January's Full Wolf Moon, And Why Its Namesake Howls: When To See It

According to lore, the January full moon got its name because wolves howl in hunger at this time of year. But there is more to the story.

3 Former Schoolhouses Now Homes, 1 With 1840s Outhouse: How Much House

Vacant schools are often perfect candidates for adaptive reuse because they have strong bones and are often architecturally interesting.

The 2024 Great American Solar Eclipse Is A Really Big Deal: Here’s Why

More Americans are in the path of totality than in 2017, and an eclipse during the sun’s most active phase opens a unique scientific window.

Same Home Repair Issues Keep Popping Up? Here's What You Need To Do!

Is that faucet leak or creaky stair beginning to feel like a Groundhog Day occurrence? Thumbtack has pros to fix it and end your déjà vu.

What Are The Best Ways To Get Cash Out Of Your Home?

Your home is a valuable asset, one that carries with it various opportunities for you to borrow against it throughout your lifetime.

How To Use Your Home Equity: A Beginner's Guide

Cashing in on your home's equity can help free up funds to spend on what you'd like.

2024 Periodical Cicadas To Party Like It's 1803 In Rare Dual Emergence

Thomas Jefferson was president and the ink was barely dry on the Louisiana Purchase the last time two cicada boods emerged simultaneously.

California State University Faculty Launch Strike Across 23 Campuses

With the new semester beginning Monday, classes for many of the system's 450,000 students could be canceled.

​Inspect Door Plugs On Older Boeing Jets, FAA Recommends To Airlines

The FAA said door plugs on one older version of the 737, called the 737-900ER, are identical in design to those on the Max 9 that blew out.

End 'Budensome' SNAP Interview Requirements, Advocates Urge

The USDA is reviewing proposals to end the requirement, which advocacy groups say prevents people who need food assistance from applying.

United Airlines Expects To Lose Money In Grounding Of Boeing Max 9s

The airline based its forecast on an assumption that the Max 9s will be grounded through the month of January, but not longer.

Abortion Rulings, Bills And Campaigns: What To Know On Roe Annivsary

The 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade is marked by a flurry of activity as state policy gets decided by courts, lawmakers and voters.

Northern Lights May Be Visible In 17 States After Geomagnetic Storms

Aurora borealis displays could dip down in to the nation's midsection Monday after geomagnetic storms Saturday, according to NOAA.

Denial

Most of us are in denial about one thing or other. We deny something is, when it really is, or that something is not, when it really is not.

Brutally Cold Weather Reaches Deep Into Lower United States

The bracing cold followed a week of storms blamed for at least 61 deaths around the United States.

Letter To The Editor: Yale New Haven Hospital Patient Care Questioned

"This was terrible patient care."

Hear This: High-Impulse Video Games May Cause Irreversible Damage

Researchers sound the alarm on hearing damage and tinnitus associated with prolonged exposure to high-intensity sound levels in video games.

Police Response To Uvalde Shooting Riddled With Failures: DOJ Report

The flawed initial response was compounded in the following days by an ineptitude that added to family members' anguish, the report said.

Maine's secret journalism

Maine's largest newspaper won't disclose owners.

The ‘Need-A-Favor Neighbor’ Who Just Won’t Give Up [Block Talk]

When neighbors continually ask for annoying favors, it’s best to shut it down, even if they never talk to you again, several readers said.

NASA Seeks Citizen 'Burst Chasers' To Help Solve Galactic Mysteries

Citizen scientists can help NASA track gamma-ray bursts from billions of years ago that contributed to today’s stars and galaxies.

Blood Donations Fall To Emergency Levels: Where To Donate Now

Severe winter weather exacerbated an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years.

Meat Product Sold At Aldi Recalled In 35 States: See Impacted Items

A meat product sold at Aldi grocery stores in 35 states was recalled due to bone fragments, food safety regulators say.

Pinball Arcades Make A Comeback In These 3 Homes: How Much House

People who grew up playing pinbal now have the disposable income to introduce their kid to the game by including arcades in their homes.

PHOTOS: Dangerous Winter Weather Wallops Much Of U.S.

Photos show the impact of the dangerous winter storm that has grounded hundreds of flights and closed many schools across the U.S.

Amid Service And Parades, Some MLK Jr. Day Events Take Political Turn

With the November presidential election as a backdrop, some events took on an overtly political turn.

We All Have Our Stories

We all have our stories. The thing about our stories is, we are still living them. We are entangled as well as freed in our stories.

Two Navy SEALs Missing After Mission Off Coast Of Somalia

The SEALs were on an interdiction mission, climbing up a vessel when one got knocked off by high waves, officials said.

Ferocious Winter Weather Could Record Low Temps To U.S. Heartland

A long weekend of winter weather spread cold from coast to coast and brought ice storms and blizzard warnings to parts of the country

US Sharpens Oversight Of Boeing After Planemaker's Door Plug Blowout

As reports of manufacturing problems continue, the FAA reconsiders a longstanding practice allowing planemakers to assess their own safety.

Some Americans Will See Student Loans Canceled Under New Biden Plan

Starting in February, the Education Department will automatically wipe away balances for eligible borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan.

​Winter Storm With Snow, Ice, Wind And Bitter Cold Lashes Northern US

Blizzard conditions in Iowa cancel GOP caucus events, NFL playoff games look to be cold and snowy, and flight cancellations are common.

Admission Waived At National Parks On Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Several of the places where King and the Civil Rights Movement made history have volunteer opportunities on MLK Day, a day of service.

New Way For Verizon Customers To Get Share Of $100M Settlement

Current and former Verizon customers no longer have to wait for the company to get in touch about how they can get their settlement share.

‘Rat Hole Guy’; Defending eBay With Spiders And Roaches: Weird News

Below, read a collection of oddities and weird news from Patch that may make you scrunch up your face and ask, “Why?”

How To Say No To Neighbors Always Asking Annoying Favors [Block Talk]

It’s not the people who need help in a pinch who are annoying, but those who habitually take advantage of your generosity. What do you do?

Does Boeing Door Plug Blowout Make You Hesitant To Fly? [Flightmares]

With missing and loose bolts among installation issues found on grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners, how do you feel about flying right now?

Flooding, Power Outages After Massive Storm Pummels Northeast [PHOTOS]

Photos of the rainstorm show how the U.S. is coping with such dangerous weather conditions.

3 Ridiculously Well-Appointed Resort-Style Homes: How Much House

What if you could enjoy resort-style living without having to travel — if you had the millions of dollars to buy one of these luxury homes?

2024 General Election Kicks Off With Caucuses, Primaries: What To Know

There’s a big difference between the caucuses in Iowa and open primary in New Hampshire, which kick off the 2024 GOP nominating calendar.