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Oxford, CT|
150-Unit Oxford Apartment Proposal Heads To Public Hearing
The Little River Apartments plan calls for 150 units on Oxford Road, including 45 apartments designated as affordable.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Perry Hall, MD|
Baltimore Co. Trade Program Sets Sights On Tackling Youth Crime
Students can learn skilled trades and financial literacy for free in a pilot program its backers want to expand countywide.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|
Lacey Township Backs State Data Center Moratorium
Town officials supported a state moratorium resolution as residents pressed for a local ordinance on data centers.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
17-Year-Old Girl Shot In Possible Gang-Related Attack In Long Beach
The girl was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after the Wednesday evening shooting, police said.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Montclair, NJ|
NJ Rideshare Drivers Want To Hit Brakes On Robotaxi Revolution: ‘We Are Not Machines’
These workers say they want more job protections before New Jersey lawmakers start clearing the way for driverless cars.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|
$1 Million State Grant Salvages Salem Skipper Rideshare Service
The discount Witch City rideshare program launched in 2020 was set to cease operations on Sept. 30.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
DuPage Settles Excessive Force Claims Against Sheriff Candidate
A man alleged deputy repeatedly bashed his head on the ground after he submitted to arrest. The county disputed the claims.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
Family Of Hero Retired NYPD Cop, 9/11 1st Responder, Hoping For Help On His Way To Recovery
"I was there from hour one, when the airplane went over my car, and we shot down there, and we stayed down there for the rest of the night."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
Convicted Homeless Stalker Racks Up Assault, Disorderly, And Breach Charges In Concord: Follow-Up
Jeffrey Gardner was accused of swinging a bag at a teenager who refused to give him money downtown; across 4 weeks, he was arrested 7 times.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|
Oakland Police Pilots Accused of Faking Flight Tests to Get FAA Certified
Police said the two officers are on administrative leave "pending the outcome of the case."
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
Fentanyl Conspiracy Suspect Set For Plea Hearing In Arlington-Linked Federal Case
A suspect accused in a major fentanyl trafficking conspiracy investigated by Arlington police is scheduled for a federal plea hearing.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
San Mateo, CA|
Centuries Of Indian Art Come Together At New Peninsula Boutique
The boutique will showcase traditional and contemporary works while offering family programs when it opens.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
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Novato, CA|
Novato's Oldest Stories Are 8,000 Years Old, And You Can Hear Them For Free Next Week
The chair of the Friends of Olompali will take the audience through centuries of history at the Novato Historical Guild's quarterly meeting.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|
Bears Open 2026 Season In Carolina As Ben Johnson Looks For Fast Start
Chicago begins the regular season Sunday against the Panthers, with several injury questions still to sort out before kickoff.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Bethwood, CT|
Bethany Finance Board Approves $200,000 Transfer For Bethmour Road Culvert Project
Bethany approved $200,000 for the failed Bethmour Road culvert as officials projected a $274,943 year-end surplus.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
SoHo-Little Italy, NY|
Blood Drive In Soho Will Support Sickle Cell Patients, Raise Awareness For Disease
The event will be held on Monday, September 14.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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Cherry Hill, NJ|
New Cherry Hill Childcare, Education Facility On The Way
This is the second Lightbridge Academy location in the township.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Man Jailed For 3rd Time In 2026 For Violating Stalking Order From Joliet Neighbors: Complaint
Labor Day weekend marked the third time that 64-year-old Kazimierz "Casey" Zaborski has been put in Will County Jail by Joliet police.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|
How To Grow Housing In Orange? Selectmen Searching For Solutions…
Orange selectmen formed a housing growth working group and approved $28,325 in tax refunds and three agreements.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough Mayor Breaks Down 3-Year $423K Software Contract
Mayor Catherine Payne said the switch is aimed at reliability, public records access and flat long-term costs.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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New York City, NY|
