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Rocky Hill, CT|
Bear Injures Person Asleep On Porch, Runs Away In Rocky Hill: DEEP
A DEEP spokesperson said the person was asleep on a porch and awoke to a bear, which then ran off.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|
Construction At New Lake Forest Police Department HQ To Start Soon
The total cost for the new Lake Forest Police Department building project is expected to be more than $25 million.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
New Zoning Districts Proposed For Navy Base In Horsham
Horsham Township Council will hold a public hearing at a meeting next month to amend the township's zoning code.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale D86 Official Who Left Unhappily Gets Big Job
The circumstances of his departure were a mystery. He appeared to have differences with the superintendent.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Marlborough, MA|
Marlborough Boarding School Adds Lower School For Young Students
The school is hosting its Fall Open House next month.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Home Of The Pizza Volcano, Hillsborough Pizzeria To Celebrate 3 Year Anniversary
Opened by Hillsborough High School grads, Roman Gourmet Pizzeria recently went viral for its Pizza Volcano.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Nashua, NH|
Progressive Political Activist From Hudson Charged With Wrongful Voting
Grace Gato is accused of attempting to get a ballot for her dead mother; she claims she wanted to bury the ballot in her mother’s grave.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Wayne, NJ|
Meet Wayne Mayoral Candidate Catherine Kazan
Patch is putting together a series of candidate profiles so readers can learn more about who's on their ballot this November.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
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Bridgewater, NJ|
Cafe Emilia's Expansion, Banquet Hall Hearing Pushed To December In Bridgewater
The restaurant on Route 202 is proposing to demolish a church and add a 100-seat banquet hall, a rooftop bar, and a courtyard.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|
Ghosts, Goblins, and Grown-Up Ghouls: Here’s What’s Happening in Connecticut This Weekend
From ghost tours to brew fests and family bashes, Connecticut’s Oct. 24–25 weekend is packed with spooky fun.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|
Seismic Shift In Essex Tech School Admissions To Lottery System Approved
The new, state-mandated lottery system replaces the former interview-based admission process.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
El Flamingo Opening At Louis Joliet Mall: Mayor D'Arcy Supports Liquor License Proposal
The Joliet City Council has been urged to approve the liquor license for 3340 Mall Loop Drive.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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La Grange, IL|
La Grange Flashing Suspect Targets Youths: Police
He approached youths in two places in La Grange and one in La Grange Park, authorities said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|
Driver Killed In Crash On Route 79 In Marlboro, Police Say
The crash occurred late Saturday night when a vehicle struck a telephone pole on Route 79, police told Patch.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
'No Kings' Protests In Essex County Draw Thousands Of Anti-Trump Demonstrators (PHOTOS)
“I am not a king,” Trump said, sharing an AI video of himself flying a jet and dropping sewage onto a crowd of demonstrators.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
An Upper East Side Cannabis Dispensary Makes New York History
Here's how.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Glen Ellyn, IL|
Zoning Request Would Allow More Restaurants To Revitalize Part Of Roosevelt Road Corridor
The village of Glen Ellyn is hoping to change the zoning ordinance to allow restaurants on a 70-acre parcel on the Roosevelt Road corridor.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
3 Injured In Overturned Car Crash In Raritan
The Bradley Gardens Rescue Squad helped in caring for the six people who were inside the two vehicles on Sunday.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
No Spicy Larry's Coming To Joliet's Theodore Street? Mayor D'Arcy Reveals Why
As the mayor of Joliet, Terry D'Arcy also serves as city's liquor commissioner.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|
'No Kings' Protest In Montclair Draws Thousands, Including 2 Congress Members
“I am not a king,” Trump said, sharing an AI video of himself flying a jet and dropping sewage onto a crowd of demonstrators.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Downers Grove, IL|
Rolls Royce Dealership Seeks Extension For Complete Date In Downers Grove
The TIF-eligible development was initially set to be finished by the end of 2025.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|
Berlin HS Theater Hosting Hysterical Play About Life With No Internet
The Berlin HS theater department is hosting two showings this week of 'The Day the Internet Died,' a comedy about such a calamity.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Truck Fire Found In Open Field In Bedminster
Volunteer firefighters from Far Hills-Bedminster, North Branch, and Green Knoll battled the fire on Sunday afternoon.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood, PA|
Main Line Dad Launches Sleep Podcast For Kids
Josh Fleishman is the voice behind the new podcast "The Bedtime Scientist," which aims to help kids sleep through calming science lessons.
Max Bennett, Patch Staff
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Yardley, PA|
More Details Emerge On Shooting Near Morrisville Apartments
Morrisville Police Chief Rich Ciampa has provided an update on the recent shooting in which authorities are seeking the suspect.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
La Grange Bar Brawl: 'You're A Tough Guy?'
One man threw another at the patio tables outside the establishment, police said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|
Gun Fired During Western Springs Dinner Party: Cops
A 9-month-old was sleeping upstairs when a domestic dispute occurred, police said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale Woman Explains AR-15 Under Bed: Cops
She was supposed to have surrendered guns, but did not, police said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|
Mother McAuley Senior Missing Since Friday
The last contact with 18-year-old Estefania Herrera was Friday, Oct. 17.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
East Hampton, NY|
'No Kings' Rallies Planned Across Long Island Saturday
"On Oct. 18, millions of us are rising again to show the world: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people," organizers say.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Child Struck By Vehicle In Concord’s South End: Reports
Concord police are investigating a crash on South State Street on Friday afternoon. A second crash was reported on South Main Street.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Zone B Concord Board Of Education Candidates Discuss Issues Facing SAU 8
Incumbent Cara Meeker and challenger Jeff Wells seek to represent Wards 5, 6, and 7, in the Zone B Board of Education seat.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Cranford, NJ|
Cranford Schools Move Principal Into New Leadership Role
A familiar face to Cranford families will be assuming a new role next year.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|
$9.5M Contract For Lake Michigan Receiving Stations Awaits Village Board Approval
Oswego trustees are set to vote on whether or not to approve a construction contract for Lake Michigan receiving stations.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
'The Original Niko's Pizzeria Is Back': Former Owner Returns, Vowing To Bring Back 'Greatness'
Customers can get a free slice of Niko's pizza on Wednesday at any point during the day, as long as they purchase anything, even a pop can.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Family Flees House Fire In Southwest Riverside County: Smoke Seen From I-15 Freeway
Smoke from the blaze was visible from the I-15 on Friday afternoon after a home was completely engulfed in flames.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
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Temecula, CA|
'Aged To Perfection': Europa Village To Host Wine & Cheese Pairing Class
The class offers an opportunity for attendees to deepen their understanding of wine pairing in an intimate, guided setting in Temecula.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Extreme Halloween Displays Can Turn Any Street Into A Nightmare: Block Talk
“I’m 70, have young grandchildren and have always enjoyed the horror part of Halloween. It touches our fears in a safe way,” a reader said.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|
New Wine Bar From Monkey Thief Team Opens In Hell’s Kitchen
"You’ll never leave without discovering something new and different," the owner told Patch.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|
Kilmer Center School For Students With Disabilities Gets Help To Create Memorial Space
A school serving students with severe disabilities has experienced numerous losses, leading to an effort to create a memorial outdoor space.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
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