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Enfield, CT|
Camera Installation At Busy Intersections Irks Some Enfield Officials
2 heavily-traveled intersections in town recently had surveillance cameras installed, which some officials say was done without their okay.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|
Wienermobile To Make Stop In St. Charles: What You Need To Know
The Wienermobile will be parked outside the Jewel-Osco at 625 North Kirk Road in St. Charles from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|
1 Month After LI Brush Fires, S'Mores 'Not Conclusively' Cause: Town
"The s'mores theory was one of the included theories examined by us, but we did not find that it was conclusively the cause." — Ryan Murphy
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Intern Position Available At Fairfield Police Department
The department is hiring an unpaid intern to assist its clinical social worker.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|
Medford City Council Delays Charter Approval
The council and the mayor have expressed disagreements on the document's policies.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Town Celebrates Opening Of New Cohen Eastern Greenwich Civic Center
Elected officials and residents gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to usher in the new facility on Wednesday.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|
Daniolowicz, Brown Running For Caldwell Council In 2025 Election
The Republican incumbents have seen endorsements from three state lawmakers, the mayor of Caldwell and two fellow council members.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Medford, NY|
What Caused The Deadly Blaze At A Cat Sanctuary In New York?
Heaters can't be ruled out as the origin's ignition source, and there were "multiple factors" contributing to the spread, fire marshal says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|
Crunch Fitness Coming To Bolingbrook
The fitness chain will open a location at 352 Commons Drive.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|
West Orange Mayor, Council Continue Standoff Over Town Attorney
The mayor reached out to the town council about the long-running legal battle. Four of five council members replied. Read both letters here.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|
Specialty Butcher Shop Rebuilds In Bradenton After Hurricane Milton
The Chop Shop in Bradenton pivoted to a pick-up service after Hurricane Milton and has since rebuilt its shop thanks to grant funding.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|
Salem Schools To Cut 56.5 Positions To Close $4.9 Million Budget Gap
"This is the land of terrible choices. We have to make what we think are the best choices in a difficult situation." - Steve Zrike
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Braintree, MA|
Braintree Resident Among Artists In Upcoming 'Shared' Exhibit
Works from eight Massachusetts artists will be on display during a group exhibit at the Open Door Gallery at the Worcester Art Museum.
Montana Samuels, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|
Cedar & Oak Boutique To Open In Shuttered Ugly Ducklings In New Lenox
Cedar And Oak Boutique will soon open in the shuttered Ugly Ducklings in New Lenox—a perfect continuation of the former owner's vision.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|
Large Expansion Approved For Southington Factory
The Southington Planning and Zoning Commission recently approved an expansion project for a major factory in town.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Ex-Joliet City Manager, Innocent After DUI Arrest, Seeks Expungement
Attorney Jim Capparelli served as city manager of Joliet, bringing the city stability, former Joliet Mayor Bob O'Dekirk remarked in 2023.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
Retired Teacher Volunteers at LI Cares's Huntington Station Pantry
The woman plans to get involved in a gardening project for the food bank. "No one should have to worry where their next meal comes from."
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
East Brunswick, NJ|
East Brunswick BOE Reviews Budget Items And Tax Levy Incentive Aid
The Board reviewed several recommended budget restorations.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|
Marlboro Martial Arts Students Raise Over $1K For Children's Hospital
The fundraising event was held at Resilience Martial Arts Academy and run by the academy's Leadership & Legacy students.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
A Man's Dream To See New Multisport Facility On North Fork Comes True
For years, Joe Slovak worked toward a vision of a multisport facility on the North Fork — and with Gym Days Multisport, dreams came true.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Program Now Enforces Kid Dropoff Policy
A parent criticized the rule, saying it's worse for children and parents.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Siblings Separated For 12 Years Reunite, Open Masalamex In Westfield
Brother and sister Dhruv Shah and Ruthvi Shah are opening Masalamex in Westfield with a mission to unite people through the power of food.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Media, PA|
Delaware County Courthouse Evacuated Wednesday
A potential security issue arose with a person who was entering the Fronfield building, but County Park Police resolved the situation.
Max Bennett, Patch Staff
Yardley, PA|
French Restaurant Announces Opening Date In Lower Makefield
La Grange, a casual French Brasserie, will open in Lower Makefield later this month. Its owners operate La Stalla Italian in Newtown.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Bald And Beautiful: OL Mom And Daughter Chrome Domes For St Baldrick's
Popular McAuley math teacher, Jamie Guardi, "loses" bet when her daughter, St. Catherine 8th-grader Kate raises $10,000 for St. Baldrick's.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|
In-N-Out Brawl, 20+ Battle Outside Murrieta Eatery, 1 Injured
Murrieta Police are investigating an after-midnight fight involving a large number of people and a possible gunshot over the weekend.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Perry Hall, MD|
Grocery Outlet Opening In Rosedale, Chain's 5th Baltimore County Store
A discount grocery store is opening its fifth Baltimore County location. "We see a lot of potential here," the company said.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|
Ambitious Writer, Loving Dad Get 'Second Chance' From NJ Pardons
Want proof that it’s possible for an ex-prison inmate to turn their life around? Meet Racha Barlow and Jamal Muhammad.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
NJ Governor Pardons Dozens Of Ex-Prisoners – Again (See The List)
Phil Murphy’s latest round of clemency comes just a few months after President Trump pardoned dozens of Jan. 6 defendants from New Jersey.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
American Italian Cultural Society: You Won't Recognize This Building
The building's interior including the bar underwent extensive remodeling in recent months and the club aims to hold public events here.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|
'Morning Of Fear': Immigrant Detained During ICE Raids On LI
"We are not criminals. We are not targets. We are human beings and we deserve to be treated as such." - Ahmad Perez of Islip Forward.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|
Max Fisher Not Running As GOP Candidate In 8th District Race
Max Fisher, the GOP candidate in the 2023 election, said on Wednesday he would not be the party's candidate on the November ballot.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, NJ|
Metal Detectors Start Thursday At All Woodbridge High Schools
The metal detectors installed at Woodbridge high schools after a teen brought a loaded gun to school last month will be turned on Thursday.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
Patch Pittsburgh Restaurant Preview: Palm Palm
Here's what to expect at Palm Palm, a new restaurant that is poised to open soon in Pittsburgh.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
BRHS Senior Starts STEM-Focused Nonprofit To Empower Girls Worldwide
Divyansha Nashine is President and Co-Founder of the G.I.R.L.S. Organization (Generation of Innovators, Researchers, and Leaders in STEM).
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Man Spits On Hinsdale Hospital Security Officer: Cops
The man also tried to bite the officer and threatened to fight employees, police said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
1 Hurt In 2-Vehicle Crash In North Patchogue: Police
It happened just after 8 a.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Ups Water Rates For 1st Time Since 2016
A top city official explained the need for the increase. The council voted 4-1 for it.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|
Arson Squad Probing 1 of 2 Fires To Break Out In Brookhaven Town: PD
The first fire started in a backyard in Sound Beach, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|
New Details On Drive-Up Coffee Shop Coming To Orange
A rapidly expanding coffee chain has three locations planned for Connecticut this year, with one of those opening in Orange.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
