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Oak Lawn, IL|
The Story Behind Oak Lawn's 9/11 First Responder Memorial
From the moment four World Trade Center beams rolled into Oak Lawn in Dec. 2010, 'Heralds of 9/11' tells a story of a nation an together.
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Portsmouth, NH|
Kiper Is 'Feeling Good' About 2026 After Falling Short In Dem Primary
Looking ahead two years, Seacoast restauranteur Jon Kiper says he "has some time to see what the next move is."
Joliet, IL|
Dad Abused Boy Accused Of Killing Little Brother In Joliet: Complaint
Eric Sutphin, now of Aurora, still faces felony aggravated battery charges in Joliet in connection with his arrest by Joliet police in 2022.
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Airport Fire Jumps Ortega Highway In Notorious Decker Canyon
The fire was burning in Decker Canyon, not far from El Cariso Village, Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Division Chief Todd Hopkins said.
Concord, NH|
It’s Ayotte Vs. Craig For NH’s Corner Office: 2024 Primary Results
Goodlander trounces Van Ostern in 2nd Congressional District race; Tang Williams win GOP nom; 1st CD, Ex. Council races too close to call.
Cranston, RI|
Mayor Hopkins Defeats Fenton-Fung In Cranston Republican Primary
Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins will move on to face Democratic challenger Robert Ferri in November, according to unofficial results.
Fairfield, CT|
New Pocket Park Opens In Fairfield
The small park overlooks Ash Creek off Ash Street and Dalewood Avenue near Black Rock.
Trumbull, CT|
New Innovative Fun Spot Arcade Opens At Trumbull Mall
CEC Entertainment, the parent company of Chuck E. Cheese, recently opened a new arcade at the Trumbull Mall.
Annapolis, MD|
New Recycling, Yard Waste Plans Released Amid Anne Arundel Strike
There’s a new recycling and yard waste plan amid the ongoing collector strike. Anne Arundel County hired fill-in collectors.
Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|
Brush Fire Breaks Out In Sepulveda Basin
Firefighters had stopped the forward progress of the 5-acre blaze by 2:15 p.m. Tuesday.
Wallingford, CT|
New Movie To Have Special Screening In Wallingford
“Crust,” a new horror-comedy movie with a cast that includes Alan Ruck from “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” makes its CT premiere in Wallingford
Kings Park, NY|
Maggie's Mission Holding 'S'more-K' At Sunken Meadow State Park
There will be awards, raffles, refreshments, food, S'mores, shirts for the first 300 race finishers, and more.
Farmingdale, NY|
Planet Nugg Cannabis Dispensary Opens In Farmingdale
Planet Nugg offers products that offer relief from pain, stress, or enhance one's well-being, the business stated.
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|
Ninth Street Bridge To Be Replaced Starting In Early 2029: IDOT
The high-level bridge, which crosses several waterways, was first constructed in 1971.
Darien, CT|
Darien To Host First Event At Great Island: 'We're Really Excited'
The Great Island Advisory Committee and Board of Selectmen on Monday unanimously voted to move forward with the event.
Secaucus, NJ|
Secaucus Mayor Will Endorse School Board Candidates Thursday Night
Like many mayors throughout New Jersey, Gonnelli usually does not get involved in school board elections. This year is different.
Bay Shore, NY|
Firefighters Battle House Blaze In Bay Shore, Arson Squad Probes: FD
Suffolk County Police Arson Section detectives are investigating a blaze that engulfed a Bay Shore home on Monday, police say.
Newark, NJ|
NJ Advocates Defend State's Affordable Housing Rules Amid Lawsuit
Nine towns in New Jersey are challenging the state’s new affordable housing law. Here’s why they’re wrong, advocates argue.
Park Slope, NY|
Chorus Of Boos Greet Windsor Terrace Developers At Town Hall Monday
The town hall was a battleground over a developer's plan to build two 13-story apartment buildings with affordable units on Prospect Avenue.
