Across Ohio, OH|News|
'Ohio Sliding Down Dangerous Path,' Gov. Mike DeWine Says
The governor said he may implement statewide restrictions at a later date to halt the spread of COVID-19.
Chris Mosby, Patch Staff
Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
Hoover, AL|News|
Hoover Schools To Delay Start For 2 Weeks
Hoover City Schools will push back the academic year by two weeks due to COVID-19 concerns.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Lakewood, OH|News|
Here's The Lakewood Schools Reopening Plan
The Lakewood Schools are tying their reopening to the state's color-coded COVID-19 public health alert system.
Chris Mosby, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
Study: Reopening Schools Depends On Public's Help Managing Virus
A new report says whether schools will be able to safely reopen in the fall is highly dependent on the public's willingness to help.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Face Masks Now Mandatory In Alabama: Ivey
Alabama will join several other states with a face covering mandate after Gov. Kay Ivey announced the ordinance Wednesday.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Shaker Heights, OH|News|
Shaker Schools Will Suspend Sports If COVID-19 Outbreak Worsens
If Cuyahoga County becomes a "Level 4" outbreak site, sports will be suspended in Shaker Heights.
Chris Mosby, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Runner Laces Up For A Very Different Boston Marathon —In Waltham
It will be the third time Rebecca Cyr ​has run the marathon to support Boston Children's Hospital, but the first marathon around Waltham.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minneapolis Faces $156 Million Budget Gap
The coronavirus pandemic created a large hole in the city's budget.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minnesota Republicans Push To Reopen Schools In The Fall
Republican Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan says virtual learning has "already had a negative impact" on students.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Masks Are Required In Michigan. Here's What To Know.
Here's what to know now that face coverings are mostly required in public areas in Michigan beginning Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Detroit Public Schools Opens In-Person Summer Classes
The Detroit Public Schools District's plan to open its doors to face-to-face instruction Monday was met with protesters.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Boulder, CO|News|
Every Student Moving Into CU Residences Requires COVID-19 Test
University of Colorado Boulder officials provided updates Friday on the latest campus coronavirus guidelines and initiatives.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
New Brunswick, NJ|News|
Rutgers Joins Harvard, MIT Lawsuit Against New ICE Rules
American colleges fight back against ICE's announcement it will deny visas to international students taking online-only courses this fall.​
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Will College Football Happen In 2020? Experts Weigh In
If the spread of COVID-19 stops the 2020 college football season, Alabama could feel the effects in more ways than one.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Denver, CO|News|
Denver Approves 250 Outdoor Expansions For Restaurants, Bars
Here's a list of restaurants and areas where you can expect expanded outdoor dining and drinking options in Denver.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Cleveland, OH|News|
Greater Cleveland Congregations Launch COVID-19 Testing Program
The group said communities in Cleveland are under-served and under-tested.
Chris Mosby, Patch Staff
Lakewood, CO|News|
More CARES Act Small Business Relief Grants Announced In Lakewood
Lakewood has reopened a second round of CARES Act small business relief grants.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Saint Paul, MN|News|
Gov. Walz Announces $12 Million Effort To Combat Hunger
The funding will support approximately 300 food shelves and all seven food banks across Minnesota.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Cleveland, OH|News|
United Airlines Laying Off 450 Workers In Cleveland
The airline said it would cut staff at Cleveland Hopkins Airport due to money lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chris Mosby, Patch Staff
Trussville, AL|News|
JeffCo Schools To Offer 3 Learning Platforms For 2020-21
The Jefferson County school system will give three options for learning in the coming school year: traditional, remote and virtual.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Across Ohio, OH|News|
12 Ohio Counties Now Classified As 'Red' For COVID-19 Spread
Masks will now be mandated in public in 12 Ohio counties with significant spread of COVID-19.
