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An N.J. man becomes a local hero, two gators find love and California cops bust a 5-year-old's birthday party for the best reason ever.
Liz joined Patch in October 2016 as the editorial director of lifestyle. With over ten years experience in digital and print journalism, she has written about it all — food, weddings, ettiquette, wellness, kids and more — for magazines including Martha Stewart, Sunset, and Parenting. Most recently, she was Nickelodeon's director of digital programming hanging with SpongeBob and getting slimed. Her mission at Patch: to brighten your day with useful, clever, fun things to read. You can reach me at liz.lashway@patch.com
An N.J. man becomes a local hero, two gators find love and California cops bust a 5-year-old's birthday party for the best reason ever.
Prancing ponies detained in Staten Island, Florida spring breakers break to do good, and naked artists unite in Detroit.
In need of some blizzard entertainment? We rounded up a slew of snow day movies perfect for cozying up on the couch.
Displaced piggies in Detroit, DIY slime controversy in California and a pup rescued by a D.C. United Player 130 miles from home.
Sean Spicer as the Easter Bunny, runaway llamas in Minnesota and a pregnant giraffe with about a million fans. We can't make this up, folks!
Heroic squirrels, hitchhiking raccoons and one of the strangest Valentine’s Day experiences the Garden State has seen in years.
Whips, wine and executions? Sorry, but the history of St. Valentine's Day is less romantic than you may have hoped.
In honor of Valentine's Day, we asked Patch readers to share their love stories. The results? Real-life romances way better than the movies.
Pandas are moving out of DC, pit bulls are moving into Florida, and a porn-stealing man is going back to jail — just like he wanted.
Need a last-minute Valentine's Day gift that doesn't seem last-minute at all? We got you covered, Cupid.
A goat, two manatees and a runaway red ball in a Target parking lot. Here's the patchiest news from over 1000 communities last week.
These simple recipes, store-bought shortcuts and time-saving hacks spell Super Bowl 2018 party success.
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We'll let you take one guess whether Patch staffers are celebrating National Dress Up Your Pet Day on Jan. 14.
Get ready, Sunshine State. This is where homeowners are headed in the new year, according to Trulia.
Bring on the bubbly! These classy big-batch cocktails are perfect for your New Year's Eve party.
Shabby chic is so 2016. Find out what's on the horizon when it comes to home design.
No gift box? No problem. These clever gift-wrapping tricks can save you come Christmas Eve no matter what you're missing.
It doesn't get simpler — or sweeter — than snowman pancakes.
Witness Manhattan's magical holiday window displays without getting off the couch.