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Romeoville, IL|
Romeoville's National Night Out: Parachuting Superheroes, Blackhawk Helicopter And More
The free event is set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at 1050 Romeo Road.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Trapped Driver Rescued, Hospitalized With Serious Injures In I-287 Crash In Franklin Township
State police said a Nissan SUV hit a tractor-trailer on I-287 north after crossing the median in Franklin Township.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Tri-City Animal Shelter Offers Free Adoptions All August
The organization said it's waiving adoption and microchip fees this month to help empty kennels.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|
Historic Milford Barn, Property Plan Returns With Key Changes
The Board of Aldermen will review a proposed lease for the Stowe barn and property at its Monday night meeting.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
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San Ramon, CA|
San Ramon 6-Year-Old Joins Three Generations Of Family Authors
The Dublin 6-year-old's library reading celebrates a family storytelling tradition stretching from India to the Tri-Valley.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|
Shorewood Home Depot Employee Arrested After Store Calls Shorewood Police To Investigate Matter
Shorewood police say they obtained a confession from the 52-year-old defendant, who comes from Plainfield.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
Arlington County Board Candidates Raise More Than $95K Ahead Of Democratic Primary
Arlington County Board candidates spent more than $50,000 in the final weeks before Tuesday's Democratic primary.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Woman From Hollis Arrested On 2nd DUI And Subsequent Drug Charges In Concord
Ashley Lantry was arrested in the parking lot of Raising Cane’s Chicken, accused of being slumped over the wheel of an Infiniti in July.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Former Pop's Italian Beef Ready To Reopen: New Joliet Restaurant On Move Seeks Liquor License From City Hall
Pop's Italian Beef found Joliet's former Boston Market restaurant property was difficult to generate a lot of business, so it closed.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
Old Lyme Pollution Control Czars Advance Septic Pump-Out Rule Changes To Selectmen
Old Lyme's WPCA voted to advance septic ordinance changes, discussed pump-out compliance and reviewed groundwater concerns.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
'Delightful' Flowers By The Lake: Fremont Photo Of The Day
What's your favorite flower to look for in East Bay parks?
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Who's Running For Middletown School Board In 2026
Frank Capone, Jacqueline Tobacco and Caterina Skalaski all commented on why they are not seeking re-election:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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San Diego, CA|
Last Summer Of San Diego Zoo's Nighttime Zoo Nears End
After more than 25 years, the summer evening tradition will end Sunday.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
Former East Granby Superintendent Alfred Lederman Dies At 91
He led East Granby Public Schools for 17 years before retiring in 1994.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Battery Storage Plan Pressed On Flooding, Security, Fire Safety In Bridgewater
Rockland APV is proposing to build a lithium battery energy storage system in Bridgewater Township.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|
Orange Planners To Review Big Y Site Plan For Former Christmas Tree Shops Building
Orange planners will review Big Y's site plan for a grocery store at 200 Indian River Road during the Aug. 4 meeting.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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New Milford, CT|
New Milford Parks & Rec Approves National Night Out, Renaissance Fair Plans
New Milford Parks and Recreation Commission approved three facility requests and reviewed summer programs at its July 20 meeting.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|
Man, 44, Caught Trying To Meet With 15-Year-Old Girl For Sex: New Lenox Police
Police said the man tried to meet the girl at Walmart but instead got into a confrontation with a group that made a fake teen profile.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich P&Z To Review Historic Designation, 13-Unit Housing Proposal
The Planning & Zoning Commission is expected to review several housing, land use and zoning applications at its upcoming meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Columbia, MD|
Giant Food Reopens Columbia Store With Ledo Pizza, Sushi Bar
Giant Food celebrated its grand reopening of the Columbia store with a Ledo pizza Corner Store, a full service sushi bar and more.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Joliet Adds Angelita's Mexican Bar & Cuisine To Its Dazzling Boulevard Place Development Near Costco
Joliet conducted a liquor hearing on the topic with the deputy liquor commissioner on July 17 for Angelita’s Mexican Bar & Cuisine.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|
