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Old Town Alexandria, VA|
Parasite Outbreak May Be Linked To Fast Food Chain As VA Cases Triple
Virginia health officials said the state now has more than three dozen cases of cyclosporiasis, an illness that can cause weeks of diarrhea.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Family Bike To Open Somers Shop
The new business will carry on a regional bike-shop name after its East Longmeadow location closes.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
Unique Three-Level Asian-Themed Restaurant Opens In Pittsburgh
There's something for everyone at the new Pittsburgh restaurant Okane.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Across Alabama, AL|
Parasite Infections In AL Rise As Cases Climb Nationwide
The ADPH on Thursday confirmed 11 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state so far this year
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
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Darien, IL|
National Coffee Chain Coming To Darien
The company calls itself the "most respected" drive-thru coffee brand in America.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|
Man Assaulted During Fight In Coram: Police
The 54-year-old was taken to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
'Persistent Offender,' Ridge Man, Gets 20 Years Prison Time For Gunpoint Robbery Of Clerk While On Parole: DA
UPDATE: His defense attorney says he maintained his innocence at trial, and "respects the jury process," but looks forward to appealing."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Man Pulls Down Pants In York High Burglary: Cops
The man spent three hours at York, entering through an unlocked door and then an unsecured window, police said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Salem, MA|
Salem Picks Boston Schools Leader As New Superintendent
The School Committee voted to offer the position to Boston Public Schools Associate Superintendent Thomas Welch.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
New Milford, CT|
New Milford Wetlands Commission Continues Sullivan Farm Hearing, Reviews Development Proposals
New Milford Inland Wetlands Commission continued a Sullivan Farm hearing and reviewed multiple development proposals.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Northfield Child Rapist Expected To Serve 30 Years In Prison After Court Sentencing: Follow-Up
Andrew Glines was sentenced in Merrimack County Superior Court to consecutive 10- to 20-year prison sentences for repeatedly raping a girl.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
Norwalk Police Commission To Recognize Officers Of The Month During Upcoming Meeting: Agenda
The Norwalk Police Commission is scheduled to meet on July 20, 2026. Here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
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Madison, CT|
Madison ZBA Delays Taylor Avenue Variance Request Until August Meeting
A couple of the members were absent from Tuesday's meeting.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Clinton, CT|
Clinton Zoners Approve Shopping Center Plan, Continue Landfill Closure Review
Clinton P&Z approved a shopping center plan on Route 1 and continued review of the town landfill closure project.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Officials Defend Speed Cameras As Residents Press For Changes At Heated Public Meeting
Fairfield officials defended speed cameras as residents questioned privacy, revenue, enforcement and the program's rollout.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
Belleville Resident Files Lawsuit Against School Board, Wants Layoff Notices Thrown Out
A former Belleville Board of Education member is accusing administrators of purposely moving a meeting to keep people from attending.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Across America, US|
Favorite Ice Cream Flavors Revealed, But The Best Part Wasn’t The Scoop
In a survey for National Ice Cream Day, the best answers aren’t about flavors but Sunday drives to iconic shops and heart-melting memories.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|
'Our Hearts Are Broken': Dog Rescue Ends Fight To Stay In Homewood Space
Fido's Landing has ceased operations at its Homewood space, with all its dogs now in foster homes.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
What To Know About The Upper East Side's Legionella Building List
Patch spoke with Dr. Dana Mazo, an infectious disease specialist at NYU Langone Health, about what Upper East Siders should know.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Windsor Keeps Flock Cameras Off In CT First
The Town Council voted against reactivating the Flock Safety cameras and renewing the town’s contract after months of debate.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Smithtown, NY|
Love Island's Caleb McDaniel Set For First Post-Show Appearance On Long Island
The Season 8 contestant will make a ticketed appearance at a local Suffolk County tavern on Friday night.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Swimmer Drowns In Merrimack River; Body Recovered Near Hannah Duston Memorial In Boscawen: Video
A swimmer drowned in Canterbury on Wednesday. His body was recovered by Concord and other firefighters on the other side of the river.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|
New Trier Sophomore Builds Support Network For Seniors In Cancer Care
Sophia Sun said family cancer diagnoses led her to create Seniors Cancer Foundation.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|
MBTA Bus Service Returns To Danvers For First Time In 6 Years
The former 465 bus will return with a modified route from Danvers Square to Salem Depot on Sept. 6.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
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Enfield, CT|
Judge Rules For Santanella In Enfield Primary Ballot Fight
Thomas Tyler’s campaign says it is weighing an appeal or an independent run after a court invalidated his Democratic primary petitions.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|
Inside Badshah, The New Brooklyn Restaurant Where A Generational Indian Food Legacy Gets A Modern Twist
A longtime New York food family brings generations of Indian cooking, modern flavors and a personal journey to Brooklyn’s newest restaurant.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|
Bolingbrook Man Wanted In 2022 Child Sexual Assault Case Nabbed After Traffic Stop: Cops
The man, who has had an outstanding warrant since 2022, was stopped for a traffic violation on Tuesday morning.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Long Valley, NJ|
Long Valley Team’s Short Film Earns Awards, Nominations In Film Fest Circuit
The film has been submitted to several notable film festivals including Sundance and New York Shorts International.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
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East Brunswick, NJ|
East Brunswick Taxpayers Seeing Bigger Bills. Mayor Explains Why
Brad Cohen breaks down the 4.6% increase and why it hits hardest in the third quarter.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
New Restaurant Inspired By Family Traditions And Mom’s Cooking Coming To Westfield
The Quimby Street restaurant comes from the team behind Kirshenbaum Baking Co. and is rooted in generations of family recipes.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|
West Hartford Approves Massive Settlement In Wrongful Death Case Involving Local School
Town officials Tuesday approved a record-breaking settlement with the family of a 5-year-old who died after collapsing at school in 2022.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield P&Z Approves Sustainability Regulations, Schedules Golf Range Hearing
Ridgefield P&Z approved sustainability regulations, advanced downtown projects and set a golf range hearing.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Anne Arundel, MD|
West Nile Virus Found In MD, CDC Warns Of Worst Season Since 2004
The Maryland Department of Agriculture described the place where the virus was found as a "repeat offender."
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Jersey City, NJ|
Schools Superintendent's New $341K Contract Up For Vote In Jersey City
Jersey City will hold a hearing about renewing the superintendent of schools' contract through 2031. Parents are asking for a delay.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Groton, CT|
New Italian Restaurant Opens In Groton
A restaurant group with several area locations has opened an eatery in Groton.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|
Old Bridge Firefighters Tried To Save Horse During Heatwave
The owner of a wildlife rehabilitation farm in Old Bridge thanks the volunteer firefighters who spent hours trying to save her dying horse:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Phoenixville, PA|
Amtrak Signs Agreement To Restore Schuylkill River Passenger Rail
The passenger rail connecting Pottstown and Phoenixville to Philadelphia could start service by 2030.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Manalapan, NJ|
New Coffee Shop & Drive-Thru Opens In Monmouth County: See Details
Located on Route 9, Gregory’s Coffee prides itself on “fun, forward-looking, innovative drinks.”
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Summer Projects Underway In Hatboro-Horsham Schools
Work is being done at Keith Valley Middle School, and the Simmons Elementary School pool is also being demolished, officials said.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|
Woman Seeks To Thank Children Who Stopped, Offered Comfort During 'Worst Day Of My Life'
When her mother, a recent brain cancer survivor, suffered a heart attack, a woman says 2 children stopped to make sure she wasn't alone.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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