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Babylon Village, NY|
Firefighters Battle Vehicle Blaze In Babylon: FD
"Our guys are awesome." - Babylon firefighter William Sadousky.
Carlsbad, CA|
Rubio's To Open Prototype Restaurant In San Diego's North County
The remodeled Oceanside location will officially reopen its doors after being closed since a fire destroyed the building in 2021.
Fairfax City, VA|
Chosun Hwaro Korean BBQ Restaurant Coming To Fairfax City
Founders of the Chosun Hwaro Korean BBQ Restaurant in Ellicott City, Maryland are planning to open a new location on Fairfax Boulevard.
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|
Oceanside Rubio's Restaurant To Reopen After Devastating Fire
The custom-designed location serves as Rubio's prototype restaurant, representing the wave of the future for the company.
Farmingdale, NY|
Vico Of Farmingdale Wins OpenTable Diner's Choice Award
"I feel like I’m eating at my grandmother’s house" is the best compliment Vico can receive, co-owner Joe Fortuna said.
Palos, IL|
Palos Hills Police Find Gunshot Victim At Advocate Christ
A man with a gunshot wound showed up at Christ Hospital as Palos Hills police investigated a shots fired call.
Concord, NH|
Missing NH Girl Case Turns 40: No New Leads, Info Requests Rejected
The case of Shirley Ann “Tippy” McBride, who went missing in Concord on July 13, 1984, remains unresolved, with few talking about the case.
Murrieta, CA|
Tips Sought On 2 Brush Fires That Burned In Murrieta
Friday's Alamos Fire and Saturday's Keith Fire burned in close proximity. Both forced evacuations, and one caused the I-215 to close.
New Lenox, IL|
Car Stolen In New Lenox Crashes In Mokena, Occupants Escape Police
The car was seen in Mokena the same day it was reported stolen. Police attempted to curb it, but its driver crashed and fled.
Enfield, CT|
Rain Affects Attendance, But Not Enthusiasm, At Enfield Italian Feast
Heavy rain and thunderstorms struck during all three days of the annual Italian Festival, put on by the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society.
Worcester, MA|
Jeannie Michelson Marks 30 Years Overseeing Worcester Volunteer Boards
For 30 years, Jeannie Michelson has helped residents join boards and commissions that run the city. She's here to recruit you.
Berkeley, NJ|
Homeownership Can't Be Age-Restricted In Berkeley, Court Rules
Berkeley set an ordinance restricting senior community ownership to those 55+. Judges ruled that violates federal law:
West Orange, NJ|
West Orange Police, Fire Statistics: See Recent Updates From Township
Check out some stats for parking tickets, traffic stops, arrests, building fires, car crashes, gas leaks, EMS calls and more in West Orange.
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Body Of Lake Perris Drowning Victim Recovered 92 Days After Incident
The 51-year-old man's body was found Aug. 1.
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Bernards Twp Police Are Monitoring Weather Ahead Of National Night Out
A chance of showers and thunderstorms are possible on Tuesday night in Basking Ridge.
Odenton-Severn, MD|
Elevation Burger Closes Waugh Chapel Towne Centre Restaurant
A burger restaurant closed its only Anne Arundel County location. The eatery was known for its organic patties and cage-free chicken.
Newark, NJ|
Fatal Crash In Newark; Traffic Death Was City’s 2nd That Day: ECPO
A car crash claimed a man’s life in Newark. It was the second fatal crash that happened in the city that day, authorities said.
Danbury, CT|
2 Contemporary Ballets Premiere in Danbury This Weekend
Three contemporary ballets, including two world premieres, will be folded into "The Fifth Temperament," opening in Danbury this weekend.
Falmouth, MA|
New Fitness Studio Opens In Mashpee Commons
btone FITNESS has opened its latest Massachusetts location on Cape Cod with owners hailing from Mashpee.
