'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire': Review, Interviews, Trailer

Watch an interview with Jennifer Lawrence and director Francis Lawrence. PG-13 film debuts Friday.

Epic Fail! The Funniest Thanksgiving Mishaps [SPONSORED]

Whether it’s a side dish that goes awry or a half-thawed turkey, Thanksgiving mishaps happen. Here are some of the funniest and most unusual ones—and how you can avoid a similar fate. Sponsored by Sony.

Family to Family Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Dinner, Appetizer Style

Revamp Thanksgiving dinner with appetizers as the main course.

Map: How Are Veteran Communities Changing?

About 200,000 enlisted men and women leave the service every year, and many are eager to buy a home and settle down.

What Are You Thankful For?

Share your photos with the hashtag #thankfulfor or directly to kathleen@patch.com and we may feature you in a national gallery.

The Digital Captains Program

Boomerang Kids: When Your Adult Children Ask for Money

Ask yourself these questions before you hand over the cash.

7 Foolproof Tips for Starting Your First Business

Make your business dreams a reality with these savvy strategies.

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4 Out of 5 Workers Say They Need New Skills

A new survey from Kaplan/LinkedIn reinforces need to keep skills fresh.

5 Programs Helping the Long-Term Unemployed Find Work

Long-term unemployment has surged 213 percent since 2007.

5 Community Campaigns That Could Use Your Help

The list below shows locals who are volunteering -- whether nearby or far away. Click an image to learn more about each of them.

Lifestyle Inflation: How to Earn More, Spend More, and Get Nowhere

Increasing your spending when you get a bigger paycheck isn't a recipe for financial success.

Fidelity Reveals the Secret to Becoming a Retirement Millionaire

Find out the savings habits of people who retire with a comfortable nest egg.

Cover Chicago in Pink with the Second Susan G. Komen Chicagoland Race for the Cure® on Mother's Day

10 Money Moments That Make You Grow Up

You’re officially an adult when you hit these financial milestones.

Family, Friends, Food: Share Your Gratitude Today

Share your photos with the hashtag #thankfulfor or directly to kathleen@patch.com and we may feature you in a national gallery.

The Great Thanksgiving Debate: Stuffing vs. Dressing [SPONSORED]

What's the best side dish for a Thanksgiving turkey—stuffing or dressing? No matter which side you’re on, plan ahead for the holiday season with these delicious recipes the whole family will love. Sponsored by Sony.

Have You Started Taking Your RMDs?

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Soups Hearty Enough for a Main Course

We rounded up four of fall's most filling soup recipes.

A Musical Celebration of Christmas

A Musical Celebration of Christmas

6 Gulf Coast Thanksgiving Fusion Recipes

Spice up your turkey day with these five Creole-inspired ideas.

Map: What Part of Town Has the Most Post-Graduate Degree Holders?

Roughly 11 percent of the total population has a graduate or professional degree. The map below shows a snapshot across town of the percentage of people, 25 years and over, with those degrees.

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Visits Milwaukee to Promote Disastrous Health Care Rollout

The Smart Spender's Thanksgiving Day Feast

Try these tips to wow guests without breaking the bank.

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Map: Where Are Grandchildren Living With Grandparents?

The number of grandchildren living with their grandparents spiked during the Great Recession. The map below shows a estimate across town of the number of grandparents living with their grandchildren under 18 years old.

The Best Mobile Apps to Get Your Family Organized

Here are the best digital tools for organizing your family's schedule.

'The Book Thief' Trailer + Review: Explores Ordinary Germans During WWII

The movie version of 'The Book Thief' focuses on how the world-changing event of WWII and Nazi control of Germany affects a single family.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Visit the Port Washington Culver's on W Grand Tuesday 12/19 and your purchase will help support the Kids2Kids Christmas Toy Drive.

Visit the Port Washington Culver's on W Grand Tuesday 12/19 and your purchase will help support the Kids2Kids Christmas Toy Drive.

The Ultimate Game Day Dip

Here's an awesome recipe that'll have everyone coming back for seconds on game day.

Not so Merry Birthday

A Very DIVA Holiday Celebration

Map: What Section of Town Has the Most Government Workers?

The map below shows a snapshot across town of the percentage of people working for the government.