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Port Jefferson, NY|
Long Island Health And Racquet In Coram Closes After 34 Years
"We are incredibly grateful to all of our members, employees, and friends, who have been part of our journey over the years."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|
Drawn-Out Permitting Upsets Western Springs Resident
The resident said it took 4½ months to get a permit for a screened-in porch.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
Community Meeting To Help Shape Greenport Maritime Festival Takes Places Wednesday
4 businesswomen have teamed up to navigate Greenport Maritime Festival into its next chapter — a community meeting takes place Wednesday.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Nashua, NH|
Former Nashua Firefighter Agrees To Plea Deals In Child Sexual Abuse Images, Privacy Cases: Follow-Up
Despite cops finding hundreds of files and spying on his family, Patrick Reardon could be out of prison in 7 years after agreeing to deals.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Wethersfield, CT|
Wethersfield Wetlands Commission To Revisit Goff Brook Work, Price Rite Drainage Project
Wethersfield wetlands officials will review Goff Brook work at two homes and drainage maintenance behind Price Rite.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
Old Lyme ZBA To Hear Sill Lane Addition, Mile Creek Road Excavation Permit Appeal
Old Lyme's ZBA will hear a Sill Lane home addition and an appeal over a Mile Creek Road excavation permit.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Danville, CA|
WATCH: Injured, Stranded Hiker Rescued From Mt. Diablo
A hiker who suffered a severe leg injury was airlifted from the mountain Saturday, according to the East Bay Regional Parks Department.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
$2.39M Roof Replacement Proposed At Windsor Elementary School
Officials said leaks at Clover Street School have damaged the building, equipment, furniture and supplies.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Ellington-Somers, CT|
Somers Considers Allowing Detached Accessory Apartments
Current regulations limit accessory apartments to space inside or attached to single-family homes
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|
'God Bless America' Art Exhibition Now On Display At South Brooklyn Health
It will feature the work of local Russian speaking-artists expressing how they have been inspired by the American Dream.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Chelsea, NY|
167M Chelsea Beacon Redevelopment Breaks Ground: What To Know
The project is being developed by a joint venture between Camber Property Group and the Osborne Association.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Mayor Returns Indicted Restaurateur's Campaign Donations
The mayor said he did not know about the contributions before Patch's inquiry. He also returned the businessman's donations in 2018.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Clinton, CT|
Clinton ZBA To Hear Shore Road Setback Request, Long Hill Road Garage Cases
Clinton's ZBA will hear a Shore Road setback request and two Long Hill Road garage cases at its Oct. 21 public hearing.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|
New Canaan Police Commission To Consider School Zone, Road Closure During Upcoming Meeting: Agenda
The New Canaan Police Commission is scheduled to meet on Sept. 16, 2026. Here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|
Brooklyn Champions Cup Will Bring Grassroots Soccer, Streetwear To Williamsburg
The event will be hosted by NYC Footy in partnership with Brooklyn Org.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|
Cause, Manner Of Death For Dan Davis, Who Was Missing 3 Months, Certified As 'Undetermined': Medical Examiner
Due to the passage of time, the cause and manner of death for Dan Davis, 59, missing for three months were determined inconclusive.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Village Hall's Opening Delayed By 6 Months At Least
The mayor worries that Cook County permitting could further hold up the project.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
Port Of Long Beach Posts Busiest August On Record
The port moved nearly 920,000 containers last month, making August its fifth-busiest month in its 115-year history.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Big Blue Bus Tops 10 Million Rides For 2nd Straight Year
Santa Monica's transit system has nearly doubled ridership since its pandemic low, though it remains below pre-pandemic levels.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Here's Where Secaucus' Newest Data Center Will Go
How data centers have increased your electric bill:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Aurora, IL|
Crash Reported At Orchard Road, Prairie Street: Aurora Police
Traffic in the area will be delayed while crews work to clear the scene, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Terhan Gordon's Death Was A Homicide, Will County Sheriff's Office Reveals 6 Months After Bones Found
The victim's family said it firmly believes more than one person may have been involved in the circumstances surrounding Terhan's death.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|
Prince William County Business Partners Sentenced To Prison Time Over Nearly $1M In Pandemic Loan Fraud
Two Prince William County residents have been sentenced to more than a year in prison over pandemic-era loan fraud.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|
NJ Mom & Daughter Bring Indian Food Business To Delicious Orchards
Born from a shared love of cooking, Nikki's Rasoi has been introducing Indian flavors to shoppers around New Jersey.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
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Lacey, NJ|
Lacey Township Arts Group Offers Tiny Art Gallery To Community
Recreation officials said the effort is part of a broader push to bring more arts programming to Lacey Township.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|
Redondo Beach Audit Finds 'Material Weakness' Over Years-Old Accounting Errors
The city said no money was lost or missing and that staff discovered and corrected transactions dating to 2018 and 2021.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
East Village, NY|
CUL DE SAC To Bring Outdoor Sauna Pop-Up Back To The East Village
The three-week outdoor sauna pop-up begins on Sept. 28.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Parents Ask Bernards Township District To Revisit Shortened Student Lunch Period At William Annin
A letter to district leaders asks for data, transparency and a formal review of the shortened lunch schedule.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|
Citizens Bank To Host Free Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration In Flushing
The celebration is open to the public.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Susan Hartley Kuiler Targets Growth, Small-Town Character In Fairfax Council Bid
Fairfax City Council candidate Susan Hartley Kuiler says managing growth while preserving the city's character is its biggest challenge.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Jessica Lough Targets Fiscal Management In Fairfax City Council Bid
Fairfax City Council candidate Jessica Lough says responsible fiscal management is the most pressing issue facing city voters.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Stacy Hall Puts Affordability At Center Of Fairfax City Council Reelection Bid
Fairfax City Councilmember Stacy Hall says housing costs, taxes and everyday expenses make affordability the city's most pressing issue.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Lindsay Rozner's Threatening Message Said 'She Was Going To Kill Her Sisters And Not With Kindness:' Relative
Lindsay Rozner, 40, has severe substance abuse issues and doesn't want to face reality, staying sober, her family member explained.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Selectmen Kickstart Conversation On Potential Events At Darien's Great Island
"We have quite the continuum of people commenting on what we should be able to do on Great Island," First Selectman Jon Zagrodzky said.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bushwick, NY|
Paris-Based Motors Coffee To Make U.S. Debut In NYC This Weekend
The weekend will also mark the release of a limited-edition coffee collaboration.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
For Burr Ridge Mayor, A Campaign Ad That Writes Itself
The mayor has a message to send in his uphill battle to be the county's leader.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough Students, Parents Push For Middle School Baseball Team
Speakers told the board of education that a school team could keep players together and expand access beyond travel baseball.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|
St. Charles Scarecrow Contest Extends Entry Deadline
Businesses, organizations, families and individuals have until Sept. 22 to enter the annual downtown St. Charles competition.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|
Planetary Wave Racing Toward CA Coast Could Raise Sea Levels And Flood Danger For Months
The little-known ocean phenomenon could raise sea levels by up to a foot as it makes its way north along the California coast.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Lutherville-Timonium, MD|
Barnes & Noble To Open New Baltimore County Branch In November
It's official: Barnes & Noble is coming to the Lutherville-Timonium community this November.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
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