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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.

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.

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.

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.