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South Side, IL|
Fr. Michael Pfleger To Return To St. Sabina After Being Cleared Of Child Sex Abuse Claim
Fr. Michael Pfleger has been cleared a fourth time of a child sex abuse allegation, which the Archdiocese of Chicago has deemed unfounded.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|
3-Car Fabyan Parkway Crash Leads To Second, 4-Car Crash: Batavia Police
The crashes that occurred within 0.25 miles of one another were reported about 15 minutes apart, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
San Ramon, CA|
Authorities ID San Ramon Teen Killed In Livermore Solo Crash
Police say the 18-year-old San Ramon resident's car left the road and hit a concrete pillar early Monday morning.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|
Mayor Simmons Condemns ICE Activity In Stamford
"I continue to be horrified by the cruelty of these actions," Mayor Caroline Simmons said of ICE activity in Stamford.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Fremont, CA|
Popular Chicken Joint Set To Open In Fremont
The new locale is expected to open in 2027.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|
3,500 Dogs, Cats Euthanized In NJ Last Year: See Breakdown By County
New Jersey shelters took in more than 40,000 dogs and cats. Most were adopted or reunited with their owners – many others were not.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|
Fairfax Board Allows Early Site Plan Review For 1,900-Home Prosperity Project
Fairfax County authorized concurrent site plan review for a Merrifield redevelopment proposing as many as 1,900 homes.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Windsor May Let Seniors 1 Semester Credit Short Walk At Graduation
A proposed policy would also set rules for attire, conduct, and unpaid fees.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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West Hartford, CT|
Permanent Donation Trailer Sought At West Hartford Shopping Plaza
West Hartford will hold a Sept. 9 hearing on GreenDrop's plan for a 358-square-foot donation trailer at 176 Newington Road.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
East Brunswick, NJ|
New Time-Limit Parking Rules Proposed For 4 East Brunswick Streets
The two-hour restriction would run 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays; residents of the streets would be exempt. See where:
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|
Oxford Charter Changes Could Eliminate Annual Capital-Plan Town Meeting
The proposal would replace the March town meeting with a joint public hearing held by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Sonoma Valley, CA|
Cherished Cheese Company Confirms Closing After 94 Years
The Sonoma cheesemaker has stopped production, while its retail store and warehouse remain open temporarily.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Long Island, NY|
LI Schools Speak Out After Seeing Ranking Drops in U.S. News' Best Public High Schools
A district superintendent said he was "disappointed" that NYSED did not authorize the release of AP data used in the rankings.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Forgiveness Sought Again For Unpermitted Work
A trustee calls for an end to such violations. "This is not how we do business in the village," he said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Tribeca-FiDi, NY|
Interactive Kaleidoscope Installation Opens In Lower Manhattan
The installation is free and open to the public through September 21.
David Luces, Patch Staff
South Brunswick, NJ|
South Brunswick BOE Awards EV Charging Station Contract Amid Push For Details
District officials say the plan involves only a handful of stations, with siting decisions still to come.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
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Basking Ridge, NJ|
Superintendent Markarian Honored After 25 Years In Bernards Township School District
Board members praised Nick Markarian's 25 years in the district, including 14 years as superintendent, at his last meeting.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Voter Registration Climbs In McHenry County Ahead Of November
More than 220,000 voters are registered in McHenry County ahead of November.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|
Woman's Body Found In Delaware River After Pushing Child To Safety: Authorities
The 33-year-old was found near a park.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
PopUp Bagels To Open 2nd Location In Los Angeles
The location will hold a grand opening celebration on Friday.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Frankfort, IL|
Lincoln-Way East Student Council Collects Over 1,000 Pounds Of Food During Food Drive
The student council food drive was hosted during a Lincoln-Way East home football game.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|
New Salad Bars, Stadium, Buildings, Schedules At Prince George's Schools
Salad bars debuted at some schools, a new sports stadium opened, 2 buildings unveiled and 5 minutes were added onto the school day.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Planned La Grange Townhomes Concern Residents; Project Described As Upscale
The developer details the timeline, plans for the complex and prices.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
‘24 Hours Of Peace’ Will Return In Newark With Free Concerts: See 2026 Lineup
The popular annual event leverages the power of hip hop to push back against community violence.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Reston, VA|
Fairfax County Honors Reston Multicultural Festival’s 25th Anniversary
Fairfax County honored the Reston Multicultural Festival’s 25th anniversary ahead of its Sept. 19 return.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
3 Female Victims During Home Invasion On Hammes Ave. Lead To SAFE-T Act Detention: Prosecutors Reveal
Joliet police captured Romeoville's Donnie Jones Jr. on charges of home invasion, criminal trespass, domestic battery and battery.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|
Cell Phone Ban In Toms River Schools: See The Rules And Penalties
The Toms River Regional school board policy for 2026-27 applies to all internet-enabled devices that are not provided by the district.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|
Meet Rhinomite, The Newest Hot Wheels Monster Truck Coming To San Diego
Rhinomite driver Anthony Ritter, 23, grew up around monster trucks and is now helping build a fanbase for the newest truck on the tour.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
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Sachem, NY|
NAYA To Open 1st Suffolk Location At The Shops At SunVet In Holbrook
It joins other Long Island locations, including Long Island City, New Hyde Park, and Oceanside.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Fundraiser Launched For Children Of Enfield Dad Killed In Somers
A memorial service for Mark Anthony Morgan is scheduled for Thursday in Enfield.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough School Tax Concerns Driven By State Aid Loss, Says Superintendent
Superintendent Michael Volpe told Hillsborough residents the district lost $34 million in cumulative state aid since 2018-19.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen Never Forgot His Enfield Roots
A longtime friend remembers Rasmussen’s vision, loyalty and lasting connection to Enfield.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Pittsburgh, PA|
Pittsburgh Eatery Hit With Consumer Alert
Find out here what was discovered during a recent inspection of this Pittsburgh restaurant.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Marple Newtown, PA|
Man Killed In 5-Car Pileup In Front Of School In Marple Twp.: Police
It started when a vehicle drifted onto the wrong side of the roadway in front of a school, authorities said.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Long-Awaited La Grange Flood Work Nears With Litigation Out Of Way
A resident warned that the problem would worsen if the village failed to act on stormwater.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
Spirit Halloween Opens In Patchogue
It joins other nearby locations in Centereach, Bohemia, and Riverhead.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Teen On Bicycle Struck, Injured By Pickup Truck In Shirley: Police
The teen, a resident of Shirley, was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Another Sleepy La Grange Election? Maybe Not With Critic Jumping Into Ring
Three of the last four village elections saw no competition. Three seats are up next year.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Flushing-Murray Hill, NY|
Luckin Coffee Opens New Location in Midtown: See Where
The location is open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
Palos Park Resident Receives Calls From 'Police Chief,' Claiming She's Wanted For Money Laundering
Unless you're expecting a call from Chief Joe Miller, don't answer it. The Palos Park Police Department's phone number has been spoofed.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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