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Patch - Everything Local

Patch - Everything Local

Local News, Events, Weather

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Released
April 14, 2011
Updated
September 16, 2026

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Patch Media
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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 about Patch

Reviews of Patch are mostly positive: the News app is rated 4.7/5 from 27K App Store ratings. What users like most: informative local news, comprehensive coverage of community events. Top complaints: app stability and performance issues, limited ability to customize content and notifications. Summarized from real user reviews.

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

9.0.52

September 16, 2026

9.0.52 Features - Discover featured local businesses right in your feed - Improved accessibility throughout the app We love hearing from you - feedback@patch.com Best, Patch

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User reviews

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My favorite local resource

I learn more through Patch than all other apps and websites.
KBKelebek Bb

Local Insight

The neighborhood news is seldom covered anywhere else, but Patch tries hard to do it. I applaud that effort.
XXcgupt

Too much.

Too many stories outside my area. Signed up to get local news. Getting stories from all over the state. Most of them have no impact on me.
Llenauster

Good information

Nice stuff efficient
Ttribe47

Patch Politically Sensitive

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

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Enhance location-based targeting and content curation

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Offer more affordable or free access options

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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.