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Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield TPZ To Hear Plan For Two 3-Story Commercial Buildings On Black Rock Turnpike
Upcoming public hearing also covers sewer upgrades, coastal work and zoning changes.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
Culvert Failure Cuts Off Through Traffic On Suffield Street
The road is shut to through traffic as town officials work to rebuild a culvert engineers called a serious safety concern.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Councilman Larry Hug Noticing Far More Serious Car Crashes In Joliet: 'It's Really Gotten Out of Hand'
Hug brought up the topic of serious crashes taking place around Joliet during this week's Joliet City Council meeting, wondering why.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
State Police: Enfield Investigation Still Active
Moody Road reopened Thursday evening after a lengthy closure, canceled bus stops and reported SWAT activity.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Detroit, MI|
Detroit Non-Profit Hosting Women's Health Summit: What To Know
The summit will provide women with an intimate setting to speak directly with health experts.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Riverhead, NY|
'Alive On 25' Brings Festive, Dancing, Feasting Crowd To Downtown Riverhead: Photos
See a huge photo gallery of all the fun here.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
NYC Has 7 Visitors For Every Resident. Now Tourism Is Facing A New Test
NYC welcomed 65 million visitors last year, but changing visitor patterns are reshaping the tourism economy.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|
Deerfield Couple Marks 15 Years Of Growing All Points Public Relations
Lauren and Jamie Izaks launched the agency on the North Shore in 2011 before expanding it into a roughly 50-person Chicago firm.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Bowie, MD|
Kitten Used In Beltsville Bank Robbery Finds Her Forever Home
Magnolia the kitten has found her forever home, but many of her friends are still waiting to be adopted. Here's how you can help her rescue.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joe's Hotdogs Becomes Magnet For Mischief: Joliet City Councilman Joe Clement Said It's Being Addressed
Last week, Joliet Patch produced a story about the recent arrest of Joliet transient Michael Ritchey for damaging the Joe's Hot Dog site.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Paramus, NJ|
Men Bought Nordstrom Items Fraudulently, Tried To Return Them To NJ Mall: PD
Two men stole people's identities to buy items in Virginia and then tried to return them in Bergen County, police said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|
Victim ID'd In Fatal Street Road Crash
The Montgomery County coroner has identified the motorcyclist killed in the crash on Sunday afternoon.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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Darien, CT|
Darien Selectmen To Review Draft Plan Of Conservation And Development, $393K In Transfers
Darien selectmen will review the draft POCD, nearly $394,000 in budget transfers and police spending requests at an upcoming meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Police Investigating Fight At Home In Shirley
The fight started at the home on William Floyd Parkway at around 8:45 p.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Waterford, CT|
Waterford Police Commissioners Hear Oswegatchie Road Speeding Concerns, Approve Officer Hiring,
Waterford police commissioners approved a conditional hiring offer and heard renewed concerns over Oswegatchie Road speeding.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
New $6.7M Nanobubbler Systems To Boost Oxygen In Lake Elsinore
By the end of 2026, the city expects the Nanobubbler systems to pump 15,000 pounds of oxygen into the lake per day.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
Firefighters Battle 2-Alarm Blaze In Belmont After Home Explosion, 1 Injured
Lakes Region firefighters and EMTs were called to a house fire on Sunset Drive in Belmont after an explosion on Thursday afternoon.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|
Stabbing At Shorewood's Mobile Home Park Involved Scissors, Trail Of Blood Found By Police Officers
Shorewood police said the victim exited the residence, and officers observed a large laceration on their chin with fresh blood.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|
Winnetka Park Board Calls For Commissioner's Resignation
A personal email exchange between Commissioner Colleen Root and a resident landed her in hot water with the board and formally disciplined.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
This Joliet Public Nuisance Has 'No Active Utility Services And Contains Large Openings In The Roof'
Administrative adjudication fines have been assessed but remain unpaid, according to Director of Community Development Dustin Anderson.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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La Grange, IL|
