Community Corner

Get Patch for Your Mobile Device

Taking your new iPhone or Android for a spin? Download the Patch app for quick access to local news and events.

Lucky enough to get a mobile device this holiday season? Put it to work learning about your community. 

Patch has apps for iPhones and Android phones, and also makes it easy for you to upload photos, read the news and contribute comments from anywhere. Here’s a look at a few ways you can connect with Patch through your mobile device. 

Patch for iPhone 

Find out what's happening in Lemon Grovewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Patch for iPhone keeps you connected to the latest news, weather, local business listings and current events happening in your neighborhood. Patch’s app keeps you engaged and mobile by delivering 24/7 local community coverage. 

With Patch app's useful features you can:

  • Access the most relevant Patch news and local blog posts.
  • Stay up-to-date on weather and forecasting reports.
  • Search the various business listings in your community.
  • Discover what intriguing events are happening near you.
  • Comment on stories or upload photos via Facebook or email.

Plus, you can save anything from favorite stories to business listings direct to the iPhone for easy offline access.

Patch Places for Android

Find out what's happening in Lemon Grovewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Patch Places is the go-to directory of local businesses in 800+ Patch towns. With Patch Places for Android, select any Patch community to connect to a mobile directory of every place nearby. From local businesses and organizations to government offices and public parks, there will be hundreds of comprehensive listings in the palm of your hands—anytime, anywhere.

Helpful features of Patch Places:

  • Search nearby shops, restaurants, and nightlife spots.
  • Call a business location or find it on a map.
  • Browse pictures and upload your own.
  • Share place pages via email, Facebook, and Twitter.

A location’s official Web site can be viewed for more information on its goods and services and can be saved to favorites for later offline viewing.

Our users’ opinions are extremely valued, so send app feedback to the Patch team. Patch is the resource for all communities, and you can experience the convenience of it right in your hand.


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