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Philadelphia, PA|
Kacey Musgraves Shows Off Superstar Status At Philly Area Show: Review
Musgraves' "Middle of Nowhere" tour stopped at the XMO in Philadelphia on Friday, featuring a dazzling stage and an Ode to Texas.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Ledyard, CT|
Ledyard Beautification Committee Approves Spending For Daffodil Planting Day
Ledyard approved funds for daffodil bulbs and discussed murals, native fruit trees and a flagpole restoration project.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
The Haddams-Killingworth, CT|
Killingworth Parks Commission Addresses South Field Contract, Approves Fall Field Use
Killingworth addressed unfinished South Field work and approved fall soccer and Girl Scout use of town recreation facilities.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Norwich, CT|
Norwich Zoning Board To Hear Four CTDOT Variance Requests For Road Improvements
Norwich's ZBA will hear four CTDOT variance requests for road improvements affecting Peck and Asylum street properties.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Simsbury, CT|
Simsbury Firefighters Seek New Training Facility
It wants to replace an aging Hopmeadow Street training building with a new 1,400-square-foot facility.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield TPZ Commission To Review 140-Unit Housing Proposal, Vape Shop Ban
Fairfield zoning officials will take up a 140-unit housing plan, sewer pump station work and proposed tobacco retailer rules.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|
Beverly In Shock At Unexpected Loss Of Long-Time Bookie's Manager, Rich Wojcikowski, 57, Killed In Crash
Rich Wojcikowski, 57, died in a car crash Friday on Governors Highway in University Park. He was the long-time manager of Bookie's.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
The Haddams-Killingworth, CT|
Killingworth Wetlands Commission Reviews Hammonasset River Dredging Plan
Killingworth wetlands officials reviewed a Hammonasset River dredging plan and continued a River Road enforcement case.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Ledyard, CT|
Ledyard Wetlands Commission Approves 14-Lot Kineo Estates Resubdivision
Ledyard wetlands officials approved a 14-lot resubdivision, three building projects and an agricultural expansion.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
The Haddams-Killingworth, CT|
Killingworth Selectmen Advance Code Of Ethics, Capital Plan To Sept. 14 Public Hearing
Killingworth selectmen advanced a Code of Ethics, set a capital plan hearing and hired a broker for two town properties.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Clinton, CT|
Clinton Voters To Decide $3.32 Million Bond Package For Library, Roads And Town Equipment
Clinton voters will decide Nov. 3 on $3.32 million for library work, roads, sidewalks and town equipment.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Bethwood, CT|
Bethany Approves Russell Road Church Permit, Sets Hearings On Fire Water Rules
Bethany approved a Russell Road church permit and set Oct. 7 hearings on fire water rules and a subdivision.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Smithtown, NY|
Ed Sheeran Is Suddenly Everywhere On Long Island — Well, Sort Of
He really dined in Smithtown. Then AI versions of Ed Sheeran started popping up at businesses across Long Island.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
VIDEO: 77-Year-Old Allegedly Smacks Joliet Police With Patio Chair, Says, 'Both Of You Were Hitting My Son'
Concepcion Lopez, 77, became the oldest woman arrested by Joliet police in August. She was arrested, as was her son, Ernest, at her house.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
East Hampton-Portland, CT|
East Hampton Council To Consider $593,400 Capital Reserve Transfer, Ambulance Equipment Funding
East Hampton will consider a $593,400 capital transfer, ambulance equipment funding and a draft town development plan.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
East Lyme Wetlands Agency Sets Hearing On 48-Unit Flanders Road Development
East Lyme wetlands officials set a hearing on 48 Flanders Road apartments and continued reviews of two residential projects.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Woodbury-Middlebury, CT|
Middlebury Selectmen To Consider Historic Properties Commission, Public Works Bids
Middlebury selectmen will consider a Historic Properties Commission, public works bids and library job changes.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Prop-Plane Traffic, Complaints Surge At Santa Monica Airport
April propeller traffic rose 40 percent year over year as nearby residents push for relief from flight-school noise.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|
Bethenny Frankel's Supermodel Café Set To Close
"The café may be closing but the Supermodel lifestyle is here to stay." Not even a month after opening, the pink-bedecked café will close.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|
Hauppauge Native Unveils 9/11 Memorial Van Honoring Fallen NYPD Detectives
The traveling memorial honors two detectives killed on Sept. 11 and 79 others who later died from 9/11-related illnesses.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Suffield, CT|
New Suffield Fire Station Recommended At Annex Property
The Permanent Building Commission unanimously backed a new station.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
IE Warehouse Arson Case Ignites Legal Debate Over Labor Practices and Vigilantism: Report
Compared to Luigi Mangione and others, the suspected arsonist in the Kimberly Clark warehouse fire has once again been put in the spotlight.
