Sunday, March 17, 2013
Let people in the community know when and where they can celebrate the holiday.
All it takes is a few simple clicks and you can let the entire community know what time church services are on Easter Sunday. Posting an event on our calendar is easy: If you wish to share more church news, you can join our Local Voices section and not only share events, but announcements, photos, videos, opinions and anything else you want to share with the community. Blogging in our Local Voices Section is easy:
Thursday, March 7, 2013
From blood drives to mom-to-mom sales and more, this video tutorial will teach you how to post your very own Patch events.
Having a garage sale? Trying to promote an art show? Starting up a weekly knitting group? Post an event on Farmington-Farmington Hills Patch! If you want to share your event with other Patch readers, this video will teach you how to create one on any Patch site. It's that easy, and it's free. To create an event right now, click here. If you have any questions, let us know. Note: Events must adhere to Patch's terms of use.
Friday, March 23, 2012
From engagements to new babies and more, this video tutorial will teach you how to post your very own Patch announcements.
Getting married? Having a baby? Make honor roll? Announce it on Patch! If you have something you want to share with other Patch readers, this video will teach you how to create your very own announcement on any Patch site. It's that easy! To create an announcement right now, click here. If you have any questions, please contact Brittney Moody. Note: Announcements must adhere to Patch's terms of use.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Do you know your listing is free and fully customizable with just a few clicks of the mouse?
Here at Patch, there are a lot of things you can do besides reading our stories. At many news websites, the most you can do is leave comments. At Patch, you can do so much more, especially if you’re a local business owner. If you’re a part of the business community, I hope you’re aware of our Patch Places directory and the listings of almost every business in town (if your business is missing, let us know!). Each listing includes photographs, descriptions, when you’re open and closed, where to park and more information depending on your establishment—whether that’s a restaurant (what’s your signature dish?) or art gallery (how big is your collection?). This listing is free to you. Unlike other listing services, we have created our …
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Owner of a local baking business shows how to make icing and frost sugar cookies in three short video segments.
Sometimes the best presents are homemade. With that in mind, consider baking something sweet for your loved one this Valentine's Day. Brooke Wilson, owner of Love & Buttercream in Oakland Township, showed us how to easily make frosting for sugar cookies and properly frost the baked goods. Wilson is a Royal Oak resident who operates Love & Buttercream out of her parent's house. After attending pastry school and growing up baking scrumptious treats as a hobby, Wilson decided to create her own business that specializes in cookies, cupcakes, cakes and everything sweet. She said she likes to get creative and offer her customers, most of whom are from Oakland Township, Rochester and Royal Oak, something unique. Wilson showed us how to create …
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Taking your new iPhone for a spin? Download the Patch app for quick access to local news and events
- OPINION
-
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Lucky enough to get a mobile device this holiday season? Let's 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, news and comments from anywhere. Here's a look at a few ways you can connect with Patch through your mobile device. Patch for iPhone Patch for iPhone keeps customers connected to the latest news, weather, local business listings and current events happening in their neighborhood. Patch’s app will keep them engaged and mobile by delivering 24/7 local community coverage. The Patch app's useful features include: Plus, they can save anything from favorite stories to business listings direct to the iPhone for easy offline access. Customer …
Thursday, October 20, 2011
From engagements to new babies and more, this video tutorial will teach you how to post your very own Patch announcements.
Getting married? Having a baby? Holding a big fundraiser? Seeking volunteers? You can announce it on Patch! If you have something you want to share with other Patch readers, this video will teach you how to create your very own announcement on any Patch site. It's that easy! To create an announcement right now, click here. If you have any questions, please contact editor Jen Anesi at jen.anesi@patch.com. Note: Announcements may not contain advertisements and must adhere to Patch's Terms of Use.
Friday, July 1, 2011
A Patch photographer gives advice on capturing the sparkle in the sky.
Capturing fireworks on camera is a challenge that can be mastered easily with the right equipment and settings on your camera. Here is a short tutorial to help you capture the rockets' red glare this Fourth of July. Equipment needed: Have a fireworks photo to share? Upload it to our Pics & Clips gallery on Patch!
Marcia Robovitsky
9:42 am on Monday, March 12, 2012
Great video tutorial. That information works for all PATCH towns ! FYI For Bloomfield Township residents: Art Aisner, editor of Bloomfield-BloomfieldHillsPatch will be a guest presenter at the UHOA (United Homeowner Association) March 21 @7:30 general membership meeting. He will be presenting a power point on ALL aspects of how to use PATCH. Leslie Helwig and Officer Matejcik will also be … more ›