‘Not A Drag Strip’: Things Neighbors Want To Tell Drivers [Block Talk]

Describing close calls between kids playing outdoors and speeding drivers, readers share frustrations that little is being done to stop it.

Invasive Group A Strep Remains An Acute Threat In Many States: CDC

Amoxicillin, the antibiotic used to treat group A strep, is in short supply. Without treatment, infections become more dangerous and deadly.

​5 Planets Parade Across The Late March Sky (And Buzz Aldrin Loves It)

“I love that a guy who walked on the moon still looks up at the night sky and says, “Wow, that’s really cool,’​ ” someone tweeted.

Do Better, FAA Tells Airports After Runway Near-Misses

The FAA safety alert responds to a string of high-profile near misses, but there have been 699 “runway incursions” so far this year.

How Could The Forgiveness Of Student Loans Affect Homeownership?

With approximately 13.5 percent of Americans owing student loan debt, the forgiveness of student loans could positively impact their ability

Andy Frasco Touches Upon Mental Health with New Podcast

Streaming on Volume.com

Jazz bassist Jill McKenna debuts her solo album effort

“while anchorless we drift” is out now!

Dive Into Michel Neray’s Epid Release “Don’t Look Behind”

See the singer-songwriter following his dreams...

Smaller Hearts Release New Single “Belts and Braces”

The track comes from their new LP

Crash Test Dummies Return with “Sacred Alphabet"

A Dynamic Piano Ballad Reflecting on Wonderment

Noah Derksen Details the Arc of Love

on the New LP ‘Sanctity of Silence’

Maddy Little of We Wander Makes Solo Debut

“Six Feet Under” is out now!

Lost in Japan Drop Festival Anthem “From The Start”

The hot new track is a must listen for 2023

jetsetforevr Vulnerable New Alternative Pop Track feat. Boy Pape

"Sober" is out now!

Emerging Alt Artist FRANKIE FLOWERS Gets Existential on New Release

“BAD DREAM” is Out Now!

Alex Exists is “Dancing With Chaos”

Check out the Hypnotic New Single & Video

​How Much House: Resort Homes You Wish You Could Afford In IL, RI, MA

If you’re going to dream, you may as well dream big. These ritzy estates let you live like you’re on vacation all year round.

Andy Frasco Inks Live Streaming Deal with Volume.com

A podcast with a message

Xylazine Threat: Feds Issue Warning Over Fentanyl Mixture 'Tranq'

The Drug Enforcement Administration said xylazine “is making the deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced, fentanyl, even deadlier.”

National Cocktail Day 2023: 7 Recipes To Shake Up Your Party Game

It’s National Cocktail Day on Friday, March 24, because a “holidaymaker” said it is. But why not go ahead and celebrate with these drinks?

States Cranking Out Even More Tax Cuts Amid Cash Surpluses

​Aggressive tax cuts that swept across the country last year continue in 2023 — even as some warn states to stop amid economic uncertainty.

Springsteen, Kaling, Louis-Dreyfus Among 22 Honored By Biden

In a feel-good White House ceremony, President Joe Biden told the recipients, "You do make the country better, you make it a better place."

Fox, Dominion Face Off Over Airing Of False Election Claims

The hearing, which continues Wednesday, is perhaps the most significant court action to date in a lawsuit that already has embarrassed Fox.

TikTok-Fueled Kia, Hyundai Thefts: AGs Call On Companies To Do More

A now-disabled TikTok video was a how-to on stealing certain Kia and Hyundai models, driving a dramatic spike in thefts.

Emerging Fungal Infection Spreading At Alarming Rate, CDC Warns

The fungus C. arius “spread at an alarming rate,”​ but as troubling is that the number of drug-resistant cases tripled, the CDC said.

When Is Ramadan 2023: 5 Things To Know About Islam Holy Month

The monthlong observance of Ramadan is a time of fasting, introspection and prayer observed by 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide.

Gerber Infant Formula Recalled Amid Concerns Of Deadly Cronobacter

Cronobacter is a rare and sometimes deadly germ for infants under a year. If you have recalled lots of Gerber formulas, get rid of them now.

Midsize Banks Want FDIC To Insure All Deposits For 2 Years

Mid-Size Bank Coalition of America asks regulators to extend insurance to restore confidence in the banking system, avoid further bank runs.

Entering Paradise

​Sometimes you enter paradise but are not aware of it. Such paradise moments were when our children were young, and we were all together.

Trump Arrest Expected Tuesday As NY Prosecutor Mulls Charges

In a social media post, the former president urged his followers to protest and "take our nation back."

7 Good News Stories: So, You Want A Parade; An Oscar Story With ‘Sole’

Twins use chess to help asylum seekers thrown into chaos feel welcome; brain-eating amoeba almost always kills, but this time it didn’t.

Ending Food Waste: Start With These Nationwide, Regional Resources

A developing ethos around food waste reduction has spawned dozens of organizations across the country.

Hepatitis A Risk Prompts Fruit Recall At Trader Joe's, Other Stores

A frozen tropical fruit blend sold at Trader Joe’s and frozen strawberries sold at other U.S. grocery stores are included in the recall.

Tick-Borne Babesiosis Rises In Northeast, But Found Almost Everywhere

As babesiosis increases in prevalence in the Northeast, three states — Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont — reported sharp increases.

How To Stop Heaping On The 54M Tons Of Food Wasted Every Year In U.S.

The pandemic exposed inefficiencies and failures in America’s food system. Here are some of the things being done to fix it.

Spring Flooding, Drought Relief Dominate NOAA 2023 Spring Outlook

Exceptional and extreme drought conditions are easing, but the parched West and Southwest aren’t out of the woods yet, according to NOAA.

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Build your brand and get quality local leads from Patch’s new premium real estate sponsorship.

Beloved And Debated, French Bulldog Is Top U.S. Dog Breed

To animal rights and welfare activists, the French bulldog frenzy puts a snorting, panting face on problems with dog breeding in general.

Sharp Drop In Illegal Border Crossings Continues In February

Illegal border crossings began to drop in January after the Biden administration announced stricter immigration measures.

Here Is What's At Stake In Abortion Medication Case

The hearing before Texas federal judge comes as conservative Christian groups seek to reverse federal approval of the drug mifepristone.