Easter Rabbits And Chickens: 5 Sure-Fire Ways To Talk Kids Out Of Them

Rabbits are the third-most surrendered animal at shelters, the bird flu is threatening backyard chickens, and salmonella is ever-present.

Week In Photos: March Madness Ends, KBJ Confirmed, Spring Storms

Also: Major League Baseball season begins; Tiger Woods returns to the Masters; Jon Batiste takes home five Grammys.

2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Where To See It And Why You Should Plan Now

Thirteen states from Texas to Maine are in the path of totality in what’s being called the Great North American Eclipse on April 8, 2024.

International Phenomenon Lay Zhang Releases "JIU"

A toast to everlasting and unchanging friendship to EXO

Woman Transports Ukrainians, Teen Protects Animals: Feel Good News

NewsNation and Patch have partnered together to bring you uplifting news from across America each week.

6 Reasons Why Your HVAC System Needs A Spring Maintenance Check

From dirty air filters to low coolant levels, a professional maintenance check can spot issues before they become costly concerns.

13 Good News Stories: Keeping Yiddish Alive; Strangers Salute Veteran

Search for a WWII hero; Americans help Ukrainians here at home and abroad; and that one time rudeness turned out to be a good luck charm.

Rose-Erin Stokes is a Gem on "The Same Way"

A beautiful release from start to finish

Roye Trout Comes Alive with "Dreamers"

An elegantly crafted release

Jason Kent Debuts New Single from Latest Release

Give a listen to "Age of Emotion" from the 'Soft Commotion' LP

Matt Epp's New Single is "Made for Love"

A blissful tune to start the year

Brooklyn's Strange Neighbors Debut Epic Release "Window Watching"

The song of the season....are you ready?

Synthetic Fentanyl Fuels Deadly Trend Spreading Across U.S., DEA Warns

In recent months, 29 people have died in 58 “mass-overdose events” in seven U.S. cities, the nation's top drug enforcement official said.

Jackson Confirmed As First Black Female Supreme Court Justice

Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed 53-47, mostly along party lines but with three Republican votes.

What's Behind The Projected 17% Spike In Pedestrian Deaths? Report

​Dangerous driving and roads built for fast-moving cars instead of slower-moving pedestrian traffic drive deadly trend, safety expert says.

NGHTMRE & Slander Release Official Video for "Fall Into Me"

The release features Dylan Matthew

Daniel James McFadyen Debuts "Mr. Lipless"

An intricate story for your ears...

Locals Wanted: Share Your Knowledge As A Patch Contributor

Want to share your local knowledge? A how-to guide for those interested in joining Patch's growing community contributor program.

Bird Flu Now In 24 States: 5 Things To Know About Deadly Outbreak

Nearly 23 million chickens and other domestic poultry have died in an outbreak of avian influenza spread by wild birds.

Norovirus Stomach Bug On The Uptick As COVID Restrictions Are Eased

Raw oysters from a specific bay in British Columbia are behind the latest norovirus outbreak, but cases were already increasing.

Photos: KU Takes Home NCAA Title, Defeating North Carolina 72-69

The Jayhawks take home their first title since 2008, marking their fourth championship win in NCAA history.

2022 Allergy Capitals: Where Life Can Be Rough If You Have Allergies

The 2022 Allergy Capitals ranking of the 100-most populated metropolitan areas is based on seasonal pollen scores.

​'Sizzling, Scorching, Blistering' Summer Ahead, Farmers' Almanac Says

Summer will be hot across the nation, but some states will experience more brutal heat than others, according to the long-range prediction.

National Burrito Day 2022 Deals: Chipotle, El Pollo Loco, Moe's, More

Thursday, April 7, is National Burrito Day, and many of your favorite Mexican restaurants are offering specials on tortilla wraps and bowls.

​Homicide Risk Higher In Homes With Handguns, Study Finds

Study shows those living with handgun owners are much more likely to be shot by a spouse or partner. Some 84 percent of victims are women.

Democratic, GOP Senate Bargainers Reach $10B COVID Agreement

​The government is running out of money to keep pace with the disease's continued — though diminished — spread in the United States.

Senate Panel Deadlocks On Jackson; Confirmation On Track

The tie vote was expected. Still, it was the first time the committee has deadlocked on a Supreme Court nomination in three decades.

Guidelines: Work on Anger Management

Anger management is a never-ending task. Some of us are prone to react quickly, to say things we subsequently regret.

9 Good News Stories: They Got By With A Little Help From Their Friends

High-five for “High Five”; teen’s charity worth threefold in Ukraine; farmer trading cards; family reunion; the fox ran away with the dish.

Matoma and A R I Z O N A Spread Love with New Track “Heart So Big”

A standout single of the year

Mailman Named Hometown Hero, Meet Gus The Comfort Dog: Feel Good News

NewsNation and Patch have partnered together to bring you uplifting news from across the nation each week.

April Fools' Day Pranks 2022: Meat Sweats, Pizza On Pineapple

From cheesy to clever to cringeworthy, these companies brought their A-games when dreaming up this year's April Fools' Day pranks.

​ 2022 Tax Refund: How Child Tax Credit Affects Parents

Parents who haven't filed their 2021 income tax returns yet — especially those who share custody of their children — could get a shock.

Ticks Are Waking Up: How To Prevent Deadly And Debilitating Illnesses

Ticks are active from March to mid-May — a big concern in areas with Lyme disease, Powassan virus disease and other tick-borne illnesses.

Cars Parked In Front Of Your Home? Block Talk Explores What To Do

Whatever you do, there’s no need to “get petty and get the whole neighborhood involved,” a Patch reader responded to Block Talk's question.

How To Take An Epic RV Adventure — No Gas Or Driving Required!

With a delivery or stationary rental, though, rising gas prices are no concern.

FTC Sues To Stop 'Deceptive' TurboTax 'Free' Ad Campaign

FTC looks to halt Intuit from claiming in ads that Americans can file for “free”.

Northern Lights May Be Visible Across More States: Storm Upgrade

The massive geomagnetic storm hurling a stream of northern lights-producing plasma could push the aurora borealis displays far south.

When Is Ramadan? 5 Things To Know About The Islam Holy Month

Ramadan is the most sacred month for Muslims, who observe the monthlong holiday with fasts, acts of charity and prayer.

Americans Ease Up On Masks, Virus Safeguards: AP-NORC Poll

Americans are letting down their guard — and shedding their masks — as experts warn a new wave of COVID-19 cases is coming.