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Hamden, CT|
Hamden Falls To Sheehan In Girls Volleyball: PHOTOS
The Hamden girls volleyball team faced Sheehan and Amity in recent games.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Yardley, PA|
Harvest Day Celebrates Community In Yardley: Photos
The annual event on Saturday drew crowds from throughout Bucks County and the region.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
San Ramon, CA|
San Ramon Teens Turn Free Coding Lessons Into Growing Education Program
Compute Forward offers structured computer science courses and competitive-programming coaching at no cost.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Northeast Shooters Archery Club Offers Classes, Team Competition, Pro Shop
Northeast Shooters runs indoor classes in Hillsborough and outdoor programs in Montgomery for beginners through adults.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Darien, CT|
Darien School Board To Review Student Assessment Results, Budget Transfers, And More
Here's a preview of the upcoming Darien Board of Education meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
'Help Ric After Devastating Motorcycle Collision': At 72, Man Needs The Joliet Community To Stand With Him
"At 72, Ric has always been strong, independent, and deeply committed to the motorcycling community," GoFundMe organizer said.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|
Layoff Announcements Up Nearly 50% In Northern Virginia As 450+ Lose Jobs
Layoffs announced over the summer were up by nearly 50% year on year and hundreds of job losses took effect.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
After Assault And Threat Arrests, Concord Man Accused Of Stalking And Breach Of Bail On The Heights
John Ratchford was accused of violating bail by dancing near the apartment of a victim. Police have arrested him several times in Concord.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Greenwich, CT|
Officials Break Ground On 6-Story, 120-Unit Residential Community In Greenwich
Of the 120 units, 48 will be designated as "affordable."
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|
Blocktoberfest Returns To Long Island City This Weekend
Presented by the NYC Brewers Guild, the festival will feature more than 30 local breweries, live music, and local food vendors.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Syosset, NY|
Súp Vietnamese Opens In Jericho, Bringing Pho, Bánh Mì
The restaurant's newest location serves Vietnamese favorites, including slow-simmered broths, noodle soups, summer rolls, and Thai iced tea.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|
Woodbridge Man Federally Charged In Gun Case Tied To Stafford Shooting
A Woodbridge man arrested in Fredericksburg faces a federal gun charge tied to a January shooting in Stafford County.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Phoenixville, PA|
Phoenixville To Transform Into 'Gilmore Girls' Wonderland This Weekend
The Steel City will become Star Hollow.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
After Cash App Dispute, Joliet Woman Struggles With Officers Who Knock On Her Front Door: Cops
After two weeks in the Will County Jail, Brittany Muhealddin of Joliet's Garfield Street has been let out of Will County's Jail.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Woman Left Keys In Car, Car Stolen In Secaucus
A car was stolen last Wednesday out of the parking lot in front of the Wendy's/Dunkin' Donuts at 16 Meadowlands Parkway.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Tribeca-FiDi, NY|
UNIQLO To Open Newest Location At World Trade Center
Grand opening promotions include discounts on select products.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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East Village, NY|
Northern Italian Eatery Reopens In The East Village: See Inside
Northern Italian neighborhood restaurant, Salumeria Rosi, reopened earlier this month.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|
Sheehan Sweeps Hamden In Girls Volleyball: PHOTOS
The Sheehan girls volleyball team picked up wins over Hamden and Notre Dame-West Haven in recent games.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
“Taste Of Ellington Week” Proposed For 2027
The proposed event would spotlight local businesses, though its format and schedule have not been finalized.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Two Windsor Manufacturers Could Shed Nearly $192K From Tax Bills
Both companies missed a state filing deadline. The Town Council will decide whether to let them claim the exemptions anyway.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
DuPage Sheriff Hopefuls To Keep Flock Cameras, With Controls
One candidate, meanwhile, criticized the sheriff's office on another issue.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|
New Simsbury Fire Training Building Approved By Zoning Board
Simsbury's zoning commission unanimously approved a special exception for a roughly 1,400-square-foot fire training building.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Teaneck, NJ|
Teaneck Police Chief Retires, Council To Swear In Successor
Teaneck's police chief retired this month, and a successor will be sworn in at a meeting Tuesday.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Route 202 Senior Townhouse Plan Decreases Number Of Units In Bernards Township
The applicant Morristown Road LLC said it would cut the proposal to 125 units and add garages to affordable homes before returning.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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St. Pete, FL|
The Third Place's Community Debate Returns To St. Pete
The Third Place, which focuses on community conversation and connection, will host a St. Pete debate about FL's Amendment 3.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|
District 214's Jeremy Morton Earns Top Illinois Theatre Honor
The Prospect High School theatre director was among eight people and organizations recognized statewide by the Illinois Theatre Association.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
Officers Probing Report Of Shots Fired In Bellport: Police
It happened on Meade Avenue at around 11:30 p.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|
$550M Aviation Campus Breaks Ground At Chicago Executive Airport
Sky Harbour’s 16-acre project is expected to open in early 2028 with four private hangars for business aircraft.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Port Jefferson, NY|
17-Year-Old Charged With DWI After Car Crashes Into Home In Coram: Police
No one was hurt, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale Leader Accuses Local Conservative Of Politicizing 9/11
The conservative, backed by some state GOP leaders, criticized Muslims and Hinsdale's 9/11 ceremony.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Side Of House, Parked Vehicle Struck By Bullets In Mastic Beach: Police
It happened at around 1 a.m. on Sunday, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
Granby Shared-Services Study Now Has A Price And Timeline
The town and school district would split the cost of a review that could lead to combined administrative operations.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Ashburn, VA|
New Second-Hand Bookshop Coming To This Ashburn Shopping Center
A new family-owned used bookstore is coming to Ashburn, with an opening set for October or November.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
East Windsor High School Roof May Have Only 3 Years Left
Town and school officials are reviving plans for a combined middle-high school campus.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
$4M Cleanup Could Clear Way For 156 Enfield Apartments
The riverfront development is planned for the former power plant property beside Enfield’s future train station.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
Consumer Alert Issued For Popular Pittsburgh Mall Restaurant
The Allegheny County Health Department found some disturbing things at a well-known restaurant at a Pittsburgh mall.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
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Mendham-Chester, NJ|
Man Wins $100K In Mendham Carnival Raffle
The annual 50/50 raffle generated a $200,000 prize pool, with proceeds benefiting youth sports programs and community organizations.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Neighbors Help Residents Escape Bridgewater House Fire
Firefighters from all over Somerset County came to help extinguish the fire on Sunday.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
'Abandoned' Gym Trashed During Break-In: Downers Grove Police
Police say the suspects appear to have posted a video online showing them inside the closed gym.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Man, 67, Breaks Into Burr Ridge Million-Dollar Home: Police
The man slammed his shoulder several times into the door, authorities said. Jewelry was reported stolen.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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