9 Southern Recipes To Bring To This Year’s Friendsgiving

‘Wow’ your friends this holiday season with dishes like Cajun butter roasted turkey, Louisiana dirty rice, pineapple casserole and more.

9 Northeastern Recipes To Bring To This Year’s Friendsgiving

Bring something new to the table with recipes like maple roasted acorn squash, New England clam chowder, pumpkin whoopie pies and more.

9 Southwestern Recipes To Bring To This Year’s Friendsgiving

From Texas turkey to acorn stuffed squash to classic pecan pie, these regional favorites will be the talk of the table.

8 Western Recipes To Bring To This Year’s Friendsgiving

Celebrate the holiday season with regional dishes like guava-glazed pork tenderloin, extra-crunchy green bean casserole and crabapple jelly.

7 Midwestern Recipes To Bring To This Year’s Friendsgiving

From a golden clove glazed ham to a casserole (or three), these regional favorites are staples at any Midwestern table.

E. Coli Linked To McDonald’s Quarter Pounders: 5 Things To Know

An E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions used on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has caused one death and 49 illnesses, the CDC says.

Fernando Valenzuela, Dodger Legend, Dead At 63

The Mexican-born pitcher whose feats fueled 'Fernandomania,' and earned him the NL Cy Young Award and Rookie of the Year died Tuesday.

BuyBuy Baby Closing All U.S. Stores A Year After Its Resurrection

Store closing sales are underway at BuyBuy Baby brick-and-mortar stores as the company shifts to an online-only model.

Massive Waffle Listeria Recall Expanded: See Updated List

The company is recalling all products made at one facility that are still within their shelf-life.

‘Solar Maximum’ Is Officially Here: What It Means For Northern Lights

How long will frequent aurora borealis displays continue before the sun heads back to “solar minimum,” a quiet phase in the 11-year cycle.

The Stages of Romantic Love

There is much more to romantic love than “falling in love;” there is also the life of “being in love,” and the work of “staying in love.”

Waffles Sold At Walmart, Target, Publix Recalled Over Listeria Risk

More than a dozen stores including Aldi and Dollar General sold frozen waffles that may be contaminated with listeria, the recall said.

This Classic Got No Respect In Halloween Candy Throwdown [Block Talk]

Patch readers responding to our Halloween candy throwdown survey don’t want this candy. Do you agree?

Ghastly Sea Creature And Wild Halloween Tales: Weird News & Oddities

We take a glib look at how to pull off a costume based on stuff that really happened but that people may not believe. Because Halloween.

List Of Schools That Got Meat Recalled For Listeria Released

A "preliminary list" of hundreds of schools that received ready-to-eat products recalled for listeria has been released.

Best By, Use By, Sell By: What To Know About Food Labels

Confusion about what “sell by” dates mean — it’s not what you think — causes Americans to throw away billions of dollars in food every year.

La Niña Could Arrive Soon; Here’s What It Means For Winter Snowfall

NOAA says there’s a 60 percent chance La Niña will form ahead of winter, influencing snow and other precipitation and temperatures.

The‘Most Beautiful’ Fast And Bright Orionid Meteor Shower Nears Peak

NASA calls the Orionid meteor shower one of the “most beautiful​”of the year; will moon outshine these fast, bright shooting stars?

14 Hidden Costs of Leasing a Car

Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure you understand these expenses.

What Are You Thankful For? Tell Patch & Help Spread Holiday Cheer!

From loved ones to simple moments, share what matters most to you this season and connect with your community.

Daylight Saving Time: Should We Abandon Or Keep It Year-Round? Survey

What do you think about daylight saving time, which ends Sunday, Nov. 3? Is it time to abandon the twice-a-year clock changing altogether?

Will The Biggest And Brightest Supermoon Of 2024 Outshine Rare Comet?

Also gracing the skies are the once-in-a-lifetime Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS and the Orionids, one of the year’s most beautiful meteor showers.

1.7M More Pounds Of Meat Recalled, Including Food Shipped To Schools

A massive recall of meat and poultry products over possible listeria contamination has expanded to include food shipped to schools.

10 Renter-Friendly Home Improvement Projects You'll Want To Try

Take a lesson from Gen Z and personalize your space without making permanent changes.

'Comet Of The Century’ Reappears: When, How To See It Before It’s Gone

Comet C/2023A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS made its closest approach to Earth over the weekend. Look now before it’s gone for another 80,000 years.

More Products Implicated In Massive Meat, Poultry Recall: See New List

More items, including pastas and frozen meals, are now included in a massive meat and poultry recall. See new list here:

Persons Matter more than Principles

Persons matter more than principles. While principles are important, persons cannot long violate your principles and stay in a relationship.

News Media Don't Run Elections. Why Do They Call The Winners?

The election process — from poll close to final certification — can take the states anywhere from several days to more than a month.

Yes, Voter Fraud Happens. But It's Rare And Safeguards Are In Place.

Voter fraud does happen occasionally. When it does, we tend to hear a lot about it. It also gets caught and prosecuted.

Fisher-Price Swings Linked To 5 Baby Deaths; Listeria Latest: Recalls

Recall of eggs tied to salmonella outbreak upgraded to most serious category; Halloween flashlights may catch fire and some Jeeps may, too.

Listeria Recall: Walmart, Trader Joe's, Aldi Sold Affected Products

An Oklahoma company on Wednesday recalled nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products over listeria concerns.

Lady Aurora’ Dances Across U.S., May Offer A 2nd Act This Weekend

A severe geomagnetic storm that made the aurora borealis visible in all 48 states continues, and the lights may dance again in some places.

What Do Woolly Bears And Persimmons Say About 2024-25 La Niña Winter?

Woolly bear caterpillar readings and looking for knives, forks and spoons in persimmons to predict winter are straight out of folklore.

See List Of Products Included In Massive Listeria Recall

The recall on nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat products was announced Wednesday. See the full list of products impacted.

‘Severe’ Geomagnetic Storm Means Aurora May Be Seen In Southern States

A rare G4 geomagnetic storm alert, similar to one for the “solar superstorm” in May, says the northern lights may dip down to Alabama.

Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Candy Throwdown Poll [Block Talk Survey]

What candy is best on Halloween? What “treats” — or, more likely, “tricks” — make people the scariest in their neighborhoods?

Here’s The Truth About Rumors Surrounding FEMA’s Hurricane Response

“It is absolutely the worst I have ever seen,” FEMA chief says as falsehoods about hurricane response becomes a political flash point.

10M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry Recalled Amid Listeria Concerns

Nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products have been recalled nationwide because they may be contaminated with listeria.

Cities Face Tight 10-Year Deadline To Replace Lead Water Pipes

The EPA is unlocking another $2.6 in bipartisan infrastructure law funding to help cities get lead out of the nation’s drinking water.

Avoid Caring too Much

​Seek to avoid caring too much, too long, and for too many persons and things.