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Across Connecticut, CT|
CT Fall Foliage 2026: See When Leaves Are Expected To Peak
A new prediction map shows Connecticut's best fall colors could arrive within weeks. Here's what could affect this year's display.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
East Lyme Finance Board Accepts FY2024 Audit As Town Reports $18.7 Million Fund Balance
East Lyme accepted its FY2024 audit as officials reported an $18.7 million fund balance and stronger-than-expected revenue.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Friends Rally For Bridgewater-Raritan HS Student Hit By Truck On Route 22
Friends describe BRHS student Angelo Baez as strong and loyal as a fundraiser grows after he was hit trying to cross Route 22 on Tuesday.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Bethwood, CT|
Bethany Housing Committee Study Finds Few Affordable Options For Younger Buyers, Seniors
Bethany housing research found limited affordable options for younger buyers and seniors seeking to downsize.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Three Village, NY|
Suspect Swipes Goods From Target In South Setauket, Flees In White SUV: Police
The man swiped the goods from the Pond Path location at around 1:10 p.m., and bolted from the scene, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
Arson Squad Investigating Selden Fire: Police
The fire started in the garage of a Pagnotta Drive home at around 4 a.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Elevator Operator Cost Lyons Township High $24K For 4 Days
The operator wasn't even in the elevator. "They're sitting in a room," an official said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Three Village, NY|
Suspect Sought In Swipe From Target In South Setauket: Police
It happened at the Pond Path location at around 9 a.m., according to police.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Hamden, CT|
Hamden Girls Volleyball Edges Guilford In Season Opener: PHOTOS
The Green Dragons opened the season with a win over Guilford.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Hamden Girls Soccer Falls To Guilford In Season Opener: PHOTOS
The Green Dragons opened the season with a game against Guilford.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Dan Bakery And Cafe Opens On Prominent Corner In Hoboken
A Hoboken corner will stay sweet now that a new bakery has opened there. Peek inside.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|
BART Wants To Launch Policing Drones In East Bay Stations
A 180-day pilot would patrol tracks, record audio and video, and track trespassers.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Reston, VA|
South Lakes Seeks Revenge Against Battlefield After Heartbreaking 99-Yard Kickoff Return
South Lakes hosts Battlefield Thursday, a year after a 99-yard kickoff return in the final seconds handed the Seahawks a painful loss.
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|
Emmy Squared Pizza Celebrates 10 Years With New Menu From Returning Founder
The new offerings pay tribute to the restaurant’s Brooklyn roots.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
AI Data Center Backlash Grows Over Water, Power And Tax Breaks [Survey]
The AI boom is pushing data centers into more communities, forcing a reckoning over what residents will tolerate — and who should pay.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|
New Washington Heights High School Launches As Parents Wait For NYPD Apology
Families say officers unfairly linked the charter school’s students to crime and weapons — and still haven’t apologized.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Shelton-Derby, CT|
New Family-Owned Toy Store Opening In Shelton
The independent, family-owned toy store is planned to open later this year in Shelton, according to an owner.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
New Luv Car Wash Has NorCal Neighbors Complaining About 'Jet Engines'
A Monte Vista resident asked city planners to measure noise from the vehicle-drying equipment Tuesday.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Cop Pension Numbers Likely 'Far-Fetched': City Expert
The city has long said it will fully fund its pension system by 2040. But the city's actuary said that deadline will likely be "kicked out."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|
Naper Pride Will Not Take Place This September: Organizers
The first Naper Pride was held in 2021.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
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SoHo-Little Italy, NY|
NYC's 1st Cacao Café Opens In SoHo: See Inside
The café opened at 178 Spring Street in Soho.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Trumbull, CT|
Trumbull Town Council To Consider Several Proposed Resolutions During Upcoming Meeting: Agenda
The Trumbull Town Council is scheduled to meet on Sept. 9, 2026. Here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|
Violent Crime Remains Low In The Caldwells, FBI Data Shows
Caldwell, North Caldwell, West Caldwell and many other New Jersey towns have been seeing a steady decline in violent crime since the 1990s.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
At-Risk Long Beach Man Found; Search Continues For Missing Woman
Herbert Lee Brown, 74, was found at a local hospital Wednesday; Danielle Rich, 37, remains missing.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
Violent Crime In Nutley, Belleville Remains Under National Average: FBI
Belleville, Nutley and many other New Jersey towns have been seeing a steady decline in violent crime since the 1990s.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|
'It Still Feels Like Yesterday': MA 9-11 Victims Remembered On 25th Anniversary Of Terrorist Attacks
A Peabody memorial is maintained in remembrance of American Airlines Flight 11 passengers Janis Lasden and Don DiTullio.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|
Northbrook Art Studio To Celebrate Ribbon Cutting With International Dot Day
The free Sept. 14 event will feature hands-on art activities, studio tours, raffles and information on upcoming programs.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
South Orange, NJ|
Violent Crime Remains Low In South Orange, FBI Data Shows
South Orange and many other New Jersey towns have been seeing a steady decline in violent crime since the 1990s.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Maplewood, NJ|
Violent Crime Remains Low In Maplewood, FBI Data Shows
Maplewood and many other New Jersey towns have been seeing a steady decline in violent crime since the 1990s.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|
Violent Crime Remains Low In Millburn, FBI Data Shows
Millburn and many other New Jersey towns have been seeing a steady decline in violent crime since the 1990s.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Pride Flag Torn Down From Historic Windsor Church
The church’s senior minister called it an act of intimidation and said the flag would be replaced.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|
West Orange Saw Big Drop In Violent Crime Last Year, FBI Data Shows
West Orange and many other New Jersey towns have been seeing a steady decline in violent crime since the 1990s.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
ICE Jail Unlikely In Elmhurst, Given State Law: Official
Residents speculated earlier this year that such a lockup may come to town.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|
Bloomfield Saw Big Drop In Violent Crime Last Year, FBI Data Shows
Bloomfield and many other New Jersey towns have been seeing a steady decline in violent crime since the 1990s.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Lakewood, NJ|
Synagogue Fire 'Not Suspicious' Until Video Showed Arson In Lakewood: Affidavit
The Lakewood man charged with arson has convictions for driving a school bus on a sidewalk and aggravated assault, court records show.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|
Livingston Saw Big Drop In Violent Crime Last Year, FBI Data Shows
Livingston and many other New Jersey towns have been seeing a steady decline in violent crime since the 1990s.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
4 Underage Juveniles Captured After Handgun, Backpack Incident On Summer Rose Drive: Cops
The victims were also allegedly struck about the head and face with a handgun, Joliet police revealed.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|
Oxford Fire Department Handles Record Number Of Calls
Firefighters responded to 82 calls in July despite there being no major storm, according to town records.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|
1 Man Dies, Another Seriously Hurt, In Suffolk Crash Wednesday Afternoon: Police
UPDATE: Both were taken to Stony Brook University Hospital following the crash, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|
Montclair Saw Big Drop In Violent Crime Last Year, FBI Data Shows
Montclair and many other New Jersey towns have been seeing a steady decline in violent crime since the 1990s.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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