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Concord, NH|
Tree And Brush Fires Extinguished By Concord Firefighters: Videos
The city’s forestry units, with the help of a Bow tanker, extinguished several trees that were burning on Penacook Street Sunday afternoon
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|
Newtown Selectmen Review Capital Projects, Discuss Pootatuck River Culvert Repair Plan
Newtown officials reviewed capital projects and discussed a federal plan to restore the Pootatuck River after major flooding.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|
Brush Fire Consumes 40 Acres, Takes Crews Hours To Put Out: Beecher Fire
The fire started in tall grass before spreading into a wooded area nearby. It took 50 firefighters to battle the blaze Saturday.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Oak Lawn 'Pumpkin Church' Rolls Out Pumpkins Of All Shapes, Colors, Sizes, Bumps And Warts
Make some memories at the First United Methodist Church pumpkin patch in Oak Lawn. The patch is open daily through Halloween.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Riverhead, NY|
Owner Of Iconic Modern Snack Bar Dubbed 'Mayor Of North Fork' By Animal Rescue Organization
"Communities shine brighter when led by people with kindness at their core."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Riverhead, NY|
Swifties Turn Out In Force For Fun-Filled Taylor Swift Celebration On Long Island
A crowd of Swifties celebrated the release of Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of A Showgirl," at a Long Island event Saturday.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Man, Reportedly Having A ‘Manic Episode,’ Struck By Vehicle On Pleasant Street In Concord
Status 2 alert requested at Concord Hospital after a man, running in the middle of the street, was struck by a vehicle Saturday night.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord Police Investigating Hit-And-Run Crash After Bicyclist Hit On Loudon Road: Video
A bicyclist sustained injuries after being struck Friday night near Alton Woods Drive; cops are looking for two possible suspect vehicles.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
You Gotta Believe! Oak Lawn Spartans Win Six In A Row Beating Evergreen Park, 21-7
Oak Lawn Community High School's streak continues, as the Spartans clobber the Evergreen Park Mustangs 21-7 in the homecoming game.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Taylor Swift's 'Life Of A Showgirl' Release Party At Riverside County Theaters: Fans Gather, Patch Reviews
Alright, showgirls. Who listened to the 12th album release overnight, stood in line at Target, or saw her first album video at the movies?
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood, PA|
New Coffee Shop Bringing Greek Flair To Main Line
The Brew Room in Ardmore is opening soon, but don't expect the typical Greek diner fare and vibes when you stop in for a bite or beverage.
Max Bennett, Patch Staff
Sudbury, MA|
Award-Winning Chocolate Maker Calls Sudbury Barn Home
Here's how this local couple turned their passion for craft chocolate into a career.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|
New Soccer Turf Opens In East Harlem With A Big Goal
The new professional-grade turf field space also features an education center and flexible space for community events.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Keansburg Restaurant Steps Up To Host 2 Weddings After Beach Gallery Suddenly Closed
Two couples put down full payments to have weddings Oct. 11 at the restaurant, which suddenly closed this week and is being investigated.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|
Reckless Driver Hides In Women's Bathroom At Burger King On Route 59: Shorewood Police
Shorewood's police officer observed the high-beam lights were activated and traveled at a high rate of speed, the agency noted.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
What To Do When Your Neighbor’s Weed ‘Smells Like A Skunk’s Behind’: Block Talk
Readers said part of living in a community is following not just explicit laws, but also social norms — like not polluting a neighbor’s air.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
Lucharitos Burrito Bar Set To Close Doors In Mattituck — With Plans For New Location
The new location hasn't yet been announced, owner Marc LaMaina said. "We're rolling the dice on an exciting new opportunity."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|
DEA Warns CA Of Drug Stronger Than Fentanyl: Opioid 'Unlike Any Other.'
It is about 200 to 300 times more potent than morphine and 10 times more potent than fentanyl.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
A Yearly Tradition: Old Greenwich School Pumpkin Patch To Celebrate 55th Anniversary
The popular annual event returns to Old Greenwich School this month for the 55th time.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
San Mateo, CA|
New Sichuan Restaurant In SMC Wants To Offer Guests An Authentic Dining Experience
A representative from the Sichuan-restaurant brand shared with Patch why they specifically chose the Bay Area as their first U.S. location.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|
SF DEA Warns Public Of Drug Stronger Than Fentanyl. But How Dangerous Is It?
