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Arlington Heights, IL|
St. Viator Remembers Alumna Killed On 9/11 As Class Marks 50th Reunion
The Arlington Heights school honored Mary Lenz Wieman, a 1976 Sacred Heart of Mary graduate who died in the World Trade Center.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|
Caregiver For Troubled Youth, Cinnaminson Woman Remembered For Her Love Of Others
The lifelong Phillies fan wanted others to know that at least someone out there cared.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Crew 'Tearing Up' Front Of Elmhurst School, Disappointing Board Leader
The district wants to address a decades-long drainage problem now. The board started discussing the topic last year.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Basking Ridge Approves Amended Plan For 280-Unit Affordable Housing Project
The Bernards Township Planning Board approved balcony and generator changes for the long-approved project on Tuesday.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Fight Breaks Out, Punches Thrown As Man, Woman Arrested Inside Will County Courthouse: Police
Sheriff's deputies were requested to respond to the third floor near Courtroom 301 of the Will County Courthouse regarding a disturbance.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|
All Blacks, Springboks Bring Rugby's Greatest Rivalry To Baltimore
One of the world's fiercest rivalries comes to M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday — and even rugby newcomers should prepare for a spectacle.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Gang Suppression Unit Captures Deamontae Hunter Near Forest Park School In Joliet: Sheriff's Office
The Illinois State Police previously named Hunter as someone they were looking for in connection with the 2019 killing of Floyd Faint Jr.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Warrant Details Father’s 911 Call After Son’s Hot Car Death In East Windsor
Kevin Pell told a dispatcher the air conditioning was not on, but later told an officer he had left it running, according to the warrant.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
Many York Students Reject What Cafeteria Offers
The district wants to increase choices. Now, many lunches are thrown in the garbage, an official said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
My Prayers For Healing, As I Remember My Mom, And Other 9/11 Cancer Victims, This 25th Anniversary
Mom told a reporter after the WTC bombing she imagined bodies were piled up in the stairwell; it was almost prophetic. They keep piling up.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|
Veteran Gravely Injured In Syria To Take On Water Skiing In FL
A veteran gravely injured in an ISIS suicide bombing will offer a preview of the Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team's upcoming adaptive clinic.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
East Lyme Zoning Commission Approves Niantic Home Replacement, Senior Housing Deck Expansion
East Lyme zoning officials approved a Niantic home replacement and a deck expansion at a senior housing development.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Brick, NJ|
25 Years Later, 9/11 Widow From Brick Finds Hope Again
Loisanne Diehl battled treatment-resistant depression after her husband, Michael, was killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
SoHo-Little Italy, NY|
Outside In and Nature of Things To Open Joint SoHo Flagship
The opening on Sept. 12 will give both brands their first permanent retail location.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|
Children Whose Hero Firefighter Father Died On 9/11, Including Baby Born 2 Weeks Later, Reflect: 'I Miss Him'
Andrew Jordan died on 9/11, leaving his devoted wife, 3 children, and baby born 2 weeks later. His family reflects on 25 years without him.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Decision On Digital Billboard Ordinance In Beaumont Delayed Until Possibly Next Year
City staff said the item will likely return to the planning commission within six months.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
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Across America, US|
Creepy Clowns Seem To Be Popping Back Up A Decade Later: Weird News & Oddities
Piece of John Wayne Gacy’s brain wasn’t creepiest find in accused stalker’s basement; either Bigfoot or an aging skinny dipper photographed.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord Police, Fire, Troopers Kept Busy With Crash, Fuel Spill, And Homeless Camp Fire: Video
First responders were involved with a few calls Thursday, including homeless people burning trash, a truck losing its fuel pump, and a crash
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Berkeley, CA|
UC Berkeley Law School Deliberately Discriminated Against White, Asian Applicants, Federal Probe Finds
Federal officials said data revealed the school favored Black applicants.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|
Loaded Gun Found In Backpack During Palos Verdes Estates Traffic Stop
