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New Milford, CT|
New Milford Parks & Rec Approves National Night Out, Renaissance Fair Plans
New Milford Parks and Recreation Commission approved three facility requests and reviewed summer programs at its July 20 meeting.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|
Man, 44, Caught Trying To Meet With 15-Year-Old Girl For Sex: New Lenox Police
Police said the man tried to meet the girl at Walmart but instead got into a confrontation with a group that made a fake teen profile.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich P&Z To Review Historic Designation, 13-Unit Housing Proposal
The Planning & Zoning Commission is expected to review several housing, land use and zoning applications at its upcoming meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Columbia, MD|
Giant Food Reopens Columbia Store With Ledo Pizza, Sushi Bar
Giant Food celebrated its grand reopening of the Columbia store with a Ledo pizza Corner Store, a full service sushi bar and more.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Joliet Adds Angelita's Mexican Bar & Cuisine To Its Dazzling Boulevard Place Development Near Costco
Joliet conducted a liquor hearing on the topic with the deputy liquor commissioner on July 17 for Angelita’s Mexican Bar & Cuisine.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|
Ashburn FBI Agent Accused Of Stealing $1M In Crypto Using FBI Intelligence: Court Docs
An FBI agent is accused of using his position to steal $1 million in cryptocurrency from "adversarial" accounts.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|
Leadership Northbrook Applications Open For 2026-27 Program
The eight-month Chamber initiative gives participants an inside look at local government, business, education and community institutions.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
The Long Beach City Council Meets Tuesday, See What’s On The Agenda Here
The Long Beach City Council is set to meet Tuesday evening at City Hall. Read below to see what they’ll be considering.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
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Waterford, CT|
Waterford Selectmen To Consider $631K in Utility, Police And Fire Projects
Waterford selectmen will consider utility, police and fire projects totaling more than $630,000 at the Aug. 4 meeting.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Ready To Do Business In Joliet: City Council Liquor License Vote Here
The Joliet City Council will vote on the proposed liquor license for the new BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse being built near the Costco.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|
Northbrook West Flood Control Project Earns Top MWRD Priority
The Phase II proposal could receive regional funding and move toward construction as early as 2027.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
5, Caught In Riptides, Rescued From Nearly Being Swept Away At Smith Point County Park: Police
A mother and her two daughters were among those rescued at around 6 p.m. on Friday, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Bailey Campaign Tied To Hinsdale Woman Who Bashed Blacks, 'Mexican Parades'
The lieutenant governor candidate says the woman would have been his running mate had he sought the top job.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Doylestown, PA|
Doylestown Chef Vying To Become Nation's Next "Favorite Chef"
The grand prize winner will be determined by a public online vote taking place from now through Thursday at 10 p.m.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Doylestown, PA|
SEIU State Council Endorses Re-Election Of Congressman Fitzpatrick In PA-01
The union representing Bucks County employees has endorsed Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick for "standing with our workers."
