(Poll) What Gadget did you get for Christmas?

We know many of you unwrapped that smart phone you were wishing for this Christmas, and as you're checking it out, consider checking out the Patch app.

Patch is quickly becoming the number one source for local happenings in communities all over the country like Golden Valley, so why not experience the convenience of Patch right in your hand?

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.

Patch’s useful features include:

• 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

Patch Places is the go-to directory of local businesses in 800+ Patch towns. From local businesses and organizations to government offices and public parks, there will be hundreds of comprehensive listings in the palm of their hands—whether you're here in Golden Valley or in any of our other Patch towns.

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.

The official place’s website can be viewed for more information on their goods and services and can be saved to favorites for later offline viewing. The purpose of Patch Places is to bring communities closer together and to make everything local.