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Detroit, MI|
Popular Breakfast Chain Opens 3 New Metro Detroit Locations
The popular breakfast chain is known for its fresh-baked bagels.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Preliminary Hearing Set For Suspect In Brookwood Double Murder
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled later this month for the man charged with capital murder following a double homicide in Brookwood.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
'Kind, Generous' Former Chrysler Dealer Frank Mancari Honored With Street Sign
Former Chrysler dealer Frank Mancari forgot his roots or what it felt like as a child to eat discarded orange peels off the ground.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|
Wrong-Way Driver Had 9 Drinks Before Fatal Crash That Killed Salem Trooper Trainor: Essex DA Report
The Essex County District Attorney's Office issued its final report on the May 6 crash that killed State Trooper Kevin Trainor, of Salem.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
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Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Windsor Locks Budget Vote Results Are In
The town’s latest proposal came after several rounds of cuts.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Three Village, NY|
Port Jefferson Harbor And The Liberty Clipper: A Match Made In The 'Schoonerverse'
SEE PHOTOS: The rockets red glare, and introducing Long Island's tallest ship of more than 100ft to the community is these sailors' delight.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|
Canton Cemetery Maintenance Concerns Raised
Canton officials discussed cemetery maintenance responsibilities after a resident said a cemetery association was bankrupt.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|
Lacey Marks 50th Anniversary Of Library Joining County System
Township leaders recognized the Lacey branch for 50 years in the Ocean County Library System at a public meeting.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|
Alexandria Man Arrested, Charged With Receiving Child Sexual Exploitation Material
A 30-year-old Alexandria man was arrested earlier in July and charged with receiving child sexual exploitation material.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Great Island Parking Design Committee To Continue Review Of Parking, Access And Infrastructure Plans
Here's a preview of the upcoming Great Island Parking Design Committee meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Another La Grange Road Traffic Light Recommended
A consultant also suggested lowering the speed limit. It's not a new idea.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
Fairfax NAACP Urges FCPS To Overhaul Discrimination Complaint Process, Accountability
Fairfax NAACP is calling on FCPS to adopt reforms aimed at improving transparency and handling discrimination complaints.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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La Grange, IL|
La Grange Closed-Door Minutes On Land Deal Kept Secret
A resident questioned the confidentiality. The village's lawyer defended it.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Somers Budget Vote Results Are In
After four failed referendums, Somers voted again on the town’s fiscal year 2027 budget Tuesday.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
West Nile Virus Found In Union County Mosquitoes As Populations Rise, Officials Say
Officials say 10 mosquito samples have tested positive this season, but no human cases have been reported.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
New La Grange Festival Planned This Fall In Downtown
The three-day event will feature live music, games, food and drinks, organizers said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
'Angst' Over Elmhurst District 205 Interim Leader Appointments
The board selected interim leaders, one of whom is a familiar face, for a local school.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
2nd Man In Day Escapes Vehicle Before It Becomes 'Fully Engulfed' In Centereach: Police
It caught fire after he pulled into his driveway, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
Arson Squad Detectives Investigating 14-Alarm Blaze That Hurt Firefighter In Farmingville: Authorities
It broke out at around 12:45 p.m., and when first responders arrived, the house "was fully engulfed," Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|
New Free Summer Picnic Event Launched By Wallingford Community Dinners
The organization is hosting a free picnic lunch for those in need of food or companionship, and the homebound. Volunteers are needed.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
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Huntington, NY|
Mama Miel And Her Kittens Seek Homes: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
Miel, a 14-month-old polydactyl mother cat rescued from a Brentwood colony, is now at Grateful Paw Cat Shelter with four of her kittens.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Stafford-Willington, CT|
Community Rallying Behind Stafford Family Facing Serious Medical Concerns
A Stafford resident needs a complicated set of transplants.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|
Western Springs Water Bills Likely To Rise
The water and sewer accounts are in the red, an official said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|
Highland Park Voters To Decide Mayor, Council Term Limits In November
A unanimous City Council vote sends a referendum on mayoral and council term limits to Highland Park voters.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
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Orange, CT|
Orange Selectmen Approve Traffic Camera Negotiations, Update Solicitation Rules
Orange selectmen approve traffic camera contract talks, amend solicitation rules and authorize community events and agreements.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Retired Hinsdale D86 Official Returning As Consultant
He got a last-minute, retroactive raise before he left in April.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
West Windsor, NJ|
West Windsor Seeks Volunteers For New Pollinator Garden Project
A grant was awarded to the West Windsor Environmental Commission.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Has Cemeno's Pizza's Greatest Day Ever Arrived? 50th Anniversary Party Just Hours Away For Community
The new Sepper Club at Cemeno's Pizza features an elegant Italian supper club atmosphere and a private lobby bar featuring craft cocktails.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Frankfort, IL|
New Restaurant Moving Into Frankfort's Trolley Barn
The new restaurant will open in November.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|
North Shore Coffee Shop With Inspired Mission To Close After 9 Years
Breaking Grounds Cafe of Peabody acted as a training and employment opportunity for those with autism and other disabilities.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|
Diesel, Cat Who Survived Winter Under Truck, Still Waiting: Northport Kitty Of The Week
Diesel was rescued from a trucking yard during a bitter winter stretch and still has not received an adoption application, NCRA said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
University Of St. Francis To Sell Building Next To Joliet's City Square, Dome Of Unity: Asking Price Revealed
The three-story brick building encompasses 18,000 square feet.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Hopewell-Pennington, NJ|
Hopewell Valley Arts Council Awards Scholarships To Two HS Seniors
Recipients represented the community’s best and most creative students, officials said.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Radnor, PA|
Delco Couple Starved Woman With Down Syndrome Down To 82 Pounds: Court Docs
The victim was isolated from other family, assaulted and only allowed to eat oatmeal and pasta in her cousin's home, per court docs.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
East Lyme Zoning Commission Approves 3 Coastal Home Rebuilds, Forms Data Center Panel
East Lyme Zoning Commission approves three coastal home rebuilds and creates subcommittees on data centers and zoning changes.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|
Mayor Biss Backs Pro-Palestine Group’s Parade Inclusion Amid Community Dispute
Members of the community said they felt unsafe after seeing the "Evanston for a Free Palestine" group marching in the Fourth of July parade.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
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Bel Air, MD|
3rd Annual 'Book Fair At Bel Air' Anticipates Thousands Of Patrons
This summer's 3rd annual Book Fair at Bel Air family-friendly event continues to grow and anticipates more than 3K patrons.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Mayor Wins Battle In Defamation Case Against Political Consultant
A court ruling revived Grasso's suit against a former rival's consultant. A tax fraud claim is at issue.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord City Manager Receives ‘Satisfactory’ Review, 2.5% Raise, But Sabbatical Request Gets Trimmed
City Manager Tom Aspell will be off for six weeks this summer; four ward city councilors vote against the raise.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|
The Princess And The Permit: Verona Business Clashes With Township
A business that hosts "fairy tale parties" for kids is locked in a municipal zoning dispute. The owners' life savings is at risk, they say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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