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Napa Valley, CA|
Q&A With To Kalon Collective: 4 Winemakers Reveal Next Mondavi Move
Patch Q&A explores how a new Robert Mondavi Winery tasting concept plans to translate four wine brands into one celebrated vineyard.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Fremont Robbery Suspect Caught Hiding In Restaurant After Police Chase: Authorities
Police say the suspect was stealing from a store and flashed a gun at employees trying to intervene.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Conservation Commission To Review Open Space Acquisitions, Enforcement Cases
Congress Street parcels, wetlands concerns and FY27 budget updates are set for discussion at upcoming meeting.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
Long Beach's $1B Makeover Is Underway. Here's What's Coming Before The Olympics
More than $215 million is earmarked for Olympic Legacy projects as Long Beach prepares to become a major hub for the 2028 Games.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|
'Super' El Niño Now Poised To Shatter Records
An El Niño could reach historic strength this winter, raising California’s risks from storms, flooding, and waves, forecasters warn.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Betting On Italian Grapes To Give CA Wine Country Rare Lift: Wine Talk
Centennial Mountain bets on Etna grapes as California wineries again chase younger, adventurous wine drinkers.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|
Bears Tickets Most Expensive In NFL As Soldier Field Future Hangs In Balance: Study
A family of four could spend over $2,100 at Soldier Field, according to an analysis released as the Bears ready for their preseason opener.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|
Huge Crowd Waits Eagerly For Hours As Bethenny Frankel's Supermodel Café Pop-Up Launches In Hamptons
On the day the café launched, Southampton officials issued a stop work order, with issues to address; the business was open as usual Friday.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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St. Pete, FL|
DeFlock St. Pete To Host First Public Meeting
A grassroots group opposing the use of Flock Safety license plate-reading cameras, DeFlock St. Pete, will hold its first public meeting.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|
Malden Music School Owner Hopes To Help Students Find Their Own Voice
The school opened in its namesake neighborhood earlier this month.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|
Newtown Moves Forward With $1.67M Community Center Project
The Board of Selectmen approved a contractor for the roughly $1.67 million project.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|
Stamford Parks & Recreation Commission To Discuss Park Bike Restrictions, Proposed Special Events
Here's a preview of the upcoming Stamford Parks & Recreation Commission meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Huntington, NY|
Broken Lamps, Old Electronics Get New Life At Huntington Repair Café
Volunteers repaired lamps, electronics and more as the traveling Long Island Repair Café nears its 10th year.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|
2-Building Business Park Proposed For Old Lockformer Company Site In Lisle
Developers will present a concept design plan to revamp the 18.5-acre space that was once home to The Lockformer Company.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
Suffield Hearing Could Set Stage For 250 Rental Units
A proposed zoning change could reshape what is allowed near Suffield’s town center.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
Old Lyme Road Safety Panel Reviews Dangerous Intersections, Speed Signs And Traffic Cameras
Gov. Lamont is urging Connecticut municipalities to pause installation of new cameras and automated license plate readers
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Plainfield, IL|
Escaped Horse Crashes Into Car In Unincorporated Will County: Sheriff
The car was damaged on one side, but the horse seemed to be unharmed, its owner told deputies.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|
Vintage Buses Roll Into Brooklyn For Annual Festival
Historic MTA buses will leave their depots for a rare public display, where visitors can step inside and explore transit history.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|
Oxford Considers 9-Month Development Pause As 150-Unit Housing Proposal Emerges
The proposed pause would affect major multifamily and subdivision applications while Oxford planners review zoning and infrastructure.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|
Farmington OKs Redevelopment Of Former Barnes & Noble Site
The zoning board has approved plans to redevelop the site with a jewelry store, ice cream shop, and children's activity gym lined up.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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Oak Lawn, IL|
Artist Behind Oak Lawn 9/11 First Responder Memorial Gives Talk At Oak Lawn Library
