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Brick, NJ|
Traffic Signals Changing At Brick Intersection After Multiple Crashes
Since a crash that killed 2 people on June 8, there have been at least four more crashes at the intersection.
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Joliet, IL|
Cocaine Dealer Slumped Behind Wheel At Joliet Gas Station Again: JPD
Shorewood's Kelly Decman was arrested again, this time, by the Joliet police after officers responded to the gas station.
Salem, MA|
New MA Law Settles North Shore Long-Simmering ADU Debates
The Affordable Homes Act allows accessory-dwelling units "by-right" for all single-family home zoning districts across the state.
Elmhurst, IL|
Central Elmhurst Street Project Not Done Yet
The city says the work is on schedule, but a resident wonders why no work has been done for weeks.
Glenview, IL|
Two New Restaurants Opening In Downtown Glenview: Village Board
The Village of Glenview Board of Trustees recently approved redevelopment agreements for the restaurants.
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
Tax Abatement Greenlighted For Belleville Apartment Building
A mixed-used building on Union Avenue will get a five-year tax abatement. Single-family homeowners are also eligible for the same deal.
Merrick, NY|
Merrick's 'The Diner Boys' Expands Traditional Menu Fare
"It's your typical diner dishes, just kind of modernized a little bit," owner Nicholas Christofiges told Patch.
Arlington Heights, IL|
Community Development Director Retiring After 34-Year Career: Village
A replacement search is underway for Charles Witherington Perkins' successor, which he will stay in until November.
Marlborough, MA|
Marlborough Leading In 'Battle Of The Boroughs' WooSox Game
The "Battle Of The Boroughs" game Wednesday was a friendly competition between Marl, North, South and West-borough (sorry Middleborough).
Laguna Beach, CA|
City Creates Group To Address Tourism Impact In Laguna Beach
The group was created in response to bad behavior reported on Laguna beaches and will emphasize environmental and cultural stewardship.
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
More Pickleball Courts Approved In Horsham Township
A new Route 611 indoor facility that will feature five courts was recently approved by Horsham Township Council.
Basking Ridge, NJ|
New Dance Studio Embraces All Abilities, Opens In Basking Ridge
Bedminster local Kendra Smith is opening Embrace Dance Company in the Riverwalk Village in Basking Ridge.
Berlin, CT|
Berlin Bids Adieu To Its Town Manager
The town's top-appointed official retired late last month after five years working for the Town of Berlin.
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
Chaos On Washington: Belleville Traffic ‘Nightmare’ Continues
A construction project on Washington Avenue has been raising a stink among a growing number of residents and business owners in Belleville.
Across Connecticut, CT|
Pirates, Peaches & A Classic Country Fair: CT's Weekend Highlights
What's as American as apple pie, brimming with beautiful women, and fields the teams with the most savage nicknames? Answer below…
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|
Souderton School Official's Sexist Kamala Harris Tweet Stirs Outrage
"He believes that women get ahead in this world as a result of sexual favors. Is that what we should be teaching our daughters?"
Danvers, MA|
2 New Danvers Restaurants Planned For Maple Street
The Select Board this week approved alcohol licenses for two new spots looking to open this fall.
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
'Never, Ever, Ever': Hinsdale Nixes Couple's Zoning Request
The village rejected a request to subdivide a couple's lot to build two houses in a local neighborhood.
Perry Hall, MD|
Temporary Animal Adoption Center Opens In The Avenue At White Marsh
A new animal adoption center opened in White Marsh. The temporary hub is holding a month-long blitz to find homes for its furry friends.
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|
CITGO Lemont Refinery Acquires Big Run Golf Club
"Big Run will continue operating as a golf course under the current management for the foreseeable future," CITGO said.
Tredyffrin-Easttown, PA|
T/E Students Hoping To Break Egg Drop Guinness World Record
The Tredyffrin/Easttown Egg Drop Team is hoping to break the Guinness World Record Greatest Height to Drop a Protected Egg Without Breaking.
Warminster, PA|
100-Tree Planting Project Coming To Warminster
The Warminster EAC pitched plans to plant the trees near the Ben Wilson Community Center.
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
'Sins Of Past' Impact Clarendon Hills Area: Official
A committee of taxing bodies rejected the village's proposal for a special tax district.
Concord, NH|
Myriad Of Crashes In The City Keep Concord Cops, Firefighters Busy
Officers and firefighters were kept busy Tuesday with several crashes in the city — including a multi-hour pole repair on Pleasant Street.
Skokie, IL|
$100M Transformation Of Old Orchard Mall Heads To Plan Commission
Phase one includes the demolition of the former Bloomingdale's and the construction of over 400 apartments and 16,000 square feet of retail.
Pleasanton, CA|
Residential Fire Near Stoneridge Drive Contained: LPFD
The fire started on a fence and spread to a single-family home near Stoneridge Drive and Val Vista Park.
North Fork, NY|
Kait's Angels Community Yard Sale Helps 2 Neighbors In Need
The yard sale, with all proceeds benefiting those who need a helping hand, is an annual North Fork tradition. Here's how you can donate.
Marblehead, MA|
Proposed Marblehead School Flag Policy Decried As Discussion Postponed
Several at Wednesday's School Committee meeting criticized the proposed policy's potential restrictiveness and lack of inclusiveness.
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Controversial Hinsdale Teardown Not Happening
A demolition was planned, but the new owners want the house preserved instead.
Glenview, IL|
Glenview Man Sent Child Porn For 'Fetish Purposes,' Prosecutors Say
A University of Illinois at Chicago student who lives with his parents in Glenview was ordered jailed on child pornography charges.
Freehold, NJ|
Pagan Club Neighbor Dispute Led Freehold Twp. Man To Run For Committee
Michael Murphy, 45, said he’s running for Freehold Twp. Committee amidst safety concerns regarding the Pagans Motorcycle Club.
Beverly Hills, CA|
Armed Robbers Behind $1M Watch Theft In Beverly Hills Arrested
After being arrested for the armed robbery, court filings against two "crime tourists" offer a view into how the crews operate in LA County.
San Diego, CA|
Rare Deep-Sea 'Doomsday Fish' Found In Southern California
Although no correlation has been proven, oarfish have a mythical reputation as predictors of natural disasters such as earthquakes.
Newark, NJ|
Free Anti-Theft Devices For Hyundai, Honda, Kia Owners At Newark Event
Owners of Hyundai, Honda and Kia vehicles will be able to get a free steering wheel lock at an upcoming giveaway in Newark.
Murrieta, CA|
Thompson Middle School Teacher Suspected Of Sexually Abusing Children
The Murrieta Police Department arrested Wayne Kenneth Conklin on Wednesday.
Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood, PA|
Ardmore's Sasha Burton Racing In Ironman World Championship Next Month
Sasha Burton, 23, competed in her first Ironman in November and performed so well she earned a spot at the World Championship in France.
Bolingbrook, IL|
Bolingbrook To Ask Voters About Video Gambling
The advisory question will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot.
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
How Much Hinsdale D86 Paid To Fight Legal Battle
The attorney general found the district broke state law in a meeting to suspend the superintendent.
Danville, CA|
Suspect Travels 110 MPH In I-680 Police Chase, Hits Car: Police
Last Friday, a suspect fled Danville police at speeds up to 110 miles per hour before eventually crashing in Pleasanton.
Temecula, CA|
Rancho California Road/ I-15 South Offramp Closed Intermittently Today
The offramp will be closed intermittently until approximately 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14.