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Wallingford, CT|
Lyman Hall Football Rolls Past Hamden: PHOTOS
Lyman Hall rolled past Hamden to win its fourth straight game to open the 2026 season.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Hamden Upended By Lyman Hall Football: PHOTOS
The Green Dragons were looking for their third straight win heading into Friday’s game with Lyman Hall.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Mid Hudson Valley, NY|
Now Is The Time To Dance With Zombie Cheerleaders And Count Ghosts At The World's Smallest Pumpkin Patch
The Hudson Valley is the place for fall fun, and at Legoland New York, you get to build your own spookiness brick by brick.
Jeff Edwards, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|
Manchester High School Flag Football Star Nominated For Heart Of A Giant Award
Iyanna Sheets helped establish the school’s flag football program and led the team to back-to-back state championships.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
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West Village, NY|
Afro-Caribbean Restaurant Calabash Opens In The West Village
The new restaurant is from award-winning chef Camari Mick.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
East 86th Street Subway Accessibility Project Faces Several Delays
The MTA cited construction obstacles, including scaffolding, underground utilities, and a power upgrade.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Naugatuck, CT|
Popular Diner Set To Close In Waterbury After Nearly 40 Years
The restaurant's owner confirmed the neighborhood eatery will be closing soon.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|
Oxford Gas Release Prompts Call For Federal Investigation
Blumenthal and Himes want regulators to investigate the July equipment failures and keep residents informed.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Atlanta, GA|
New Legacy In GA: Rental Development Offers More Housing Options
The Legacy at Herndon Square is a new housing property that offers modern apartments with plans to include townhomes and commercial space.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
Essex-Chester-Deep River, CT|
Deep River Firehouse Search Continues After Historical Society Land Ruled Ineligible For Subdivision
Deep River fire officials continue searching for a firehouse site and report 21 September calls, training and budget updates.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Huge Rats Move In, Drive Families Out: Weird News & Oddities
A stolen porta-potty, a suspect with terrible timing, a giant porcupine with 20-inch quills, America’s creepiest roads, and more weird news.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Woodbury-Middlebury, CT|
Middlebury Selectmen Approve Tax Appeal Settlement, Delay Historic Properties Commission Decision
Middlebury selectmen approved a tax appeal settlement, extended the town attorney contract and postponed a historic commission decision.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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New Brunswick, NJ|
Rutgers Dean Accused Of Taking Upskirt Videos Back In Court Thursday
The Rutgers professor accused of taking "up skirt" videos with his cell phone appeared in court this week.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
New Family-Owned Italian Restaurant Planned To Open In Norwalk
The new restaurant is planned to open in a space that formerly housed another Italian eatery that recently closed after nearly 30 years.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|
Long Island Ghost Hunter To Appear On FOX’s ‘Name That Tune’
The Halloween-themed episode airs Monday and will be celebrated with a viewing party at Katie’s of Smithtown.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Windsor Locks Marks Train Station Opening, Housing Groundbreaking
Tuesday’s events will celebrate the new $65 million station and the start of a $49 million mixed-income housing project next door.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Redondo Beach, CA|
Woman Shot In Head During Torrance Party; Police Seek Suspect
Police say the woman is expected to recover after being grazed by a bullet during a street altercation involving partygoers.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Levittown, PA|
Dave Portnoy Reviews Langhorne Pizzeria, Gives 'Amazing Score'
The self-described pizza lover appeared at Abruzzi Ristorante Friday, his latest stop in Bucks County after a trip in August.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|
Nassau County Farm Stands Offer Fall Produce, Fresh-Baked Pies, Flowers, And More
From Long Island-grown produce and seasonal flowers to pumpkin sweets, these local farm stands are stocked with autumn favorites.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|
New Luxury Fitness Center In Lakewood Ranch Costs $339 A Month
The 180K-square-foot Lakewood Ranch facility features resort-style pools, 14 pickleball courts, fitness classes, spa services, child care.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
