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Outbreak Prompts CA Shelter To Put Down Hundreds Of Dogs As Pet Vaccine Skepticism Spreads
As federal officials roll back recommendations for human vaccines, veterinarians are seeing vaccine skepticism among their patients' owners.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Southampton, NY|
Bridgehampton Students Observe World AIDS Day, View Quilts From National AIDS Memorial
"700,000 people in the US have died of AIDS. That number soars to over 40 million worldwide."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Child, 2, Left In Car While Mom Shops At Sam's Club On Larkin Ave: Joliet Police
Joliet Patch is always your top news source for Joliet's crime and court stories. Here's your latest exclusive that nobody else is covering.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet's Deputy City Manager Christa Desiderio Announces Plans To Leave City, Retire In 2026
Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy added the deputy city manager back to his administration. The city had not filled that position for several years.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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New Lenox, IL|
'Built On Big Dreams': Friends Bring Indoor Golf, Sports Simulators To New Lenox At 'Country Club Social'
The family-friendly Country Club Social is set to open soon. It features multi-sport simulators, ping pong, and darts.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|
Baby Was Buried Inside Beer Box In Shallow Grave In Wilmington, Man And Woman In Custody: Sheriff
A makeshift headstone marked the spot where the infant's remains were located, according to police.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
Long Beach 11-Year-Old Takes To The Stage In Nutcracker Performance
The 11-year-old says she has been dancing since she was a two-year-old.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Suspect Sought Near 3 Temecula Schools Prompting Lockdown Friday Remains At Large
A middle school and two elementary schools were locked down Friday afternoon, the district confirmed.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
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New York City, NY|
Swedish Candy Brand, CandyKing, Set To Open First U.S. Store In NYC
The shop, located at 306 Bleecker St., will feature CandyKing’s signature 27-foot-wide, six-foot-tall candy wall.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|
'It's Almost Like A Dying Art:' Harmonica Club Prepares For Holiday Concert
The concert will take place on Sunday, Dec. 21 at the Massapequa Public Library.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|
Loudoun Woman's Pastacraft Business Returns Ahead Of Bigger Launch In 2026
A Loudoun woman who sold at Eat Loco Farmers Markets is doing a relaunch with a new product line starting with the holiday season.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
From Annoyed To Threatening, North Bay Responds To TikTok Door-Kick Challenge
North Bay police warn about the risks of the pound-and-flee viral TikTok "Door Kick Challenge."
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Middletown, NJ|
School Board Member, Middletown Mayor Argue Over Why Property Taxes Increased This Year
A disagreement broke out Monday night over who caused this year's tax increase in Middletown:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Ridge High School Coach Sexually Assaulted 2 Children, NC Police Say
William E. Alston, 34, from Aberdeen, is also being investigated for more crimes that happened in New Jersey, said authorities.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
UES Diner Plans To Reopen After Failing Health Inspection
The diner was ordered closed after inspectors reported live roaches and multiple food-safety hazards earlier this week.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|
Providence Man Charged With Fatal Wreck Now Also Charged With Child Pornography
The Providence man was free on his own recognizance when he was charged with possessing child pornography.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|
SoCal Ski Slope Open For The Season With Kids Ski Free Week: What To Know
Grab your sunglasses and head to the slopes. The Inland Empire ski resorts are open, and conditions remain ripe for making snow.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|
Redondo Beach Bustles With People As Riviera Village Holiday Stroll Kicks Off Season
The line to take a photo with Grinch was just as long — if not longer — than the one to snap a pic with the jolly man in red.
