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Petaluma, CA|
The $6 Million Problem Petaluma Residents Tried To Solve
Citizen-led workshops examine Petaluma's revenue sources, funding limits, and difficult tradeoffs behind local government decisions.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
It Started With Her Grandparents' Stories. Now, A Fremont Teen Is Capturing Her Community's Voices
"It's a really meaningful and moving experience," she said. "People frequently tell me things they say they have not spoken about in years."
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Cat Rescue Hopes Dozens Of Felines Will Purr Out Their Lives In Lake Elsinore
"In effect, the rescue cats are treated as family pets and not as commercial commodities," city documents state.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|
Dublin Council To Consider Raising Members' Pay, Cutting Mayor's Stipend
A consent calendar item raises council member pay for the first time since 2024, but reduces the mayor's additional monthly stipend.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
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The Lymes, CT|
East Lyme Shellfish Commission Approves Fall Oyster Purchase For Niantic River
Waterford-East Lyme Shellfish Commission approved a $2,500 oyster purchase and delayed clam stocking until fall.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Waterford, CT|
Waterford Shellfish Commission Approves Fall Oyster Purchase For Niantic River
Waterford-East Lyme Shellfish Commission approved a $2,500 oyster purchase and delayed clam stocking until fall.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|
Westport Selectmen To Consider Early Voting Grant, Ambulance Transfer
The Westport Board of Selectmen are scheduled to meet this week.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Man Pepper-Sprays Relative, Then Disarms Police During Arrest: Sheriff
As deputies were handcuffing the 26-year-old, he reached back and grabbed a taser out of the officer's holster, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
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Danville, CA|
Danville Council To Weigh Appeal Of 68-Unit Church Housing Project
Neighbors appealed approval of the 12-acre project near Community Presbyterian Church citing traffic, tree removal, and wildfire access.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Gym Eyed Going Upscale, With Costlier Memberships
But employees say the chain is not planning that move for now.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|
'I Am In A Race Against Time:' Massapequa Park Father Seeks Living Kidney Donor
The father of 4 is battling stage 5 kidney disease and says a living donor is his best chance to watch his children grow up.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|
Toms River Fined $338K Over Asbestos Handling At Clifton Park Site
The township is contesting 17 violations OSHA issued in April as soil removal is underway. Remediation has cost more than $200,000 so far.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
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Fairfax City, VA|
Steve Chang Tops Early Fairfax City Council Fundraising; Lockhart Leads Mayor's Race
Steve Chang led Fairfax City Council fundraising through June, while Lockhart led the mayoral race.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Willowbrook Denny's Reveals Opening Date After 2½-Month Closure
The Grand Slam breakfast can enter your life again. Denny's has 1,400 locations across the country.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Chemist Is Brewing Up Something Great At New Cozy Cafe In Downtown Raritan
Kaitlyn Oh of Somerset is following her childhood dream of opening a business & hopes customers will find a home away from home at her cafe.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Hoboken 'Daxbot' Robots Rescued From Floodwaters, But Why Were There Floods?
Hoboken's resiliency parks and floodgates couldn't prevent flooding during a storm at high tide Saturday. The city explained why.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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Secaucus, NJ|
Man Touched Teen Girl While Both Worked In Secaucus Warehouse, Police Say
A man was arrested last Tuesday for allegedly sexually touching a 15-year-old girl in Secaucus.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Three Village, NY|
Setalcott Tribe Celebrates Corn Festival In Setauket
PHOTOS:Rain gave way to a sunshine as the community was treated to traditional Native American dancing, crafts, and foods like Indian Tacos.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
$7.9M Townhouse Tops UES Luxury Real Estate Deals
Ink has dried on 10 real estate deals over $4,000,000 on the Upper East Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|
Popular Coffee Chain To Open Romeoville Location
The coffee chain is one of the tenants announced in a retail redevelopment concept plan in Romeoville.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|
New State Transit-Housing Law to Take Effect Around Caltrain Following Council Approval In Redwood City
Council ordered a locally tailored transit-oriented development plan by 2027 and expanded public outreach.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
$26.5M Bond Ordinance, Trash Code And Lifeguard ATVs Headline Long Beach City Council Agenda
The Long Beach Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday evening. Read on to see what’s on the agenda.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|
Winnetka Set To Adopt Climate Action Plan To Cut Emissions
The proposal outlines 19 emission reduction measures and a goal of cutting community-wide emissions by 40 percent by 2040.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|
'No Sentence Can Restore What Was Taken': 7 1/3 To 22 Years In DWI Crash That Killed LI Police Officer: DA
UPDATE: "Matthew's remorse is genuine and his tears are real," defense Anthony La Pinta attorney says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Yorkville, IL|
Woman, 31, Fatally Shoots Man In Yorkville: Police
The woman called 911 to report a man had been shot in a Yorkville residence. She was later charged with six counts of murder, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|
New Italian Restaurant Opening In Historic Downtown Detroit Building
The restaurant is known for its authentic Italian cuisine centered on traditional recipes, premium ingredients and elevated hospitality.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Ice Cream And Dessert Restaurant In Hoboken Closes Suddenly
If you're screaming for ice cream this summer, there's one less place to go in Hoboken. Here's why the shop closed.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|
Polish, European Restaurant In Channahon Calls It Quits Months After Trying Carryout Only Format
Delight Wish Diner Express & Liquor Store is located on Route 6/24725 West Eames Street in Channahon.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Prepares To Spend Nearly $460,000 To Combat Substance Abuse
The town received the money as part of the national opioid litigation settlement.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|
Brooklyn Hotel's Security Busted Protestor's Collarbone, Lawsuit Says
A shareholder conference featuring business leaders became the scene of a protest and a disputed security response.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Basking Ridge Neighbors Oppose Plan For Former Lord Stirling School
Residents said the former school property should remain limited to the four or five homes allowed now.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Chatham, NJ|
32nd Annual Jersey Voices Festival Returns To Chatham Playhouse This Month
Tickets are $20 and are available through the Chatham Community Players box office or online.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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Farmington, CT|
Farmington Council Approves Major Sidewalk Safety Project
Farmington's town council unanimously approved a revised Meadow Road sidewalk plan, advancing a pedestrian safety project slated for 2027.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|
Cranford Vacant Building With Loose Bricks Near Sidewalk Moves Closer To Redevelopment
Officials say the long-empty property has problems ranging from crumbling brickwork to a large debris pile near train tracks.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Restaurant Available On Real Estate Market: Joliet's City Center Partnership
In 2023, Laura Montiel and her husband Pilo Corral opened Azul Celeste Bar & Grill at the north end of downtown Joliet.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|
Moped Driver, Passenger Critically Injured In Lake County Crash
A car collided with the moped Sunday afternoon in Wadsworth, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
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Bridgewater, NJ|
'You Reap What You Sow': Bridgewater Residents Oppose Storage Facility Replacing Farm Stand
Residents urged Bridgewater's Zoning Board to deny the Route 22 and Route 28 self-storage application replacing Melick's Farm Stand.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|
Molloy University Launches Informatics Master’s Program
A new master’s degree program at Molloy University aims to tackle the intersection of healthcare and technology.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Unique Food Hall Delivery Chain Opens In Darien
The location represents the brand's eighth Connecticut storefront.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
2 Charged With DWI After Separate Crashes In Brookhaven Town: Police
They took place within about two hours of each other on Sunday night, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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