Have you heard of the Germantown Patch yet? The Germantown Patch is a web site offering information specifically on Germantown, MD. It focuses on local events, news, announcements, job listings, etc.
The Germantown Patch is a part of Patch.com which is a larger organization that states its mission to be: ‘To improve the quality of life in underserved communities across the globe through access to trusted local news and information.’ According to their web site, ‘Patch is run by professional editors, writers, photographers and videographers who live in or near the communities we serve, and is supported by a great team in our New York City headquarters. Patch also gets advice from our Editorial Advisory Board and from many members of the community.’
So what types of articles are on the Germantown Patch web site? They have several headings including: News, which includes general topics such as Arts, Business, and Government; Events which includes Theater, Music and Sports; Directory including Health, Real Estate and Shopping; Marketplace which has a Classified section; Q&A which allows a forum for asking community relevant questions; and Volunteer which is a forum for posting volunteer opportunities.
Because the Germantown Patch is a locally run web site it depends on input from community residents. There are advertising opportunities, volunteer opportunities, links to send news tips, ability to advertise events, and a forum to make local announcements.
Check out the Germantown Patch! While we’ve had the Gazette for some time, it’s nice to have a news source locally run and specifically geared towards our community!
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