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Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|
Sea Turtle Eggs Laid Near Seal Beach Should Be Safe From The Airshow: Is OC Their Long-Term Nesting Ground?
As experts plan how to properly protect North OC's newest neighbors, a wildlife expert suggests the sea turtles may have nested here before.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|
Sutphin Senior Residence Opens In Jamaica: See Photos
The 15-story building includes 52 supportive housing units.
David Luces, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
Old Lyme Wetlands Commission Approves Wolcott Lane Pool, Reviews Mile Creek Work
Old Lyme wetlands officials approved a Wolcott Lane pool and reviewed a Shore Drive seawall plan and ongoing Mile Creek work.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
TCEDA: $3.2B Brookwood Data Center To Generate $131.5M For Area Schools
Area leaders provided details Thursday on a planned $3.2 billion data center development in Brookwood.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Community Ponders Fate Of Island Cinemas Movie Theater Property In Mastic, Shuttered Since COVID-19 Pandemic
It started as an A&P grocery, before it was turned into a movie theater. Its future is uncertain, but there's some vision.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|
Wilmette Residents Push Back on Proposed Flock Camera Contract Extension
Residents questioned privacy, evidence of effectiveness and data use as Wilmette weighs a Flock contract extension.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Ellicott City, MD|
Artists Sought For Howard County's 1st Destination Public Garden
Applications are being accepted now for an artist or team of artists to create an art installation at Howard County's 1st destination garden
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|
New Contractor, Tavern Makeover, Library Cafe Highlight Glenview Business News
Handy Mania has opened, Johnny's Kitchen & Tap has become Lake Avenue Tavern, and the library has added a Glenview Grind vending cafe.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield RTM To Consider Tomlinson HVAC Grant, Fire Union Contract
The Fairfield Representative Town Meeting is scheduled to meet next week.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Lower East Side-Chinatown, NY|
New Mediterranean Restaurant, Cavalier, Opens In Chinatown
Cavalier is now open at 1 East Broadway in Chinatown.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
Suffield Looks Elsewhere For Proposed Dog Park
Officials have ruled out Stony Brooke Park but have not identified another possible location for the project.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Woman From Bristol Arrested On Drunken Driving Charges Twice In 7 Hours In Concord
Kerri Drake was arrested on charges earlier this month, accused of driving under the influence in Downtown Concord and on the Heights.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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South Windsor, CT|
Sally’s Apizza, Benson’s Bagels Near Next Steps In South Windsor
New town updates show both restaurant projects moving closer to completion.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Dunwoody, GA|
New Medical Cannabis Dispensary Opens In GA
"This location allows us to expand access to patients across the metro Atlanta area," a company executive told Patch.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Jersey Girl Chocolate Shop Highlights Local Goods, Family, Inclusion
Teacher-turned entrepreneur Nicole Edelson is opening Jersey Girl Chocolate on Saturday.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
Transit Bus Crash In North Bellport Snarls Traffic: Police
At least one person was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Southington, CT|
Blight Ordinance Changes Topic Of Southington Hearing Next Week
Southington will hold a Sept. 28 public hearing on proposed blight rules, including a 10-day investigation requirement.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Three Village, NY|
Dog Attack At Park In Stony Brook Registered With SPCA: Chief
UPDATE: The woman was taken by Setauket Rescue to Stony Brook University Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|
Skokie Theater Celebrates Reopening With Celebrity Show 'I'm Not A Comedian... I'm Lenny Bruce'
"General Hospital's" Ronnie Marmo stars in the show, with "Criminal Minds'" Joe Mantegna directing the reopening production.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|
From Small Market To Santee Tradition: Ladies At The Lake Turns 10
The fall market started with fewer than 40 vendors in 2016 and will welcome more than 130 for the 10th anniversary at Santee Lakes.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Woman Who Tried To Snatch Child, 1, Out Of Man's Hands Back In Jail: Joliet Police
