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Patch - Everything Local

Patch - Everything Local

Local News, Events, Weather

24K ratings
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 14, 2011
  • November 26, 2025

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Patch Media
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About

Stay informed about your local community with real-time news, events, and weather updates. Discover schools, homes for sale, jobs, and announcements in a single, easy-to-scroll feed. Receive breaking news alerts and share stories with friends.

✓Local news and events for 1,200+ towns
✓Breaking news push notifications
✓Local weather forecasts and alerts
✓Find local jobs and announcements
✓One-scroll feed for town happenings
✓Bookmark articles for later reading
✓Support for following multiple towns
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Patch. Based on 24K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 🗞️Informative local news
  • 📰Comprehensive coverage of community events
  • 🔍Useful for staying up-to-date on local happenings
  • 🗓️Timely and relevant information
  • 💻Convenient online/mobile access to local news

Negative things

  • 🔌App stability and performance issues
  • 🔍Limited ability to customize content and notifications
  • 📢Concerns about removal of reader comments
  • 🗺️Lack of location-specific focus in some areas
  • 💲Paid subscription model for full access
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What's New in Patch

9.0.50

November 26, 2025

9.0.50 Fixes - fixed crash while clearing unread feed. We love hearing from you - feedback@patch.com Best, Patch

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Last updated on July 20, 2026.

User reviews

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Patch Politically Sensitive

Since Patch stopped allowing comments by readers more than a year ago the political bias is evident.
MD CooksMD Cooks

Patch needs work

The patch app is too disorganized and the some of the stories are old ( like months old). The writing leaves a lot to be desired, the stories often lack the proper detail or they include details that really have nothing to do with the main story. This App could be really useful if it was organized and held pertinent information.
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Falcor33Falcor33

Awesome information

Thanks PATCH keep up the good work
ladie and redladie and red

Great

It’s wonderful to get a little bit of local news and not have a paywall
AdamsrjrAdamsrjr

Great Site

I love this!!
Ray RizzoRay Rizzo
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Articles failing to load or open properly

Bug

Notification issues, including duplicate or missing alerts

Bug

Inconsistent app behavior after updates

Bug

Difficulty clearing unread article indicators

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Allow users to select specific news categories of interest

Feature

Improve notification system to be more reliable and customizable

Feature

Restore reader comment functionality

Feature

Enhance location-based targeting and content curation

Feature

Offer more affordable or free access options

Feature

FAQ

What does the Patch app do?

The Patch app provides comprehensive local information for over 1,200 towns. It delivers breaking news, local events, weather forecasts, homes for sale, jobs, and community announcements in a single, easy-to-navigate feed.

What are the key features of the Patch app?

Key features include real-time news and events for numerous towns, push notifications for breaking news, local weather forecasts and alerts, a one-scroll feed of town happenings, and the ability to bookmark articles and follow multiple towns.

Is the Patch app free to use?

Yes, the Patch app is free to download and use. The application is supported by advertisements.

What kind of local information can I find on Patch?

You can find a wide range of local information including breaking news, school updates, homes for sale, job listings, community announcements, and details about local events. It aims to be your go-to source for 'everything local'.

Can I use the app to follow more than one town?

Yes, the app allows you to easily navigate between and follow multiple towns. You can swipe left or right to switch between your favorite Patch towns and stay informed about each one.