Patch

Patch: hyperlocal news network in the United States

Patch is a local news platform operating in 30,000 communities across the United States. Its focus is hyperlocal information: breaking news, events, and neighborhood conversations, with coverage from a team of local journalists distributed throughout the country.

Coverage and editorial content

The site publishes breaking news, features, and events from specific communities. Examples featured on its homepage include local incidents, municipal decisions, neighborhood initiatives, and community-interest topics, always tied to a specific locality. Information is organized by community, with regional sections covering all states.

Services for readers and businesses

In addition to news, Patch offers users the ability to discover and offer local goods and services, share and find nearby events, and post classified ads to sell items in their area. For businesses, the platform allows them to promote themselves to local customers and appear where neighbors are already searching. It also offers the ability to promote events to connect them with people looking for activities nearby.

Newsletters and registration

The service includes free newsletters with the most relevant information from each community, sent directly to email. Registration requires accepting the platform's privacy policy and terms of use.

Presence and reach

The network covers communities in all states, from Alabama to Wyoming, including the District of Columbia. The homepage shows examples of coverage in localities such as Melrose (Massachusetts), Darien (Connecticut), Arlington Heights (Illinois), Brooklyn (New York), Berkeley (California), and Tampa (Florida), among many others.