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Plainfield, IL|
Downed Wires, Trees Block Train Tracks, Roads In Plainfield After Storm: Police
Plus, more than 7,300 ComEd customers were affected by outages Tuesday afternoon, the utility company reported.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Westfield Coach Expands Fitness Club Studios Along East Coast
Founder Sam Tooley said the Westfield-born Alpha Fit company has 20 studios and expects nearly 30 by 2026.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
Trump Returns To LI To Stump For Longtime Ally Blakeman
President Trump will visit Long Island Friday alongside Bruce Blakeman, whom Trump has endorsed and aligned with on policy in the past.
Tom Gambardella and Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|
Jasmine Ran Up To Cars Begging For Food, Now She Needs A Home: Northport Kitty Of The Week
The 1-year-old cat was found outside a convenience store in North Carolina before a rescuer drove her 12 hours to Northport, NCRA said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Simsbury, CT|
Simsbury Car Wash Proposal Prompts Resident Opposition
Simsbury's Zoning Commission sent a proposed Dorset Crossing car wash to conservation review and continued the case to Sept. 9.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Silas White Street Unveiled As Santa Monica Confronts Past Racial Harms
The street dedication comes as Santa Monica launches a $5.5 million restorative justice fund aimed at addressing historic racial harms.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
5 ‘Grimm’ Kittens From East Meadow Yard Seek Homes: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
Hank, Sean, Monroe, Rosalie and Juliette are thriving in foster care after being trapped from a backyard with 3 feral adult cats.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|
Princeton Council Amends Hun Road Parking Ordinance, Delays Final Vote
Amendment flips proposed no-parking side of street; new public hearing set for Aug. 24.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
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Bridgewater, NJ|
Muslim Man Denied Employment In Somerset Co., Claims Religious Discrimination: Lawsuit
A lawsuit alleges a Somerset County Sheriff's Deputy candidate's offer was withdrawn after he sought a religious accommodation.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Islamophobic Assault In La Grange Alleged; Woman Faces Felony Charges
The suspect threatened to kill a woman taking a walk after dining, police said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Fair Lawn-Saddle Brook, NJ|
Hit-And-Run Crash Hospitalizes Child, Woman In Bergen County
The pair were struck near a Bergen County intersection Tuesday morning, officials said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich Selectmen To Consider Street Takeover Ordinance, Parking Changes
Here's a preview of the upcoming Greenwich Board of Selectmen meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Hicksville, NY|
Tree Crashes Into Westbury Home Monday Night, Cats Still Trapped
The Town's Building Department has inspected the property and determined that the structure is unsafe to occupy.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
New Bagel Shop To Replace Dunkin' Store In Basking Ridge
Gabe's Bagels is expanding into Basking Ridge to open its fifth location.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Secaucus Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts Clean Up Imagine Gardens
The Scouts and their parents spent hours working in the hot sun on July 25, in the garden on Meadowlands Parkway.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Windsor Explains New Athletic Fees After Budget Cuts
A Board of Education member said the district used a program-by-program cost review before setting the new athletic participation fees.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Ocean City, NJ|
Groups Sue Ocean City Over Wonderland Redevelopment Designation
The lawsuit argues that due to conflicts of interest, the redevelopment designation of Wonderland should be voided.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|
ICE Arrests Roofers, Chef, Handyman In South Orange-Maplewood
The latest arrests add to a growing list of immigration raids involving workers in Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Middletown High School South Graduate Wrote His Own Video Game, Now Playable Online
"Nobody in my generation wants AI in the creative space. Only humans know the human experience," said Ben Adams, class of 2024.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|
Popular Mexican Chain Closing Another Location In San Diego County
After two decades in the community, the longtime restaurant has announced when it will close its doors.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Victim Beaten At Heggie Park: Joliet Police Arrest Man On 3 Aggravated Battery Charges
Juan Rodriguez Castaneda, 31, is listed as being homeless according to the Will County Jail logs. He just spent three days in the jail.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Man, 30, Out Damaging Other Person's Property Lands In Jail After Latest Arrest: Prosecutors
Robert Woycheese comes from the 1400 block of Colorado Avenue. He also spent time in the Will County jail in 2024 and 2018.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Clinton, CT|
Cherished Restaurant To Close After 3 Decades In Old Saybrook
The owners said that it's "difficult to say goodbye."
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
'Shame On You,' Elmhurst Park Official Tells Residents
The park district won't let voters weigh in on bandshell site. Residents should have known the site, the board president said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Clinton, CT|
Clinton Planning Committee Eyes Zoning Notice Changes, Housing Needs And Regulation Overhaul
Clinton planners discussed zoning notice changes, housing needs, the town plan and an overhaul of zoning and subdivision rules.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Danville, CA|
Danville Could Make Downtown Restaurant Parklets Permanent
Current parklet rules are set to expire in January, and the Town Council will discuss the fate of the pandemic-era program Tuesday.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
New Details Revealed As High-Stakes Defamation Trial Involving Former UA Basketball Player, NYT Starts
Here's our courtroom coverage from the first day of the defamation trial against the New York Times brought by a former UA basketball player
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|
Homer Glen Man, 43, Tells Police He 'Won't Comply' With Arrest, Tries To Walk Away, Arrested Anyway: NLPD
The incident happened outside the New Lenox Public Library on Aug. 6, according to New Lenox police reports.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
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Temecula, CA|
Hotel Projects Stall In Old Town Temecula, Across State
Experts point to higher construction and labor costs, interest rates, and operational expenses, as well as tight credit markets.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|
Herb Horn Memorial Golf Tournament To Support Children’s Advocacy Center
The Sept. 23 outing in Hoffman Estates will raise money for free services for children and families impacted by abuse and violence.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Suspect In Fremont Stabbing Found After Being Hit By Car Days Later: Police
Police say the suspect was hospitalized after the crash.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Three-Way Senate Race Hits Windsor Tuesday
Party-endorsed Rep. Maryam Khan, incumbent Sen. Douglas McCrory and Board of Education President Ayana Taylor are on ballot.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
Man From Hill Receives 30-Day Jail Sentence On Sexual Assault And Second-Degree Assault Charges
After being indicted on rape charges and a mistrial, Sumner Doten pleads guilty to lesser charges and will be registered as a sex offender.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|
Westport P&Z To Review Roseville Road Sewer Extension, Dog Play Area Proposal
The commission is slated to consider municipal improvement and zoning text amendment applications.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Drowning At Sandy Hook Sunday
Someone drowned off Beach C, according to the National Park Service.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|
NJ Islamic Activists Rally For Restaurant Owner Detained By ICE
The immigrant from Syria was arrested and taken to ICE's Delaney Hall facility.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
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Bridgewater, NJ|
'Invasive' Bamboo In Bridgewater Prompts Council To Explore New Rules
Township leaders said complaints about bamboo have increased, prompting discussion of rules on planting and spread.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
IKEA Workers Strike As Joliet City Councilman Juan Moreno Stands In Solidarity With Them
"When workers stand together, we stand with them," the Joliet City Councilman declared.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Freeport, NY|
Hempstead IDA Holds Public Hearing On 200-Unit Freeport Apartment Complex
The Town of Hempstead will have a public hearing Tuesday for residents to voice their opinions on a 200-unit apartment plan.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Historic Ambassador Hotel Building In Lake Elsinore Headed For Demolition
The Dream Center of Lake Elsinore purchased the dilapidated building with plans to rehab it. The city is poised to tear down the structure.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
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