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Bridgewater, NJ|
Somerville Man Accused Of Hacking Wife To Death To Face Grand Jury
Ignacio Espinal of Somerville is charged with first-degree murder of his wife, Alyne, using a hatchet inside their home in August: Police.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
These NJ Workers Were Hailed As ‘Essential.’ Now They’re Being Deported
Have a loved one in a nursing home? There’s a good chance that an immigrant is taking care of them right now, these health care workers say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|
Wagner Farm Manager, Glenview 4-H Leader Honored For Agriculture Achievements
Blake Lanphier and Lindsey Bycraft were recognized Thursday by the Glenview Park District Board.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
More Violent Behavior At McDonald's Restaurant On West Jefferson Street, Joliet Police Make 1 Arrest
Rondrae Williams was charged with domestic battery, processed at the Joliet Police Department and transferred to the Will County Jail.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Secaucus, NJ|
Where Secaucus' 2 Newest Data Centers Will Go, Will Bring Town's Total To 11
Secaucus says it cannot stop data centers from opening in parts of town that are zoned for them.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|
Simsbury To Address License Plate Reader Cameras, Privacy Concerns
Simsbury Police Chief Nick Boulter will discuss the town's ALPR cameras, public safety uses, and privacy safeguards at a Sept. 28 meeting.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Jersey City, NJ|
ICE Agent And Suspect Both Struck In Hit-And-Run In Jersey City: Officials
Immigration agents were spotted entering the Emergency Room at a Jersey City hospital. Officials say a car hit two people and left.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|
Bunads, Norwegian Waffles & More At Scandinavian Heritage Fair Underway In Mission Viejo
The annual event is hosted by the Daughters of Norway Turid Jespersen Jodge #44. What to know.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
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Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield P&Z Approves Railroad Safety Work, Boehringer Storage Structure
Ridgefield P&Z approved railroad safety work and a Boehringer storage structure while continuing a golf range hearing.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Tuscaloosa Starbucks Location Closing Amid Wider Downsizing By Company
The Starbucks location on 15th Street in Tuscaloosa has closed, according to a notice posted on the door of the coffee shop.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|
Teen Marijuana Use Has Dropped Since NJ Legalized Weed, Federal Data Shows
Some people worried that more teens would end up using cannabis after New Jersey legalized it for adults. Here’s what the numbers say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|
Popeyes Reopens After Electrical Fire In Warminster
The fire took place at the Street Road fast-food chain just in late July.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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Northbrook, IL|
Northbrook Sets Meadow Plaza Hearing As Opposition Petition Tops 5K Signatures
Residents can attend open houses, a developer-led meeting and trustee listening sessions ahead of an Oct. 6 Plan Commission hearing.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Plainfield Family Feud As Man, 41, Grabs Pistol, Repeatedly Yells That He Put It In His Mouth: Police
A female relative was heard yelling that the defendant Brandon Berger was drunk and that he needed help, prosecutors said.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Southampton, NY|
Southampton Town Taking Steps To Keep Residents Safe As Nor'easter Readies To Pummel Region
Coastal flooding and erosion are concerns, officials say.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale D86 Admin Cost Hike Exceeds State Limit
Yet its per-student administrative spending is far less than that of most districts.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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St. Pete, FL|
St. Pete Ghost Hunters To Investigate Downtown Hotel Haunting
Spirits of St. Petersburg will investigate one of downtown’s historic hotels for the National Day of Ghost Hunting.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Northfax West Road Project Opens After More Than A Decade Of Planning In Fairfax City
Fairfax City opened the Northfax West street grid, adding new road, bike and pedestrian connections after years of planning.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
New Building Planned Next To Elmhurst Mariano's, Existing Company's Fate Unclear
Super Ego, the site's owner for the last four years, is under federal investigation.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
New 5K Race Honors Joyful Spirit, Enduring Legacy Of Gavyn Drago, 17: 'Forever Loved'
