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Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Windsor Locks Raises School Sports Fee, Adds Drama Charge
The district expects to collect nearly $44,000 through participation fees this school year.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
After Dozens Of Charges Across 13 Years, Concord Woman Just Can’t Stop Assaulting People, Court Docs Say
After receiving a suspended sentence in 2025, Jasmine Curtis is now accused of assault, domestic violence, stalking, and child endangerment.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Popular Bar, Liquor Store That 'Has Proudly Served Joliet's West Side For 15-Plus Years' For Sale
Brian Bessler of Joliet's hometown Karges Realty, revealed that Karges is trying to sell the business, no real estate included.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Palos Verdes, CA|
RPV Moves Ahead With Study Of New Developer Fees
A city study estimates developer fees could raise $8.8 million for infrastructure through 2050. No fees have been approved.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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East Village, NY|
New Bar, FKA, Opens In The East Village: See Inside
FKA, short for "Formerly Known As," is open daily from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Tom Peterson Puts Cost Of Living At Center Of Fairfax City Mayor Bid
Fairfax City mayoral candidate Tom Peterson says rising living costs and fiscal responsibility are key concerns for voters.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|
PWC Man Facing Federal Weapons Charge Posted Photos Of Drugs, Weapons On IG: Investigators
A Manassas Park man charged with a federal felony posted incriminating pictures on his Instagram, investigators say.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|
Jericho's New JV Basketball Coach Reflects On Coaching Journey, POB Departure
Brad Weiss, a former Plainview coach, hopes to continue developing players while working toward his goal of becoming a varsity head coach.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
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Fairfax City, VA|
Kirsten Lockhart Puts Communication At Center Of Fairfax City Mayor Bid
Fairfax City mayoral candidate Kirsten Lockhart says better communication is key to improving local decision-making.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Chelsea, NY|
Roland To Open First U.S. Standalone Store In Manhattan
The 9,000-square-foot space will bring Roland, BOSS and Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW) products together.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Darien P&Z To Consider Wellness Studio Offering Saunas, Cold Plunges And IV Drips
The commission's agenda lists deliberations and a possible decision on the proposal.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Santa Monica Offers $5K Grants To Small Businesses
The city has $100,000 available for 20 small-business grants, with applications due Oct. 1.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|
New Luxury Condo Building In LIC Hits The Market Offering Waterfront Views
The building will be located at 45-40 Vernon Boulevard.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Long Valley, NJ|
State Testing On Computers Could Influence Results, Long Valley BOE Says
Long Valley school officials want the state to examine whether computer-based testing affects student performance.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|
Milford Native Starts Business To Help Seniors
A 20-year-old originally from Milford has started a company that seeks to help seniors avoid financial calamity.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|
Lockport Submits Grant For Future Downtown Lockport Streetscape Project
The City is going to pursue funding for the project through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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Salem, MA|
North Shore City To Scrap 'Offensive' City Seal After Nearly 2 Centuries
The 1839 seal, depicting a Sumatran spice trader, has been the subject of years of often-contentious debate.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|
NoVA Sex Offender With 10 Prior Child Porn Convictions Arrested On New Federal Charge
A registered sex offender from Herndon with 10 prior convictions was arrested on a new federal child sex conspiracy charge.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
Granby Solar Canopy Proposal Would Take 16 Years To Break Even
The preliminary analysis projects higher costs during the first eight years and about $41,800 in total savings over two decades.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Overnight Home Invasion In Joliet: 'Thank You To Minooka Police Department For Their Vital Assistance'
After exiting, 37-year-old Carey Almond allegedly punched and broke a window before fleeing the area, Joliet police revealed.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|
New Trier's Northfield Campus Adds Coffee Bar For Students
The new Northfield campus cafe offers coffee, tea, smoothies, salads, wraps, flatbreads and breakfast items.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|
West Caldwell Is Doing Its First Tax Revaluation In 16 Years: What Homeowners Should Know
Almost all property values in West Caldwell will rise. But it doesn’t necessarily mean their property taxes will also go up.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
Pittsburgh-Area High Schooler Awarded For Pancreatic Cancer Research
A Pittsburgh teen has won a prestigious scholarship for her work in attempting to advance the early detection of pancreatic cancer.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
New Industrial Warehouse Facility For Joliet? Planning, Zoning Reviews Project Later Today At City Hall
The 74-acre subject property is located within unincorporated Will County.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Norwalk, CT|
Norwalk's New Indoor Golf Venue Mixes 'Legitimate Golf Experience' With Fun Night Out
A co-owner of the franchise's first CT location said guests can enjoy a legitimate golf experience or just a fun night out in Norwalk.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Zoning Lien Against Enfield Manufacturer Tops $212K
Town officials said the fines continue to grow as violations at the Shaker Road property remain unresolved.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|
New Therapy Practice Opens Inside Lemont Wellness Clinic
The new practice provides support for kids, teens, adults and families.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|
Farmlink Project To Host Fundraiser In Williamsburg
The Farmlink Project is teaming up with Williamsburg cocktail bar Deux Chats and Wasted Pasta for a fundraiser this weekend.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater Couple Turns Gardening Passion Into Thriving Noble Mushroom Farm In Hillsborough
Ayesha Dolasa and Jacob Tulius of Bridgewater started Noble Mushrooms in 2017, which grows organic specialty mushrooms in Hillsborough.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Iron Oven Restaurant Construction Starts In Hatboro
The popular Southampton restaurant expects to hire 150 employees for its South York Road location.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Gunman Found Sleeping, His Glock Had 12 Rounds In Magazine, 1 Bullet In Chamber: Prosecutors
At 5:20 a.m. on September 10, the Will County Sheriff's Office raided a house at 1211 California Avenue in the Forest Park area of Joliet.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Why Windsor Is Turning Empty Offices Into Apartments
Remote work has left much of the Day Hill corridor vacant, costing the town millions in property-tax revenue.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Des Plaines, IL|
6 Des Plaines Officers Placed On Paid Leave After Fatal Police Shooting
Police said only one officer was directly involved in the shooting of 21-year-old Ayham Babidi; the other five were at the scene.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Voters Approve Senior Tax Relief Changes; Public Safety Facilities Committee Reappointed
Ridgefield voters approved senior tax relief changes Sept. 16 as selectpersons reappointed the Public Safety Facility Committee.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|
Southington Volleyball Standout Commits To Division I College
The Southington HS senior has committed to play Division I volleyball after a record-setting start to her final season
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Perry Hall, MD|
'Pins With A Purpose' Fundraiser Returns To Timonium With Custom Trophies
Lindsey Williams spends 40-plus hours on each pin trophy for a Special Olympics Maryland fundraiser backed by a local investment firm.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
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Ellington-Somers, CT|
Revised Filing Shows Farmland At Proposed Ellington Solar Site
The updated map was submitted after town officials said the developer’s original filing omitted a state farmland designation.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Lyons Township 'Ghost Payroll,' Girlfriend Trips Alleged
The supervisor blamed the clerk for "wild actions" and "false accusations."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Remodeling Underway On Portion Of South Port Shopping Center In Shirley
The northeast pad contains Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Buffalo Wild Wings, a UPS Store, and more.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Hamden Falls To Lauralton Hall In Field Hockey Season Opener: PHOTOS
Hamden opened the season on the road against Lauralton Hall in Milford.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
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