Across America|News|
Housing Market Shifts As Buyers Gain An Advantage Not Seen In Years
Homebuyers have more bargaining power than in years, but there’s a catch that reveals just how troubled the housing market has become.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
US News
Across America|News|
Affordable Designer Clothing Store Opening 51 Stores In 17 States: Here’s Where
New openings include stores discounting designer clothing up to 60 percent off and budget-friendly sister stores offering deeper price cuts.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
The Scary Cost Of Candy For Trick-Or-Treating 2026
As candy prices soar, some households rethink what they’ll hand out to trick-or-treaters. Candy corn and even potatoes may have a moment.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Social Security COLA For 2027 May Not Absorb Higher Costs, Critics Say
Higher payments begin in January, although increases in Medicare premiums could consume some of that additional money.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
If You Used This App, You May Get A Share Of $15.8M Refund
The Federal Trade Commission said eligible consumers should get an email on next steps by Oct. 26.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|Sponsored|
5 Money Moves to Consider After Your First $1 Million
From a brand partner: How complexities can emerge once your portfolio hits seven figures, and what decisions to consider.
Across America|Sponsored|
This Tiny Town Won A $1M Football Field Upgrade. See The Stadium Now
From a brand partner: Nearly 2 million votes powered Dierks’ big win. Now, Friday Night 5G Lights is back.
Across America|News|
As the Election Nears, War Drags On -- “The Sunday Political Brunch” -- October 11, 2026
My political analysis of the week's top news stories
Mark Curtis, Patch Contributing Writer
Across America|News|
New Federal School Scholarships Could Cover Private Tuition, But There's A Catch
A new federal tax-credit program could help pay for private school tuition, tutoring and more, but eligibility won't guarantee an award.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Huge Rats Move In, Drive Families Out: Weird News & Oddities
A stolen porta-potty, a suspect with terrible timing, a giant porcupine with 20-inch quills, America’s creepiest roads, and more weird news.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Is Trick-Or-Treating Becoming A Zombie? [Block Talk]
More Americans are celebrating Halloween, but traditional trick-or-treating is losing ground as families embrace organized events.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Across America|News|
America’s Creepiest Roads Have Some Seriously Disturbing Backstories
From ax-wielding rabbits to faceless hitchhikers, America’s creepiest roads have legends and histories that seem written for Halloween.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Respiratory Illnesses On The Rise: See What’s Circulating
As respiratory illnesses begin circulating this fall, here's how to tell them apart, when to see a doctor and who needs a vaccine.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Congress Recesses For Midterms As Push For Year-Round DST Intensifies
Daylight saving time is scheduled to end next month, despite a push by President Donald Trump to make it the year-round permanent time.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|Sponsored|
Meet The Top 40 Schools Competing For A $1 Million Home Field Upgrade
From a brand partner: Voting is now open in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition. Here's how you can help pick the winner!
Across America|News|
An Abandoned Mine Could Be Hidden Beneath Your Home
Centuries-old mines beneath neighborhoods can trigger sinkholes and other collapses, and officials don’t know where all of them are.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Nature’s Strange Clues About The Winter Ahead
Persimmon seeds, woolly bears, acorns and other bits of weather folklore are still used to predict winter, even if science says otherwise.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Some, But Not All, Medicare Recipients Are Getting A $90 Surprise
The Trump administration is sending checks to millions Medicare enrollees to lower health care costs. Here’s who qualifies.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Record El Niño Forecast To Have A Big Effect On Snowfall, Temps This Winter
El Niño is expected to rearrange storm tracks and bring warm winter temperatures to areas that typically see cold weather.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Gatorade Recalled Nationally Over This Ingredient
The Gatorade could contain an ingredient missing from the product label.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