Ashburn FBI Agent Accused Of Stealing $1M In Crypto Using FBI Intelligence: Court Docs
An FBI agent is accused of using his position to steal about $1 million in cryptocurrency from "adversarial" accounts.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|
Leadership Northbrook Applications Open For 2026-27 Program
The eight-month Chamber initiative gives participants an inside look at local government, business, education and community institutions.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
The Long Beach City Council Meets Tuesday, See What’s On The Agenda Here
The Long Beach City Council is set to meet Tuesday evening at City Hall. Read below to see what they’ll be considering.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
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Waterford, CT|
Waterford Selectmen To Consider $631K in Utility, Police And Fire Projects
Waterford selectmen will consider utility, police and fire projects totaling more than $630,000 at the Aug. 4 meeting.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Ready To Do Business In Joliet: City Council Liquor License Vote Here
The Joliet City Council will vote on the proposed liquor license for the new BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse being built near the Costco.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|
Northbrook West Flood Control Project Earns Top MWRD Priority
The Phase II proposal could receive regional funding and move toward construction as early as 2027.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
5, Caught In Riptides, Rescued From Nearly Being Swept Away At Smith Point County Park: Police
A mother and her two daughters were among those rescued at around 6 p.m. on Friday, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Bailey Campaign Tied To Hinsdale Woman Who Bashed Blacks, 'Mexican Parades'
The lieutenant governor candidate says the woman would have been his running mate had he sought the top job.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Doylestown, PA|
Doylestown Chef Vying To Become Nation's Next "Favorite Chef"
The grand prize winner will be determined by a public online vote taking place from now through Thursday at 10 p.m.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Doylestown, PA|
SEIU State Council Endorses Re-Election Of Congressman Fitzpatrick In PA-01
The union representing Bucks County employees has endorsed Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick for "standing with our workers."
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Riverhead, NY|
LI Mother Describes Son's 'Rabbit Fever' Experience With Rare, Tick-Borne Illness: 'It's A Nightmare"
Tularemia, or "rabbit fever" has been detected in 3 individuals in Suffolk County. How one family desperately seeks answers for son, 9.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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New Lenox, IL|
'A Fitting End': Beloved Family Farmhouse's Last Days Spent Training Firefighters As One Final Gift
The Kestel house served its final purpose this week, training 100 firefighters in live fire attacks, before being intentionally burned down.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Across Idaho, ID|
3 Dead, Others Injured In Idaho In-N-Out Shooting; Survivor Speaks: 'Angels Helped Us Get To Safety'
"We hid under a table," a woman who raced from the building with her daughters told Patch. The suspected shooter is dead, police say.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Veterans Administration Honors 100-Year-Old World War II Veteran During Celebration In Concord: Video
Bill Peterson of Loudon was recognized by the VA, before family and friends, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on July 26.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|
San Diego Weekend Guide: ArtWalk + Lego Festival + Nighttime Zoo + Curebound Challenge + Nickelodeon Takeover
Looking for some fun things to do this weekend, Aug. 1-2, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
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Cherry Hill, NJ|
Cherry Hill High Graduate Takes Stage At National School Counselor Conference
Her district is partnered with "Sandy Hook Promise," a national advocacy group that works to prevent gun violence in schools.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|
Suffolk County Student Athlete Of The Week: Smithtown West’s Maribella Marciano
Marciano played basketball, soccer and lacrosse while earning praise for being a teammate who did whatever it took to win.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|
2-Way Stop May Be Installed At Hawkweed Drive and Rosinwood Lane
The change would establish Hawkweed Drive, which runs through the South Pointe Subdivision, as connecting street.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Ex-Husband Detained In Elderly Wife's Slaying, Ordered To Cook County Jail: Judge
Charles Buss, a retired Oak Lawn firefighter, was ordered detained in the alleged slaying of his former wife, Maryanne Buss-Kincaid, 76.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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