9 More Job Openings At Joliet City Hall: Do You Have What It Takes To Tackle One Of These Positions?
Not only is Joliet trying to find a new director of community development to replace Dustin Anderson, lots of other jobs are available too.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
East Lyme Finance Board Approves $46K For Downtown Trees, Adopts New Budget Planning Process
East Lyme's finance board approved $46,000 for downtown trees, adopted a budget planning process and reviewed a $1 million surplus.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Trump No Longer Attending Alabama-Georgia Game As Hurricane Isaias Approaches
Authorities say President Donald Trump will no longer attend Saturday's highly anticipated college football matchup between Alabama and Geor
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|
Crash Took Down Telephone Pole In Marlboro, Police Say
The crash closed part of Spring Valley Road for several hours on Thursday.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
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Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|
Pole Striping Returns To Historic Barnegat Barbershop
The shop, which initially opened in the late 1800s, is part of the Barnegat Historical Society's Heritage Village.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
St. Pete Artist Brings Cult-Favorite Radley House Lore To FloridaRAMA
After 12 years, the creator of St. Pete's Radley House returns with Relics & Lore, a new spooky experience for FloridaRAMA.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Bethwood, CT|
Bethany Planning And Zoning Commission Approves Solar Array Regulations, Reviews Subdivision Plans
Bethany P&Z approved solar zoning changes, closed a subdivision hearing and continued review of firefighting water source rules.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
Upper Merion Leaders, Activists Call For Funding To Fight Data Center Litigation
Local residents have seen victory in the fight against data centers, but warn developers will continue to take cases to the courts.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Woodbridge, VA|
Number Of Prince William Public Schools Earning State's Highest Rating Doubled Since 2025
Prince William County Schools have improved across the board in Virginia's most recent performance assessment.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Patch's Best 2026 Halloween Yard Haunts: Will, Kendall, Grundy Counties
Patch has rounded up the best residential Halloween yard haunts submitted by readers in Wil, Grundy and Kendall counties.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Patch's Best 2026 Halloween Yard Haunts: Lake and McHenry Counties
Patch has rounded up the best residential Halloween yard haunts submitted by readers in Will, Kendall, Grundy and DeKalb Counties.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
Patch's Best 2026 Halloween Yard Haunts: DuPage And Kane Counties
Patch has rounded up the best residential Halloween yard haunts submitted by readers in DuPage and Kane Counties.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Downers Grove, IL|
Downers Grove To Vote On 13-Apartment Mixed-Use Development
The development would feature four one-bedroom apartments and nine two-bedroom apartments at at 5112-5120 Forest Ave.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Patch's Best 2026 Halloween Yard Haunts: Cook County
Patch has rounded up the best residential Halloween yard haunts submitted by readers in Cook County.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|
Are Eagles Winning Ways Ending?: This Week In Philly Sports
Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman may be starting the process to retool the team with an eye toward the future instead of this season.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Something Natural Closes In Greenwich, NYC-Based Magnolia Bakery Eyes Location
A signage application was reviewed this week by the Greenwich Architectural Review Committee's sign subcommittee.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield P&Z To Review Land Purchase For Public Safety Building, Proposed Golf Driving Range
Ridgefield P&Z will review a public safety property purchase, golf driving range, adult day care proposal and Main Street signage.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|
Wheaton To Review Proposal To Build 8 Townhomes On Roosevelt Road
The city's planning and zoning commission will review the special use permit request at its Oct. 13 meeting.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
Longtime Eatery Owner Celebrates Giving Back + Westhampton Lidl Closes + King Kullen Acquired: LI Biz Roundup
More: Smoothie King giveaways, discounted smoothies coming soon / Mugs On Main to close in Riverhead / Beloved family opens Island Pizzeria
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|
Madison Firehouse Expansion Nears Completion As Officials Address Final Construction Issues
Madison officials review final work on the firehouse expansion, including septic, flooring and apron issues, as completion nears.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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