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
New Council Member Appointed In Hatboro
Hatboro Borough Council voted Monday night to fill the vacancy from Councilman Todd A'Harrah's resignation last month.
East Brunswick, NJ|
East Brunswick To Start Improvement Project At Local Waterpark
The work includes replacing the water filtration system, improvements to water slides and more.
Stonington-Mystic, CT|
Former Stonington Resident Works To Eradicate Polio As CDC Researcher
John Paul Bigouette was a student runner in Stonington and is now the lead on a working group for the federal Centers of Disease Control.
Culver City, CA|
Meet Denice Renteria, Candidate For City Council Of Culver City
Denice Renteria told Patch why she should be elected to the City Council of Culver City. The election is on Nov. 5, 2024.
Brooklyn, NY|
Chorus Of Boos Greet Windsor Terrace Developers At Town Hall Monday
The town hall was a battleground over a developer's plan to build two 13-story apartment buildings with affordable units on Prospect Avenue.
Buffalo Grove, IL|
Firearm Threat Reported On Buffalo Grove School Bus: Police
Police were notified of the threat Monday afternoon on a bus departing Aptakisic Junior High School.
Fairfax City, VA|
Anthony Amos Seeks Fairfax City Council Seat: 2024 Candidate Profile
Anthony Amos is one of the 11 candidates on the Nov. 5 ballot running for one of the six open seats on the Fairfax City Council.
Fairfax City, VA|
Lauren Bartelme Runs For Fairfax City School Board: Candidate Profile
Lauren Bartelme is one of the five candidates in the Nov. 5 election running to fill the five seats on the City of Fairfax School Board.
Lawrenceville, NJ|
Princeton Aims To Buy Rider's Westminster Choir College Property
The Council introduced two ordinances on Monday that kickstart the process for the acquisition of the property.
Bloomfield, NJ|
State Reimburses Bloomfield $3.2M For Lion Gate Park
It’s payback time for Bloomfield.
Princeton, NJ|
Princeton Moves To Buy Westminster Choir College Campus
The Council introduced two ordinances that kickstart the process for the acquisition of the property.
Skokie, IL|
After Ex-Chicago Cop Sues Kim Foxx, Prosecutors Move To Toss Out Case
Cook County prosecutors claim total immunity against a lawsuit filed by an acquitted ex-sergeant who retired before he could be fired.
La Grange, IL|
Affordable Granny Flats On La Grange's Table
A local committee says it wants to protect the community's character.
Northbrook, IL|
Northbrook Mourns Loss Of Former Village President
Mark Damisch, who had also served on the Plan Commission, died last Friday at the age of 68.
Vienna, VA|
Vienna Students Surprise Janitor With Dream Car: Video
The fundraiser to give a Madison High School janitor was a success, as students presented him with his car.
Reston, VA|
Last 3 Homeless Encampment Residents Find Housing In Reston
With Fairfax County poised to clear out the homeless encampment where they lived, three elderly residents find housing.
Oswego, IL|
Teen Falls Asleep At Wheel, Causing Rear-Ending Domino: Oswego PD
No injuries were reported in the Monday evening crash, Oswego police said.
Concord, NH|
School Charter Reform Questions Hearing Shows Deep Divide In Concord
On Nov. 5, SAU 8 residents will have the chance to restore their voting rights concerning approval for school relocation and property sales.
Joliet, IL|
Bedroom Violence Leads To Joliet Man's Arrest: Police
The juvenile was able to get the phone back and called 911, Joliet police advised.
Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood, PA|
Fire Breaks Out At Villanova Home Early Tuesday Morning
A fire broke out at a home on North Stone Ridge Lane in Villanova early Tuesday morning, according to the Lower Merion Fire Department.
La Grange, IL|
La Grange Woman Thrown To Ground In Robbery: Police
The robbery may be connected to one earlier the same night in the village, according to a police report.