Need A Clean House ASAP? Hire A Pro — Just Enter Your Zip Code!

Whether you need a one-time deep cleaning or want to book a standing appointment, hiring a professional is the way to go.

Image Of Supermassive Black Hole In Our Milky Way Galaxy Released

The Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration used eight synchronized radio telescopes around the world to make the groundbreaking image.

Need A Lawyer, Landscaper Or Anything In Between?

Don’t let your to-do list slow you down. Patch can help you find a pro for nearly any job — big or small.

Need Help With The Yard? Find And Hire A Pro Today!

Just type in what you're looking for, enter your zip code & voila! You'll see a list of local professionals ready to get the job done right.

11 Telltale Signs Your House Is Way Dirtier Than You Realize

If your fans are fuzzy or the fridge has an odor, it’s time to bring in some cleaning professionals.

Spring Break Travel Must-Have

Sanitize Your Surroundings

Baby Formula Shortages Worsen; FDA Working ‘Around The Clock’

FDA is working with baby formula manufacturers to increase production, optimize supply lines and increase product sizes, among other steps.

April Inflation Eases Slightly, But Core Inflation Remains High

Core inflation rose 0.6 percent from March to April, twice the 0.3 percent rise from February to March, according to the latest CPI report.

McDonald’s Mercury Retrograde Promotion Offers Freebies Wednesday

McDonald's restaurants are offering freebies to observe Mercury retrograde, which astrologers believe fouls up communications.

Gun Violence Spiked To 25-Year High In 1st Year Of Pandemic: CDC

A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study found that “systemic inequities and structural racism” exacerbated firearm violence.

Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse Visible Across America: How To Watch

The May 15-16 total lunar eclipse — occurring during the full flower supermoon — will look different on the East and West coasts.

Hospital Safety Grades 2022 Affected By Pandemic, Leapfrog Group Says

The pandemic negatively affected health care delivery at every level and setting, the health care watchdog Leapfrog Group said in report.

Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse 2022: When And Where See All 3 Phases

May's full moon, known as the flower moon, is also a supermoon, depending on who you ask, and the first of two total lunar eclipses in 2022.

Kentucky Derby, 'Dr. Strange' Sequel, NBA Playoffs: Weekend In Photos

Rich Strike wins the Kentucky Derby, "Wonder Years" reboot drops Savage, NBA fan is removed after incident with Paul's family, and more.

People Are Constantly Telling You about Themselves

Everything a person says is ultimately self-reference. The other is telling you far more about themselves than they are about you.

DJ Matoma uses Coachella billboards to raise awareness for Ukraine

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Ukrainian Children's Artwork, Stolen Dog Returns Home: Feel Good News

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

Morel Mushrooms Just Popping Up In Some Areas As Season Starts Late

There's still time to find morel mushrooms. In fact, in areas of the country where spring started slowly, it's prime morel hunting season.

Intuit Will Pay Millions To Customers Tricked Into Paying For TurboTax

Americans will receive money from Intuit as part of a $141 million settlement.

9 Good News Stories: 3rd Graders Get Full Ride; Besmirched Cat Wins

During the COVID-19 pandemic, two sisters found a delicious inspiration, and a project on empathy gave voice to a diverse group of people.

The 6 Grossest Parts Of Your Garage (And What You Can Do To Fix Them)

Don’t let grimy floors or cobwebbed corners take over your garage. Hire the pros to thoroughly clean this frequented space in your home.

Eta Aquariid Meteors Peak Now; Intense Tau Herculids Shower Possible

A splintering comet could create a brief but intense meteor shower at month's end. A total lunar eclipse, or blood moon, stars in mid-May.

Photos: Protests Erupt As Leaked Opinion Draft Signals Roe V. Wade End

After a leaked document from the Supreme Court showed Roe v. Wade may be overturned, protesters across the country took to the streets.

Mysterious Outbreaks Of Severe Hepatitis In Children Now In 10 States

The presence of an adenovirus infection among patients with severe hepatitis is a common link in the flummoxing cases of liver inflammation.

Teacher Appreciation Week: These Mentors Helped Kids ‘Feel Seen’

Patch readers tell us about teachers who made a lasting impression on their students and how educators helped prepare them for adulthood.

‘May The 4th Be With You’ On Star Wars Day: 5 Things To Know

Before Disney made Star Wars Day a U.S. thing, “may the fourth be with you” was a salute to British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

Striking Down Roe V. Wade Would Cause Seismic Shift In Abortion Policy

Justice Samuel Alito's draft majority opinion is subject to change before the Supreme Court rules on an abortion rights case this summer.

Roe V. Wade Will Be Struck Down, Politico Reports, Citing Leaked Draft

Politico, which obtained a draft of the majority opinion, called it "a full-throated, unflinching repudiation" of the 1973 decision.

Baby Formula Shortage Causes Parents To Scramble: 5 Things To Know

Pandemic supply-chain issues coupled with a massive baby formula recall couple to send out-of-stock rate skyrocketing.

Correspondents' Dinner; Judd Dies; NBA Playoffs: Weekend In Photos

Check out the must-see moments you may have missed over the weekend — from the White House correspondents' dinner to NBA playoffs and more.

Guidelines: Under Promise and Over Deliver

Under promise and over deliver. That is far better than over promising and under delivering. The latter generates stress and disappointment.

Mercvrial’s debut LP “Brief Algorithms” Puts Them on the Map

An epic release from the Lo-Fi up-and-comers

11 Good New Stories: Baby’s (Almost) 1st Catch; Let Sleeping Bears Lie

It’s spring. Our collection of Good News Across America stories this week is full of frivolity, spontaneity and unforgettable moments.

Thank You Note For Police, Ducklings Rescued: Feel Good News

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

Eta Aquariid Meteors Peak: When, Where To See Brightest Shooting Stars

Sometimes spelled “Eta Aquarids,” the long-running meteor shower offers the last chance to see shooting star shows until late July.

May Day A Perfect Excuse For Spring Frivolity, But There's More To It

Make a paper basket and fill it with spring flowers. Then drop it at the door of someone you care about, and dart away before you're seen.

Teacher Appreciation Week: Deals, How To Thank Nation's Educators

Teachers are closing out one of the toughest school years many of them can remember. DonorsChoose is one of the best ways to help them.

2022 Summer Forecast: Big Rains, Drought, Too; Derecho Not Ruled Out

AccuWeather expects it to be wet and stormy in the Midwest and Northeast, soggy in the Southeast, and dry in the West and Northwest.

10 Hidden Areas Pet Owners Shouldn’t Skip When Cleaning

If you have pets in your home, don’t forget about easy-to-miss spots such as window sills, curtains and corners.

‘The Perfect Neighbor’: Block Talk Explores Who You Want Next Door

Some Patch readers want friendly neighbors. Others want them to keep to themselves. Neighbors with in-ground swimming pools are good, too.