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18/08/2022

"It is very hard to convince Cooper that he will be happy again," his family said of the 8-year-old mass shooting survivor. (via Highland Park Patch)

The 8-year-old Highland Park mass shooting survivor's family said he is in constant pain, but "every kindness makes him smile."

17/08/2022

"It still feels like a nightmare. My life has completely changed because of one unfortunate tragedy," Lana Batochir wrote. (via Chicago Patch)

"As I was getting pulled onto the boat I glanced at my legs and realized that both my legs were gone."

17/08/2022

There’s no place like home — especially when it’s clean and organized! Here's why hiring a pro to organize your house is a great idea. (Sponsored)

Thumbtack, a home services app used by millions, has plenty of top-rated organizers to help get your home in Marie Kondo-level shape.

16/08/2022

Think you’re ready to buy a home? Make sure you do these five important things before you start putting in offers. (Sponsored)

Prospective homeowners should build their credit score, formulate a budget and get pre-approved for a mortgage before starting their search.

16/08/2022

8-year-old Asa Baker's lemonade stand is back in business after police shut it down earlier this month. (via Ohio Patch)

Organizers of a nearby festival filed a complaint with law enforcement, leading authorities to close down the stand, WJW reported.

14/08/2022

Tackling your to-do list is easier than you think. (Sponsored)

12/08/2022

A Florida man paid to fly a banner that read "HA HA HA" over Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club. (via Miami Patch)

A Trump critic paid to have a banner with the words "Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha" flown over Mar-a-Lago after the FBI raided the estate.

11/08/2022

Beto O'Rourke, the Democratic candidate for Texas governor, responded to a heckler with an obscenity while talking about the shooting.

10/08/2022

A grimy oven, smelly fridge and chaotic closets are all telltale signs that your house is probably in need of some deep cleaning TLC. Here’s how you can address the mess. 🏡 (Sponsored)

If your fans are fuzzy or the fridge has an odor, it's time to bring in some cleaning professionals.

06/08/2022

Your neighbor may have forgotten about borrowing a w**d trimmer — or may have broken it. In any case, it can be awkward to ask for it back.

05/08/2022

Is now still a good time to buy a house? What do rising interest rates mean for you? Find out here. (Sponsored)

Patch has launched an all-new mortgage center to help you better understand what home financing options are available to you.

05/08/2022

Jeffrey Hitchcock is accused of multiple instances of sexual assault of three children whom he lived with between 2008 to 2014.

04/08/2022

Just in: Alex Jones should pay $4.1 million in damages to the parents of a child killed in the Sandy Hook school shooting, a jury ruled. (via Newtown, CT Patch)

A Texas jury has awarded Sandy Hook parents Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis $4 million in the first Alex Jones defamation trial.

04/08/2022

Planning updates around the house? Find out what an expert says you should know before you begin! 🏡 (Sponsored) https://bit.ly/3p0vasR

Thumbtack Home Expert David Steckel shares tips to improve your home's livability and equity.

03/08/2022

"I am totally numb. Totally scared. Totally surprised. I have no emotions left in me," Kishore Samtani said, whose son was killed in a hit-and-run last year. (via East Hampton Patch)

"I am empty." With a ruling in the case expected Friday, the family of a teen killed in a hit-and-run is crying out for justice.

03/08/2022

The Highland Park 4th of July shooting suspect pleaded not guilty. (via Highland Park Patch)

The 21-year-old Highwood man accused of killing seven people and wounding nearly 50 others appeared in court in person for the first time.

02/08/2022

Make sure you didn't buy any of these children's products sold at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods. (via Framingham Patch)

The terms of the penalty also specify that TJX Companies admitted no guilt for the action and did not "knowingly violate the CPSA."

02/08/2022

Now is the best time to pay down your credit card debt and reduce your overall interest accumulation. (Sponsored)

Paying down credit card debt can help you avoid accruing further debt from rising federal interest rates.

02/08/2022

Some good news from the family of 8-year-old shooting survivor Cooper Roberts. (via Highland Park Patch)

Now able to eat solid food for the first time since July 4, Cooper Roberts has been transferred from intensive care to a rehab center.

31/07/2022

What do you do when a neighbor doesn't return something they borrowed?

31/07/2022

Experts say it's a 1-in-10 million chance! 👯👯 (via Plymouth, MA Patch)

Ashley Ness, 35, of Taunton, gave birth to 4 babies - two boys, and two girls at Massachusetts General Hospital, a 1-in-10 million rarity.

30/07/2022

Is your to-do list starting to double in size? This Patch feature lets you connect with top-rated pros in your area for everything from house cleaning to pest control! (Sponsored)

28/07/2022

John Montague lost his daughter in 1968 at 3 weeks old. He was stunned to learn someone lived under her name for decades.

28/07/2022

Troy Khoeler was reported missing early Thursday and was found mid-morning by Harris County deputies.

28/07/2022

The Federal Reserve interest rate has increased by another 0.75 percent. Here’s what it might mean for mortgage rates. (Sponsored)

With interest rates continuing to rise, potential and current homeowners' mortgages may be impacted by tighter monetary policies.

28/07/2022

One Texas hospital was named among the nation's best by U.S. News, and others received high marks on the 33rd annual Best Hospitals list.

28/07/2022

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken told reporters about the proposed deal Wednesday.

27/07/2022

Two groomers face felony charges of aggravated cruelty to animals for their alleged roles in the dog's death. (via Pittsburgh Patch)

Two groomers face felony aggravated cruelty to animals charges for their alleged roles in the death of Kobe during a nail trim session.

27/07/2022

The shooter threatened to blow up the airport and is charged with aggravated assault of a public servant, police say.

26/07/2022

A Harris County Precinct 8 deputy was hit by a large truck early Tuesday, causing her patrol car to burst into flames, according to ABC 13.