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Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Red Light Cameras Mulled In Horsham Township
Horsham Township Council heard a presentation from Police Chief Scott Fida about the effectiveness of the cameras in other communities.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Bensalem, PA|
'Constant Oversight' Planned Over Bensalem School Finances
With the Bensalem school budget approved, school directors will take measures to prevent another "severe financial crisis."
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
iPads For Kindergartners? Elmhurst Parents Say No
Parents push back against increased screentime for students. The school board remains silent.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
Jeep Catches Fire After Striking Trailer Pulled By Pickup Truck In Selden: Police
No one was hurt, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst School Official Declines To Back Principal Recruiter
He previously had qualms with hiring interim principals for a year.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|
Murrieta Exploring Major Expansion Of Its Boundaries, Part Of French Valley Eyed
The city is conducting a feasibility study for the possible annexation of up to 3,884 acres of unincorporated county land.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
Vote On Dutch Bros. Proposal Delayed In Downers Grove
The vote is now set for the Sept. 8 village meeting.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Jurors Hear Video Testimony From Brandon Miller In New York Times Defamation Trial
Jurors heard testimony in a video deposition taken by former Crimson Tide basketball star Brandon Miller on Tuesday.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
Vermont Man, Formerly Homeless In Concord, Arrested On Rape Charge After Incident At The Gardens
James Martin was arrested in July, accused of raping a woman who lent him a couch to sleep on at the Concord Gardens in January 2025.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
This Long Beach High School Ranked Among Top 50 In California
U.S. News & World Report's 2026-27 Best High Schools ranking includes several in Los Angeles County.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Palos Verdes, CA|
License Plate Cameras Face New Scrutiny In Rancho Palos Verdes
At least two local HOAs have been sued over automated license plate readers as city officials examine privacy and legal concerns.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|
MoCo Rescue Eyes Mobile ‘Pup-Up’ Adoption Events
Hal Horenberg is launching mobile "pup-up" events to help dogs meet potential adopters in a calmer setting.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
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Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|
New Mini-Soccer Pitch Opens At Brooklyn’s JHS 62 Ditmas
The pitches are intended to expand access to soccer across the five boroughs.
David Luces, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
'Basic Planning Failure' For Lyons Township High South Campus Construction
The school displaced athletic infrastructure without a plan for where to move it, a neighbor said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
New Owner Of Hoboken McDonald's Restaurant Plans To Make Changes
Not everyone dreams of having a McJob, but this North Jersey man did. Now he owns a McDonald's at 32.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Bay Shore, NY|
'They Will Come To You': Lone Star Ticks Spread West In Suffolk
Suffolk officials say tick-borne diseases are rising as Lone Star ticks expand farther west across the county.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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East Hampton, NY|
Aircraft 'Clips Wing' Of Another Parked Plane At East Hampton Airport: PD
There was damage to both wings but no injuries, police say.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
The Long Beach City Council Meets Tuesday, See What’s On The Agenda
The Long Beach City Council is meeting Tuesday night, read below for a look through the evening’s agenda.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Boy, 16, Fires His Loaded 9mm Gun During FaceTime Call: Joliet Police File 4 Criminal Charges
Further investigation determined that the handgun had previously been reported stolen, Joliet police revealed.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
Primary Election Day Brings Mixed Energy to Tampa Bay Polls
Voters across FL, including the Tampa Bay area, are heading to the polls for the 2026 primary elections on Aug. 18.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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Libertyville, IL|
Free Lake Fest To Bring Music, Food And Family Fun To Mundelein
The inaugural event will feature a Wonder Lake Ski Team performance, live music, food vendors and kids’ activities at The Landing.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
GLP-1s Being Cut From Lyons Township High Insurance
It was seen as a way to counter the rapid rise in the school's benefit costs.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
Overnight Closures Coming To Major SoCal Freeway: What Long Beach Drivers Should Know
Lane, ramp and connector closures are planned for several nights as Caltrans works on a $34 million rehabilitation project.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|
Highland Park OKs Construction Company For Permanent Place Of Remembrance
Council approved construction management services as the city advances the permanent remembrance project.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
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Port Washington, NY|
Honeymoon Is Looking For A Forever Home After Arriving From NJ Shelter
The sweet 4-year-old cat is hoping to trade her shelter stay for a cozy home.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, NJ|
Colonia Woman Recovering After She Was Attacked By A Pit Bull
A neighbor heard the woman screaming and ran out to help. He said the woman was on the ground and the dog continued to bite her.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
37,000-Square-Foot Pickleball Club To Open In Windsor
Boston Pickle Club’s first Connecticut location will feature 12 indoor courts, a full-service bar, outdoor patio and event space.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|
Rosie-Gul Lost Her Person, Then Her Home: Northport Kitty Of The Week
Rosie-Gul is waiting at Petco Commack after losing the person she loved and the only home she knew, the rescue said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Farmington, CT|
Farmington OK's Deal For Major High-Tech Upgrades In Town
Farmington approved a contract for a new town website, 311 requests, an AI chatbot, and resident services.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
NJ Premiere Of Hillsborough Comedy To Kick off Farm Week At Norz Hill Farm
Hillsborough filmmaker Karl Ryan Erikson's feature film 'The Family Recipe' will screen Aug. 23 at Norz Hill Farm.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
924-Megawatt Sunrise Wind Farm Off Shirley Coast 'Making Good Progress': Official
Twenty wind turbines have been installed in the Atlantic Ocean, as part of the project, which is slated to be complete in 2027, Ørsted says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Fleeing Joliet Criminal Who Caused Major Wreck, Injuring 2 Innocents, Sentenced To Prison, But Does No Time
In October 2024, Officer Alfonso Sanchez was notified in late October of his termination from the Joliet Police Department.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Huntington, NY|
Chloe, Baby Smudge Rescued From Street Corner: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
The mother-and-daughter pair were found being sold on a Lindenhurst street corner before being taken into foster care, the shelter said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|
Pacific Pinball Museum Will Celebrate Late Oakland Muralist With Public Memorial
"Dan gave so much color and joy to Oakland and the Bay Area," the hosts of the celebration said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|
Miffed Southington Officials Mull New Rules After Sports Teams Paint Town Property
Southington may consider an ordinance after sports teams painted logos on town-owned buildings without council approval.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|
Dutch Bros Opens As Buffalo Grove's Clove Development Continues To Fill In
Whole Foods remains on track for 2027, while The 250 apartments are more than 90% leased and additional businesses are on the way.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Wildomar Could Appoint Unopposed City Council Nominees In Lieu Of November Election
Wildomar's City Council will determine whether to halt the District 1 and 3 elections, while the District 5 election will still occur.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale Conservative Claims Role In Bailey Campaign; Campaign Won't Say
She has denounced Black people, "Mexican parades," Muslims and the LGBTQ community.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Drunk Driver With 2-Year-Old In Car Arrested In Route 202 Crash In Raritan, Police Say
A Westfield woman was arrested on a DWI charge after a three-car crash with injuries in Raritan, police said.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|
New Supermarket In West Orange Gets OK From Planning Board
The two-story grocery store will be located at the former home of a Walgreens and the Americana Diner.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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