Aggressive Biter Behind Mysterious Tick-Borne Illness Gains Ground

If you’ve been out in the woods and get sick after eating meat, don’t assume you have a food-borne illness, though symptoms are similar.

What Americans Should Know About Renewed Daylight Saving Time Debate

Bills to end the twice-a-year clock-changing could help America settle on a year-round permanent time — but standard or daylight savings?

Faith Gives Permission to Love.

​Faith gives us permission to love. As it takes the sun to open the petals of the flower, so it takes faith to open the human heart.

You May Be A Bad Neighbor If You Do These Things: Block Talk

One reader said “good friend material” is a plus when it comes to neighbors, but many others don’t want them hanging out on the doorstep.

1st-Time Parents Are 100 And It’s Not Strange: Weird News & Oddities

Someone is stealing manhole covers and no one knows why; a woman, 74, survives 3 days in freezing woods; a jilted jobseeker’s “crime spray.”

Why April's Full Pink Moon May Be Orange: When To Look Up This Weekend

The full pink moon isn’t the only reason to look up at the heavens in April. Lyrid and Eta Aquariid meteors are also flying this month.

Americans Convicted In Congo Of Botched Coup Attempt Face US Charges

The same set of allegations in U.S. charges led to three of the defendants being detained in Congo and receiving death sentences.

Wall Street's Euphoria Sends Stocks To Record Gains After Tariff Pause

China was a huge exception in the 90-day pause on tariffs, with Trump saying tariffs are going up to 125% against its products.

National Retailers Close Thousands Of Stores So Far In 2025: See List

Party City and Forever 21 are among the stores going out of business in 2025. Venerable brands Americans grew up with shrink but hang on.

​These Stores Will Be Open On Easter, But Many Others Will Close

An Easter retail blackout doesn’t include all the major grocery and supermarket chains. A hardware chain will be open for do-it-yourselfers.

Millions Who Own These Car Brands To Get Direct Deposit Settlement Pay

Lawsuit alleged fuel pumps on some vehicles disintegrated, sending metal shards into the fuel system, causing “catastrophic engine failure.”

Hardest U.S. College To Get Into Is Not An Exclusive Ivy League School

A small private college with an enrollment of less than 1,000 is the hardest college in the United States to get into, according to Niche.

Popular Hot Sauce Recalled, Allergic Reaction Possible For Some

Hot sauce products shipped to 10 states have been recalled due to mislabeling concerns that could cause serious allergic reactions for some.

5 Dumbest Things Smart People Waste Money On

Small habits and overlooked expenses could be quietly draining your budget — here’s where to rethink your spending.

Risk Of Invasive Strep Infection Has Spiked, Study Warns: What To Know

The life-threatening group A strep, or GAS, infections rose the most in adults, and people experiencing homelessness reached a global high.

True Wealth

​True wealth consists, not in what money can buy, but in what relationships can bring.

Juice Sold In 12 States Recalled Over Botulism Fears

Some cheeses have been recalled because they may contain listeria bacteria. Thousands of trucks and SUVs were included in four Ford recalls.

These Things May Cost More With Tariffs — But What About Toilet Paper?

The tariffs are expected to have a wide effect on items in Americans’ pantries, closets, vanities, liquor cabinets, toy chests and garages.

What Makes A Good Or A Bad Neighbor? [Block Talk]

How can you know before you sign the contract or lease what kind of people you’ll be living around?

Are High Prices Scrambling Your Easter Egg Dyeing Traditions? [Survey]

Egg prices are coming down, but they’re still expensive. Some people are dyeing marshmallows and potatoes for Easter.

The Trump Tariff Effect: What Products Will Cost More?

Retaliatory tariffs spark fears of a global war that will throw the United States into a recession or a period of ‘stagflation.”

Introducing Patch AM: Your Morning, Simplified

We'll get you caught up on everything happening near you that you want to know about in less than 3 minutes.

This College Is The Hardest Of The Forbes ‘New Ivies’ To Get Into

The 10 public and 10 private schools on Forbes’ “New Ivies” list have acceptance rates varying from 6 percent to 50 percent.

Forbes Names 20 Colleges The ‘New Ivies,’ Notes Employers Prefer Them

Employers were already turning away from Ivy League schools before the Trump administration began an assault on decades-old DEI policies.

Forbes Billionaires Worth $16T; Now, Compare That With U.S. Net Worth

Elon Musk tops the Forbes 2025 World’s Billionaires list, followed by U.S. tech giants Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Larry Ellison.

Want To Connect With Your Town? Advertise On Patch!

With Patch's local marketing experts on your side, building brand awareness and growing your business will be easier than ever.

Stroke Survivor Speaks After 18 Years With Experimental Implant's Help

An experimental device converts a stroke survivor's intent to speak into fluent sentences, according to University of California scientists.

A ‘Broiling' Hot Summer Is Ahead For Most Of U.S., Forecasts Predict

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, The Old Farmer’s Almanac, and The Farmers’ Almanac share predictions for summer weather.

Lyrid, Eta Aquariid Meteors; NASA Hubble Challenge: April Skywatching

Highlights are the full pink moon, shooting stars with long-lasting glowing trains, and distant galaxies in a Hubble night sky challenge.

What Is a Fee-Only Financial Planner?

The fees financial advisors charge may be less than most people think, and the insights they add may surpass an advisor's cost.

7 Smart Money Moves to Make In Your 50s

With retirement approaching, this is the time to optimize savings, minimize taxes, and ensure your financial future is on track. Here's how.

Beware of Self-Fulfilling Prophesies

​I had a powerful dream recently. The basic idea: be very careful about concepts and how you apply them--you will live within them.

Don’t Hide From Chatty Neighbors, But You Can Deter Them [Block Talk]

If the neighbor intends to spread gossip, that’s a different story. Shut that stuff down from the start by saying you’re not interested.

5 Strategies to Help Lower Capital Gains Tax

If you have over $1 million in investable assets, capital gains taxes could take a significant bite out of your portfolio’s growth.

Can You Use an IRA to Buy Real Estate? Yes — But Be Careful

Using an IRA to buy real estate may help diversify your portfolio, but there are risks and tax rules to consider before making a move.

Man Dies Of Rabies After Organ Transplant [Weird News & Oddities]

A $12 painting may be a Renoir; $770,000 in diamonds in man’s poop returned to Tiffany; couger and panther babies in Michigan and Florida.

Weather Balloon Launch Cuts May Hurt Spring Storm Forecasting Accuracy

Weather balloon launch sites are cut to absorb staff cuts at NOAA. And that could affect the accuracy of forecasts as storm season ramps up.

Partial Solar Eclipse: When, Where To See The Moon Take Bite From Sun

The partial eclipse will be visible in 13 U.S. states, though the amount of the sun the moon will cover varies widely in the viewing area.

Sodexo and SodexoMagic nationally recognize dining team members

Sodexo’s Experiences Matter program highlights employees who provide exceptional service to students, faculty, and staff

Feds Cut $1B In Food Aid, Squeezing Food Banks And Farmers

The Trump administration is dismantling a pair of programs that provided $1 billion to food banks and schools for locally grown food.