DEA officials say this synthetic opioid is "unlike any other."
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|
San Diego Weekend Guide: Autumn Festival; HalGLOWeen; Fiesta De Reyes; Oktoberfest
Looking for some festive things to do this weekend, Oct. 4-5, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Ellicott City, MD|
The Trolley Stop Restaurant Serves Up Hearty Homemade Dishes
The Trolley Stop, located in a 1833 building with stone from the Patapsco River and brick from Europe, offers homemade, hearty meals.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|
'Everybody Has To Leave The Table A Little Unhappy,' Attorney On Ending Government Shutdown
Jon Bell estimates there are 31,000 federal employees who "could be furloughed or forced to work without pay."
Jerry Barmash, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|
'No Parent Should Have To Bury Both Of Their Sons:' Brothers Die Mere Miles, And 20 Years, Apart
This week, a Winchester family sought help to bury their son, killed on the same roadway where his older brother was killed 20 years ago.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|
New Local Brewery Will Host Party With Beer Pong Tournament In Marin County
Home brewers who started a "beer truck" have now opened a local brick-and-mortar location.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Business Leaving Village Center For New Place: Owner
It opened its 7,000-square-foot showroom seven years ago.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|
Topsfield Fair Kicks Off 2025 With Clydesdales, Racing Pigs, Lumberjacks, Giant Pumpkin Contest
A complete guide to attending, parking and what to look forward to at the 207th Topsfield Fair.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Police Investigating Gun Created By A 3-D Printing Machine Found In A Car Near Concord High School
CHS’s SRO was alerted to a firearm inside a car on the edge of the high school property; gun was not printed at school; one home searched.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
NJ Prison Launches Fashion Design Training For Women, Youth Coaching Program
It’s “sew far, sew good” at a new job training program for incarcerated women at a state prison in New Jersey.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|
Free Tacos For National Taco Day Idea At MA Taqueria: MA Cheap Eats
The deal starts on National Taco Day as a local chain looks for its annual special ahead of next year's celebration.
Montana Samuels, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|
See What Vendors Will Be At Final Aurora Farmers Market Of The Season
A fall celebration, featuring a costume contest, pumpkin giveaway and trick-or-treating, is planned on the final day.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Manalapan, NJ|
Veolia Water NJ Completes Acquisition Of Manalapan Water System
The acquisition of the town’s water system comes after residents voted to approve the sale in a November 2024 referendum.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
The Salt Line Features 3-Course Menu Deal During Arlington Restaurant Week
The Salt Line Oyster and Ale in Ballston serves New England and Chesapeake Bay seafood with warm, welcoming hospitality.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|
Chick-fil-A Opens New MA Restaurant + Taco Day Deals: MA Food Week
Plus: A major Massachusetts brewery announced a new seasonal brew for Oktoberfest season. Here's what to know.
Montana Samuels, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|
Gas Line Break Shuts Down Road In Buffalo Grove: Village
Officials said Nicor crews are on the scene Friday morning performing repairs.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Bridgeport, CT|
Rally Scheduled This Weekend In Bridgeport Against UI Monopole Project
The United Illuminating proposal calls for the installation of tall monopoles that would carry power lines through Bridgeport and Fairfield.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|
LGBTQ Activists To Gather At Site Of Removed Rainbow Crosswalk In Sarasota
Project Pride SRQ is hosting a community gathering at the downtown Sarasota site of the rainbow Pride crosswalk removed by FL officials.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Downtown Elmhurst Building To Be Torn Down: Proposal
The developer revealed what is planned for the three-story building.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Man Attacked His Own Family Members, 4 Criminal Charges Filed: Prosecutor
The Will County State's Attorney's Office did not file a petition to seek pretention detention for Nicholas Wrzek, age 32.
John Ferak, Patch Staff