Hi! My name is Dan Hampton and I'm the breaking news manager for Patch's National Desk. Send tips and/or photos to dan.hampton@patch.com.
Previously: program manager for Patch's Test Kitchens, local editor on Long Island; and senior breaking news editor. Before Patch, I worked as a news associate at The Associated Press.
Nestlé mugs sold in holiday Starbucks-branded gift sets have been recalled because they can overheat, leading to burn and cut hazards.
We're on a mission to discover which grocery store reigns supreme, and who better to ask than you, the savvy shoppers of the Atlanta metro?
Recalls across U.S. industries reportedly reached a five-year high in 2023. Here's a roundup of what to look out for this week.
Fani Willis' special prosecutor withdrew from the election interference case against Trump following a judge's ruling.
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car that fled the scene in Bergen County, according to reports.
We went straight to the breakfast experts — Patch readers — to get the inside scoop on the must-visit spots for the most important meal.
The air fryers can overheat, causing the handles to melt or break, posing fire and burn hazards, federal regulators said.
About 1,000 Family Dollar and Dollar Tree stores will close, their parent company said Wednesday.
Some honey roasted cashew labels were applied to the plastic cans of coconut cashews during the manufacturing process, the company said.
Whether you're a pancake enthusiast, a bacon aficionado, or a lover of a perfect egg, we want to know where you get the best breakfast.
Thousands of cases of Sargento cheese were recalled amid a massive listeria outbreak linked to dairy products.
We asked and you answered. Patch readers sounded off on where to get the best pizza in the Atlanta area. Here's where you should try next!
Cinnamon sold at major discount stores including Save A Lot, Family Dollar and Dollar Tree was recalled due to possibly high lead levels.
There are many pizzerias in the Atlanta area. Where do you like to go to get your pizza fix?
Over 500,000 people reported Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads outages worldwide Tuesday, according to DownDetector.
Family Dollar Stores was fined a record $42 million after live, dead and decaying rodents were found at one of its distribution centers.
Chick-fil-A warned consumers that a popular dipping sauce may contain a different sauce that includes wheat and soy allergens.
Eye ointment products sold under the Equate and CVS Health brand names were recalled over a "lack of sterility assurance," the company said.
The Cadbury Bunny Tryouts are returning for a sixth year of cuteness. Here's how to enter your pet and possibly score a $7,000 prize.
The FDA released a list of about 1,000 stores that sold cheese recalled as part of a listeria outbreak that left 23 people hospitalized.