Police said an officer discovered the loaded firearm after stopping a driver for multiple vehicle violations.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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SoHo-Little Italy, NY|
Hudson Square Unveils New Plaza As Part Of Spring Street Park Expansion
The new public space expands Spring Street Park and creates a new eastern gateway to Hudson Square.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Police Video: 'I'm Just Saying You Act Like I Just Killed Somebody, I'm Not Resisting, I'm Complying'
Patch has obtained more Joliet police body camera video. This one surrounds the Vine Street apartment building arrest of Alex Montgomery.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
Motorcyclist Killed In Long Beach Crash After Running Red Light
Police said speed is also being investigated as a possible factor in the early-morning collision.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|
A New Photography Festival Comes To NYC This Fall: What To Know
The inaugural 5 Boro Foto Fest will be held in Long Island City.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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Plainfield, IL|
Drunken Driver Caught After Speeding, Using Wrong Lane: Plainfield Police
Police also found cannabis in an unapproved container inside the Michigan man's car, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oyster Bay, NY|
Former FDNY, Bayville Firefighter's 9/11 Legacy Lives On Through Family
"We physically lost my brother Sep. 1, 2017, but we really lost a piece of him on 9/11," John Doyle said of his brother, Eddie Doyle.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|
'Never Forget': Deer Park Man Creates 9/11 Light Display For 25th Anniversary
James Hentschel, known for elaborate displays at his Namleps Lane home, updated last year's tribute to mark 25 years since the attacks.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|
Entries Needed For 36th Annual Bel Air Christmas Parade
Applications are being accepted now for the 36th annual Bel Air Christmas Parade, which is scheduled for Dec. 6.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
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Berkeley, CA|
Pop Band Train To Play Postgame Show At Cal Football Game
The band will play after Cal takes on Wagner at California Memorial Stadium later this month, university officials said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|
LHS Senior Earns Perfect Score On ACT
The LHS senior is involved in National Honor Society, Science Honor Society, robotics and varsity tennis.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
DuPage Hopeful Nabbed For DUI In 2024, Didn't Know Where He Was: Police
The candidate's district includes Hinsdale, Darien, Burr Ridge and Willowbrook, among other towns.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Shelton-Derby, CT|
Shelton Board Of Aldermen To Consider Purchases, Payments During Upcoming Meeting: Agenda
The Shelton Board of Aldermen is scheduled to meet on Sept. 10, 2026. Here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
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Long Beach, CA|
$250M Transformation Of 76-Year-Old Veterans Memorial Stadium Begins
Construction is underway on a massive new athletic complex replacing one of Long Beach's best-known sporting landmarks.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
South Bound Brook Dad, Husband Suffers Severe Brain Injury After High-Speed Chase
A GoFundMe and meal gift cards are helping a South Bound Brook family manage bills and daily needs during recovery.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
NYC Daffodil Project Marks 25 Years Of Hope After 9/11
What began with a gift of 1 million bulbs after the attacks has grown into the city’s largest annual volunteer effort.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
Beloved North Fork Business Owner Remembers 9/11 Terror: 'We Are Under Attack'
Planes slamming the Twin Towers. Souls jumping from windows. A desperate search for loved ones. 25 years later, a woman's memories haunt.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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Oswego, IL|
Kendall Sheriff To Auction Off 2-Year-Old Horse
Gambit, a 2-year-old male horse, will be sold to the highest bidder in the upcoming cash-only auction.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
Newark Opens 5 Homegrown 'City Grocery Stores' For Local Residents
There’s a twist that separates Newark’s efforts from other "community supermarkets," officials say: the city won’t be the one running them.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Santa Monica Digital Archive Preserves Generations Of Mexican American History
Historic photos and oral histories document generations of Santa Monica's Mexican American community.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|
Skokie Police Outline Flock Camera Use, Limits At Village Meeting
Village officials said a public portal is being developed to show aggregated camera data without case details.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
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