Darien, IL|News|
Chain Store Opening In Darien Next Year
It is replacing a store that closed last summer.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Brookfield, CT|News|
Food Emporium Opens In Brookfield Town Center With Ribbon Cutting
Food Emporium opens in Brookfield Town Center with fresh foods, community focus, and a Dec. 20 family event featuring Santa.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Plans For Redondo Beach's First-Of-A-Kind Playground Approved
With the help of families of children with disabilities and the LA Kings, the city approved designs for its first all-abilities playground.
Daniella Segura, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Babe's Jumbo Hot Dogs For Sale: REMAX Reveals Asking Price 'Thriving Business Opportunity Awaits'
Joliet Patch latest exclusive on major Joliet real estate and commercial development.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly City Council Approves Maximum Tax Shift Burden To Businesses
The 1.75 factor was recommended to mitigate tax increases on rapidly increasing residential property values.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
Car Plummets Over Curve In Pines To Palms Crash, Driver Trapped Inside
A driver was trapped in his vehicle after going over the side of the curving mountain road between Temecula and Palm Desert late Wednesday.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|News|
Restaurant Reopens Under New Name In Horsham
The former Red Lion Diner is back in business on Route 611 in Horsham Township under a new name and ownership.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
New Late Start Time To Be Used By Harford County Schools
Harford County Public Schools has rolled out a new late start time for the 2025-2026 school year in the event of inclement weather.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
'A Memory I Will Remember Forever': Lemont Veterans Marvel At Honor Flight Experience
Three veterans from Lemont were aboard the last Honor Flight Chicago for 2025.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
Car Vs. Fire Hydrant Geyser Floods Southwest RivCo Neighborhood
A hydrant was sheared from its base, flooding homes and drawing Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department to this RivCo neighborhood.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|News|
South Bay City Kicks Off Season With 7th Annual Holiday Stroll
The pop-up holiday market featured everything from a balloon-making Grinch to Jack Skellington himself.
Daniella Segura, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Residents Keep Pushing Against 'Iberia' Skyscrapers In The Ironbound
The complex was set to be one of the largest developments that the neighborhood has seen for decades – until a lawsuit was filed.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Sushi Restaurant Promises To Bring Former Larry's Diner Space Back To Former Popularity: Mayor
A Japanese restaurant is planning to open in the space formerly occupied by the popular Larry's Diner in Plainfield.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Holiday Pop-Up Bar Opens At Barca Wine Bar & Pier
A new holiday pop-up bar with festive cocktails and decor opens Thursday on the Alexandria waterfront.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Readers Share Winter Wonderland Pictures
You can submit your favorite photos to Patch.com editor Amie by emailing them to amie.schaenzer@patch.com
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
U.S. Thunderbird Pilot Survives Crash During Training Mission In Inland Empire
The aircraft crash is being investigated by the U.S. Air Force.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Jersey City, NJ|News|
Never Again, Says Former NJ Gov. McGreevey About Running For Office
Former Gov. Jim McGreevey spent millions to run for Jersey City mayor and got 32 percent of the vote. Here's what he says he'll do next.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Starbucks' Latest Coffeehouse Is Coming Soon To Shirley
Java hounds will not have to travel as far for the next "Bearista." It will have a drive-thru just east of William Floyd Parkway.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Long Valley, NJ|News|
Entrepreneurial Middle Schoolers To Set Up Shop At Long Valley Holiday Market
More than 150 booths run by young entrepreneurs will be offering unique holiday gift ideas.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Nixed For Now: Lyons Township High Gets No Land Swap
The high school badly damaged its relations with a park district and other public bodies three years ago.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton City Council Approves Riverside Project Plans
The property totals more than 100,000 square feet.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Senior Living Community Proposed In Romeoville
The project is located on a 6-acre lot, south of Scene 75 in the Romeo Crossing Shopping Center.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|News|
Pittsburgh Catering Company Cited For Numerous Health Code Violations
The Allegheny County Health Department observed numerous troubling things at a Pittsburgh catering company this week.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Woodridge Golf Course's Fate Unclear, Struggles Seen As 'Perplexing'
Closing it is an option. A consultant blamed business practices for financial failures, suggesting changes.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Homeless Felon, Burglar Arrested On Stolen Property And Drug Possession Charges In Concord
James Merchant, whose criminal history dates back to 2011 after incidents in the North Country and Claremont, faces new charges.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|News|
'She Was A Little Daddy's Girl': Heartbroken Father Remembers Amber Rae, On Her 17th Birthday
A collection of items including blankets, dog and cat food is ongoing through Friday to benefit the animal shelter, in Amber Stulsky's name.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Animal Activist Zoe Rosenberg Sentenced Today In Petaluma Poultry Case
Rosenberg's sentence for taking four chickens from a Petaluma Poultry slaughterhouse ends a trial fought over the future of agriculture.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|News|
Karaoke Bar, Entertainment Center Opens At National Harbor
Restaurateur Chris Zhu has opened his second Live-K location at National Harbor with 24 state-of-the-art private karaoke rooms.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
'Pull The Bike Over!' Police Pursuit Of Bicycle-Riding Suspect Caught On Video In Murrieta
Murrieta Police Officers recognized a man in a domestic dispute as a wanted felon. Then, he jumped on his bike to ride away.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Gymwear Brand Gymshark Set To Open Flagship Store In NYC
The flagship store, located at 11 Bond Street, will open to the public on December 13.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Man Injures Relative, Joliet Police Officer Before Collins Street Arrest: JPD
Joliet police officers found 22-year-old Eric Liacone near Herkimer Street and Columbia Street.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
Easton Selectmen Advance Tax Refunds, Dispatch Center Plan And Emergency Services Updates
Easton selectmen approve tax refunds, dispatch center plan, emergency service updates and set December meetings.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|News|
Suspected Drunken Driver Crashes Into 2 Cars In Highland Park: Police
According to Highland Park Police, the man ran a red light and crashed into two other cars before attempting to run away.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Queens-Rooted Author Brings ‘Cypress Avenue’ To Huntington Barnes & Noble
Figliola says renewed interest in his Queens-rooted novel has brought him to Huntington for a community-focused book signing.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Naugatuck, CT|News|
IHOP Closes Restaurant At Waterbury Mall After 15 Years
The popular pancake house chain recently closed its location at the Brass Mill Center shopping mall in Waterbury after 15 years in business.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Columbia, MD|News|
Beds Added To Grassroots Emergency Shelter, Officials Break Ground On Another Shelter
Just in time for winter, Grassroots Crisis Intervention has added beds to its emergency shelter while officials broke ground on a 2nd site.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Driver Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI After Plunging Into Ditch Near Cajon Pass: CHP
A driver reportedly jumped from the vehicle before it went off the roadway Wednesday morning in the IE, according to preliminary CHP logs.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
'Just A Fun Ride': Oak Forest HS Reflects On Football Team's Remarkable Season
"Kudos to our kids," the coach said of the Bengals' loss to the Celtics. "They fought as hard as they could until the end."
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
Temecula Eatery Closes Quietly In Vail Ranch Plaza
If you stop by this favored spot for chopped salads in Temecula, you'll find the lights are off, and no one is answering.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Search Continues For 115 Bourbon Street Employee Dan Davis Week After He Went Missing
Since her father was reported missing a week ago, his daughter, Wendy Davis, has led a 24/7 ground search in a desperate attempt to find him
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
