Reporter won’t be forced to reveal source December 16, 2014 By Rui Kaneya Patch’s Joseph Hosey wins appeal as court preserves principles of Illinois shield law
Reporter faces jail time for scoop in gruesome murder case August 14, 2014 By Rui Kaneya A sensational homicide trial in Illinois tests the boundary of the state’s shield law
On Connecticut’s ‘Gold Coast,’ a local news incubator March 25, 2014 By Marie K. Shanahan Fairfield County is swamped with hyperlocal experiments that hold broader aspirations
Patch, back in the news cycle December 16, 2013 By Noah Hurowitz David Carr forecasts Patch’s demise; others debate, but few, other than AOL CEO Tim Armstrong, disagree
Patch delays layoffs August 9, 2013 By Alexis Sobel Fitts Hyperlocal hopes to match least profitable sites with local partners
Some background on Patch August 8, 2013 By Kira Goldenberg Patch is reportedly laying off as many as 500 employees on Friday. Last year, CJR covered the company’s early days
Must-reads of the week March 1, 2013 By The Editors J-school workshops on managing old men who have no game
Patch aims for profitability, shifts platforms January 15, 2013 By Kira Goldenberg The company president spoke of his goals for the year at Street Fight Summit
Patch launches its redesign on five sites September 24, 2012 By Kira Goldenberg Its emphasis veers toward Facebook-like "groups" and away from news
A new Patch? July 26, 2012 By Kira Goldenberg AOL’s hyperlocal startup is building something new, but the details remain closely guarded
On Journatic, and making it in Hyperlocalville May 29, 2012 By Brian Farnham Success depends on the company bringing Tribune a savings/quality balance, says Patch’s former editor in chief
What’s A Local Site To Do? June 27, 2011 By Joel Meares Small and hyper-local sites gear up for the GOP primary