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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.

Apple Moved Patch Emails — Here’s How to Fix It In 10 Seconds!

Here are the quick and easy ways to make sure you're seeing Patch emails after Apple's latest changes.

I Saw Firsthand What It Takes To Keep Coronavirus Out Of Hong Kong

It felt like a different planet.

Storm Drains Keep Swallowing People During Floods

ProPublica have identified 35 Americans that have pulled into storm drains, pipes or culverts during flood events since 2015.

“They Took Us Away From Each Other”

Lost inside America's shadow foster system.

The Celebrity-Backed Green “Fintech” Company That Isn't As Green As It Seems

Saving the planet with a swipe of your bank card?

How You Can Report On The Toxic Hot Spots Near You

Is the community you cover located in or near a hot spot of cancer-causing industrial air pollution?

The High Price Of Doing Journalism In El Salvador

Tracking El Salvador's faltering efforts to hold perpetrators accountable.

Poison In The Air: See The Cancer Risk In 'Sacrifice Zones' Where You Live

Air pollution from industrial plants is elevating the cancer risk of an estimated quarter of a million Americans

“The Liberty Way”

How Liberty University discourages and dismisses students' reports of sexual assaults.

Conservationists See Rare Nature Sanctuaries

Black farmers see a legacy bought out from under them.

Black Children Were Jailed For A Crime That Doesn't Exist

Almost nothing happened to the adults in charge.

Conflict Of Interest?

McKinsey never told the FDA it was working for opioid makers while also working for the agency.

Collateral Damage Thanks To The Coronavirus

A boy went to a coronavirus-swamped ER. He waited for hours. Then his appendix burst.

How We Report On Pain, Death And Trauma Without Losing Our Humanity

Approaching the challenges of uncovering deep abuses of power, broken systems, betrayals of public trust and more.

He Admitted To A Rape 41 Years After The Fact

For one survivor: “It's the most freeing experience in the world.”

Making Life-Or-Death Health Care Decisions

How safe are the medical devices that billion dollar corporations produce?

Tell Us About Your Experience With Life-Sustaining Medical Devices

Diving in to the negative effects of the U.S. regulatory system.

“Don't You Work With Old People?”

Many elder-care workers still refuse to get the coronavirus vaccine.

International Women’s Day 2020: Women Who Inspire Us

International Women’s Day 2020 is Sunday, and it’s a great opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women across the United States.

A Local's Guide To America: 71 Small Towns To See In 2018

Who better to tell you about a destination than the people who live there? Patch readers reveal why their town is a must-visit in 2018.

AP Exclusive: Abuse And Terror Haunt Ex-Members Of The Word Of Faith Fellowship

An Associated Press investigation reveals that former church members endured years of physical, mental and even sexual abuse.