Artist Erik Blome reflects on creating “Heralds of 9/11,” incorporating beams from the fallen WTC towers Aug. 20 at the Oak Lawn Library.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Tuscaloosa Businessman Raising Funds To Aid Colombian Earthquake Victims
A Tuscaloosa businessman is raising money to provide disaster-relief supplies to families in Colombia
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
Adorable New Baby Muntjac Born At Elmwood Zoo: PHOTOS
Elmwood's newest resident was safely delivered this week.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|
Riverwoods Launching Community Survey To Help Shape Village Priorities
Residents will be asked to weigh in on local needs, expectations and future priorities in an anonymous online survey.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Huntington, NY|
‘This Camp Will Not Die’: MERC Basketball Camp Celebrates 20 Years In Huntington Area
MERC’s 20th summer brought 185 campers, about 40 staff members, scholarship fundraising and a Bahamas trip giveaway.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich Doctor Finds Community On Set Of Hit CBS Show
After being involved in the making of season 1 of the hit CBS show, a Greenwich doctor was brought back for season 2 as an extra.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Falls Church, VA|
Fairfax County Contractor Accused Of Stealing Nearly $2 Million From Falls Church Software Firm
A former Falls Church software contractor faces seven wire fraud counts in an alleged scheme involving nearly $2 million.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Public Safety Panel Delays Straw Poll As Facility Options Narrow And Cost Estimates Take Shape
Ridgefield's public safety facilities panel delayed a straw poll as members refine lower-cost police and fire facility plans for Aug. 31.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|
The New Tinton Falls Cancer Center Will Open In February 2027
Freestanding cancer centers are a big business in New Jersey, as hospitals build and open them in suburban areas.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
City Of Joliet Sidewalks Upkeep, Maintenance Program, Remain A High Priority: City Hall Officials
Joliet has faced some civil lawsuits in recent years in regard to danger spots where sidewalks or streets are broken or left unrepaired.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Medford, NY|
No Arrest, Close To 4 Years After Crash That Killed LI Teen Called A 'Hero' For Pushing Sister Out Of Way
Tyler Phillips, 13, was fatally struck by a vehicle operated by a driver who left the scene in Coram in October 2022, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
The Secret Lives Of Bodega Cats On The Upper East Side
Several local felines are featured in a new book, "Bodega Cats of New York" by Dan Rimada.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Northbrook, IL|
New Principal, Curriculum Leader Set To Welcome District 30 Students Back
Wescott School students will meet Principal Tony Candela when classes begin Aug. 19, while Katherine Kelly takes over curriculum leadership.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
Newark’s Drop In Homicides Is Leading The Nation, New Data Shows
Homicides also decreased in other major U.S. cities, including Raleigh, Baltimore, Arlington, Boston, Miami and Washington D.C.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Howell, NJ|
Metal Water Bottles Banned In Howell Schools
Students carrying refillable water bottles will no longer be able to use the metal bottles that have become highly popular.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
NYT Reporter Who Authored Kai Spears Story Testifies In Defamation Trial
Here's our extensive courtroom coverage from the fourth day of the defamation trial brought against the NYT by a former UA basketball player
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Wilmington's Violent Carl Ellis Pleads Guilty To His Crimes, Ends Up At Big Muddy Correctional Center
Carl Ellis grabbed the child's mother and forced her to the ground and then he struck her, which caused her to black out.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Beaumont Planning Commission Delays Consideration Of Digital Billboards
Last year, the city council directed staff to explore if digital billboards should come to Beaumont.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Early Or Late Party Guests Shouldn’t Disrupt Host's Plans [The Question]
Readers say hosts shouldn’t let habitually early or late guests derail the party, but they should give grace when delays are unavoidable.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Merichka's Reveals Why It Won't Buy Electric Generator Despite Facing Back To Back Power Outages
The iconic Merichka's restaurant at 604 Theodore St. remains closed this week, and people are complaining they need a generator.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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