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Across California, CA|
Are CA Walmart Stores Really Lowering Prices? We've Got The Receipts
This summer, Walmart has rolled back prices on thousands of products, but is it actually saving you money?
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
Popular Norwalk Bakery Owners Open New Smash Burger Restaurant
The new restaurant, located in the same plaza as the popular bakery, offers "an upscale take on the smash burger."
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
East Lyme Selectmen Make Decision On Police Union Contract; Leaf Blowing To Begin Earlier
East Lyme selectmen approved a new police union contract, appointed an emergency management director and funded local groups.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
What To Do After Witnessing Someone Stealing [The Question]
Stealing seems ethically clear-cut, unless it involves food, a coworker, or personal risk.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Plainfield, IL|
Prosecutors Outline Wife's Search History Before, After Plainfield-Area Man Was Killed, Dismembered
Weeks before Dalewayne Turner's remains were found, his wife began searching suspicious questions and phrases on Google, prosecutors said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Man Rescued From Hudson River Near Hoboken Train Terminal
First responders rescued a man from the Hudson River late last month, officials said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|
Man Fatally Shot In Mundelein Apartment Identified; Accused Killer Detained
Herbert Lomax, 48, died after being shot multiple times inside a Deepwoods Drive apartment Tuesday, authorities said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|
Madison P&Z To Review Proposed Text Amendments, Zoning Applications
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold hearings on various text amendment proposals, and other matters during this week's meeting.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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New Milford, CT|
New Milford Blight Board Orders Lien On Pumpkin Hill Road Property
The blight enforcement officials ordered the move following "continued noncompliance with previous blight enforcement efforts…"
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
$3.5M Headed To Huntington Road Repaving Projects
Federal funding is expected to support additional paving in 2027, officials said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Across Maryland, MD|
New Details Emerge On Maryland's Cyclosporiasis Cases
Health officials in Maryland have recorded dozens of cases of cyclosporiasis, the parasitic illness linked to severe diarrhea.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|
Fairfax Is Changing: 5 Takeaways From The County's Latest Demographics Report
The county recently released its 2025 Demographics Reports. From housing costs to population growth, here are five takeaways.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
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Upper East Side, NY|
'Da Adriano' Chef Cooks Up New Restaurant In Lenox Hill
Ciao bella.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
Long Beach City Council Set To Replace Water Mains After Tuesday Contract
The City of Long Beach approved a contract Tuesday to replace a set of water mains in the city. See where there will be construction below.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
No Target For Willowbrook Denny's Opening, With 'Coming Soon' Pledge
Nearby Denny's eateries are in Oakbrook Terrace and Bolingbrook.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Wall, NJ|
Tree Branch Falls Onto NJ Police Car: See The Video
The crash occurred at the start of an intense holiday weekend, which brought flooding, crashes and more to the Garden State.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
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Long Beach, NY|
Psychiatric Defense Notice May Be Coming For Valley Stream Man Charged With Two Fatal Stabbings, Judge Says
A psychiatric defense may be forthcoming in the prosecution of Rony Yahir Alvarenga-Rivera, a judge said Wednesday.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Trucks At Hinsdale Church Irk Neighbor; Practice Ended
The resident tried to get an answer from the village. It took a while.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Food, Art, Celebration: At Healdsburg Farmers Market, July 4 Was A Cake Walk
The Healdsburg Farmers Market turned the Fourth of July into a celebration of Sonoma County's harvest.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|
Tampa Brothers Launch New Smashburger Chain
Three Tampa natives and brothers are launching a family-run smashburger concept that they hope will grow beyond the Tampa Bay area.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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San Ramon, CA|
Driver Crashes Into San Ramon Front Yard Around Midnight July 4: Police
A San Ramon man was arrested on suspicion of DUI after his car crashed into a residential front yard, damaging the property.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|
Dirty Soda Shop Coming To Bolingbrook, Location Details Coming Soon
The Bolingbrook location will open sometime in 2027.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|
New Historic Display At New England Civil War Museum Shows Off Unique Part Of Connecticut's Heritage
A unique uniform from Connecticut is now on display at the New England Civil War Museum in Vernon.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|
Southington PZC Narrowly Approves State-Mandated Zone Changes For Affordable Housing
It voted 4-3 at its last meeting to adopt zoning changes required under Connecticut's new housing law.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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Towson, MD|
Towson Restaurant Comes Under New Ownership
The owners behind Barley's Backyard Uptown recently sold the Towson restaurant for an undisclosed amount.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
Shark Prevention Equipment In Hempstead? A New Intermunicipal Agreement Could Make It So
A week after a nine-foot shark was spotted off Point Lookout, Town of Hempstead officials are securing shark prevention gear.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|
West Hartford Council OKs Townwide Dog Leash Law
West Hartford approved a townwide dog leash ordinance requiring dogs to be restrained on public property, citing safety and bite incidents.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|
Star Phillies Pitcher Zach Wheeler Snubbed As All-Star
Philadelphia hosts the All-Star Game on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park, but pitcher Zach Wheeler is not on the National League team.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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Swampscott, MA|
Swampscott Select Board Refines Vision For Former Hawthorne Property
Select Board members began determining preferences on how to score a forthcoming request for proposal on the oceanfront parcel.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Oyster Bay, NY|
Oyster Bay Garden Tour Raises Nearly $19K For Downtown Beautification Projects
The annual event welcomed attendees to private North Shore estates.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|
Poison-Resistant Mice And Rats Spread Across NJ, Study Finds
A closer look at rodents across New Jersey reveals why old pest-control methods may become less reliable.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NJ|
Scotch Plains Downtown Could Look Very Different In Coming Years. Here’s What’s Planned.
Residents are weighing the potential benefits and concerns of a redevelopment plan that could reshape downtown.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
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West Deptford, NJ|
Pharmacy Temporarily Closes After Unsafe Practices In South Jersey: AG
A pharmacist was also temporarily suspended from practicing.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania, PA|
Poison-Resistant House Mice Spread Across PA, Study Finds
A closer look at rodents across Pennsylvania reveals why old pest-control methods may become less reliable.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|
Arlington Heights Mayor Says Bears Stadium Talks Won't Happen 'Behind Closed Doors'
Trustees voted on extending sign variations for a Bears-owned electronic billboard near the former Arlington Park property site.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|
Blood Drive Dedicated In Memory Of Sound Beach Veteran's Life of Service
“The need for blood is not something that you can predict." - John Drews
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Garden City, NY|
Hempstead Turnpike Westbound Lanes Reopened Following Crash: Police
All lanes on the westbound side of the Hempstead Turnpike are reopened Wednesday after a crash left a car overturned, police say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|
Volcano Fire Near Murrieta Scorches 130 Acres, Containment Grows
People remain evacuated in one neighborhood near the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve above Murrieta.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Nature's 'Natural' Fireworks: Fremont Photo Of The Day
"Mother Nature was putting on her own brilliant fireworks show," the photographer said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
Long Beach City Council Accepts Donation Of Rescue Surfboards
At Tuesdays night’s city council meeting, the city of Long Beach authorized the acceptance of donated rescue surf boards.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
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