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Chicago, IL|
Bears Open 2026 Season In Carolina As Ben Johnson Looks For Fast Start
Chicago begins the regular season Sunday against the Panthers, with several injury questions still to sort out before kickoff.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Bethwood, CT|
Bethany Finance Board Approves $200,000 Transfer For Bethmour Road Culvert Project
Bethany approved $200,000 for the failed Bethmour Road culvert as officials projected a $274,943 year-end surplus.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
SoHo-Little Italy, NY|
Blood Drive In Soho Will Support Sickle Cell Patients, Raise Awareness For Disease
The event will be held on Monday, September 14.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Cherry Hill, NJ|
New Cherry Hill Childcare, Education Facility On The Way
This is the second Lightbridge Academy location in the township.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Man Jailed For 3rd Time In 2026 For Violating Stalking Order From Joliet Neighbors: Complaint
Labor Day weekend marked the third time that 64-year-old Kazimierz "Casey" Zaborski has been put in Will County Jail by Joliet police.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|
How To Grow Housing In Orange? Selectmen Searching For Solutions…
Orange selectmen formed a housing growth working group and approved $28,325 in tax refunds and three agreements.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough Mayor Breaks Down 3-Year $423K Software Contract
Mayor Catherine Payne said the switch is aimed at reliability, public records access and flat long-term costs.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
How To Negotiate Your Rent In NYC Before Renewing Your Lease
Manhattan rents finally dipped after eight straight months of increases, offering a small break as apartment supply remains tight.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Joliet Drug Dealing Defendant Also Distributed Ketamine, Will County Prosecutors Outline In Complaint
Joliet police booked Daniel Stern into the Will County jail early Thursday morning. He remains in jail awaiting his first court hearing now.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|
Redevelopment Of Wonderland Site Continues To Be Discussed In Ocean City
Council entered a closed session on pending litigation and possible litigation counsel as residents weighed in.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
Remembering The Montgomery Co. Residents Who Died On 9/11
25 years later, the nation has not forgotten.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|
Founding Fathers Opens New Multi-Purpose Headquarters In Prince George's
Founding Fathers has opened its full-service catering and events company in District Heights where they roast coffee, bake and more.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
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Shorewood, IL|
Shorewood Man, 56, Put Gun To Woman's Head During Overnight Strangling Attempt: Prosecutors
Shorewood's Police Department captured 56-year-old Dennis Krohn on Labor Day weekend on charges including aggravated domestic battery.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Southampton, NY|
Hope Rises From Ashes: Southampton Faith Leader Shepherds Rebuilding Of Church Destroyed On 9/11
"We cannot live in hate. We have to live in love and create. We cannot destroy." — Father Alex Karloutsos.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
2 Elmhurst School Contractors Make Same Mistake, Reimburse For Damage
"No one checked the weather report?" a school board member asked.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|
St. Viator Remembers Alumna Killed On 9/11 As Class Marks 50th Reunion
The Arlington Heights school honored Mary Lenz Wieman, a 1976 Sacred Heart of Mary graduate who died in the World Trade Center.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Cinnaminson, NJ|
Caregiver For Troubled Youth, Cinnaminson Woman Remembered For Her Love Of Others
The lifelong Phillies fan wanted others to know that at least someone out there cared.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Crew 'Tearing Up' Front Of Elmhurst School, Disappointing Board Leader
The district wants to address a decades-long drainage problem now. The board started discussing the topic last year.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Basking Ridge Approves Amended Plan For 280-Unit Affordable Housing Project
The Bernards Township Planning Board approved balcony and generator changes for the long-approved project on Tuesday.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Jersey City, NJ|
Abandoned By His Dad, An Arab Boy Immigrated To Jersey City At Age 11. Then Sept. 11 Happened
A diplomat who immigrated to Jersey City as a boy shared his story of welfare, patriotism, prejudice, and Sept. 11.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Fight Breaks Out, Punches Thrown As Man, Woman Arrested Inside Will County Courthouse: Police
