Across America|News|
Confidence In Historic Super El Niño Grows: What To Know
The National Weather Service estimates a 90 percent chance of a very strong El Niño and a 69 percent chance it will be historically strong.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
US News
Across California, CA|News|
$30 Minimum Wage A Possibility In This CA County
The county would be the first place in the nation to have a $30 minimum wage if the measure were to be approved, reports said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
$900 Per Kid For Back-To-School Shopping? [Patch Survey]
Back-to-school costs are taking a bigger bite out of family budgets; some parents are taking extreme measures, like gambling, to cover them.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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McLean, VA|News|
Man Who Posed As FBI Agent At Fairfax County Polling Place Arrested 2 Years Later
Prosecutors say a Fairfax County man showed election workers fake FBI credentials and wore a pellet gun resembling a pistol.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
A Mixed Bag of Election Results – “The Sunday Political Brunch” - August 16, 2026
My analysis of the week's top political stories
Mark Curtis, Patch Contributing Writer
Across America|Sponsored|
When Money Is Tight, These 6 Resources Will Help Nearly Everyone
When Money Is Tight, These 6 Resources Will Help Nearly Everyone
Across America|News|
How To Handle Feral Cats And Free-Roaming Pets: Block Talk
Free-roaming housecats and unmanaged feral cat colonies may be living their best nine lives, but they can fuel neighbor conflicts.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
'Jaws' Worries At This Popular East Coast Vacation Spot: Weird News & Oddities
Dog put down despite emergency appeal to U.S. Supreme Court; modern fishing fuels “Jaws” fears along the Jersey Shore; a rare gorilla birth.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Early Or Late Party Guests Shouldn’t Disrupt Host's Plans [The Question]
Readers say hosts shouldn’t let habitually early or late guests derail the party, but they should give grace when delays are unavoidable.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Across America|News|
Automatic Tariff Refunds Coming To These Americans
Refunds are the last step in a months-long process that kicked off iwhen the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s sweeping tariffs.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|Sponsored|
The Smart, Simple Way To Stay Safe Online
From a brand partner: Aura brings identity, financial, device and family protections together in one easy-to-manage platform.
Across America|Neighbor News|
ICYMI: New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce Announces September 1 Soft Launch in Queens
New Chamber Invites Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, Corporate Leaders, Community Partners and Supporters to Attend Upscale Networking
Across America|News|
Powerball Raises Jackpot To $1B: What To Know
Stronger-than-expected ticket sales pushed the prize from $975 million to $1 billion in Wednesday night’s drawing.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Planets, An Eclipse And The Perseids Make Wednesday A Rare Tripleheader For Skywatchers
Wednesday offers a rare skywatching tripleheader, with six planets visible before sunrise, a partial solar eclipse and the Perseid meteors.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Here’s How Strengthening El Niño Could Shape Next Winter
Snow, sleet, rain, bitter cold and some milder stretches are all in the mix in the Farmers’ Almanac’s new winter outlook.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|Sponsored|
6 Trusted Companies That’ll Send You Cash
From a brand partner: From bank bonuses to debt relief, these offers could help you save money or earn extra cash.
Across America|Sponsored|
'Smile!': Patch Readers Share Their Best Back-To-School Advice
From a brand partner: Work hard, be kind, ask for help — and whatever you do, don't forget to get some sleep.
Across America|News|
Cyclospora, Salmonella, E. Coli Linked To These Foods: Recall Roundup
Food safety concerns lead the latest recalls, along with millions of vehicles, attic ladders, climbing ropes, eye drops and other products.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Late Guests And Early Arrivals: When Timing Becomes Rude [The Question]
Chronic latecomers test everyone’s patience, but guests who show up early can create their own problems. How much leeway should hosts give?
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Across America|News|
A Potentially Deadly, Drug-Resistant Fungus Is Spreading In 27 States
The persistence of the fungus in health care facilities underscores need for stronger infection control measures, researchers say.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
A Changing Political Tide as the War Cools – “The Sunday Political Brunch” - August 9, 2026
My political analysis of the week's top stories
Mark Curtis, Patch Contributing Writer
Across America|Sponsored|
Millions In Prizes Up For Grabs: Is Your High School Football Team Next?
From a brand partner: T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights returns with 1,000 $5K winners and a $1 million grand prize.
