Blog on Patch and Share Your Message with the Community

Blogging on Patch is a great way to share your views with the community.

You might be wondering, who blogs with Patch? We have experts, business owners and everyday readers who share their perspectives in the Local Voices section. If you have an event coming up and you want to share photos with the county, Patch’s Local Voices section is for you. How to Blog with Patch? Send Tamika Smith, the community manager for Montgomery and Prince George's counties, an email at Tamika@Patch.com. Tell her the name of your organization or event and she will get you signed up. Why should you blog with Patch? We have a robust readership on Patch. We are connected to thousands of readers on a daily basis who have a vested interest in their community. Whether you are a stay-at-home mom or a new business owner, our readers want …

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Blog Roundup: Firearms Safety Bill, Green Expo, and Adopt Your Next Pet

Patch brings a unique perspective to everyday news written by users like you. Read what some of our Local Voices bloggers had to say this week.

It was an active week for some area bloggers in Greenbelt and around Maryland: Local Race Team Heads to Italy for Giro D'Italia Proteus Racing accepted an invitation from the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) to compete in the 2013 Giro D'Italia, and set the team presentation for 7 p.m. on April 4 at the team's headquarters in College Park, Maryland. Adopt, Don’t Shop – Pets Available for Adoption Feast your eyes on these beautiful babies and stop by or call the Prince George's Animal Services Facility at 301-780-7201 for information on any of these doggies.  If the one you are interested in is no longer available, don't be discouraged, there are many other wonderful dogs and cats that need a loving, forever home. House Judicial …

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Don’t Want to Blog? Post an Announcement or Event on Patch

Posting a community bulletin allows your message to be seen countywide.

Posting community bulletins on Patch is an easy way to get the word out to your neighbors—just follow the simple steps below!  For a calendar listing:  For an announcement: If you have any questions, let us know in the comments section below. Still have more to say? Blogging on Patch may be for you!

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Local Voices Spotlight: Blogger Tamarra Thomas 'Mama Cocoa'

Tamarra Thomas is a Local Voices blogger in Prince George's County who brings her expertise to making sweet delights to Patch.

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Inauguration 2013: Share Your Photos from Today on Instagram

Use hashtag #PatchInauguration and share photos of patriotism around Maryland and DC today.

Newtown CT Patch Shooting Coverage

The latest details on the school shooting in Connecticut.

Twenty children and six adults—that's how many people fell victim to a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT on Friday. Although students in Prince George's County are not in imminent danger, Prince George's County police will increase patrols at the county's elementary schools next week. Stories of the victims and the latest on the shooter can be found on Newtown Patch. How to Help Families Affected by Newtown School Shooting People all over the world want to know how to help Sandy Hook residents following Friday's horrifying mass shooting. Post "I want to help" in this comment thread to get updates on what you can do. Police Release Names of 20 Children, Six Adults Killed in Newtown Connecticut State Police …

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Local Business Owners Gearing Up for Main Street U Summit

Join Patch for a groundbreaking half-day summit as we connect local business owners with digital experts and industry veterans.

  Looking for some pointers on navigating the digital landscape? Feel like your business could do more with social media and online marketing? Or maybe you’d just like to network with fellow DC Metro area business owners and rub elbows with a few highly successful entrepreneurs? Join Patch as we bring together local business owners and digital experts to discuss big things for small businesses. You’ll walk away with powerful tips and practical tools to help grow your business through email, social media and online marketing. Focused on the needs of Main Street, the program features seasoned speakers from Constant Contact, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Silver Beacon Marketing and the President of Coldwell Banker, DC Region. Just click here to …

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Patch & AOL Send Hurricane Sandy Relief Trucks to Long Island, New Jersey

Employees help out, and you can, too

It's been said it's far better to have a neighbor who's near, than a brother who's far away, but in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Americans across the nation have proven to be the best neighbors and the strongest of families. This past weekend, AOL and Patch employees took an opportunity to pitch in, packing two tractor trailers worth of food, water and supplies in Dulles, VA, and Baltimore. The donations are headed to Hurricane Sandy ravaged areas in New Jersey and Long Island. Patch editors from Montgomery and Prince George's counties donated water, canned goods, juice, blankets, flashlights, activity books for children and snacks—like granola bars, crackers and chips. Maryland editors donated more than $2,500 worth of items families …

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