Jacqueline Guzman was charged with domestic battery and endangering the life or health of a child, Joliet police said.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Trouble On Briggs Street, As Joliet Man, 26, Arrested After Will County Sheriff's Deputies Respond To House
Sheriff's deputies also spoke with Caleb Dulen, who said there was an argument and the woman kicked him, according to police.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Central Park, NY|
When, Where To See The Changing Foliage In Central Park
Central Park's coziest, most nostalgia-inducing time of year is just around the corner.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
Granby Updates Floodplain Rules For First Time Since 2008
The revised regulations take effect Oct. 1 following updates to federal flood insurance maps.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Channahon-Minooka, IL|
Screams, Rapid Gunshots Draw Channahon Police To Subdivision Where Resident Arrested, Search Warrant Issued
Multiple guns were recovered along with additional evidence following the arrest of Channahon resident Brian Stachelski, the police noted.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
How Four Fairfax Candidates Voted On Taxes, Trails, Housing And Willard-Sherwood
Compare Hall, McQuillen, Amos and Peterson on Fairfax budgets, trails, housing and Willard-Sherwood before the Nov. 3 election.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Anthony Amos’s Fairfax Voting Record: Taxes, Trails, Housing And Willard-Sherwood
A look at Anthony Amos’s Fairfax council votes on budgets, Willard-Sherwood, George Snyder Trail and development.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Tom Peterson’s Fairfax Voting Record: Taxes, Trails, Housing And Willard-Sherwood
Here's a look at Tom Peterson’s Fairfax City Council votes on budgets, Willard-Sherwood, George Snyder Trail and development.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Fairfax City, VA|
Rachel McQuillen’s Fairfax Voting Record: Taxes, Trails, Housing And Willard-Sherwood
A look at Rachel McQuillen’s Fairfax council votes on budgets, Willard-Sherwood, George Snyder Trail and development.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Stacy Hall’s Fairfax City Council Voting Record: Taxes, Trails, Housing And Willard-Sherwood
A look at Stacy Hall’s Fairfax Council votes on budgets, Willard-Sherwood, George Snyder Trail and development.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
South Windsor Students Outpace State, But Gaps Remain
The district topped statewide averages in English, math, science and the SAT.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Shuttered Redstone Grill Restaurant, Lord & Taylor Space May Get New Tenants At Bridgewater Commons Mall
Councilman Timothy Ring said early steps may be underway for a liquor license transfer and mall control of the former spaces.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Pittsburgh, PA|
Pittsburgh-Area School Cited By State For Food Safety Violations
A Pittsburgh-area school didn't fare well with state food safety inspectors on Wednesday.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Hatboro-Horsham School Construction Projects Winding Down
Hatboro-Horsham school officials recently received an update on some of the summer construction projects nearing completion.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|
Lawyer 'Very Worried' About Corie Walsh, Wants Her Hospitalized: 'She Was Psychotic' At Time Of Son's Death
Family was at the courthouse in support of the Frankfort mom accused of killing her toddler: "They all know this is not who she is."
Andrea Earnest and Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Plainfield's 'Chainsaw Massacre' Attempted Murder Defendant Attacked Mom, Teen Girl: Prosecutors
Police say the woman compared the attack to the horror film, while the 13-year-old girl said she played dead while the man slashed at her.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Fair Lawn-Saddle Brook, NJ|
18 People Charged With Stealing Turf From Vacant Fair Lawn Business: Police
Fair Lawn? More like filched lawn.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Westfield Council Advances Review Of 2 Road Crossings After Resident's Safety Plea
A Westfield runner told the Council that poor visibility and missing sidewalks make two road crossings unsafe.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|
250 Years Ago This Month: A Tolland Soldier Embarks On A Brave, But Sad Journey
Continental soldier Heman Baker is memorialized at a special resting place in north central Connecticut.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Longtime Westmont Store Closing, Owner Retiring
The village says it is buying the property for economic development.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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