Chris Mosby, Patch Staff
Cleveland Heights, OH|News|
Coventry PEACE Building Could Be Demolished
The Heights Libraries are publicly mulling demolishing the Coventry PEACE campus building.
Chris Mosby, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minneapolis Institute Of Art Announces Plans To Reopen
The MIA has been closed since March 13 due to the COVID-19 crisis.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Greenfield, WI|News|
With No Fans In Stands, 1,300 Wisconsin Stadium Workers Laid Off
Among the 1,303 layoffs are: banquet servers, bartenders, cooks, dishwashers, hosts, food vendors, supervisors and others.
Scott Anderson, Patch Staff
Lakewood, CO|News|
Jeffco Public Schools Announces Reopening Plan For All Grades
The district has released a comprehensive 2020-21 school year plan for in-person learning for grades PreK-12.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Mendota Heights, MN|News|
Coronavirus Relief Loans In Mendota Heights: Where PPP Money Went
Here's a look at which businesses in your area have opted to received PPP loans from the United States to stay afloat during the pandemic.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Greenfield, WI|News|
Wisconsin Has Second-Fastest COVID-19 Spread In U.S.: Study
Instagram founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger created Rt.live, a live COVID-19 tracker that measures the spread of the virus.
Scott Anderson, Patch Staff
Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
Coronavirus Relief Loans In Apple Valley: Where PPP Money Went
Here's a look at which businesses in your area have opted to received PPP loans from the United States to stay afloat during the pandemic.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Eagan, MN|News|
Coronavirus Relief Loans In Eagan: Where PPP Money Went
Here's a look at which businesses in your area have opted to received PPP loans from the United States to stay afloat during the pandemic.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Dearborn, MI|News|
Dearborn Pub Hopes To Reopen This Week With Outdoor Seating
The Biergarten in Dearborn has been closed since March 16. Owners are hoping outdoor seating will allow them to safely reopen this week.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
2020 Ryder Cup Postponed; Will Be Held In Wisconsin In 2021
PGA officials said health officials in Wisconsin couldn't guarantee a safe fan environment amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scott Anderson, Patch Staff
Mendota Heights, MN|News|
LIST: Where Coronavirus Relief Loans Went In Minnesota
Here's a look at which businesses in Minnesota have opted to received PPP loans from the United States to stay afloat during the pandemic.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
Inslee: Widespread Mask Use Essential To Prevent New Restrictions
The governor said new rules requiring businesses to enforce face coverings are key to keeping the state from reverting to previous phases.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
St. Louis Park, MN|News|
Private Schools In Twin Cities Got PPP Money
Several private schools in the Twin Cities metro opted to received PPP loans from the United States to stay afloat during the pandemic.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Across Colorado, CO|News|
Here's Where Coronavirus Relief Loans Went In Colorado
Here's a look at which businesses in Colorado have opted to received PPP loans from the United States to stay afloat during the pandemic.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Across Ohio, OH|News|
Masks Made Mandatory In 7 Ohio Counties
Gov. Mike DeWine implemented a mandatory mask policy in seven Ohio counties.
Chris Mosby, Patch Staff
Littleton, CO|News|
Coronavirus Relief Loans In Littleton: Where PPP Money Went
Here's a look at which businesses in your area have opted to received PPP loans from the United States to stay afloat during the pandemic.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Lakewood, CO|News|
Coronavirus Relief Loans In Lakewood: Where PPP Money Went
Here's a look at which businesses in your area have opted to received PPP loans from the United States to stay afloat during the pandemic.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Arvada, CO|News|
Coronavirus Relief Loans In Arvada: Where PPP Money Went
Here's a look at which businesses in your area have opted to received PPP loans from the United States to stay afloat during the pandemic.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Cleveland Heights, OH|News|
Coronavirus Relief In Cleveland Heights: Where PPP Money Went
Here's a look at which local businesses and organizations received PPP loans from the United States to stay afloat during the pandemic.
Chris Mosby, Patch Staff
