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Riverhead, NY|
'We Are Prepared For The Storm': Riverhead Supervisor Updates Residents On Preparedness Efforts
PSEG Long Island will be using EPCAL as a staging area, supervisor says.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|
County Pre-Stages Equipment At Ponquogue Beach In Advance Of Powerful Nor'Easter, Projected Coastal Erosion
Southampton Town has offered safety tips to keep residents and visitors safe during a nor'easter set to slam the area Sunday into Monday.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
Southold Town Supervisor Set To Weather Sunday's Nor'Easter, Looks Ahead At Solutions, Such As Raised Roadway
Southold Town Supervisor Al Krupski says the town has been working on a flooding map to pinpoint vulnerable areas, provide alternate routes.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|
San Diego Weekend Guide: Art & Wine Fest; Fall Markets; Haunted Hotel; Literary Festival; Western Hoedown
Looking for some festive things to do this weekend, Oct. 11-12, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
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St. Pete, FL|
Pinellas County LGBTQ Organization Plans Expansion Of Free Mental Health Program
Project No Labels is hosting a gala Saturday to raise funds for the expansion of its free mental health therapy program into Pasco County.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|
Relative Of Babe's Hot Dogs Owners Badly Beaten In Minooka Subdivision, $3,000 Reward Offered
Amy Reilly, one of the owners of Babe's Hot Dogs in Joliet, announced on Facebook that the reward is now up to $3,000.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Crack Cocaine Defendant Must Remain Jailed Under SAFE-T-Act: Judge Ewanic
In a rare order of detention, Will County's associate judge has ordered the indefinite detention of a Joliet man accused of peddling drugs.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|
Aurora Mayor Confirms ICE Sightings, 'Multiple Snatchings Of Community Members'
"We are here to both denounce and fight against any form of fascism, militarization, and hate," Mayor John Laesch said in a statement.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
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Newtown, CT|
Newtown Wetlands Panel Continues Hearing On Mt. Pleasant Soccer Field, Approves River Restoration
Newtown Inland Wetlands Commission continues hearing on 90 Mt. Pleasant soccer field, approves Pootatuck River cleanup.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
Stew Leonard's, Iconic Diner To Team Up For Ice Cream Sampling Event In Norwalk
The iconic diner know for its over-the-top milkshakes and fun desserts will team up with Stew Leonard's for a sampling event this weekend.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|
Traffic, Criticism, Affordable Housing: Manassas Mayor Shares Priorities
In the final part of a Patch interview, the Manassas mayor discusses traffic, affordable housing, facing criticism and coping with losses.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|
Wonderland Hotel Debate Continues At Latest Meeting In Ocean City
After ICONA in Wonderland was rejected, Ocean City's business owners still hope to see the luxury hotel built on the Boardwalk.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
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Downers Grove, IL|
E-Bike, E-Scooter Regulations Up For Vote In Downers Grove
The vote comes after Downers Grove Police responded to a string of incidents involving e-scooters in the past two months.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Selectpersons Advance Compassion Committee, Approve Deer Hunt And $180K Drainage Grant
Ridgefield board approves Compassionate Ridgefield as town committee, renews deer hunt, and accepts $180K state grant.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Milford, MA|
Nonprofit Supporting MA Families In Need Hosts Comedy Fundraiser
Project Just Because helps people in need all over the Bay State.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Swampscott, MA|
'Effective And Successful': Swampscott King's Beach UV Light Treatment Results Revealed
A report determined UV light "effectively treats day-to-day dry weather stormwater flows from the Lynn and Swampscott culverts."