Sheriff's deputies were requested to respond to the third floor near Courtroom 301 of the Will County Courthouse regarding a disturbance.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|
All Blacks And Springboks Bring Rugby's Greatest Rivalry To Baltimore
One of the world's fiercest rivalries comes to M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday — and even rugby newcomers should prepare for a spectacle.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Gang Suppression Unit Captures Deamontae Hunter Near Forest Park School In Joliet: Sheriff's Office
The Illinois State Police previously named Hunter as someone they were looking for in connection with the 2019 killing of Floyd Faint Jr.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Warrant Details Father’s 911 Call After Son’s Hot Car Death In East Windsor
Kevin Pell told a dispatcher the air conditioning was not on, but later told an officer he had left it running, according to the warrant.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
Many York Students Reject What Cafeteria Offers
The district wants to increase choices. Now, many lunches are thrown in the garbage, an official said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
My Prayers For Healing, As I Remember My Mom, And Other 9/11 Cancer Victims, This 25th Anniversary
Mom told a reporter after the WTC bombing she imagined bodies were piled up in the stairwell; it was almost prophetic. They keep piling up.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|
Veteran Gravely Injured In Syria To Take On Water Skiing In FL
A veteran gravely injured in an ISIS suicide bombing will offer a preview of the Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team's upcoming adaptive clinic.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
East Lyme Zoning Commission Approves Niantic Home Replacement, Senior Housing Deck Expansion
East Lyme zoning officials approved a Niantic home replacement and a deck expansion at a senior housing development.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Brick, NJ|
25 Years Later, 9/11 Widow From Brick Finds Hope Again
Loisanne Diehl battled treatment-resistant depression after her husband, Michael, was killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
SoHo-Little Italy, NY|
Outside In and Nature of Things To Open Joint SoHo Flagship
The opening on Sept. 12 will give both brands their first permanent retail location.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|
Children Whose Hero Firefighter Father Died On 9/11, Including Baby Born 2 Weeks Later, Reflect: 'I Miss Him'
Andrew Jordan died on 9/11, leaving his devoted wife, 3 children, and baby born 2 weeks later. His family reflects on 25 years without him.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Decision On Digital Billboard Ordinance In Beaumont Delayed Until Possibly Next Year
City staff said the item will likely return to the planning commission within six months.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
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Across America, US|
Creepy Clowns Seem To Be Popping Back Up A Decade Later: Weird News & Oddities
Piece of John Wayne Gacy’s brain wasn’t creepiest find in accused stalker’s basement; either Bigfoot or an aging skinny dipper photographed.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord Police, Fire, Troopers Kept Busy With Crash, Fuel Spill, And Homeless Camp Fire: Video
First responders were involved with a few calls Thursday, including homeless people burning trash, a truck losing its fuel pump, and a crash
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Berkeley, CA|
UC Berkeley Law School Deliberately Discriminated Against White, Asian Applicants, Federal Probe Finds
Federal officials said data revealed the school favored Black applicants.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|
Loaded Gun Found In Backpack During Palos Verdes Estates Traffic Stop
Police said an officer discovered the loaded firearm after stopping a driver for multiple vehicle violations.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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SoHo-Little Italy, NY|
Hudson Square Unveils New Plaza As Part Of Spring Street Park Expansion
The new public space expands Spring Street Park and creates a new eastern gateway to Hudson Square.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Police Video: 'I'm Just Saying You Act Like I Just Killed Somebody, I'm Not Resisting, I'm Complying'
Patch has obtained more Joliet police body camera video. This one surrounds the Vine Street apartment building arrest of Alex Montgomery.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
Motorcyclist Killed In Long Beach Crash After Running Red Light
Police said speed is also being investigated as a possible factor in the early-morning collision.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|
A New Photography Festival Comes To NYC This Fall: What To Know
The inaugural 5 Boro Foto Fest will be held in Long Island City.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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