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Creepy Clowns Seem To Be Popping Back Up A Decade Later: Weird News & Oddities
Piece of John Wayne Gacy’s brain wasn’t creepiest find in accused stalker’s basement; either Bigfoot or an aging skinny dipper photographed.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord Police, Fire, Troopers Kept Busy With Crash, Fuel Spill, And Homeless Camp Fire: Video
First responders were involved with a few calls Thursday, including homeless people burning trash, a truck losing its fuel pump, and a crash
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Berkeley, CA|
UC Berkeley Law School Deliberately Discriminated Against White, Asian Applicants, Federal Probe Finds
Federal officials said data revealed the school favored Black applicants.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|
Loaded Gun Found In Backpack During Palos Verdes Estates Traffic Stop
Police said an officer discovered the loaded firearm after stopping a driver for multiple vehicle violations.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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SoHo-Little Italy, NY|
Hudson Square Unveils New Plaza As Part Of Spring Street Park Expansion
The new public space expands Spring Street Park and creates a new eastern gateway to Hudson Square.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Police Video: 'I'm Just Saying You Act Like I Just Killed Somebody, I'm Not Resisting, I'm Complying'
Patch has obtained more Joliet police body camera video. This one surrounds the Vine Street apartment building arrest of Alex Montgomery.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
Motorcyclist Killed In Long Beach Crash After Running Red Light
Police said speed is also being investigated as a possible factor in the early-morning collision.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|
A New Photography Festival Comes To NYC This Fall: What To Know
The inaugural 5 Boro Foto Fest will be held in Long Island City.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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Plainfield, IL|
Drunken Driver Caught After Speeding, Using Wrong Lane: Plainfield Police
Police also found cannabis in an unapproved container inside the Michigan man's car, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oyster Bay, NY|
Former FDNY, Bayville Firefighter's 9/11 Legacy Lives On Through Family
"We physically lost my brother Sep. 1, 2017, but we really lost a piece of him on 9/11," John Doyle said of his brother, Eddie Doyle.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
Lockdown Lifted At Bergen County Schools After Report Of Gunman
A report of a gunman in one Bergen County town temporarily forced a lockdown, police said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|
'Never Forget': Deer Park Man Creates 9/11 Light Display For 25th Anniversary
James Hentschel, known for elaborate displays at his Namleps Lane home, updated last year's tribute to mark 25 years since the attacks.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Bel Air, MD|
Entries Needed For 36th Annual Bel Air Christmas Parade
Applications are being accepted now for the 36th annual Bel Air Christmas Parade, which is scheduled for Dec. 6.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Berkeley, CA|
Pop Band Train To Play Postgame Show At Cal Football Game
The band will play after Cal takes on Wagner at California Memorial Stadium later this month, university officials said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|
LHS Senior Earns Perfect Score On ACT
The LHS senior is involved in National Honor Society, Science Honor Society, robotics and varsity tennis.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
DuPage Hopeful Nabbed For DUI In 2024, Didn't Know Where He Was: Police
The candidate's district includes Hinsdale, Darien, Burr Ridge and Willowbrook, among other towns.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Shelton-Derby, CT|
Shelton Board Of Aldermen To Consider Purchases, Payments During Upcoming Meeting: Agenda
The Shelton Board of Aldermen is scheduled to meet on Sept. 10, 2026. Here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
$250M Transformation Of 76-Year-Old Veterans Memorial Stadium Begins
Construction is underway on a massive new athletic complex replacing one of Long Beach's best-known sporting landmarks.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
South Bound Brook Dad, Husband Suffers Severe Brain Injury After High-Speed Chase
A GoFundMe and meal gift cards are helping a South Bound Brook family manage bills and daily needs during recovery.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
NYC Daffodil Project Marks 25 Years Of Hope After 9/11
What began with a gift of 1 million bulbs after the attacks has grown into the city’s largest annual volunteer effort.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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North Fork, NY|
Beloved North Fork Business Owner Reflects On 9/11 Terror: 'We Are Under Attack'
Planes slamming the Twin Towers. Souls jumping from windows. A desperate search for loved ones. 25 years later, a woman's memories haunt.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|
Kendall Sheriff To Auction Off 2-Year-Old Horse
Gambit, a 2-year-old male horse, will be sold to the highest bidder in the upcoming cash-only auction.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
Newark Opens 5 Homegrown 'City Grocery Stores' For Local Residents
There’s a twist that separates Newark’s efforts from other "community supermarkets," officials say: the city won’t be the one running them.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Santa Monica Digital Archive Preserves Generations Of Mexican American History
Historic photos and oral histories document generations of Santa Monica's Mexican American community.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Skokie, IL|
Skokie Police Outline Flock Camera Use, Limits At Village Meeting
Village officials said a public portal is being developed to show aggregated camera data without case details.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|
Record Crowd Watches Fire, Messi's Inter Miami Battle To Draw At Soldier Field
More than 63,000 fans packed Soldier Field as Chicago extended its MLS unbeaten streak to seven matches.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|
Brooklyn Public Library Unveils New Teen Center: See Photos
The new center is part of the second phase of a major renovation at the Central Library location.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|
Artists Capture Beauty Of Harford Co. During 12th Annual Plein Air Festival
More than 100 artists from across the U.S. are in Harford Co. for the 12th annual Harford Plein Air Festival. Watch them paint, buy artwork.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
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Pittsburgh, PA|
New Healthy Dining Destination Debuting In Pittsburgh Area
A new restaurant specializing in healthy dining options will hold a grand opening event. Get the details here.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Historic Property That Houses The Round Hill Store Sold In Greenwich
The property contains what is believed to be Connecticut's oldest continuously operating retail business.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|
Dunkin' And Baskin-Robbins In Jamaica Reopens After Renovation
The store at 179-15 Hillside Ave., now features Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins’ next-generation store design.
David Luces, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|
'Breathtaking': A Seabird's Return To SF Creates A Natural Spectacle
"If you know, you know. If you don't, this is your sign to find out," park officials said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
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Western Springs, IL|
Western Springs Main Breaks Surge Lately
Extreme temperatures and system age can contribute to the problem, the village said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Palos Verdes, CA|
Speeding Concerns, Blind Driveways Put Via Del Monte Back Under Scrutiny
Residents say speeding and poor visibility are making a stretch of Via Del Monte dangerous for drivers and pedestrians.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|
President Street Block Party Returns To Gowanus After More Than 20 Years
The free event will be held on Saturday, September 12.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|
3 Hospitalized After MBTA Bus Crashes Onto Lawn In Medford
The bus was fortunately not loaded with passengers during this dangerous incident on the Fellsway.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
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Long Beach, NY|
25 Years After 9/11, The Effort To Honor An Oceanside Hero Reaches Its ‘Final Push'
In Oceanside, an effort to rename the post office after NYPD detective and 9/11 victims' advocate Luis Alvarez nears the finish line.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Driver Crashes Into Parked Car, Stone Wall On North State Street In Concord: Video
A driver sustained an injury to their wrist after a crash on North State Street on Thursday morning.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Hackettstown, NJ|
Warren County Man Snuck Into Kid's Window To Abduct, Assault Her: Affidavit
Ring camera footage captured the man carrying and dragging the girl, 6, through the neighborhood in the middle of the night, records say.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|
Southington OKs New Contract With Police Dispatchers
The town council approved a four-year police dispatcher contract with 2.5% annual raises after the first year and a new health plan.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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