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Riverhead, NY|
LI Mother Describes Son's 'Rabbit Fever' Experience With Rare, Tick-Borne Illness: 'It's A Nightmare"
Tularemia, or "rabbit fever" has been detected in 3 individuals in Suffolk County. How one family desperately seeks answers for son, 9.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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New Lenox, IL|
'A Fitting End': Beloved Family Farmhouse's Last Days Spent Training Firefighters As One Final Gift
The Kestel house served its final purpose this week, training 100 firefighters in live fire attacks, before being intentionally burned down.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Across Idaho, ID|
3 Dead, Others Injured In Idaho In-N-Out Shooting; Survivor Speaks: 'Angels Helped Us Get To Safety'
"We hid under a table," a woman who raced from the building with her daughters told Patch. The suspected shooter is dead, police say.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Veterans Administration Honors 100-Year-Old World War II Veteran During Celebration In Concord: Video
Bill Peterson of Loudon was recognized by the VA, before family and friends, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on July 26.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|
San Diego Weekend Guide: ArtWalk + Lego Festival + Nighttime Zoo + Curebound Challenge + Nickelodeon Takeover
Looking for some fun things to do this weekend, Aug. 1-2, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
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Cherry Hill, NJ|
Cherry Hill High Graduate Takes Stage At National School Counselor Conference
Her district is partnered with "Sandy Hook Promise," a national advocacy group that works to prevent gun violence in schools.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|
Suffolk County Student Athlete Of The Week: Smithtown West’s Maribella Marciano
Marciano played basketball, soccer and lacrosse while earning praise for being a teammate who did whatever it took to win.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|
2-Way Stop May Be Installed At Hawkweed Drive and Rosinwood Lane
The change would establish Hawkweed Drive, which runs through the South Pointe Subdivision, as connecting street.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Ex-Husband Detained In Elderly Wife's Slaying, Ordered To Cook County Jail: Judge
Charles Buss, a retired Oak Lawn firefighter, was ordered detained in the alleged slaying of his former wife, Maryanne Buss-Kincaid, 76.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Concord, CA|
Why This CA Politician Filmed A Fake Documentary
The dramatic lighting promises a major revelation, but the county supervisor’s “documentary” exists only on social media
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
'Recovery Could Take Months' Beloved Big Bear Bald Eagle Still Recovering In Ojai
"Wildlife medicine requires patience. Arriving at the diagnosis is a slow process," experts at The Ojai Raptor Center say.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|
New Canaan Board Of Selectmen To Consider Contracts, Purchases During Upcoming Meeting: Agenda
The New Canaan Board of Selectmen is scheduled to meet on Aug. 4, 2026. Here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|
Local Organization Receives National Award For Helping Seniors, Disabled In South Jersey
Food insecurity and meal delivery affect more categories of people than you may think.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
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New Milford, CT|
New Milford Council Approves $864K in Capital Spending, Land Use Promotion
New Milford's Town Council approved nearly $864,000 for equipment, park improvements and municipal projects.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Center Moriches-Eastport, NY|
Elderly Dog With Health Issues, Kahlua, Lost: 'We Miss Our Baby So Much'
Kahlua may have gotten out through deer fencing and may have gone to the boat ramp near Webby's Beach, "her favorite place in the world."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Annandale, VA|
Felony Case Against Annandale Suspect Was Dropped Before Officer Disarming Charge
Court records show an earlier felony case against the Annandale suspect ended after the victim asked prosecutors to drop charges.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
Dutch Bros. Proposal To Get 1st Reading At Downers Grove Village Council Meeting
The village council will have its first reading for the proposed drive-thru coffee shop, which has met with resistance from residents.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
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Across Connecticut, CT|
Historic Home Built For Pratt & Whitney Co-Founder Frederick Rentschler Listed For $1.295 Million
The home of a legendary Connecticut resident whose name is on an airfield-turned stadium is for sale.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Naugatuck, CT|
Naugatuck Planning Commission To Hold Public Hearing During Upcoming Meeting
The Naugatuck Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on Aug. 3, 2026. Here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|
Local Lemont Author Starts Business To Help Other Independent Authors
Storyhound Publishing aims to help authors self-publish their work.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Glen Burnie, MD|
Structural Issues Leave Empire Towers' Future In Doubt
Empire Towers' future remains uncertain after it was deemed structurally compromised. For some, the building is "tainted."
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
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Lisle, IL|
Lisle To Discuss Kindi Academy's Zoning Variance Requests
Kindi Academy is requesting a major change to its planned unit development and special use permit proposal.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Clinton, CT|
Clinton Wetlands Commission To Continue Hearing On 17-Unit Cow Hill Townhouse Proposal
Clinton wetlands commissioners will review a townhouse proposal, bridge replacement and enforcement matters.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Longtime Temecula City Manager Aaron Adams Announces Retirement
He started as a city intern in 1995, worked briefly in San Clemente, then returned to Temecula City Hall in 1996 — where he has remained.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|
Guilford Selectmen To Review Potential Emergency Communications Purchase, Public Hearing Dates
Here's a preview of the upcoming Guilford Board of Selectmen meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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