6 Major Factors That Can Impact The Value Of Your Home

Factors such as your home’s condition, size, and location can greatly impact how much your property can sell for.

How To Buy A House With No Money Down

From government-backed loans to down payment assistance programs, it’s possible to buy a home without a hefty upfront payment.

8 Tips For Parents, Teens On Social Media Use From Surgeon General

U.S. surgeon general says kids "don't have the luxury of waiting years until we know the full extent of social media's impact."

Some Methodists Switch Congregations Amid Split Over LGBTQ Issues

Thousands of United Methodist congregations vote on whether to stay or quit amid intractable debates over theology, role of LGBTQ people.

Biden 'Optimistic' As Debt Ceiling Negotiations With McCarthy Begin

The contours of an agreement appear within reach, and the negotiations have narrowed on a 2024 budget year cap.

TikTok , Other Social Media Trends Spotlight Performance Crimes

Kia challenge is the social media crime trend of the moment, but not the first as social media spurs a paradigm shift in criminal activity.

​Biden Gets Low Ratings On Economy, Guns, Immigration In AP-NORC Poll

Even among Democrats, the poll finds only about half approve of his handling of immigration and gun policy.

No Worry, No Hurry

​No worry, no hurry. I have spent far too much time in my life in a hurry; and somehow connected to that, in “a worry.”

Debt Limit Talks Make Little Headway As Biden, World Leaders Watch

President Joe Biden's administration is still reaching for a deal with Republicans led by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Debt Limit Talks Stalled By 'Real Differences'

Still on the table is a GOP push for work requirements on government aid recipients the House Democratic leader calls a "nonstarter."

7 Good News Stories: She’s Known She Needed To Do This For a Long Time

Exclusively on Patch: Tiny dancers; a banana a day; coming out on the other side of grief; is 50-year educator really retiring this time?

Self-Serve Checkouts Prompt Tips, But Who Gets The Gratuity?

At a time when even mortgage companies prompt tips, there’s a new wrinkle: self-serve checkouts that prompt a fat gratuity for your trouble.

6 Pet Safety Tips Every Owner Needs To Know

Taking a few simple precautions and being prepared can help keep your furry family members safe from harm.

Ex-FBI Workers Who Lost Clearance Testify On GOP Politicization Claims

A special House committee is investigating what Republicans assert is the "weaponization" of the federal government against conservatives.

$3B Accounting Error Means Pentagon Can Send More Weapons To Ukraine

The error occurred when officials overvalued some of the systems sent to Ukraine, using the replacement rather than current value.

The Definitive List Of Traits Of Annoying Neighbors [Block Talk]

Loud music, trashy yards and gawking neighbors are annoying, but what do you do when a dog lifts its leg and mock pees on your inside pup?

​Supreme Court Punts On Scope Of Internet Liability Shield

For now, it's a victory for the tech industry, which predicted chaos if Google lost the case involving U.S. student killed in Paris attack.

Why A Government Default Would Be Worse Than A Government Shutdown

There has never been a default in U.S. history, but it could well have more wide-ranging and devastating impacts, at home and abroad.

How Hot Will It Get This Summer In Shift to El Niño Climate Pattern?

The effects of an El Niño are usually felt most in winter months, but some typically hot areas of the country could see cool temperatures.

Population Estimates Show Pandemic Exodus From Cities Wasn’t Permanent

While the largest U.S. cities mostly increased in population, only about half of mid-sized metros saw growth. Small towns saw uneven growth.

6 Things Every First-Time Homebuyer Needs To Know

Purchasing your first home can be overwhelming, but understanding the process and benefits ahead of time can make a big difference.

'America Will Not Default,' Biden Declares, But Showdown Isn't Over

Biden faces fierce blowback from progressive Democrats after opening door to tougher work requirements; McCarthy has work to do in House.

Drowning In College Debt In A Low-Paid Job? A New Rule May Help.

Applying only to for-profit colleges and a handful of programs at traditional universities, critics say new rule is too narrowly focused.

Trust In Supreme Court Lowest In 50 Years After Abortion Ruling: Poll

Just 18 percent of Americans said they had a great deal of confidence in the Supreme Court, and 36 percent said they had hardly any.

Here Are All The Abortion Debates This Week In Courts And Statehouses

The response to Dobbs in Republican- and Democrat-dominated states is not surprising, but there's no uniform story in 11 purple states.

The Cost Of A Rooftop View In DC, NYC, RI And WA: How Much House

The cost of a view ranges from $1.5 million or more in Rhode Island and New York City to about $4 million in Washington and Washington, D.C.

Does Your Dad Send Great Texts Or Give Good Advice? Put Him On Patch!

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to spotlight awesome dads in your community.

Expand Broadband, Affordable Housing: Best-Performing Cities Report

Cities with vigorous and growing high-tech sectors topped the list — but how will layoffs affect future Milken Institute rankings?

In Mpox Health Alert, CDC Warns Of Resurgence As Festival Season Opens

The Centers for Disease Control issued the mpox health alert as health officials in Chicago investigate a cluster of a dozen cases.

Woman Sues Rudy Giuliani, Saying He Coerced Her Into Sex, Owes Her $2M

Giuliani "vehemently" denied the allegations through a spokesperson.

A Lonely Nation: Has The 'American Way' Promoted Isolation?

Do the contours of American society — with its emphasis on individualism — encourage isolation and alienation?

Durham Report On Trump-Russia Probe: What Led To It And What's Next

The special counsel's report offers withering criticism of the FBI, saying it relied on raw, unconfirmed intelligence in Trump-Russia probe.

Love's Mutual Nature

​We may glimpse love’s mutual nature most intimately in romantic love.

End Of Title 42 Hasn't Stopped Migrant Surge To U.S.

While migration laws are changing, root causes pushing people to flee their countries in record numbers only stretch on.

9 Good News Stories: Holocaust Survivor, 100, Throws 1st Pitch; More

Teachers make school cool; “ribbeting” story of a frog with celebrity; a cop who ducked in to save the day; shattered glass near dispensary.

Annoying Neighbors: What Bugs You, And What Do You Do? [Block Talk]

Do your neighbors keep you awake, start power tools at dawn’s break or lack modesty? What annoyances get in the way of your quality of life?

Here's What Title 42 Did And How US Immigration Policy Is Changing

Title 42 has ended. Here's what you need to know about what it did— and a look at the new rules.

What Is A Home Improvement Loan And Is It Right For You?

Financing big projects like bathroom renovations, kitchen remodeling, and necessary repairs can often be achieved with the right loan.

The Mortgage Rundown: Episode 2

Translating the complexity of the markets into a concise and easy to digest format.

Seminar Takes On The ‘Dark, Lizard-Brain Coldness’ Of Cyberbullying

No Bully hosts a free seminar to help educators understand the unique differences between face-to-face bullying and cyberbullying.