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Westport, CT|
Westport P&Z To Review Roseville Road Sewer Extension, Dog Play Area Proposal
The commission is slated to consider municipal improvement and zoning text amendment applications.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|
NJ Islamic Activists Rally For Restaurant Owner Detained By ICE
The immigrant from Syria was arrested and taken to ICE's Delaney Hall facility.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
'Invasive' Bamboo In Bridgewater Prompts Council To Explore New Rules
Township leaders said complaints about bamboo have increased, prompting discussion of rules on planting and spread.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
IKEA Workers Strike As Joliet City Councilman Juan Moreno Stands In Solidarity With Them
"When workers stand together, we stand with them," the Joliet City Councilman declared.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Freeport, NY|
Hempstead IDA Holds Public Hearing On 200-Unit Freeport Apartment Complex
The Town of Hempstead will have a public hearing Tuesday for residents to voice their opinions on a 200-unit apartment plan.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Historic Ambassador Hotel Building In Lake Elsinore Headed For Demolition
The Dream Center of Lake Elsinore purchased the dilapidated building with plans to rehab it. The city is poised to tear down the structure.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|
Wrong-Way Driver Kills Road Worker, Seriously Injures 2 In Nesconset, Charged With DWAI: PD
A Lake Ronkonkoma man ran a red light and struck 3 workers preparing for a Suffolk paving project, charged With DWAI, police said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Rate Increase Under Consideration For Fairfield's Sewer Usage Bills
The proposed increase would be in line with other nearby communities, according to officials.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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Middletown, NJ|
Gunshots Fired In Keansburg Saturday Night
Gunshots were fired after midnight Saturday night in Keansburg:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Waterford, CT|
Waterford Harbor Commission Reviews Fully Funded Town Dock Repairs, Niantic River Buoy Proposal
Waterford's harbor commission reviewed $250,000 in dock repairs and a proposal for 20 educational buoys on the Niantic River.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Mendham-Chester, NJ|
Chester College Student Launches Video Game, Starts Gaming Studio
The Chester native and three friends started their own business after creating a new video game from scratch.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax City Salon Coze The Space Celebrates Opening In Old Town
Coze The Space, a new salon at 4002 University Drive, marked its opening with a Fairfax City ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Port Washington, NY|
After Sweet Dog, Remy, Was Found 'Emaciated' And Alone, She's Ready For Her Second Chance
The 6-year-old mix is looking for a family with a fenced-in yard where she can run and play in.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Windsor Locks Budget Heads To Sixth Vote
The latest proposal is smaller than the one voters rejected July 28.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
3 Women Shot In Long Beach, Gunman At Large
Police said one woman was critically injured in the shooting, which investigators do not believe was a random act of violence.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Clifton Man Charged In 4-Car Crash That Killed North Bergen Woman
A Clifton man with a suspended license crashed into three vehicles, killing a Hudson County woman, prosecutors say.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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Norristown, PA|
Plans In Place To Replace KOP Hobby Lobby With New Business
The Hobby Lobby in King of Prussia will soon be gone.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
Health Department Orders Shutdown Of Pittsburgh Restaurant
Find out here what prompted the Allegheny County Health Department to order the closure of this Pittsburgh eatery.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Clinton, CT|
Clinton Town Council Adopts Strategic Plan Framework, Fills Key Vacancy
Clinton Town Council adopted strategic priorities, filled a vacant seat and approved online vital records service and budget transfers.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|
Guilford To Hold Public Hearing On Proposed Veterans Tax Exemption Change
The public is invited to attend.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Mission Viejo, CA|
Quilt Blocks Needed For One-Of-A-Kind Patriotic Blanket In Mission Viejo
The city is creating a new community quilt to commemorate America's 250th birthday. What to know.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|
Marin Teen Turns Love Of Sports Into $90K Fundraising Effort
The high school senior is teaming up with a local philanthropist for the latest event powered by her growing Netting Miracles platform.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
$40.5M Condo Tops UES Luxury Real Estate Deals
Ink has dried on five real estate deals over $4,000,000 on the Upper East Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|
Southington PZC Approves Controversial Zone Change For Age-Restricted Housing
Southington's PZC approved a Buckland Street zone change for a proposed 55-plus housing development despite neighbors' concerns.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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Orange, CT|
Orange Zoning Commission Approves Big Y Grocery Store
Orange zoning officials approved a Big Y grocery store, and compiled a list of signage violations along Boston Post Road.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
$4,257 In Cash Found In Plainfield Area Drug Dealer's Bedroom By Joliet Police: Prosecutors
A total of 12 grams of psilocybin mushrooms were recovered from the kitchen that tested positive, according to Will County's prosecutors.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
East Brunswick, NJ|
Hikers Stumble On East Brunswick Couple's 40-Year-Old Time Capsule
A Maine hiker is asking for the public's help identifying "Patty and John," who buried the bottle during their 1983 honeymoon.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Journey Through Summer: Fremont Photo Of The Day
"A summer afternoon, quite trail and a passing train, happiness in simplest form," Annanya Ghosh writes.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
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Secaucus, NJ|
Dad Left 2 Boys Inside Hot Car In NJ Walmart Parking Lot, Police Say
Temperatures in the car were 129-154 degrees when police got there, said officers.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|
State OKs Major Solar Project In Simsbury, Likely Dooming Disc Golf Site
The Connecticut Siting Council approved a 4.65-megawatt solar project last week, a result that will likely close a popular disc golf course.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
Old Lyme Parks Commission Discusses Youth Basketball, Hains Park Improvements
Old Lyme parks officials discussed a youth basketball program and accessibility, maintenance and dredging plans at Hains Park.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Collingswood, NJ|
ICE Responds To Arrest, Calls For Release Of NJ Restaurant Owner
Saifo was arrested and taken to Delany Hall.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
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Flemington, NJ|
MTV's Jersey Shore Visits Flemington Farm, Features Fluffy Mini Cows
Deer Run Hay Co. & Cattle, a first-generation family-owned farm, was featured in the latest episode of Jersey Shore Family Vacation.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|
New Pizzeria Opening In Downtown Detroit Tuesday
The new restaurant will focus on Detroit-style pizza.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|
Wheaton To Consider Amending Liquor Code To Include Alcohol-Infused Products
The move, prompted by a new statewide liquor law, would apply to items like whipped cream, gelatin products and popsicles.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
2 Ellington Fires In 56 Minutes; Family Loses Home
Firefighters were still at one emergency when another alarm came in.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Madison, CT|
Madison Selectmen To Consider Wastewater Plan, $84K Ambulance Vehicle Purchase
Officials to meet this week to discuss flood mitigation, Academy School property, labor pact and delinquent taxpayer procedures.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|
Deerfield Police Offer Free Workshops On Snapchat, TikTok And Parental Controls
The three-part Safe Screens series will give parents tools for managing children’s devices, social media and gaming platforms.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Enfield Sets Hearing On $511M School Construction Plan
The proposal calls for four new PK-5 schools and an Eagle Academy conversion, with town borrowing capped at $89 million.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Long Valley, NJ|
Long Valley Producer's Film Wins 8 International Awards
The local production team has been on a film fest run for several weeks now, earning a number of international awards and nominations.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
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