Gavyn Drago died after being found unresponsive in a pool. Now, the many who loved him are coming together to celebrate his beautiful life.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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New Milford, CT|
New Milford Library Board Approves Endowment Policy Changes, Dec. 26 Closure
New Milford library trustees amended an endowment policy, approved a Dec. 26 closure and discussed laptops and building humidity.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Liquidation Sale Going On At Dave’s Furniture And Mattress Outlet In Burbank
Dave's Furniture and Mattress Outlet is holding a massive liquidation sale with discounts between 50-80 percent off.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Chelsea, NY|
BAM Labs To Open First U.S. Studio In Flatiron
The new studio will open later this fall.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|
New Sign Offers Clues About Future For Beloved Sonoma County Bar
A restaurant sign offers the first glimpse of what may replace Santa Rosa’s longtime neighborhood bar.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Norwich, CT|
Norwich Council Approves Heritage Projects As City Reports $48 Million In Bond, Note Sales
Norwich approved three preservation projects as officials reported $48 million in bond and note sales for city projects.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Golden Retriever Had One Job. He Failed: Weird News & Oddities
Turtle was born with two heads; state sends 8,200 people the same photo ID; people are still crawling out of NYC sewers.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Brothers Won't Stop Drinking Beer, Woman Decked After She Dumps Out Their Beer Cans: Prosecutors
When a sheriff's deputy arrived for the 911 hang up, the victim already cleaned the blood off her face and said she had called accidentally.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|
Sea Turtle Eggs Laid Near Seal Beach Safety In Question: Is OC Their Long-Term Nesting Ground?
As experts plan how to properly protect North OC's newest neighbors, a wildlife expert suggests the sea turtles may have nested here before.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
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Jamaica, NY|
Sutphin Senior Residence Opens In Jamaica: See Photos
The 15-story building includes 52 supportive housing units.
David Luces, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
Old Lyme Wetlands Commission Approves Wolcott Lane Pool, Reviews Mile Creek Work
Old Lyme wetlands officials approved a Wolcott Lane pool and reviewed a Shore Drive seawall plan and ongoing Mile Creek work.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
TCEDA: $3.2B Brookwood Data Center To Generate $131.5M For Area Schools
Area leaders provided details Thursday on a planned $3.2 billion data center development in Brookwood.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Community Ponders Fate Of Island Cinemas Movie Theater Property In Mastic, Shuttered Since COVID-19 Pandemic
It started as an A&P grocery, before it was turned into a movie theater. Its future is uncertain, but there's some vision.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Chicago, IL|
Wilmette Residents Push Back on Proposed Flock Camera Contract Extension
Residents questioned privacy, evidence of effectiveness and data use as Wilmette weighs a Flock contract extension.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Ellicott City, MD|
Artists Sought For Howard County's 1st Destination Public Garden
Applications are being accepted now for an artist or team of artists to create an art installation at Howard County's 1st destination garden
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|
New Contractor, Tavern Makeover, Library Cafe Highlight Glenview Business News
Handy Mania has opened, Johnny's Kitchen & Tap has become Lake Avenue Tavern, and the library has added a Glenview Grind vending cafe.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield RTM To Consider Tomlinson HVAC Grant, Fire Union Contract
The Fairfield Representative Town Meeting is scheduled to meet next week.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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Lower East Side-Chinatown, NY|
New Mediterranean Restaurant, Cavalier, Opens In Chinatown
Cavalier is now open at 1 East Broadway in Chinatown.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
Suffield Looks Elsewhere For Proposed Dog Park
Officials have ruled out Stony Brooke Park but have not identified another possible location for the project.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Woman From Bristol Arrested On Drunken Driving Charges Twice In 17 Hours In Concord
Kerri Drake was arrested on charges earlier this month, accused of driving under the influence in Downtown Concord and on the Heights.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
Sally’s Apizza, Benson’s Bagels Near Next Steps In South Windsor
New town updates show both restaurant projects moving closer to completion.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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