Daniella Segura, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Brazen Bear Climbing On Porches, Scratching Front Doors In Bridgewater
A black bear was seen in the area of Vanderveer Road last month. Another bear sighting was reported around the area on Wednesday night.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Berkeley, CA|
Free Pet Vaccine and Microchip Clinic To Be Held In East Bay This Weekend
A spokesperson with the Berkeley Humane nonprofit says it's expected to be the largest event of its kind in East Bay history.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
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Harlem, NY|
Harlem Night Market To Take Over All Corners Of La Marqueta This December
The popular Uptown market returns with 50 local vendors, DJs, live art, free activities and more.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|
Girl Scouts Compete In 'Cookiepreneur Challenge' With Local Leaders
A fourth grader from Millbury won the Shark Tank-style competition.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Three Village, NY|
Rare Asian Bird That Has Avid Avian Followers Flocking To Stony Brook Didn't Fly Far From Home In Migration
"If you care about this guy, you should want to see him have a happy ending."- John DiLeonardo, Humane Long Island
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Big Bear, Snow Summit Opens Ski Slopes For The 2025 Ski Season
Grab your sunglasses and head to the slopes. The Inland Empire ski resorts are open, and conditions remain ripe for making snow.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
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Danbury, CT|
Danbury Planners Back 3 City Referrals, Clear Path For Fire Station, Water Upgrades
Danbury’s Planning Commission issued three positive referrals, including steps toward a new West Side fire station.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Arlington, MA|
Heavy House Fire Extinguished In Arlington
The two-alarm blaze broke out on Thursday evening.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
$46K Grant Awarded To Westfield Fire Department
$291.6 million was awarded across the United States through the program.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Freehold, NJ|
Freehold Police Officers Honored With Life-Saving Awards
The officers were awarded at a recent borough council meeting after helping to save people suffering cardiac episodes. See details:
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
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Milford, MA|
Milford Nonprofit Sends Care Packages To MA National Guard Members
The boxes were sent to those serving with the Combined Joint Task Force, Horn of Africa Camp Lemonnier.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Watchung-Green Brook, NJ|
Family-Run Portuguese Coffee House Expands, Opens 2nd Location On Route 22 In Green Brook
Pourtuga was inspired by Stephanie Oliveria's desire to bring her Portuguese culture's comfort foods to her community.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Wrestlers From 5 Schools Scrimmage At Concord High School In First Bouts Of The Season
Wrestlers from Bow, Concord, Franklin, Plymouth, and Winnisquam worked out some of their kinks during a scrimmage Wednesday afternoon.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|
Notre Dame Historian’s New Book Calls Rockville Centre Bellwether For Suburban Catholicism
Fr. Stephen Koeth studies Rockville Centre as America's “first entirely suburban diocese” in his new book, “Crabgrass Catholicism."
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|
Crashed Vehicle Found Struck By Gunfire In Lockport Township: Sheriff
Three people were questioned but released, and a witness said someone knocked on their door claiming to have been shot, police said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Oakton, VA|
DEA Raid In Oakton: Former Executive Accused Of Laundering Money For Cartel
Armed federal agents swarmed the Oakton home of Paul Campo, a former top DEA official accused of planning to launder over $12 million.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|
New Bagel Business Coming To Arlington Heights In 2026
The location on Evergreen Avenue will mark the seventh restaurant for the longtime local business.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
1 Hurt In 2-Vehicle Crash In Brookhaven Thursday Night: Police
The person was taken to NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Newtown, CT|
Newtown Selectmen Review Major Projects, Reestablish Committees And Approve 2026 Meeting Schedule
Newtown Selectmen revisit Housatonic cleanup plans, reestablish committees, and set their 2026 meeting calendar.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|
'Latin History For Morons' One-Man Play Opens In Tampa
Stageworks Theatre’s production of “Latin History for Morons” showcases lesser known facts and stories from Latin American history.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
‘BeatleMania’ Art Show Features Works By Tampa Bay Artists
A Beatles-inspired art show is on display at a St. Petersburg brewery through the end of December.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|
Alsip Shell Promotes Newly Remodeled Pumps And Store With Holiday Cash Giveaway
Alsip Shell offers a fully stocked, modern grocery, in addition to specialty high-flow diesel trucker, kerosene, racing gas and DEF.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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