St. Louis Park, MN|News|
St. Louis Park Parent Survey On Fall School Closes Wednesday
District leaders have proposed a local response to the three options from Gov. Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Education.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
Birmingham, AL|News|
When Does School Start? See When Your System Begins The Year
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many school systems in the state to delay starting the 2020-21 school year. See when yours starts.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
UW Medicine: COVID-19 Vaccine Delivers 'Promising Results'
UW Medicine says their COVID-19 vaccine has worked well in mice and models well for primates, and could be tested on humans soon.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
AL Voters Concerned About COVID-19 May Apply For Absentee Ballot
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill said voters can vote absentee in November if they are concerned about the spread of COVID-19.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Half Of Brooklyn Businesses Are Struggling To Stay Open: Study
A Chamber of Commerce study of hundreds of businesses found the coronavirus crisis means half are worried about surviving the next 3 months.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Lakewood, CO|News|
Big Soda Lake, Bear Creek Reservoir Reopen At 20% Capacity
Water activities and swim beach access are allowed at limited capacity, parks officials said.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Peekskill-Cortlandt, NY|News|
Abbey Inn and Spa Looks Ahead After 4-Month Soft Opening
The boutique hotel overlooking the Hudson opened as the coronavirus shut everything down, and business has been slowly growing ever since.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minneapolis Moving People From Powderhorn Camps To Other Parks
Between July 9 and July 16, the Powderhorn encampment was reduced from 560 to 270 tents, according to officials.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Mountain Brook, AL|News|
Mountain Brook School System Releases Reopening Plan
Mountain Brook City Schools will offer parents a choice as to what learning platform they want for their kids.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Cleveland Heights, OH|News|
Coventry PEACE Building Negotiations Stalled, Tenants Say
Tenants say the Heights Libraries have broken off negotiations on extending leases.
Chris Mosby, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Watch: Is This The Biggest Candle In New Hampshire Or Concord?
Ross Mingarelli of CandleTree Soy Candles in Downtown Concord believes his 500-ounce minion may be largest candle in the Granite State.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Littleton, CO|News|
Littleton Public Schools August Delay: Back-To-School Plan
LPS Superintendent Brian Ewert gave parents and community members an update Friday on the district's back-to-school plan.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Enters Phase 4 Of Coronavirus Recovery: What It Means
The next phase of economic reopening starts Monday.
Adam Nichols, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Milwaukee Public Schools To Reopen With Full 'Virtual Learning'
The Milwaukee Public School system is the first major district to have its reopening plan approved. It starts with full virtual learning.
Scott Anderson, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Outdoor Dining Extended To Oct. 31, Street Eating Expands
"The Open Restaurants program has worked," Mayor Bill de Blasio said as he announced its extension and 40 more blocks of open streets.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Lakewood, CO|News|
Colorado Artist Creates Message Of Hope In Lakewood
Artist Koko Bayer has been pasting heart-shaped prints around the Denver metro area to help people feel uplifted amid the pandemic.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Michigan High School Fall Sports To Begin As Scheduled: MHSAA
High school football practices are scheduled to begin Aug. 10, with all other Fall sports to start practice Aug. 12.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Chappaqua-Mount Kisco, NY|News|
Most Are Complying With Town's New Mask Law: New Castle Police
They don't want to write you a summons or hit you with a fine.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Littleton, CO|News|
Littleton Public Schools Delays Start Date
The district's back-to-school start date will be delayed until Aug. 24.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Littleton, CO|News|
Littleton's Weekends On Main Continues: Schedule, Eateries, Map
Weekends on Main has been a "huge success," the city said.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Denver, CO|News|
Denver Extends Outdoor Patio Expansion Program
More than 270 restaurants and bars have been approved for the program.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Long Island Boxing Gym Develops Online Special Needs Class
With gyms closed, and those with special needs without their usual schools and activities, one East Northport gym owner saw a need to serve.
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minneapolis To Restrict Homeless Encampments Across City
Powderhorn Park has two large encampments where there are 560 tents and 282 people living there, according to an estimate from the board.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Lakewood, OH|News|
Lakewood Schools Reopening Plan Could Vary By Building
District officials said they could implement safety protocols in individual school buildings.
Chris Mosby, Patch Staff
Across Ohio, OH|News|
'Ohio Sliding Down Dangerous Path,' Gov. Mike DeWine Says
The governor said he may implement statewide restrictions at a later date to halt the spread of COVID-19.
Chris Mosby, Patch Staff
Hoover, AL|News|
Hoover Schools To Delay Start For 2 Weeks
Hoover City Schools will push back the academic year by two weeks due to COVID-19 concerns.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Lakewood, OH|News|
Here's The Lakewood Schools Reopening Plan
The Lakewood Schools are tying their reopening to the state's color-coded COVID-19 public health alert system.
Chris Mosby, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
Study: Reopening Schools Depends On Public's Help Managing Virus
A new report says whether schools will be able to safely reopen in the fall is highly dependent on the public's willingness to help.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Face Masks Now Mandatory In Alabama: Ivey
Alabama will join several other states with a face covering mandate after Gov. Kay Ivey announced the ordinance Wednesday.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Shaker Heights, OH|News|
Shaker Schools Will Suspend Sports If COVID-19 Outbreak Worsens
If Cuyahoga County becomes a "Level 4" outbreak site, sports will be suspended in Shaker Heights.
Chris Mosby, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Runner Laces Up For A Very Different Boston Marathon —In Waltham
It will be the third time Rebecca Cyr has run the marathon to support Boston Children's Hospital, but the first marathon around Waltham.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minneapolis Faces $156 Million Budget Gap
The coronavirus pandemic created a large hole in the city's budget.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minnesota Republicans Push To Reopen Schools In The Fall
Republican Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan says virtual learning has "already had a negative impact" on students.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Masks Are Required In Michigan. Here's What To Know.
Here's what to know now that face coverings are mostly required in public areas in Michigan beginning Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Detroit Public Schools Opens In-Person Summer Classes
The Detroit Public Schools District's plan to open its doors to face-to-face instruction Monday was met with protesters.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Boulder, CO|News|
Every Student Moving Into CU Residences Requires COVID-19 Test
University of Colorado Boulder officials provided updates Friday on the latest campus coronavirus guidelines and initiatives.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
New Brunswick, NJ|News|
Rutgers Joins Harvard, MIT Lawsuit Against New ICE Rules
American colleges fight back against ICE's announcement it will deny visas to international students taking online-only courses this fall.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Houston, TX|News|
Texas Teachers Caught In The Middle Of Political Battles Over Schools Reopening
Many TEA employees are working from home, but the agency is requiring schools to open five days a week for in-person instruction this fall.
Birmingham, AL|News|
Will College Football Happen In 2020? Experts Weigh In
If the spread of COVID-19 stops the 2020 college football season, Alabama could feel the effects in more ways than one.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Denver, CO|News|
Denver Approves 250 Outdoor Expansions For Restaurants, Bars
Here's a list of restaurants and areas where you can expect expanded outdoor dining and drinking options in Denver.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
