Glenview, IL|
New Mexican Restaurant Opens On Waukegan Road In Glenview
Monarca Mexican Grill is serving traditional Mexican dishes for brunch, lunch and dinner at 1869 Waukegan Road.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Danville, CA|
Burglars Break Into At Least 2 Danville Restaurants
At least two Danville restaurants had glass smashed overnight, with one reporting roughly $300 stolen.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
City Council Extends Posh Pets Animal Shelter Contract, Approves HVAC Work At Shelter
The Posh Pets Animal Shelter had its contract extended Tuesday, and is set to receive some upgrades to its HVAC system.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
County Approves Site Work For New Storm Shelter At Carroll's Creek Fire Station
Commissioners voted to move forward on the next steps to help the Carroll's Creek Fire Protection District build a new storm shelter
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
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