How To Negotiate Your Rent In NYC Before Renewing Your Lease
Manhattan rents finally dipped after eight straight months of increases, offering a small break as apartment supply remains tight.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Drug Dealing Defendant Also Distributed Ketamine, Will County Prosecutors Outline In Complaint
Joliet police booked Daniel Stern into the Will County jail early Thursday morning. He remains in jail awaiting his first court hearing now.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|
Redevelopment Of Wonderland Site Continues To Be Discussed In Ocean City
Council entered a closed session on pending litigation and possible litigation counsel as residents weighed in.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
Remembering The Montgomery Co. Residents Who Died On 9/11
25 years later, the nation has not forgotten.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Bowie, MD|
Founding Fathers Opens New Multi-Purpose Headquarters In Prince George's
Founding Fathers has opened its full-service catering and events company in District Heights where they roast coffee, bake and more.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|
Shorewood Man, 56, Put Gun To Woman's Head During Overnight Strangling Attempt: Prosecutors
Shorewood's Police Department captured 56-year-old Dennis Krohn on Labor Day weekend on charges including aggravated domestic battery.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Southampton, NY|
Hope Rises From Ashes: Southampton Faith Leader Shepherds Rebuilding Of Church Destroyed On 9/11
"We cannot live in hate. We have to live in love and create. We cannot destroy." — Father Alex Karloutsos.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
2 Elmhurst School Contractors Make Same Mistake, Reimburse For Damage
"No one checked the weather report?" a school board member asked.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Arlington Heights, IL|
St. Viator Remembers Alumna Killed On 9/11 As Class Marks 50th Reunion
The Arlington Heights school honored Mary Lenz Wieman, a 1976 Sacred Heart of Mary graduate who died in the World Trade Center.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|
Caregiver For Troubled Youth, Cinnaminson Woman Remembered For Her Love Of Others
The lifelong Phillies fan wanted others to know that at least someone out there cared.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Crew 'Tearing Up' Front Of Elmhurst School, Disappointing Board Leader
The district wants to address a decades-long drainage problem now. The board started discussing the topic last year.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Basking Ridge Approves Amended Plan For 280-Unit Affordable Housing Project
The Bernards Township Planning Board approved balcony and generator changes for the long-approved project on Tuesday.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Jersey City, NJ|
Abandoned By His Dad, An Arab Boy Immigrated To Jersey City At Age 11. Then Sept. 11 Happened
A diplomat who immigrated to Jersey City as a boy shared his story of welfare, patriotism, prejudice, and Sept. 11.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Fight Breaks Out, Punches Thrown As Man, Woman Arrested Inside Will County Courthouse: Police
Sheriff's deputies were requested to respond to the third floor near Courtroom 301 of the Will County Courthouse regarding a disturbance.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|
All Blacks And Springboks Bring Rugby's Greatest Rivalry To Baltimore
One of the world's fiercest rivalries comes to M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday — and even rugby newcomers should prepare for a spectacle.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Gang Suppression Unit Captures Deamontae Hunter Near Forest Park School In Joliet: Sheriff's Office
The Illinois State Police previously named Hunter as someone they were looking for in connection with the 2019 killing of Floyd Faint Jr.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Warrant Details Father’s 911 Call After Son’s Hot Car Death In East Windsor
Kevin Pell told a dispatcher the air conditioning was not on, but later told an officer he had left it running, according to the warrant.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Many York Students Reject What Cafeteria Offers
The district wants to increase choices. Now, many lunches are thrown in the garbage, an official said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
My Prayers For Healing, As I Remember My Mom, And Other 9/11 Cancer Victims, This 25th Anniversary
Mom told a reporter after the WTC bombing she imagined bodies were piled up in the stairwell; it was almost prophetic. They keep piling up.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|
Veteran Gravely Injured In Syria To Take On Water Skiing In FL
A veteran gravely injured in an ISIS suicide bombing will offer a preview of the Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team's upcoming adaptive clinic.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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