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Glen Cove, NY|
Lifeguards, Residents Rescue Raccoon From North Shore Waters
A raccoon got the save of its life after becoming trapped above the bay, prompting residents and lifeguards to spring into action.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
Summer Storms Leave Elsie's Pantry In Dire Need Of Non-Perishable Food Donations
Elsie's Pantry at Savior Divine Lutheran Church in Palos Hills seeks non-perishable food donations to fill empty shelves and empty stomachs.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Park Board Warned Of 'Repercussions' With Bandshell Referendum
Members stick with their lawyer's advice and reject a citizen petition. Two dissent.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|
Farmington Manufacturer Planning Move To Bristol
The company, currently located in Farmington, is seeking approval for a 29,500-square-foot facility in Bristol.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
Bergen County Man Pulled Knife On Woman, Spat At Police: Cops
A Bergen County man was jailed on nine charges after he pulled a knife on a woman and fought with police, cops said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood, PA|
Lower Merion School Board Member Resigns After Theft Charges
Jennifer Rivera misused over $50K of her former employer's funds on vacations, Amazon purchases and Bar Mitzvah filming, officials say.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|
New Eatery, Floradora, Set To Open In West Village
The restaurant will open at 205 Thompson Street on Thursday, August 27.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Beverly Hills, CA|
Acclaimed Israeli Chef Eyal Shani Brings Malka To Beverly Hills
Chef Eyal Shani's kosher concept will debut at SIXTY Beverly Hills with signature dishes and California-inspired additions.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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South Brunswick, NJ|
South Brunswick Eyes Fall Timeline For AI Classroom Guidelines
District officials said a consistent, districtwide policy on AI use in classrooms could arrive as soon as this school year.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Man Threw Rock At Car, Caused $4K In Damages, Cops Say
The alleged incident earlier this month led to the suspect's arrest, according to authorities.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|
St. Mary's School, Communities Rally Around Kindergartener After Medical Emergency
Orazio Castelli suffered a sudden seizure Aug. 22, caused by an underlying condition. He remains hospitalized in recovery.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|
Westport Boards To Review Signage Proposals For Main Street, Post Road East
The Historic District Commission and Architectural Review Board are scheduled to meet next week to examine two downtown applications.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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Princeton, NJ|
No Flock Cameras In Princeton, Police Chief Confirms
The department does use license plate reader technology, but with safeguards, Solovay said.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|
Passing Stopped School Bus Can Bring Big Fine For Harford Co. Drivers
As kids head back to school, Harford Co. drivers are reminded of the fines associated with passing a stopped school bus, speeding in zones.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
NoVA Leaders Debate Data Centers, Metro Funding And Affordable Housing
Four Northern Virginia leaders discussed data centers, transportation and housing during a regional summit at George Mason University.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Mill Valley, CA|
License Plate Cameras Could Go Dark In Mill Valley Over Privacy Concerns
Residents questioned who controls data collected by the system and why more cameras appeared online than city leaders had approved.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
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Plainfield, IL|
New Photos Released Of Soon-To-Open Plainfield Woodman's
Plainfield's new grocery store — and Woodman's 21st — is still on track to open this year.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|
Northbrook Swears In Marc Fainman As Village's 25th Police Chief
The longtime Northbrook officer and Glenbrook North graduate says officer wellness and the new police facility will be priorities.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Windsor THC Drink Maker Seeks Approval For Taproom
The business wants to serve its nonalcoholic, hemp-derived brews at its Hayden Station Road production facility.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|
Oxford Reveals Proposed Sewer Rates
Residential users would pay a $535 annual flat fee, while businesses would be charged based on usage.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Oxford, CT|
Oxford Approves 9-Month Development Moratorium
The pause took effect Aug. 12 and covers multifamily housing, larger subdivisions and certain commercial projects.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Mahwah, NJ|
Guitar Great Les Paul's Family Furious Over Demolition Of NJ Home
Eddie Van Halen and Jimmy Page visited a NJ home to learn from guitar inventor Les Paul. But the home and workshop were just demolished.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
Dog Park Proposed At Suffield Park
The plan remains under review as officials consider environmental concerns, maintenance costs and feedback from nearby residents.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
Flashing-Beacon Crosswalk Planned Near South Windsor Elementary School
The Avery Street crossing would receive new warning lights, accessible ramps and other safety improvements.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Enfield, CT|
Enfield Wants A Robot To Paint Its Athletic Fields
The GPS-guided machine would help maintain town property.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Longtime Elmhurst Alderman Running For Another Term
His ward has shown loyalty to him for years. He hasn't shied from being the lone dissenter.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Windsor Locks Budget Passes By 1 Vote Following Recount
The town’s months-long budget fight came down to a recount and the narrowest possible margin.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|
Pedestrian Injured After Being Hit By An SUV, NJ State Police Say
The crash occurred Tuesday afternoon after the person ran onto the road to retrieve a bicycle and was hit by a Volkswagen SUV, police said.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
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Fairfax City, VA|
MetroWest Project Near Vienna Metro Heads To Public Hearings
Fairfax County will hold public hearings on a proposed 269-unit mixed-use building next to the Vienna-Fairfax City/GMU Metro station.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
1 Hurt In Crash On Sunrise Highway In East Patchogue: Police
The 37-year-old Bellport woman was taken to NYU Langone-Suffolk in East Patchogue with non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
Osprey Trapped At Topgolf In Holtsville Frees Itself From Net, Flies Away
"We appreciate the community's concern and thank all the local authorities and wildlife experts who assisted." - Topgolf
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|
Rescheduled Public Hearing Set For Sept. 9 For Revised College Church Parking Lot Proposal
The public hearing had been rescheduled to allow sufficient time for public notice amid a revised proposal.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
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McLean, VA|
Fairfax County Dissolves Tree Commission, Replaces EQAC With Environmental Panel
Fairfax County supervisors voted 9-1 to dissolve the Tree Commission and unanimously restructured EQAC into a new panel.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|
Former UConn Great Tina Charles Expands Brewing Venture With 'Sunset'
The business side of Tina Charles is growing.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
South End Shooter Escapes Felony Firearm, First-Degree Assault Convictions, Receives Suspended Sentences
Follow-Up: David Anziani was released after serving 178 days in jail for shooting another man in the leg on South State Street in February.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|
Dublin Students Organize Civic Bootcamp For Local Youth
The Youth and Society Bootcamp featured hands-on lessons on elections, city planning, and community services.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
AFSCME Local 440 Files Grievance Against Joliet City Hall Over Rock Run Collection Construction
Joliet's Rock Run Collection is anchored by Hollywood Casino and The View apartment complex. Dick's House of Sport will build next.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Tuscaloosa Police Respond To Reported Shooting On 13th Street
The Tuscaloosa Police Department is on the scene of a possible shooting after responding to a report of gunfire.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
Gabby Petito: Almost 5 Years After Her Slaying, Oral Arguments In Suit To Be Scheduled Soon: Lawyers
Attorneys for her parents in the wrongful death lawsuit expect to learn of a date in the coming weeks.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Kiss Video At Lyon Township In Limbo; Official Says She Wants It Released
The clerk, who was involved in the incident, said it is imperative to release the video to her political rival.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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