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
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Orland Park, IL|
Village Settles Civil Rights Lawsuit By Former Orland PD Sergeant For $175K
Retired Orland PD Sgt. Ken Kovac thanked the current administration for its role in pursuing an end to the legal battle.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, NJ|
Election 2025 In Woodbridge: Who's Running, When And Where To Vote
Nov. 4 will be here soon. Here's who's running in Woodbridge, plus where and how to vote:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Man Broke Into Garages, Cars On Ocean Ave. In Middletown, Police Say
A Keansburg man was arrested:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet's Cemetery Murder: Anthony Harames 'Has Extensive History Of Mental Illness': Attorney
Joliet defense lawyer Eric Mitchell has asked a Will County judge for expert assistance at partial Will County expense for Anthony Harames.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Arlington, VA|
Crystal City Sports Pub Offers Seafood Deal For Arlington Restaurant Week
An Arlington staple for 31 years, Crystal City Sports Pub is one of 70-plus eateries participating in restaurant week.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Odenton-Severn, MD|
Gambrills Catholic School Cancels Classes After Threat Misinformation
A Catholic school that canceled classes was never in danger. Officials say misinformation & hearsay about a previous rumor renewed concern.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Homeless Man In Concord Arrested On Strangulation And Assault Charges After Incident On Bridge Street
Jonathan Shaw was accused of attacking a woman and impeding her breathing during an early morning incident on Thursday in Downtown Concord.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|
Booker, Kim Of NJ Vote Against Colossal U.S. Military Budget Bill
“I refuse to hand this administration a blank check to continue terrorizing our communities and punishing our state.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Across Massachusetts, MA|
MA Residents Can Win Year Of Free Tacos By Taking Down Eating Challenge: Cheap Eats
Plus: A local pizza chain is offering deals for National Pizza Month.
Montana Samuels, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|
Liquor License Approved For The Guild's Concept Restaurant-Cafe-Bookstore
The city council unanimously approved a class A liquor license for the restaurant, which plans to open at 121 W. Front St.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|
It's Time To Blow Up The Phillies: This Week In Philly Sports
The Philadelphia Phillies once again fell short in the playoffs. This team needs a complete makeover for next year.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|
Special Education School Plan Still In Concept Stage, Toms River Superintendent Says
Superintendent Michael Citta addressed community rumors about the district's special education plans and said a presentation is scheduled.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
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Dublin, CA|
Dublin Woman Aims To Be 'Face Of Halloween' To Raise Money For Children's Charity
Dublin resident Terra Jarvis is using her love of Halloween to raise money for the Starlight Children's Foundation.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Fremont Community Market To Host Pet Costume Contest, Lowrider Event This Weekend
The event will take place at Ohlone College on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Here's what to expect.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|
2 New Shops Bring 'Modern Elegance' To Wilmette's Plaza Del Lago
Plaza del Lago's ever-growing collection of shops has gotten bigger, furthering the shopping destination's transformation.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Dump Truck Rolls On Londonderry Turnpike In Hooksett: Video
The trucker sustained a head laceration and shoulder injury after a crash near Zapora Drive on Thursday afternoon.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
John Bays Reveals Who Will Occupy His Penthouse Suite On Joliet's Top Floor At Bays Tower
John Bays purchased the former Murphy Building from the Joliet Area Housing Authority in the summer of 2024. Now it's Bays Tower.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Beach Gallery Owner Hired Convicted Sex Offenders To Work At Bar
Here's who owns the liquor license at Beach Gallery, and here's who owns the building:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|
New Lenox Man, 35, Charged After Shirtless Home Invasion, Confrontation With Homeowner: NLPD
The incident happened last week in the Bluestone Bay subdivision. The man was taken into custody after being medically cleared.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Milford, MA|
Local Hospital Teams Up With Milford School To Help Teens With Disabilities Find Employment
The program at UMass Memorial Health - Milford Regional Medical Center gives students internships throughout the school year.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
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Mansfield-Storrs, CT|
Manchester's Silk City Coffee Opens Sister Shop In Willimantic
Silk City Coffee now has two locations.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Odenton-Severn, MD|
Popular Mexican Restaurant Closes Location At BWI Airport
A popular Mexican restaurant closed its BWI Airport location. A new chicken eatery also opened at the airport recently.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Swampscott, MA|
New Swampscott Town Administrator Lays Out Initial Goals For Town Staff, Resident Feedback
Former Milton Assistant Town Administrator Nick Connors was at his first Select Board meeting on Wednesday night.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Domestic Violence Calls Double In Hillsborough In 2025
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Patch took a look at the number of domestic violence calls over the years:
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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