Westfield, NJ|News|
$46K Grant Awarded To Westfield Fire Department
$291.6 million was awarded across the United States through the program.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
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Freehold, NJ|News|
Freehold Police Officers Honored With Life-Saving Awards
The officers were awarded at a recent borough council meeting after helping to save people suffering cardiac episodes. See details:
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Milford, MA|News|
Milford Nonprofit Sends Care Packages To MA National Guard Members
The boxes were sent to those serving with the Combined Joint Task Force, Horn of Africa Camp Lemonnier.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Watchung-Green Brook, NJ|News|
Family-Run Portuguese Coffee House Expands, Opens 2nd Location On Route 22 In Green Brook
Pourtuga was inspired by Stephanie Oliveria's desire to bring her Portuguese culture's comfort foods to her community.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Morristown, NJ|News|
Morristown's 'The Office' To Host Holiday Party For Charity
The event will feature seasonal food, an open bar, and more.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Wrestlers From 5 Schools Scrimmage At Concord High School In First Bouts Of The Season
Wrestlers from Bow, Concord, Franklin, Plymouth, and Winnisquam worked out some of their kinks during a scrimmage Wednesday afternoon.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Notre Dame Historian’s New Book Calls Rockville Centre Bellwether For Suburban Catholicism
Fr. Stephen Koeth studies Rockville Centre as America's “first entirely suburban diocese” in his new book, “Crabgrass Catholicism."
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Crashed Vehicle Found Struck By Gunfire In Lockport Township: Sheriff
Three people were questioned but released, and a witness said someone knocked on their door claiming to have been shot, police said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Oakton, VA|News|
DEA Raid In Oakton: Former Executive Accused Of Laundering Money For Cartel
Armed federal agents swarmed the Oakton home of Paul Campo, a former top DEA official accused of planning to launder over $12 million.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
New Bagel Business Coming To Arlington Heights In 2026
The location on Evergreen Avenue will mark the seventh restaurant for the longtime local business.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|News|
1 Hurt In 2-Vehicle Crash In Brookhaven Thursday Night: Police
The person was taken to NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|News|
Nationwide Jewelry Theft Ring Member That Hit Milford Mall Store Sentenced, Prosecutors Say
The theft ring, which robbed a Milford mall store, stole merchandise worth a total of over $4.4 million, prosecutors say.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|News|
Newtown Selectmen Review Major Projects, Reestablish Committees And Approve 2026 Meeting Schedule
Newtown Selectmen revisit Housatonic cleanup plans, reestablish committees, and set their 2026 meeting calendar.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
'Latin History For Morons' One-Man Play Opens In Tampa
Stageworks Theatre’s production of “Latin History for Morons” showcases lesser known facts and stories from Latin American history.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
‘BeatleMania’ Art Show Features Works By Tampa Bay Artists
A Beatles-inspired art show is on display at a St. Petersburg brewery through the end of December.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Alsip Shell Promotes Newly Remodeled Pumps And Store With Holiday Cash Giveaway
Alsip Shell offers a fully stocked, modern grocery, in addition to specialty high-flow diesel trucker, kerosene, racing gas and DEF.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
White Castle Employees Hit Panic Alarm, Joliet Police Respond, Arrest 43-Year-Old Woman
Joliet police learned the woman had five arrest warrants out of Cook County for failing to appear in court on previous criminal charges.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Shoplifter At Kohl's On Route 59 Uses Emergency Exit For His Escape: Joliet Police
Joliet police detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Hare on Nov. 24 for retail theft.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
‘It Feels Like a Dream’: The Fitting Room on Main Brings Boutique Warmth To Smithtown
Two Smithtown moms turned a shared dream into a boutique-and-bridal studio that’s becoming a Main Street destination.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Ambulance Sent To Richards Street, Rockdale Man Taken Away By Joliet Police Officers
Cushing was processed at the Joliet Police Department and transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
New Scholarship Honors Late Huntington Manor Firefighter Mason Kraese
The award will support Walt Whitman students entering technical and trade fields, honoring a 2016 graduate who died in an ATV accident.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Hard For Public To Get Hinsdale D86 Teacher Data: Officials
A watchdog is still trying to reconcile 10 teachers who appear to be part time but get full-time pay.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
'America Will Be Shocked': NJ Organ Donor Group's Alleged 'Evil' Actions Called Out By Congress
Trying to harvest organs from patients who were still alive and the discarding of organs were among the allegations brought forward.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Stabbing Attacker Drops Knife As Joliet Police Draw Guns, 2 Victims Hospitalized: Prosecutors
A 21-year-old man suffered multiple stab wounds to his back, shoulder and hand, Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English told Joliet Patch.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Concord Foster Parents Arrested On Child Endangerment Charges After Multi-Month Investigation
Brittany Plaza and Raymond Goudreault were charged after a daycare provider contacted DCYF in June, reporting a child with several injuries.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Morris Township-Morris Plains, NJ|News|
Coyotes Spotted In Morris Plains Area, Officials Warn
Officials have provided tips on how to deal with the typically shy canines.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|News|
Business Owners React After 2 Found Fatally Injured Inside Bethpage Deli
A man and woman were found inside a Bethpage deli on Thursday morning, police say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
New Retail Building Approved In Romeoville
Two restaurants have been announced for the new building.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|News|
'Get The Hell Out Of Town,' Bridgewater Says Of Illegal Massage Parlor Activity
"I will say to everybody, this goes beyond your imagination as to what is going on in these facilities," said Councilman Allen Kurdyla.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|News|
2 Dead Bodies Found On BART Trains In 2 Days
No foul play is suspected in either death, a BART spokesperson said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott/Lynn King's Beach UV Pilot Reveals Promising, Inconclusive Results
Engineers told the Select Board that while the treatment data showed effectiveness, more data collection is needed to determine viability.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|News|
Ridgefield Residents Urge New Approach To Police And Fire Facilities After Failed Referendums
Residents call for clearer communication, broader input and reassessment of cost and location for new public safety buildings.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
Temecula Sisters Join American Samoa Women's Soccer Team In Historic Win, 2nd Round FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
They are scoring goals, making their mark, with goals set on playing in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Tunnel Along Major, Historic Connecticut Recreational Trail Gets Its Lights
Things are a lot brighter now at the tunnel serving a major trail system in Connecticut.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
Plan To Demolish Nursing Home For 170-Unit Assisted Housing Development OK'd By Greenwich P&Z Commission
Apartments would be a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom units, with several amenities at the 15.8-acre site.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Science Enthusiast, Basking Ridge Student Finalist In International Science Competition
Ryan Zhao is in the running to receive $400,000 worth of prizes, including a college scholarship and a new science lab for his school.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Ellicott City, MD|News|
Celebrate Hanukkah Across Howard County With Ice Skating, Menorah Lightings
Many events have been planned for Howard County residents celebrating Hanukkah this year, including bowling, ice skating, menorah lightings.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
University's Library Expansion Approved In West Hartford
The town's zoning board said 'yes' this week to a major expansion of the college's library located in West Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
86-Year-Old Killed In RivCo Crash That Hospitalized Another Driver
A Cathedral City man who died in the crash has been identified by authorities.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Armed DEA Agents, Federal Officers Gather At Fairfax Park
A group of about 15 armed federal officers and DEA agents gathered at Nottoway Park near Vienna, Virginia Thursday afternoon.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
