Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Wilmette Big Blue Swim School Reopens With Updated Facility
New showers, lighting, lobby updates and murals are part of the refreshed Wilmette swim school.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Summer Fitness
From fitness classes and fun runs to neighborhood walks and outdoor adventures, discover local ways to stay active as summer heats up.
Tolland, CT|News|
Tolland Cider Mill Road Race Celebrating 25th Anniversary In October
The annual event will again raise money for Tolland schools before joining the town's Harvest Festival.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|News|
Hamden Man, Guinness World Record Holder, Named New Coach At Albertus Magnus College
The hiring was announced on Wednesday.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
South Brunswick, NJ|News|
South Brunswick To Receive $500,000 For Woodlot Park Court Repairs
State legislators secured the funding to rehabilitate tennis and pickleball courts damaged by poor soil conditions.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
Run Medford Seeking Volunteers For Annual Race Weekend
The city is looking for residents who want to play an important part in making this charity event happen.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Girl Scouts To Host America 250 Fun Run This Weekend
Avon Girl Scouts will host a 5K, kid mile, and little kid dash at a local park as part of America 250 festivities. Register now.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
City Of Beaumont Celebrates $4.5M In Upgrades At 20-Acre Sports Park
The city held a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the latest improvements.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Englewood-Englewood Cliffs, NJ|News|
Flat Rock Brook Seeks Volunteer Trail Guides, Docents In Englewood
An information session will introduce nature lovers to two volunteer roles at the Englewood preserve.
Dani Sepe, Patch Staff
Freehold, NJ|News|
NJ Tennis Star Knocked Out Of U.S. Open
The Freehold Township native suffered a loss to Anastasia Potapova in the tournament on Saturday.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Philadelphia, PA|News|
Sixers, Flyers Unveil Renderings Of Arena Proposed In South Philadelphia
Expected to open in 2030, the arena's design pays tribute to the Spectrum, where both teams played for three decades.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Forest Preserve Begins Annual Woods Walk Challenge
People who complete seven of 10 featured trails will earn a medallion, the forest preserve said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|News|
Nike Signs 18 Alabama Athletes To Blue Ribbon Elite NIL Roster
Eighteen University of Alabama athletes across nine sports have joined Nike's Blue Ribbon Elite NIL roster for the 2026-27 season.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Wilton, CT|News|
Lodging Business Among 31 New Businesses Registered In Wilton In August
31 new businesses registered in Wilton in August, including a lodging business, a fitness business and a performing-arts business.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|News|
Plans To Repair Flood-Damaged Oxford Trails To Be Unveiled
The state is developing repairs for Larkin Trail crossings near Pope Road and Christian Street.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Southbury, CT|News|
Plans To Repair Flood-Damaged Southbury Trails To Be Unveiled
Two of the four damaged stream crossings are in Southbury, at Jeremy Swamp Road and Curt Smith Road.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, NH|News|
Portsmouth Public Library: Live Free And Hike: Finding Grace On 48 Summits
Join author and avid environmentalist Linda Magoon for an inspiring talk on the raw, healing power of the trail on Sept. 16.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
5 Things To Do Around Lake Elsinore, Wildomar And Canyon Lake This Labor Day Weekend
Baseball, youth softball, live country music and a Polynesian-inspired celebration offer several ways to enjoy the long holiday weekend.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
City Weighs $30K Deal For Lamorinda Downtown Recreation, Commemorative Bench Applications
The proposed agreement would fund nonprofit-led programs for seniors, youths, and community events.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|News|
Survey Launched For Feedback On Madison Portion Of Shoreline Greenway Trail
The Shoreline Greenway Trail is slated to extend from New Haven to Madison.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
‘We Had A Great Comeback’: Days After Tornado, Sun And Surf Beach Club Softball Team Brings Home Title
On Aug. 20, a tornado left a path of destruction at Sun and Surf Beach Club. On Aug. 30, the club's softball team won a league championship.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
All-Star Athletes, Corn Maze Creation, More: Good News, Illinois
See which stories lifted our spirits in this week's roundup of good news articles from Illinois Patch.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Key Avon Road To Close For Bike Trail Construction
It will be closed for several days starting early next week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Youth Tennis Camps In Essex County Teach Leadership, ‘No Blame Problem Solving’
Launched this summer in East Orange, the training is expanding to Newark and Orange this fall.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|News|
NJ’s New Pro Hockey Team Taps Princeton Talent For Inaugural Roster
A Princeton-born defenseman and a former Princeton University player are among the Ironhawks' first 5 signings.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Cheshire, CT|News|
Cheshire Native Named New Coach Of SCSU Swimming & Diving Program
The new coach succeeds legendary Southern Connecticut State University coach Tim Quill, who died suddenly earlier this year.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
East Brunswick, NJ|News|
East Brunswick's Lazy 5K River Walk Returns Sunday
No running shoes required — the second annual event takes participants through the lazy river instead.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|News|
Hatboro Hosting State Pickleball Championship
Dill Dinkers Hatboro has been named the official venue for the 2026 Pennsylvania State Championship.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|News|
15th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo Upcoming In Stamford: Details
Attendees can explore more than 130 sponsors and exhibitors across 10 interactive zones.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Lawrenceville, NJ|News|
Mercer Co.'s New Pro Hockey Team Signs 5 Players With NJ Roots
The Trenton Ironhawks are building their inaugural roster with a distinctly Jersey flavor ahead of their Oct. 24 home opener.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
The Picklr Manahawkin-LBI Named Club Of The Year
The Syosset-based operator of Picklr clubs in New York and New Jersey received the award at Picklr's annual conference.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Take A Hike! Avon To Host Family-Friendly Hike This Weekend
Avon Land Trust and Avon Recreation & Parks will host a free, family-friendly 3-mile hike Sept. 5 at Town Forest Park.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Free September Birding Walks Planned At Short Hills Arboretum
Sunday walks will help visitors identify birds by sight and sound throughout September at Cora Hartshorn Arboretum.
Dani Sepe, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|News|
Old Lyme Wetlands Commission Approves Whippoorwill Road Home, Osceola Trail Rebuild
Old Lyme wetlands officials approved home projects, a seawall repair and an amended Grassy Hill Road application.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Salem, NH|News|
Pickleball 603 Opens Doors To Chamber Members, Guests In East Hampstead
Guests toured indoor and outdoor courts as the chamber celebrated Pickleball 603 in East Hampstead.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Alpharetta-Milton, GA|News|
Few Alpharetta Roads To Temporarily Close Due To 5K
Games, food trucks and bouncy houses will be featured at the upcoming Mayor’s Corporate Challenge 5K.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Free ‘Family And Friends Day’ Celebration At South Mountain Rec Complex
The event will include face painting, snacks and ice cream. Guests can also learn about volunteer opportunities with The Salvation Army.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Washington Capitals To Hold Rookie Camp In Annapolis
Incoming players on the Washington Capitals roster will join the 2026 rookie camp at the McMullen Hockey Arena in Annapolis.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Soph Maksym Kolodziejczyk Ready To Go The Distance For Oak Lawn Boys Cross Country
Hard work pays off for sophomore who earned a spot on the Oak Lawn Community High School varsity boys cross-country team.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Bethel, CT|News|
Bethel Voters Approve Purchase Of 108 Acres For Open Space
The property could connect two existing preserves and help create a network of roughly 20 miles of trails.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
Techny Prairie Activity Center Waives Enrollment Fees Through September
The Northbrook Park District fitness center is offering free enrollment for new members through Sept. 30.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
