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Clinton, CT|
Clinton Town Council To Review Online Vital Records Service, Public Works Transfers
Clinton's Town Council will consider online vital records services, budget transfers and board appointments on Aug. 5.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|
Western Springs Wildlife Sightings Prompt Fence Work
More animals are being seen near a community building because of an Illinois Tollway project, an official said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|
This July Saw Fewer DUIs In Naperville Than Last Year, Monthly Average Still Higher
Naperville police made 17 DUI arrests this July.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|
Luke Stennett Defends Manchester Open Amateur Title
Luke Stennett makes it two Manchester Opens in a row overall and Tony Gordon is the 2026 Manchester Open Net Champion.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
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New York City, NY|
Why Some NYC Neighborhoods Are 10–15 Degrees Hotter Than Others
A Patch analysis found major differences in tree coverage across the City.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|
Celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day At Insomnia Cookies
Monday and Tuesday, patrons of Insomnia Cookies can celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day with a buy one, get one free deal.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Arrest At Joliet McDonald's Restaurant Near Airport After Employees Summon Police Force
Joliet police revealed that despite being directed multiple times by officers to leave, it is alleged that Catoire refused to comply.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|
NoVA FBI Agent Accused Of Stealing $1M In Crypto Using FBI Intel: Court Docs
An FBI agent is accused of using his position to steal about $1 million in cryptocurrency from "adversarial" accounts.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
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Media, PA|
Was The Delco Network Hack Resolved? Questions Linger After Cyberattack On County's System
6 years ago, Delco paid hackers a $25K ransom. County officials haven't said whether they did the same this time around.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|
Death Penalty On The Table For Irvine Man After Kidnapping Victim Fatally Shot In Front Of Deputies
San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus said Monday that the slaying was a "calculated act of violence."
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Death Penalty On The Table After Kidnapping Victim Fatally Shot In Front Of IE Deputies
San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus said Monday that the slaying was a "calculated act of violence."
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
Owner Moved, Now Senior Dog Beau Needs A Retirement Home, 'Not A Kennel'
After spending 12 years with his family, Beau was surrendered when his owner moved to housing that doesn't allow pets.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
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Across Virginia, VA|
Layoffs Up 50 Percent In VA This Summer, Hundreds To Lose Jobs In August
Summer job losses are up more than 275 percent compared to summer 2024.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|
Adults With Severe Disabilities Take Center Stage In SPARC Fashion Show In McLean
Adults with severe disabilities modeled original fashions they designed and sewed during a six-month SPARC art therapy project.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|
Romeoville's National Night Out: Parachuting Superheroes, Blackhawk Helicopter And More
The free event is set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at 1050 Romeo Road.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Trapped Driver Rescued, Hospitalized With Serious Injures In I-287 Crash In Franklin Township
State police said a Nissan SUV hit a tractor-trailer on I-287 north after crossing the median in Franklin Township.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Fremont, CA|
Tri-City Animal Shelter Offers Free Adoptions All August
The organization said it's waiving adoption and microchip fees this month to help empty kennels.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|
Historic Milford Barn, Property Plan Returns With Key Changes
The Board of Aldermen will review a proposed lease for the Stowe barn and property at its Monday night meeting.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
San Ramon, CA|
San Ramon 6-Year-Old Joins Three Generations Of Family Authors
The Dublin 6-year-old's library reading celebrates a family storytelling tradition stretching from India to the Tri-Valley.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|
Shorewood Home Depot Employee Arrested After Store Calls Shorewood Police To Investigate Matter
Shorewood police say they obtained a confession from the 52-year-old defendant, who comes from Plainfield.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Arlington, VA|
Arlington County Board Candidates Raise More Than $95K Ahead Of Democratic Primary
Arlington County Board candidates spent more than $50,000 in the final weeks before Tuesday's Democratic primary.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Woman From Hollis Arrested On 2nd DUI And Subsequent Drug Charges In Concord
Ashley Lantry was arrested in the parking lot of Raising Cane’s Chicken, accused of being slumped over the wheel of an Infiniti in July.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Former Pop's Italian Beef Ready To Reopen: New Joliet Restaurant On Move Seeks Liquor License From City Hall
Pop's Italian Beef found Joliet's former Boston Market restaurant property was difficult to generate a lot of business, so it closed.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
Old Lyme Pollution Control Czars Advance Septic Pump-Out Rule Changes To Selectmen
Old Lyme's WPCA voted to advance septic ordinance changes, discussed pump-out compliance and reviewed groundwater concerns.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Fremont, CA|
'Delightful' Flowers By The Lake: Fremont Photo Of The Day
What's your favorite flower to look for in East Bay parks?
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Who's Running For Middletown School Board In 2026
Frank Capone, Jacqueline Tobacco and Caterina Skalaski all commented on why they are not seeking re-election:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|
Last Summer Of San Diego Zoo's Nighttime Zoo Nears End
After more than 25 years, the summer evening tradition will end Sunday.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
Former East Granby Superintendent Alfred Lederman Dies At 91
He led East Granby Public Schools for 17 years before retiring in 1994.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Bridgewater, NJ|
Battery Storage Plan Pressed On Flooding, Security, Fire Safety In Bridgewater
Rockland APV is proposing to build a lithium battery energy storage system in Bridgewater Township.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|
Orange Planners To Review Big Y Site Plan For Former Christmas Tree Shops Building
Orange planners will review Big Y's site plan for a grocery store at 200 Indian River Road during the Aug. 4 meeting.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
New Milford, CT|
New Milford Parks & Rec Approves National Night Out, Renaissance Fair Plans
New Milford Parks and Recreation Commission approved three facility requests and reviewed summer programs at its July 20 meeting.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|
Vehicle Rolls Over After Crash In Marlboro, Police Say
The driver was able to get out of the overturned vehicle before emergency personnel arrived.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
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New Lenox, IL|
Man, 44, Caught Trying To Meet With 15-Year-Old Girl For Sex: New Lenox Police
Police said the man tried to meet the girl at Walmart but instead got into a confrontation with a group that made a fake teen profile.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich P&Z To Review Historic Designation, 13-Unit Housing Proposal
The Planning & Zoning Commission is expected to review several housing, land use and zoning applications at its upcoming meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Columbia, MD|
Giant Food Reopens Columbia Store With Ledo Pizza, Sushi Bar
Giant Food celebrated its grand reopening of the Columbia store with a Ledo pizza Corner Store, a full service sushi bar and more.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Adds Angelita's Mexican Bar & Cuisine To Its Dazzling Boulevard Place Development Near Costco
Joliet conducted a liquor hearing on the topic with the deputy liquor commissioner on July 17 for Angelita’s Mexican Bar & Cuisine.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Ashburn, VA|
Ashburn FBI Agent Accused Of Stealing $1M In Crypto Using FBI Intelligence: Court Docs
An FBI agent is accused of using his position to steal about $1 million in cryptocurrency from "adversarial" accounts.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|
Leadership Northbrook Applications Open For 2026-27 Program
The eight-month Chamber initiative gives participants an inside look at local government, business, education and community institutions.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
The Long Beach City Council Meets Tuesday, See What’s On The Agenda Here
The Long Beach City Council is set to meet Tuesday evening at City Hall. Read below to see what they’ll be considering.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Waterford, CT|
Waterford Selectmen To Consider $631K in Utility, Police And Fire Projects
Waterford selectmen will consider utility, police and fire projects totaling more than $630,000 at the Aug. 4 meeting.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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