Ashley Ludwig and Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
‘We Had A Great Comeback’: Days After Tornado, Sun And Surf Beach Club Softball Team Brings Home Title
On Aug. 20, a tornado left a path of destruction at Sun and Surf Beach Club. On Aug. 30, the club's softball team won a league championship.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Newington, CT|
Newington Zoning Commission To Hear Maple Hill Lot, Culver Street Sign Applications
Newington zoning officials will hear Maple Hill Avenue and Culver Street applications and discuss concerns about Mill Street housing.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Ellington-Somers, CT|
Ellington Little League Gets Approval For Later Weekend Lights
The league used the extra hour only twice during a one-year trial, and town officials said no complaints were received.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Mahwah, NJ|
See Guitarist Les Paul's NJ House Just Before Demolition
Les Paul's son was horrified that his father's Bergen County home was demolished last month. See a video taken amid the destruction.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
New Long Beach Taco Spot + Hampton Bays Movie Theater + Bellmore Bookstore + LI Biz & Charity Roundup
Holbrook Ross Dress for Less / Greenport Maritime Festival / Shirley Spirit Halloween / Lake Ronkonkoma sushi and seafood buffet /
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
New Korean Restaurant Bon Ga Set To Open On Upper East Side
Bon Ga will replace a Michelin-recognized Cambodian restaurant that closed after 45 years.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Reston, VA|
South Lakes Defense Dominates Robinson In 30-7 Victory
South Lakes forced three turnovers and rushed for 281 yards in a 30-7 win over Robinson as Nick Picarelli set a school record.
Orange, CT|
Orange Selectmen To Review Housing Growth Plan Group, $28K In Tax Refunds
Orange selectmen will review a housing growth plan group, $28,325 in tax refunds and a Lions Club fee waiver.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|
NYC Reverses Position, Calls On Columbia To Reopen College Walk
The city now supports restoring public access to the pedestrian walkway, marking a shift in an ongoing lawsuit against the university.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|
Frankfort Mom Who Killed Toddler Claimed He Was 'The Anti-Christ': Prosecutors
Corie Walsh closely followed the Lindsay Clancy murder trial and was discussing the case with friends hours before the killing.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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Wethersfield, CT|
Wethersfield Historic District Commission To Review 5 Property Improvement Applications
Wethersfield will review five historic district applications involving a garage, siding, windows, fencing and garage doors.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|
2 Redondo Beach Areas Under Bacteria Warning Ahead Of Labor Day Weekend
Recent testing found elevated bacteria levels near Redondo Beach Pier and Sapphire Street as crowds prepare to hit the coast for the holiday
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Sacramento, CA|
The After Hours: Cocktails-To-Go Bill Urgently Awaits Newsom
AB 2663 would keep restaurant cocktails to-go legal for three more years beyond December 2026.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Fired Will County Sheriff's Sniper Won His Job Back, But Has Lt. John Allen Returned To Sheriff's Facility?
On Jan. 27, 2025, the State’s Attorney for Will County issued a no-bill of indictment, the arbitrator's ruling from July pointed out.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Secaucus, NJ|
Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation Of Secaucus Sam's Club, Cops Say
Employees received an anonymous phone call saying that a bomb had been placed in the store.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|
New Egg Eatery To 'Crack' Into GA Restaurant Scene
Two business partners are putting their eggs in one basket by opening a new breakfast eatery in Georgia. Here's what to expect.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
Jersey City, NJ|
Roommates Charged After Drugs Found In North Jersey Apartment: Prosecutors
Two Hudson County residents were charged with operating a narcotics facility after their apartment was raided Thursday.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
West Nile Cases Surge To 21 In Long Beach, 2nd-Highest Total On Record
Five more cases were confirmed in less than a week, and 71 percent of reported cases involved neuroinvasive disease.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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