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Bowie, MD|
National Championship Title Beckons To 11-Year-Old Bowie Golfer
A Prince George's 11-year-old has been golfing since he was 3. He'll be competing at a national championship in November.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|
Fiery I-580 Crash Sparks 10-Acre Blaze, SigAlert
A driver escaped a burning vehicle as flames spread to a hillside near the I-205 split, forcing freeway closures.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
South Lakes Erupts For 37-Point Quarter In 43-21 Season-Opening Win Over Yorktown
James Smith scores three touchdowns, Nick Picarelli contributes big returns, Sebastian Valencia anchors defense as Seahawks defeat Patriots
Lake Forest, CA|
Thousands Brave The Heat To Take Part In First-Ever Daisy Chain Fields In Orange County
The debut festival featured an all-women lineup and raised $10 million for charities benefitting women and girls.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
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Bolingbrook, IL|
Bolingbrook 18-Year-Old, Two Juveniles Attacked Victim, Demanded His Clothes: Police
After the victim refused to hand over his clothing, Aguda and the two juveniles began to punch the victim on his head and body, police said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Tredyffrin-Easttown, PA|
2 Berwyn Restaurants Ordered To Close Due To 'Extensive' Mouse Droppings, Health Violations: Officials
The restaurants must fix their respective health-code violations before they can reopen, according to public records.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
Bensalem, PA|
Thorogood Blazes Through Bar Blues At Parx Casino Show: Review
George Thorogood & The Destroyers performed at the Xcite Center in Bensalem Township on Friday night.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Custom Homes Planned Along Rancho California Road, Near Chardonnay Hills, In Temecula
The proposal is in the early stages. The Temecula Planning Commission will discuss the project this week.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
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Healdsburg, CA|
Double-Michelin Starred Restaurant Rolls Out Custom Tableside Martini Service In Wine Country
Guests can build tableside martinis with Northern California spirits during Friday lunch service in Healdsburg.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|
Groups Tied To White Supremacy March In Princeton Without Permit, Police Say
The roughly 12-person group did not have a permit for the demonstration, authorities said.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Darien Planning & Zoning Commission To Continue Hearing On Proposed 34-Studio Salon Suite
Here's a preview of the upcoming Darien Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|
Plainfield Man With 'Violent Tendencies' Denied Release After Romeoville Bar Attack: Prosecutors
Prosecutors say he grabbed a woman by the throat during an attack at On The Rocks bar and that he's a danger to the community.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
District 47 Considers Two Plans To Reshape Elementary Schools
Recommendations would create grade-level centers or move the Dual Language program to a centralized academy at Coventry Elementary.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|
Final Approvals Sought For Proposed 20-Unit Berkeley Townhouse Development
Twenty two-story townhouses will be constructed in five buildings if the final site plan is approved.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Boy, 16, Dies After 100-Foot Fall At Abandoned Property Near Old Joliet Prison Site: Joliet Police
The four juveniles were transported to the Joliet Police Department, where they were interviewed and later released to their parents.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|
Fashion Brand Opening New Store In Contra Costa
The Walnut Creek fashion brand VICI will celebrate its 2,200-square-foot store with Sept. 12 grand opening.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Annandale, VA|
Annandale Man Charged Federally With Illegal Reentry After Fairfax Arrest
An Annandale man accused of strangulation faces a federal illegal reentry charge after ICE says he was removed four times.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|
2 Hurt In 2-Vehicle Crash In Mount Sinai On Saturday: Police
They were taken to Stony Brook Hospital Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Senior Center Expansion Planned In Hillsborough
Mayor Catherine Payne said the 2.5-acre purchase could allow a larger senior center near the existing county site.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Group That Accused Darien Man Of Racist Posts In Trouble With Feds
The group has done good things, but it has become radicalized, the local conservative said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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McLean, VA|
Man Charged With Drug Possession After Driving To CIA Headquarters Gate In VA
CIA police said officers found suspected methamphetamine and several knives after a driver approached the agency's main gate.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
FLOCK Camera Misbehavior By Will County Sheriff's Office Employee? Deputy Placed On Administrative Leave
Allegations of misuse of the technology equipment that reads license plates has arisen in Joliet, Channahon and now the sheriff's office.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|
'Simply No Words': Manhattan Community Mourns Boy, 16, Killed In Fall At Abandoned Building
Tony Reed, Jr. died Aug. 30. He was a sophomore at Lincoln-Way West. The loss is heartbreaking for the town, Mayor Mike Adrieansen said.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|
Car Hits Pedestrian In Lake Forest, Triggering Investigation: Police
The crash was reported shortly after 6 a.m. at the intersection of Lake Forest Drive and Rockfield Boulevard, police said.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
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Long Beach, NY|
The Long Beach City Council Meets Tuesday Night, See What’s On The Agenda
Check out the items that the Long Beach City Council will be voting on at Tuesday’s meeting.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|
Drugged Drink Claims At Jenkinson's Unfounded, Investigation Finds
Alcoholic Beverage Control officials and Point Pleasant Beach police investigated a complaint filed by one woman who said she was drugged.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Mill Valley, CA|
A Feat Rarer Than Climbing Everest Earns Mill Valley Honors
The local architect completed three of the world's most celebrated marathon open-water swims.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
San Mateo, CA|
From Pop-Punk To K-Pop: Free Concerts Return To SMC Mall
The lineup features indie rock, pop-punk, acoustic music and a K-pop DJ at weekly outdoor performances.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
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Bensalem, PA|
Bensalem Starts New School Year With 'Uncertainty'
A Bensalem school director focuses on students as the school year starts Monday while saying that the road ahead remains unsettled.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
1st Day Of School, Full-Day Kindergarten Preparations Underway In Bridgewater-Raritan
The superintendent said full-day kindergarten and summer building work are on track before school starts.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|
U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney Honors Former Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman In Speech On U.S. House Floor
Courtney: "Her record in public service was not only defined by good administration and policy, but also by the way she carried herself."
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Cambridge, MA|
Driver Cited After Truck Crashes Into Cambridge Building
An investigation is ongoing after a truck went head-on into a structure.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
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Asbury Park, NJ|
Asbury Park Mayoral Candidate Sciannameo Skeptical Of Plans To Renovate, Reopen Convention Hall
Dan Sciannameo said mayoral rival Amy Quinn benefits by announcing the restoration of Convention Hall in an election year.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
VIDEO: After Motorcycle Collision, Driver Fails Field Sobriety Tests In Milano Bakery Parking Lot
Frederick Lamar Caldwell, 44, is in his third week of Will County Jail detention under the SAFE-T Act. Joliet police arrested him Aug. 16.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
2 Concord Felons Face Gun, Drug Charges While 2 Women Are Arrested On Child Endangerment, Meth Charges
Taylor Bachelder, Allison Richardson, Ryan Sherman, and Cody Walsh were all arrested on charges during a 24-hour period earlier this month.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|
Children's Facility Proposal To Be Considered By Milford Board
A developer is pitching a project that the Planning and Zoning Board will review this week.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
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Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|
Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Returns To Brooklyn Waterfront Next Month
The longtime New York City institution will take over the waterfront destination beginning on September 25.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|
Wilmette Safety Committee To Discuss Flock Camera Contract Renewal
The current contract expires in December 2026, and the Village Board will be discussing whether to renew it over the next several months.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Teen Jogger Hit By Vehicle In Ellington
The 17-year-old was injured, according to state police.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
Granby Approves 8-Home Subdivision
Residents raised questions about traffic, pedestrian safety and the nearby aquifer.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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