Month: September 2024

HAMPTON BAYS, NY — Mother Nature graced Hampton Bays with blue skies and a beautiful breeze Sunday afternoon, perfect weather for the second day of the 12th San Gennaro Feast of the Hamptons. (Video of the zeppole eating competition by Lisa Finn / Patch) Find out what's happening in Westhampton-Hampton Bayswith free, real-time updates from […]
CALIFORNIA — Fall is nearly here, and as the sweltering weather gives way to cool temps, that can only mean one thing: Pumpkin spice has arrived. Surely I can’t be the only one sick of pumpkin-flavored everything being flaunted by everyone from McDonald’s to Bath & Body Works year after year. Pumpkin spice is delicious […]
CLARENDON HILLS, IL – Clarendon Hills trustees may give their views Monday on whether the village should proceed with a special tax district that three local school districts oppose. Under a proposal, the tax increment financing district, or TIF, would be designed to spur development in the area along 55th Street, village officials say. With […]
MASSACHUSETTS — Welcome to Patch’s weekly round up of food and restaurant news in Massachusetts, where we review openings, closings and more in the state’s dining scene. This week, the Herb Lyceum Carriage House continues working through the aftermath of a devastating Sept. 1 fire at the Groton farm and venue. No one was injured […]
When WWE SmackDown premieres on the USA Network this week, a big name will be in the house. And he’ll be sitting at “The Head of the Table.” Even if it is his own table these days. “The Original Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns is now being advertised for this week’s episode of WWE Friday Night […]
AURORA, IL — Two people fled after crashing a car into a pole Tuesday night in Aurora, according to police. A car driving at a high rate of speed at about 9 p.m. near Northgate Shopping Center on North Lake Street when it swerved, lost control and struck a utility pole. Witnesses reported to police […]
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Phoenixville has become an official “Bird Town,” a program spun off from the National Audubon Society that recognizes municipalities for their commitment to conservation and avian stewardship. Phoenixville joins 68 other municipalities across Pennsylvania in gaining the status. “Birds are natural indicators of ecological health,” said, Heidi Shiver, the manager of Bird […]
ORLAND PARK, IL — Manus Keane still loves a good game of poker. He grew up a Chicago White Sox fan, but got tired of the nonsense in their front office, so switched camps to the Cubs. He drinks a glass or two of lukewarm water every morning as soon as he wakes. Find out […]
GUILFORD, CT — Char & Lemon, an Oxford-based restaurant that serves up wood-fired pizza, homemade pasta and Italian entrees, is planning on opening a location in Guilford. The restaurant announced this week it will open in spring 2025. Guilford First Selectman Matt Hoey confirmed with Patch the new eatery will be located at 2 Water […]
CULVER CITY, CA — Yasmine-Imani McMorrin is vying for one of three seats up for election on Culver City’s City Council. Voters in the Nov. 5 election will decide between seven candidates running for the three seats. Learn more about McMorrin’s goals for Culver City: Find out what's happening in Culver Citywith free, real-time updates […]