Philadelphia, PA|
South Philly Native's Journey From Sidewalk Wine To Kensington Winery
Tom Caruso grew up making wine with his Italian grandfather on South Philly sidewalks. Now, he's got his own Philly winery and tasting room.
Livingston, NJ|
Tale Of 2 Malls: Frustration In Livingston, New Stores In Short Hills
Shoppers are getting a very different experience at the malls in Livingston and Short Hills these days.
Palos, IL|
Chicago Woman Accused Of Smashing Patio Door With Landscaping Brick
The woman was arrested during a court appearance on another case for robbing an elderly veteran selling poppies, Palos Heights police said.
La Grange, IL|
Does La Grange Fitness Center Pay For Itself?
The park district is poised to put a tax hike measure ballot before voters.
Riverhead, NY|
Man Who Left Dog Tied To Pole On LI Highway Charged: Police
The dog was found tied to a light pole on the Southern State Parkway but has since found a forever home in Aquebogue.
Orange County, CA|
10 CA Day Trips To End The Summer On A High Note
From scenic rides on the beach to breathtaking mountain views, here's a run-down on late summer activities for you and your family.
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich Honors Investment Management Firm For High CNBC Rankings
First Selectman Fred Camillo and the town recently saluted Avity Investment Management for their high rankings nationally and in CT.
West Hartford, CT|
West Hartford Police, Dispatchers Ink New Labor Deals
The West Hartford Town Council unanimously approved both pacts, which call for steady pay increases in the 3 percent range.
Warminster, PA|
Styx, Foreigner Show Classic Rock Icons At 'Best Of Times:' Review
The two classic rock bands performed at the Freedom Mortage Center in Camden in their only Philly area performance this summer.
Worcester, MA|
Worcester Washington Heights Fire: Residents Face Problems After Blaze
A June fire at the Washington Heights complex displaced dozens. Many are living in limbo, uncertain if they'll find a new home anytime soon.
Temecula, CA|
Cal Fire Announces Cause Of 5,222-Acre Fire East Of Temecula
More than 1,000 firefighters are continuing to battle the non-injury blaze.
Palos, IL|
Bones Found Near Cal-Sag Channel Turned Over To Texas Crime Lab
Palos Heights police are trying to determine the origin of human and animal bones found hanging from a tree in December 2022.
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|
Billionaire's Beach Blockage Ignites Trespassing Dispute In Winnetka
Ted Wynnychenko insists he was never on billionaire Justin Ishbia's land. Now a village prosecutor has offered a deal to drop the charges.
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|
'Mongo Mania' Planned To Celebrate McMichael's Hall Of Fame Induction
"Mongo Mania" is planned on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., event organizers told Patch.
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|
NJ Dad Sentenced In Treadmill Abuse Death Of Young Son
Christopher Gregor, found guilty of aggravated manslaughter in the abuse death of his six-year-old son, was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Center Moriches-Eastport, NY|
LISTEN: 2-Day North Fork TV Festival Set For Aug. 27-28
Along with television pilot screenings, celebrities John Turturro and Marcia Gay Harden will participate in the festival.
Brick, NJ|
Raising Cane's Coming To The Jersey Shore
The tenant roster for a Brick Township site lists the chicken chain as filling a vacant store.
Odenton-Severn, MD|
The Farmhouse Restaurant Opening Soon In Waugh Chapel Towne Centre
A new farm-to-table restaurant is opening soon in Anne Arundel County. The space was previously a wine bar, but the owners rebranded it.
Livermore, CA|
Small Plane Crashes Near Livermore, Pilot Uninjured
A small plane with a single person on board went down just after 9 a.m. Investigators believe the engine lost power.
San Diego, CA|
SD Weekend: ArtWalk; Farm To Bay; 'Mean Girls;' Best Friend's Weekend
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Aug. 3-4, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
Tredyffrin-Easttown, PA|
Conestoga Girl Up Chapter Hosting Gender Equity Seminar Aug 11
Girl Up aims to support girls in developing countries, and the local chapter is hoping to educate youths on the issues women face globally.