Suburban Mayor's Campaign Enlists Village Workers For Petition Effort
He holds two elected jobs with full-time salaries, which have spiked in recent years.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|
Orland Girl, 7, Who Beat Cancer Raises Nearly $10,000 For Charity That Uplifted Her
Isla Dorsey held a lemonade stand in July to benefit the charity that lifted her spirits during her cancer battle.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Public Nuisance Designation For Fire-Damaged Empty House, Property Owners Believed To Be Dead
Joliet noted how this property remains in a state of disrepair and continues to have a negative impact on the surrounding neighborhood.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
East Hampton, NY|
'One Year And Still Doesn't Feel Real': After Designer Dies On Montauk Yacht, Martha Nolan-O'Slattara Mourned
Also, Martha Nolan-O'Slattara's family readies to file $50M "wrongful death" suit, accusing boat's reported owner of causing her death.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Joliet Public Nuisance Has Been Vacant Since 2015 After Homeowner's Death, 2020 Water Shutoff: City
Joliet said the declaration of a public nuisance is a progressive step in seeking compliance which can lead to demolition.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|
Rhode Island Drunken Wrong-Way Crash Prisoner Charged With Possessing Drugs
The Massachusetts man is serving a 10-year sentence for driving the wrong way on I-95 and crashing into multiple vehicles.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Late Guests And Early Arrivals: When Timing Becomes Rude [The Question]
Chronic latecomers test everyone’s patience, but guests who show up early can create their own problems. How much leeway should hosts give?
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Manassas, VA|
Prince William County Man Indicted On Racketeering Charges, Accused Of Murdering Rival For MS-13 Gang
A Manassas man previously arrested for murder has now been indicted for racketeering. Prosecutors say he's part of the MS-13 criminal gang.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
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Arlington, VA|
Arlington Robbery Spree Suspect Indicted On Federal Charges, State Cases Dropped
Federal prosecutors indicted a Centreville man in seven robberies after related Arlington and Fairfax cases were dropped.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
5 Recruits Welcomed Into Greenwich Fire Department
A swearing-in ceremony was held at Greenwich Fire Department Headquarters on Thursday morning.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|
‘It’s His Turn For Somebody To Help Him': 40-Year Wantagh FD, NYPD Vet Searches For Living Kidney Donor
Former Wantagh Fire Department chief John Gillen and his family said finding a new kidney would give him "new life."
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Plymouth-Whitemarsh, PA|
Major Data Center Hearing In Plymouth Twp. Thursday Night: What To Know
Norristown applying for party status, the township's 43-point list of conditions, developer "demanding approval by tantrum," and more.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Clarendon Hills Coffee Shop Opening 'Well Worth Wait'
The project, which is getting a village subsidy, has already been delayed a couple of times.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach, CA|
'Aquagroms' Swim To Prevent Offshore Drilling In Laguna Beach In 2026
These Laguna kids drew a line in the sand, sharing their opposition to offshore drilling while fundraising for The Surfrider Foundation.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Morristown, NJ|
Yankee Hall-Of-Famer Brings The Heat To Morristown At Sauce Showcase
The ballplayer's new sauce is made from a 122-year-old recipe from his home country.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax Man Indicted On Federal Illegal Reentry Charge After Prior Deportation, Drug Conviction
Federal prosecutors say a Fairfax man illegally reentered the U.S. after deportation following a prior drug felony conviction.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Manchester, CT|
Manchester Mayor: New Library Reflects 'Historical Palette' Of Downtown Area
Manchester officials are touting the new library as a blend of traditional design and modern features.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough Residents Press Township Committee On Property Taxes
Residents said rising tax bills are straining families and asked for budget restraint, transparency and new revenue sources.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|
New Deputy Chief Sworn In For Frankfort Police Department
Another officer was also promoted to sergeant at Monday's meeting.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|
New Naperville International Festival Seeks Sponsors, Volunteers Ahead Of Debut
The day-long festival aims to celebrate more of the cultures that "make Naperville a place to call home," Patty Gustin said
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
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