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Norwalk, CT|
Police, Fire Hand Out Hundreds Of Turkeys For Families In Need At Stew Leonard's In Norwalk
The store handed out hundreds of turkeys for families in need ahead of Thanksgiving during its 47th annual turkey brigade event.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
She Lost Consciousness For 1 Minute While This Joliet 24-Year-Old Strangled Her: Prosecutors Reveal
Fresh off his retention victory in the Nov. 3 election, Will County Judge Dan Rippy imposed the SAFE-T-Act on Christian Garcia-Hernandez.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|
'A Chance Worth Taking': Manhattan's Arrowhead Smoke Works To Close, Drew's Dogs To Take Over Space
Smoke Works owner Mike Bacon announced the closing on social media Thursday.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
San Ramon, CA|
San Ramon Veterans, Couples Honored In New Portrait Galleries
Belmont Village unveiled permanent galleries celebrating the military service and enduring love stories of its residents.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
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Newark, NJ|
Work Continues On Essex-Hudson Greenway In North Jersey: See Latest Updates
The massive hiking/biking path will cross through Bloomfield, Belleville, Glen Ridge, Jersey City, Kearny, Montclair, Newark and Secaucus.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Their Hair, Their Rules? When Do Kids Get To Call The Shots [The Question]
Kids have opinions about their hair long before they’re grown. When should parents step aside, and do grandparents even get a say?
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Ocean City, NJ|
Ocean City Celebrates Local Boxing Hall Of Famers
Ocean City presented proclamations recognizing Chuck Betson and Guy Gargan for contributions to boxing and local sports.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
'I Was Ready To Jump In The Water': 2 LI Boaters Help Search After Bridge Scaffolding Collapse
1 worker died, and another remains missing after scaffolding collapsed beneath the Loop Parkway Bridge in Long Beach on Weds., police say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
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Tinley Park, IL|
Tinley Mom, PTA Board Lead Efforts To Create Sensory Zones At School Events
Ashley Patrick, Memorial School PTA leaders are working to create spaces with sensory accommodations for neurodiverse students, families.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Upper East Siders Can Help Decide How To Spend $1M
Council District 4 is collecting ideas for public improvements through Nov. 30. Residents ages 11 and up can vote.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|
Massive Microsoft Outage Hits South Bay City Halls, Disrupts Government Communications
Microsoft's outage disrupted city employees across the South Bay and Santa Monica, prompting a public alert in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Basking Ridge Petition Seeks Sidewalk Along South Maple For Safety
A Keystone Court resident asked Bernards officials to consider a South Maple sidewalk after submitting a petition with 55 signatures.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Enfield, CT|
Enfield Board Questions Math Results, Reviews Tutoring
JFK’s math proficiency was 29% in 2025-26; officials reported 60 students receiving tutoring as board members questioned support.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|
New Discount Skincare, K-Beauty Shop Coming To Potomac Mills
A beauty store specializing in deeply discounted and on-trend products is coming to Potomac Mills.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Heroin Dealer Used Western General Store To Sell Drugs, Warns Her Buyers 'To Be Careful': Prosecutors
Kristina Sholtes, 34, must remain detained under the SAFE-T ACT as Will County Judge Sherri Hale has ruled against the Joliet woman.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale Central, South Fall Short On State Geography Standards: District
The district plans "lunch-and-learn" sessions to help students catch up.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Brooklyn, NY|
What Went Wrong Before Brooklyn's Deadly Building Collapse
Past NYC building collapses reveal how excavation can threaten neighboring structures, as investigators search for answers in Flatbush.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|
Commercial Fire Reported At Livermore Lab Address: PulsePoint
Nine emergency units were dispatched Thursday morning, according to PulsePoint. A Sutter representative said the lab remained operational.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|
$28K Raised For Family Of Young Chef Killed In Mundelein Murder-Suicide
Maclaine Schmidt, 22, was pursuing a career in the culinary arts when his life was cut short in October shooting.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Riverhead, NY|
Firefighters Battling Blaze In Riverhead's Polish Town: FD
Some roads were closed to allow firefighters to tackle the blaze, officials said.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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Montclair, NJ|
7 Tips For First-Time Artwork Buyers: Holiday Guide For NJ Shoppers
An original piece of art doesn’t need a gallery-sized budget. Here are some quick tips from an expert ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
'Fight The Powerlink': Hundreds Pack Temecula Town Hall To Oppose SDG&E Plan
"SDG&E's Powerlink is not a done deal, and it's not going away without a fight."
