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Upper West Side, NY|
The 'Rat Alley' Plaguing The Upper East Side
Residents say rats are disrupting life on East 83rd Street. The city has inspected properties and issued five summonses.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|
Wine Flies Free On Sonoma County's Newest Airport Carrier
Delta’s new Salt Lake City flights carry travelers and wine while expanding Sonoma County’s reach.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Central, South Domes In Plans, Would Cost Millions
Domed fields are listed among $45 million in possible debt-financed projects.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|
NYC Grants Fund Brooklyn Community Art Programs
Two Brooklyn organizations received city grants to fund events.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
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Manassas, VA|
NoVA's Only Restaurant Serving This Aromatic Southeast Asian Cuisine To Open In Manassas
A Cambodian restaurant coming soon to Manassas will be one of the state's only purveyors of the cuisine.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Across Virginia, VA|
NoVA’s Only Restaurant Serving This Aromatic Southeast Asian Cuisine Eyes Opening Date
A Cambodian restaurant coming soon to Northern Virginia will be one of the state's only purveyors of the cuisine.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Long Valley, NJ|
From Long Valley To Carnegie Hall: Local Singer To Make Major Debut
Chelsea Friedlander, who sang "Messiah" at West Morris Central as a teen, will perform it again in what she calls a "full-circle moment."
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Mendham-Chester, NJ|
From West Morris Central To Carnegie Hall: Singing Alum To Make Major Debut
Chelsea Friedlander, who sang "Messiah" at West Morris Central as a teen, will perform it again in what she calls a "full-circle moment."
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
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Haverford-Havertown, PA|
Higher Parking Rates, Angled Spots Suggested In Haverford Twp. Parking Study
The study has a range of suggestions to shape parking around the township over the next decade.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord Forest Birth 911 Text Deemed A Hoax; Interim Police Chief Warns Against ‘Malicious’ Reports
Concord police are looking into a fake 911 text concerning a woman in the Walker State Forest on Little Pond Road giving birth Sunday night.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|
Tylenol Murders Documentary Revisits Possible Link To Idaho Cold Case
Premiering Friday, the film explores a chemist's possible connection to the killings as investigators and experts remain divided.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|
Chipotle, Jersey Mike's To Open In Former Fairway Space In Stamford
Additionally, a lease is out to a grocery store for a 13,080-square-foot space.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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New Lenox, IL|
New Lenox Hog Wild Hit Again In Smash-And-Grab To Gaming Machines: NLPD
The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. Oct. 6, according to police reports.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|
Torrance Could Ease Rules For Home Food Sellers During Holidays
Home food businesses could sell outdoors and serve multiple customers during December under rules going before the City Council Tuesday.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|
1st Permanent School Street Gate Installed In Hudson Square
The gate is designed to create a safer street environment during outdoor school programming.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
'Our Lives Changed Forever': Mother Of LI Man Killed In PA Hit-And-Run Seeks Justice
"Forever 27, forever my son, forever loved." - Danielle Elardo
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Middletown, NJ|
NY Waterway Ferry Hit Dock As It Departed Belford Tuesday
A NY Waterway ferry hit a piling as it pulled out from the Belford ferry terminal in Middletown early Tuesday morning.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|
New Campaign Looks To Reactivate Historic Hangars At Floyd Bennett Field
The campaign wants to help transform the Art Deco hangars into year-round civic spaces for arts, education, research and recreation.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|
New Jamaican Jerk Restaurant Moves Forward In Frankfort
The business will be located at 19955 S. La Grange Road, within the Hickory Creek Market Place.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Ridgeland School Dist. 122 Community Shocked By Beloved School Board Member's Unexpected Death
Raelin Trend was the face of the Ridgeland Dist. 122 school board at all school events and was respected for her kindness and advocacy.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica, CA|
Santa Monica College Trustees To Review Police ‘Military Equipment’
College police have 10 patrol rifles and two projectile launchers, but report no use of the equipment during the latest reporting period.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
When Darien Coffee, Custard Shops Are Expected To Open
Two chain restaurants are in the works for the old TGI Fridays site.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|
Rush, Children's Eye Care Practice Welcomed To Glenview
The two practices bring neurological specialty care and eye exams designed for children to the village.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Farmington-Farmington Hills, MI|
Major Electronics Manufacturer To Create 90 New Oakland County Jobs In $3.7M Move
The $3.7 million investment will create at least 90 new jobs, including in the manufacturing and advanced engineering sectors.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
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Enfield, CT|
Inside Enfield’s Plan To Rebuild Its Elementary Schools
Four new elementary schools, expanded student services and an Eagle Academy move are proposed.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Temecula Woman Fatally Shot At Apartment Complex, Suspect Arrested: Sheriff
A 30-year-old mother was shot to death Monday morning inside her Temecula apartment; a recent parolee was arrested hours later in Oxnard.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
ComEd Blamed For Holding Up Darien Condo Project
Officials have expressed frustration with the utility's delays before.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|
Changes Proposed For Upcoming Berkeley Town Center
The new plans for the Berkeley Town Center site will go before the planning board this month.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
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Tuscaloosa, AL|
Fight At Central High School Prompts Police Response Tuesday Morning
A fight involving students at Central High School prompted a police response Tuesday morning
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Santa Monica Council Candidate Spotlight: Ericka Lesley
Part 2 of 12: Patch speaks with Ericka Lesley as candidates make their case for three Santa Monica City Council seats this November.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
PA Lawmaker Pushes For End Of 'Voluntary Intoxication Loophole'
A Pennsylvania legislator says existing state law has a loophole making it more difficult to prosecute alleged sexual assault cases.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
San Leandro, CA|
Meet Juan González, Your San Leandro Mayoral Candidate
Juan González III has been mayor of San Leandro since 2023.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
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Yardley, PA|
'We Will Not Rest In Our Pursuit," Yardley Mayor Tells Racist Vandals
Yardley Borough Police are investigating an incident in which portions of the golf course greens were intentionally damaged.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Selectpersons To Consider $54 Million Warde Air Quality Project, Other Capital Spending
Also on this week's agenda are other school upgrades, affordable housing plans, police cameras and flood prevention.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|
Doctor Shares What Actually Works During NJ Sick Season
A doctor shares how to prevent illness, what actually helps when you’re sick and when symptoms mean it’s time to stay home.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Flock Foe Insults Alderman, Calling Him 'Dirty Man'
A resident disputed the alderman's suggestion to chase drivers who obscure their license plates to confuse cameras.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Lawmakers To Discuss East Windsor School Project
Residents can weigh in Wednesday as officials discuss school upgrades, legislative feedback and a referendum timeline.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
New Suffield Middle School Plan Heads To Meeting
Officials recommended new construction with an estimated $65 million town share. Three boards will meet Oct. 15.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
O'Hare Busier, Elmhurst Complaints Rise By Nearly 50%: Official
The airport is on track to see its busiest year since before the pandemic.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Lawyer Taken To Court For Lack Of Business License
He blamed a cumbersome process that requires a wastewater plan. "I flush the toilet. That's my plan," he said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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