Readers Share Their Moms’ Best Advice For Mother’s Day 2025

Moms advise their kids to believe in themselves, to have fun, to pay themselves so they can retire early, and how to deal with gaslighting.

6 Weird Little Hacks That Make Life 100% Better

Discover clever ways to save time, money and stress.

7 Benefits Seniors Are Entitled to But Often Forget to Claim

From retail to travel, there are perks for folks starting at 55 — if you know where to look.

Kentucky Derby Winner Sovereignty​ Won't Win Triple Crown: Here's Why

Sovereignty won a muddy Derby with jockey Junior Alvarado at odds of 7-1 by passing favorite Journalism down the stretch.

No REAL ID? Here's What To Expect At Airports Wednesday

After repeated delays, the REAL ID deadline finally arrives on Wednesday. Here's what the Department of Homeland Security says to expect.

Acceptance Opens Hearts

​The key to opening the human heart is acceptance. The opposite happens when you imagine how it affects you not to feel accepted by another.

600K Trucks Recalled Due To Crash Risk: Recall Roundup

Other recent recalls include bread with glass fragments and sausages and deli meats consumers said were “off-taste and off-color.”

When To Step In Or Stay Quiet In Neighborhood Situations: Block Talk

Your gut is your north star. But what if you’re wrong? When is it OK to intervene in a situation, and when is it meddlesome and nosy?

Here's How Much Funding NRP, PBS Will Lose Under Trump Executive Order

The order directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other agencies to root out indirect sources of public funds for NPR and PBS.

5 Takes On This Cinco De Mayo Classic

Breathe some new life into your margarita this Cinco De Mayo.

Fast Fashion Prices Spike 300+ Percent As Tariff Exemption Ends

The end of the “de minimis provision” means millions of previously duty-free low-value packages from China are now subject to a 145% tariff.

5 Ways to Get Free Products and Earn Extra Cash

Discover how to score free products, earn extra cash and save big with these top offers and smart money moves!

6 Genius Hacks that Make Your Life Easier

From cleaning secrets to clever money moves, these tips will help you breeze through daily life with less stress and more savings.

The 4 Money Secrets Most Rich People Won’t Tell You

These clever financial moves can help you save thousands — and they don’t require a big paycheck to start.

4 Things Frugal People Never Spend Money On

Discover smart ways to save on everyday expenses, from insurance to home repairs and keep more money in your pocket.

See 30 Freaky Fast Shooting Stars An Hour When Eta Aquariids Peak

Sometimes spelled Eta Aquarids, the ancient meteor shower is known for fireballs with glowing trains lasting several seconds to minutes.

Use These 5 Shortcuts To Help Pay Down $5,000 or More in Debt

These smart moves could save you thousands — and help you ditch debt way faster than you'd think.

New Social Security Card Feature Coming Soon

The changes are aimed to provide a "significant enhancement" for account holders.

This Infectious Disease Has Shot Up 1,500% Nationwide

“This is not just measles,” a pediatric infectious disease specialist told ProPublica. “It’s a bright red warning sign.”

Face Performance Anxiety

Performance anxiety is a universal experience. Many do not pursue or do not fully develop potential careers due to debilitating anxiety.

The Ultimate Guide To Curb Mining Etiquette: Block Talk

Curb mining and stooping are hot in the freecycling movement. Patch asked readers to help write the etiquette as the trend evolves.

Grass-Eating Man Arrested Outside Hotel: Weird News & Oddities

Get your fix of weird.

What’s The Best Advice Mom Ever Gave You? Patch Mother's Day Survey

Moms seem to intuitively know what their children need. We want to hear from readers about the best advice and wisdom their mothers shared.

Explorers Surprised By ‘Exciting Find’ In Sunken WWII Aircraft Carrier

After the USS Yorktown was torpedoed by Japanese forces during the Battle of Midway, crew members jettisoned aircraft and other heavy cargo.

Rare Mad Cow-Like Disease Sickens 3 In Small County, Stymying Experts

Three people in a county of 24,000 have contracted Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, which affects 1 or 2 people per 1 million population.

Is Your Kid A Standout? Nominate Them To Be A Star Student On Patch!

From academics to athletics to service, we're celebrating students making a difference in their communities.

'Sacred' Mushroom Is Popping Up In Forests — Here's How To Find It

If you’ve never experienced these earthy, woodsy and nutty bites of spring, don’t turn down an invitation to partake in their deliciousness.

Why Some Americans Will Get 2 Social Security Checks In May

About 70 million Americans, including 7.4 million people who are disabled or blind, receive Social Security benefits.

Rare Celestial 'Smiley Face' To Light Up Skies This Week: What To Know

If you’re lucky, you may also see Lyrid or Eta Aquariid meteors flying at the same time the universe appears to smile down on Earth.

Trump Administration Takes New Action On 5.3M Student Loan Borrowers

The Education Department said former President Biden went too far in canceling loans for 5 million borrowers, despite Supreme Court ruling.

Pope Francis Dies At Age 88: The Latest

Tributes pour in for Pope Francis, the first pontiff from Latin America and the first Jesuit to head the Roman Catholic Church.

Criticism

​Critical people are criticized people. People are not born negative toward others; they learn it through being criticized.

This Baby Food May Have Elevated Lead Levels: Recall Roundup

More recalls: Generic painkiller concerns; wireless power bank poses fire risk; toddler play stool collapses; Ford recalls 148K vehicles.

After Earthquake, The World Fell In Love With Elephants All Over Again

Also in good news stories, a grandmother finds humanity on every block; trip back to a time when record stores were hallowed ground.

4 Ways to Make Money By Doing (Almost) Nothing

From canceling bills to playing games, these hacks can help you earn or save without breaking a sweat.

The Truth About 9 Claims Trump, Musk And DOGE Have Made About Fraud

Some claims are easily debunked, such as whether a USDA grant funded the study of menstrual cycles in transgender men. Others are trickier.

Help Write The Etiquette Rules Of Curb Mining And Stooping: Block Talk

The etiquette of a new freecycling trend around Americans’ cast-off is still being written. We want your advice and tips to craft it.

Record-High Egg Prices Are Changing How Americans Celebrate Easter

People plan to hide wooden and plastic eggs, dye marshmallows and even potatoes — but those aren’t the only changing Easter traditions.

How Long Will Expensive Boiled Easter Eggs Last Before They Go Bad?

What’s the point of no return for boiled eggs? Plus a bonus video on how to peel a hard-boiled egg without damaging the whites.

Where Hummingbirds Have Been Spotted So Far In Spring Migration: Map

Hummingbirds spent the winter in Mexico and Central America, fattening up to support their high-energy flight over land and water.