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Freehold, NJ|
Bruce Springsteen Honors Veteran Father In NJ Hometown
Known as "a tough guy with a sweet heart," Douglas Springsteen was honored as part of the Veteran Sign Recognition Program on Wednesday.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Woman From Lyndeborough Arrested On Stalking, Violation Of A Protective Order Charges In Concord
Kamari Walker was accused of recording a protected party with her phone after a custody exchange outside Concord Police HQ in early October.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Hamden, CT|
Sacred Heart Academy’s Season Ends In Class L Girls Soccer Tournament: PHOTOS
The Sharks’ season came to an end with a second-round loss to North Haven in the CIAC Class L girls soccer tournament.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
North Haven, CT|
North Haven Beats Sacred Heart Academy In Class L Girls Soccer Tournament: PHOTOS
The fourth-seeded Nighthawks advanced to the CIAC Class L quarterfinals with the win.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|
Teen Photographer Captures Humpback Whales Off San Diego Coast: Photos
Diego Brooks, 14, photographed several humpback whales during a Veterans Day whale-watching trip with his father.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Banned From Catholic Church, Joliet Criminal Defendant, 55, Regains Freedom After Kitchen Incident
Joliet police responded to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church and found 55-year-old Arturo Granados-Briseno being detained outside.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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San Rafael, CA|
As ICE Arrests Rise, Marin County Takes A New Approach. But Advocates Say It's Not Enough
Advocates say the county needs stronger restrictions on federal immigration enforcement.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|
Flooded Cabin, Trump Visit, Tire Trouble: O'Hare's Eventful 2026
Flight emergencies, a surveillance investigation, measles and major airline changes have kept Chicago's airport in the headlines.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
South Windsor Rejects Religious Campus Zoning Changes
A 4–3 vote defeated rules allowing religious campuses with housing, after debate over neighborhood character and future development.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|
Flatbush Entrepreneurs Will Get A Shot At Cash Prize
Despite Wednesday's deadly building collapse, a Flatbush event will move forward Thursday to help local entrepreneurs secure funding.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Clarendon Hills Asked To Delay Major Actions Until After Election
A candidate slate wants to hold off on proposed downtown improvements. It has encouraged its rivals to make the same request.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
New Cannabis Dispensary Eyes UES Opening
The final vote on whether to approve the new license will take place at Community Board 8's full board meeting on Nov. 18.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|
State Education Department Finds 22 Peabody Students Were Eligible For HS Promotion
The students were at the center of a dispute between Essex Tech and Peabody Public Schools over denied admissions.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|
'End Of An Era': After Deal To Sell Company Falls Through, American Sale To Shutter All Locations
American Sale's family owners are getting out of retail; a liquidation sale is ongoing.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
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Secaucus, NJ|
Robbery Suspect Flees To Roof After Botched Prostitution Encounter: Secaucus Police
The suspect initially met a man in town for a sexual encounter and then stole from him, running into a local restaurant, said police.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|
Stafford Township Honors Youth All-Star Baseball Teams
Stafford Township recognized two All-Star baseball teams for championship seasons and community representation.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|
LTHS Bus Driver Honored For Bravery, Intervening During Child's 'Concerning Interaction' With Unfamiliar Car
Bus driver Owen Flemming was honored for his "extraordinary bravery and commitment," including taking action to protect an 8-year-old girl.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|
Orange Economic Development Commission Approves $1,300 For Magazine, Plans Website Upgrades
Orange economic development officials approve $1,300 for OrangeLife magazine and discuss website upgrades and a holiday market.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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