Seattle, WA|News|
Seattle City Council Passes $200 Million Tax On Big Businesses
The move comes just two years after city council passed and then quickly repealed the similar head tax. Here's why this tax is different.
Charles Woodman, 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.
Seattle, WA|News|
Coronavirus Relief Loans In Seattle: Where PPP Money Went
Here's a look at which Seattle businesses and organizations received PPP loans from the United States to stay afloat during the pandemic.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Brookfield, WI|News|
Wisconsin Goes 3 Days Without Reported COVID-19 Death
As COVID-19 deaths slow in Wisconsin, positive cases have increased by 49 percent in two weeks, state officials said.
Scott Anderson, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
King County Urges Coronavirus Precautions Over July 4 Holiday
Public health officials ask everyone to stay vigilant over the holiday weekend, as coronavirus activity continues to rise across the state.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Cleveland, OH|News|
Ohio Will Implement New Coronavirus Restrictions By County
A new health alert system will determine restrictions placed on individual counties.
Chris Mosby, Patch Staff
Cleveland, OH|News|
Ohio's School Reopening Plan Released
Gov. Mike DeWine said students need to get back into school buildings. He announced five guidelines for schools to follow when reopening.
Chris Mosby, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Whitmer Closes Indoor Bar Service In Lower Michigan
The governor also signed bills allowing cocktails-to-go at bars and restaurants.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Across Colorado, CO|News|
Colorado Sees Record-Breaking State Primary Voter Turnout
"Colorado’s election proves that mail ballots are the key to accessible voting during this health crisis," the secretary of state said.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Ferndale, MI|News|
Ferndale Gym Owner In Limbo Over When Gyms Can Reopen
Hillary Herring bought a gym in Ferndale in March. Then the coronavirus pandemic began. Now, she's left wondering when she can reopen.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Denver, CO|News|
Denver Homelessness: City Moves Forward With Managed Campsites
Mayor Michael Hancock has announced his support for temporary, managed campsites for the homeless.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
Younger Adults May Be To Blame For King County's Spike In Cases
Case counts have doubled over the past two weeks, and King County health officials say now over half of new cases are in younger adults.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Walker Art Center Projects $5.7 Million Drop In Revenue
The modern art museum in Minneapolis lost 26 percent of its previous operating budget amid the COVID-19 crisis.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
South San Francisco, CA|News|
See’s Candies Announces Reopening Of Bay Area Stores
The Peninsula-based candy maker had closed for just the second time in the company’s 99-year history
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Across Minnesota, MN|News|
Minnesota Achieves COVID-19 Testing Milestones
The state has completed a total of 592,955 COVID-19 tests and has a daily testing capacity of 20,000.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Whitmer Unveils Back-To-School Plan For Michigan
The roadmap includes guidance on PPE use, hygiene, cleaning protocols and athletics for Michigan schools.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
University Of Washington Previews 2020 Fall Quarter Plans
Classes with 50 or more students will be taught remotely, while smaller classes utilize large rooms to ensure space for physical distancing.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Across Alabama, AL|News|
Senate Bill To Help Alabama Schools Safely Reopen
A bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Sen. Doug Jones aims to help schools with the costs required to keep students and educators safe.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|News|
Gyms Not Reopening In Phase 4 'Another Mile In This Marathon'
"Being a small business owner during this pandemic has been like running a marathon that you didn't train for, and that has no finish line."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant, WI|News|
Business Owner Denied COVID-19 Funds Because He Attended Protest
Racine officials say a gift shop owner was denied emergency COVID-19 funds because he attended a "Safer at Home" protest.
Scott Anderson, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
Inslee Pauses Phase 4 Reopening As COVID-19 Spikes In Washington
Citing rising coronavirus cases in Washington, Gov. Jay Inslee suspended counties' ability to move into the final stage of reopening.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
As Coronavirus Cases Rise In King County, Experts Urge Caution
Public health workers are closely monitoring the virus's behavior in King County after a notable increase in new cases detected this month.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
Phase 3 In Port Washington: Italian Eatery Adapts To Coronavirus
As phase 3 began on Long Island this week, a pizzeria owner talked to Patch about what's new and how it's impacting his business.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Explore NYC's 5,700 Restaurants Open For Outdoor Dining: Map
A new map lets New Yorkers see what restaurants are open for outdoor dining in their neighborhood. The dining program will expand next week.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
State Superintendent Says Schools Will Be Open This Fall
State superintendent of schools Dr. Eric Mackey said the plan is to open schools with in-person instruction this fall.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
Seattle Theatre Group Reduces Staff Amid Coronavirus Uncertainty
As part of a plan to stay afloat through the year, STG will furlough 70 percent of its staff and delay its performance season announcement.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Homes Fly Off The LA Market Despite Pandemic
The average home for sale in the Los Angeles barely sits on the market before being snatched up despite the economic uncertainty.
Mooresville, NC|News|
Governor's Mask Mandate Won't Be Enforced By This NC Sheriff
An NC sheriff says he won't enforce the new mask mandate. An expert in constitutional politics says criminal sanctions are not the point.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton Schools Prepare Plans To Open In September
On the heels of new state guidance, Newton is preparing three plans for the possibility of reopening schools in the fall.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Whitmer Order Allows Professional Sports To Return In Michigan
Professional sports training and competitions can resume as long as the activities are conducted pursuant to a coronavirus safety plan.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
No Fans In Stands To Begin 2020 Minnesota Twins Season
Opening day will look a little different this year in Minneapolis at Target Field, as the season will begin without fans in the stands.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Denver, CO|News|
Coloradans Pledge $1M In Personal Stimulus Dollars To Help Others
Many Coloradans have signed the Share The Stimulus pledge to raise awareness about helping people in need amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
Washington Outlines How Colleges, Universities Can Return In Fall
State school leaders have new guidance on how Washington's colleges and universities can safely return to class in the fall semester.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Littleton, CO|News|
Arapahoe County Announces $6M Small Business Relief Plan
The county is launching the grant program Advance Arapahoe.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Lakewood, CO|News|
Jeffco Public Schools, Action Center Partner To Help Students
A 'grab and go' meal program is offered at 11 schools in Jefferson County.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
Washington's Facial Covering Mandate Begins Friday
Starting Friday residents will have to wear a mask, or potentially face a misdemeanor.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minneapolis Institute Of Art Forced To Cut Staff, Hours, Programs
The health and economic crisis caused by COVID-19 has significantly reduced revenue for the Minneapolis museum.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Massachusetts On Track To Contain Coronavirus: Here's How
Just 149 coronavirus cases were reported in Massachusetts Monday, a 97 percent drop from the highest daily number of 4,946 on April 24.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Chatham, NJ|News|
NJ Nursing Homes Open For Visitors—With Restrictions
After months of isolation from loved ones, long-term care facilities are allowing guests. Here is how it will work.
Russ Crespolini, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Michigan Schools Hope To Return To In-Person Classes In Fall
Many Michigan universities are planning to return to the classroom in the Fall, but with flexible schedules and online programs offered.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Wisconsin Releases Guidelines For Going Back To School In Fall
School will look different when students return in the fall.
Scott Anderson, Patch Staff
