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Basking Ridge, NJ|
Parents Ask Bernards Township District To Revisit Shortened Student Lunch Period At William Annin
A letter to district leaders asks for data, transparency and a formal review of the shortened lunch schedule.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|
Citizens Bank To Host Free Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration In Flushing
The celebration is open to the public.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Susan Hartley Kuiler Targets Growth, Small-Town Character In Fairfax Council Bid
Fairfax City Council candidate Susan Hartley Kuiler says managing growth while preserving the city's character is its biggest challenge.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Jessica Lough Targets Fiscal Management In Fairfax City Council Bid
Fairfax City Council candidate Jessica Lough says responsible fiscal management is the most pressing issue facing city voters.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Fairfax City, VA|
Stacy Hall Puts Affordability At Center Of Fairfax City Council Reelection Bid
Fairfax City Councilmember Stacy Hall says housing costs, taxes and everyday expenses make affordability the city's most pressing issue.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Lindsay Rozner's Threatening Message Said 'She Was Going To Kill Her Sisters And Not With Kindness:' Relative
Lindsay Rozner, 40, has severe substance abuse issues and doesn't want to face reality, staying sober, her family member explained.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Selectmen Kickstart Conversation On Potential Events At Darien's Great Island
"We have quite the continuum of people commenting on what we should be able to do on Great Island," First Selectman Jon Zagrodzky said.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bushwick, NY|
Paris-Based Motors Coffee To Make U.S. Debut In NYC This Weekend
The weekend will also mark the release of a limited-edition coffee collaboration.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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Burr Ridge, IL|
For Burr Ridge Mayor, A Campaign Ad That Writes Itself
The mayor has a message to send in his uphill battle to be the county's leader.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough Students, Parents Push For Middle School Baseball Team
Speakers told the board of education that a school team could keep players together and expand access beyond travel baseball.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|
Planetary Wave Racing Toward CA Coast Could Raise Sea Levels And Flood Danger For Months
The little-known ocean phenomenon could raise sea levels by up to a foot as it makes its way north along the California coast.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Lutherville-Timonium, MD|
Barnes & Noble To Open New Baltimore County Branch In November
It's official: Barnes & Noble is coming to the Lutherville-Timonium community this November.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
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Dublin, CA|
Man Tried To Take Runner’s Glasses On Iron Horse Trail Hours After Jail Release: Police
An Oakland man was arrested on the Iron Horse Trail in Dublin after a witness suffered minor abrasions during an altercation, police said.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
East Brunswick, NJ|
East Brunswick Council Hears Brunswick Square Mall Redevelopment Plan
The plan, tied to a court-ordered housing deadline, would add up to 250 residential units alongside new retail space.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|
Ritz-Carlton Residences Planned For Brooklyn Heights
Construction is expected to begin later this year.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|
Lucy And Percy Lost Their Home — They’re Still Waiting Together: Northport Kitties Of The Week
The 5½-year-old bonded siblings were found as babies behind a garbage dump and are now waiting at Petco Commack, NCRA said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Bed-Stuy, NY|
Bed-Stuy Native Wins $200K For Teaching Students How To Build Wealth
At just 23, Aaliyah Duah has built a growing program around financial literacy, investing and wealth-building.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Public Meeting Scheduled To Review Fairfield's Flood & Erosion Control Plan
Fairfield's flood board this week will review coastal and inland strategies, as the town develops its flood and erosion control plan.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|
Frankfort Moves Forward On Multi-Use Path Plans In Prestwick Subdivision
The Village is seeking grant funding for the project, which would construct a path from Prestwick to the Old Plank Road Trail.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet's $12.5 Million Settlement: City Employee Responsible For Pedestrian Death's Later Had DUI Arrest
A city of Joliet utilities truck ran over 75-year-old Hector Castillo Esparza on May 22, 2024 shortly after 11 a.m. near Herkimer and Cass.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Huntington, NY|
LuLu Has Waited More Than 1,000 Days For A Home: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
The shy 6-year-old tabby has spent more than three years at Grateful Paw Cat Shelter waiting for someone willing to earn her trust.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Official's Tax Stance Bother Colleagues, Who Defend Village Finances
The village zeroes out property tax and raises sales tax, netting $1 million more a year.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord Police Investigating Racist, Antisemitic Graffiti Found On Merrimack River Greenway Trail
City employees found spray-painted graffiti along the paved trail and on signs at the entrance of the trail Monday morning, police say.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|
New Downtown Glenview Mural Celebrates Village's River, Natural Spaces
The 85-foot-wide artwork was created by the Glenview Art League and unveiled this week at Shoppers Row.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Gramercy-Murray Hill, NY|
Harvest 2026 Benefit To Support Union Square Park Returns This Fall
A Benefit for Union Square Park will be held in November.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
Gia Giudice Of 'Real Housewives Of NJ' Reveals Plans For Bergen County Restaurant
“I decided to take a leap,” the reality star told Patch, of forgoing law school to open a restaurant in North Jersey this month.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Enfield Adjusts Wording Of $511M School Referendum
Officials said the change does not alter the cost or scope of the school construction plan.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|
West Hartford Council OKs Cash For Library Computers, Furniture And Programs
West Hartford approved funding for library computers, furniture, equipment and professional services in the 2026-27 budget.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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Plainfield, IL|
Blaze At Springbank Subdivision House Appears To Be 'Accidental': Plainfield FD
The house was deemed uninhabitable after a heavy fire broke out overnight, fire officials said. Two neighboring homes also sustained damage.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Judge Allows Lawsuit To Move Forward In Deadly Fox River Boat Crash
Plaintiffs are seeking more than $50,000 on each of three claims as they investigate whether others should be named as defendants.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
La Grange Board Questions Proposed Removal Of Parking Power
Two elected officials joined a village critic to inquire about shifting authority to the manager.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Lt. Jeremy Harrison Takes Joliet Police And Fire Board To Will County Court With Emergency Lawsuit Filing
Harrison is represented by attorney Michael Ettinger, who maintains that his client did nothing improper in regard to the Flock cameras.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Patchogue, NY|
1 Hurt In 2-Vehicle Crash In North Bellport: Police
It happened at around 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Wayne, NJ|
$1.6M Dam Rehab, New Restaurant Services On Tap For Wayne Council
Officials will also consider new fire equipment, township-wide tree planting, and more.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|
A Library On Main Street — A Tale Of Progressive Thinking And Literacy In Manchester
A display inside Manchester's new library pays homage to a rich history.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield School Board Defers FY26 Financial Report, Approves Request For More Pre-K Space
Ridgefield's school board deferred its FY26 financial report and unanimously backed a request for more pre-K space.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Oxford, CT|
Oxford Church Reopens On 60th Anniversary; Pastor Gives Recovery Update
St. Thomas the Apostle held a rededication Mass Sunday after summer renovations.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Woman, 40, Lands In Will County Jail After Violent Outburst On South Park Road: Sheriff
Jacqueline Hambrick was booked into Will County's jail on Sunday night in connection with the domestic battery arrest. She is 40 years old.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
La Grange Cops Getting Raises Over Next 4 Years
A watchdog noted a lower salary budget, asking about the union contract's financial impact.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|
Fox Haven Square Construction Underway In St. Charles
Simple EJ’s, Fire + Wine and Rosebud Steakhouse have received temporary certificates of occupancy.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
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