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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
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|
Healdsburg's New Luv Car Wash Has 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
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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
This year's Naper Pride event had been scheduled for Sept. 12.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|
Monmouth County Salon Launches Initiative To Support Single Moms
Through its partnership with the S.M.A.R.T. Foundation, this local salon is giving three single moms a donated day of restorative care.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Abington, PA|
Icon With Beatles Ties Talks His Music History Before Philly Area Show
Peter Asher will play the Keswick Theatre in Glenside on Friday night with The Fixx. He did an interview with Patch before the show.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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Herndon, VA|
Herndon Man Federally Indicted On Carjacking, Kidnapping Charges After Multi-State Chase
A Herndon man faces federal carjacking and kidnapping charges stemming from a June incident and pursuit through Virginia, D.C. and Maryland.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|
City Hands Data Center Details To Community Committee After Approving Development
The AVAIO data center prompts a community commission but it is unclear what impact members will have on an already approved development.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
BMW Crashes Into Fence, Hits House On Raynor Ave, Teenage Driver Captured After Everyone Flees: Police
A City of Joliet building inspector determined that the residence sustained no major structural damage.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Mysterious Man Knocking On Doors, Windows Asking For Help Arrested By Joliet Police: Cops
Deonte Toliver was identified as the individual involved on North Eastern Avenue and was taken into custody without incident.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Media, PA|
Multiple People In Delco Presumed To Have West Nile Virus
If confirmed, these would be the first human cases of the virus detected in Delco this year.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|
Brian Regan Sworn In As Redondo Beach's New Fire Chief
Regan rose through the department over 14 years and now takes charge as major fire station projects move forward.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Fire Island, NY|
FAA Investigates After Pilot Enacts Emergency Landing Of Plane In Parking Lot Of Fire Island Beach: Officials
UPDATE: No one was hurt, state parks officials say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|
NJ Violent Crime Has Been Dropping For Decades, FBI Data Shows
Violent crime plunged in New Jersey last year – and it’s a trend that has been happening since the 1990s.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Lake Elsinore's Newest Ice Cream Shop Prepares To Open: Get The Full Scoop
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, since 1945, coming soon to Lake Elsinore, will be a "new place for families."
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
New Milford, CT|
New Milford Blight Board Advances Action On Birch Road, Removes Danbury Road Property
New Milford's Blight Prevention Board advanced a Birch Road case and removed a Danbury Road property from its agenda.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax City Council Adopts Code Of Ethics For Elected, Appointed Officials
Fairfax City adopted a code of ethics setting standards for council members and city-appointed boards, commissions and committees.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|
Ocean City Council To Hire Wonderland Redevelopment Attorney
The attorney will assist in litigation regarding the 600 Boardwalk property.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
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