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Want To Post On Patch? Here's How To Get Started

Got something to say? Are you passionate about something you'd like to share? Want to report local news? Do it on the Patch platform!

Hi, we’re Patch—the #1 source for all things hyperlocal. We're dedicated to making our content as relevant to our readers as possible and to do that we need your help!

Who knows better about the local events and happenings around town than the residents? We invite you to post on Patch and are glad to announce that posting is now easier than ever.

Do you have a calendar event, classified or issues of local importance that you want to share with the community?

Find out what's happening in Clevelandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Meet MyPatch -- your new, improved way to post on Patch.

First things first: Apply for an account.

Find out what's happening in Clevelandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Why do we make you apply? We want to make sure your great, local content isn’t overwhelmed by non-local content — or worse, spam. So we ask users to apply to make sure you're real, and real local.

You'll receive an email confirming your account.

Once you're logged in, here's how you post events (***Want to post an event? Click here***):

Choose 'article' or 'event':

MyPatch Article or Event

Choose your Patch. Share local news, announcements, opinions, lost pet notices on the bulletin board. Selling locally? Post those items in deals & classifieds.

Choose your Patch

Add a description -- This is what you people will see when you share it on Facebook:

Add a description

Drop in a photo:

Add a photo

Share details:

share details

Click 'Post Now' and check it out on Patch!

We're excited to have you join us in bringing the best local news and event information to your neighbors!

If you have any questions or need help registering or using MyPatch, please send me an email!

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