Welcome to Patch 101, our primer to help readers learn how to get the most out of Patch. It’s not a one-way news street here at Patch. We go where the news is, and so do you. If you've got something to add, we want to hear about it. So here's our first entry in the Patch 101 series: uploading your pictures to our site. Adding photos and videos to an existing story: 1. Make sure you’re signed in under your Patch account. (Or register here first.) 2. Click on the “upload photos and videos” button below the existing photos in the story. Select the photos and videos from your computer and hit OK…

Have something to say on a town issue? Want to thank your neighbors for something? Care to take a political stance? Write Collingswood Patch a letter to the editor. Collingswood Patch accepts letters to the editor on any issue important to our readers. While there are plenty of ways to share your viewpoint—in the comments or by starting a Patch blog, for example—a letter to the editor is an easy way to make your opinion heard. Type up your letter—try to keep it to fewer than 500 words—and send it off to Matt Skoufalos, matt.skoufalos@patch.com. Easy as pie. A few things to keep in mind: 1. …

Welcome to Patch 101, our primer to help users learn how to get the most out of Patch. Unlike many news websites, Patch invites its readers to contribute in more ways than just commenting. Were you at the scene of one of our reports? Add some pictures to our story. Want to talk about something that's not in the news? Start a blog. We can even help you find a lost pet. One of the questions we hear most is a request to add an event to our calendar. But you don’t need to wait for us—you can do it yourself in seconds. Here’s how: 1. Make sure you’re signed in under your Patch account. (Register …

Sometimes phone calls and wanted posters just aren't enough to bring our furry friends home when they go missing. If so, Patch is here to help.  You can submit an announcement to let the community know and ask for help in bringing your lost pet home.  First, click the bolded "Announcements" link under the "News" tab at the top of any page.  Then click "Add an Announcement" on the right-hand side of the page. From there, enter a title and whatever body information you want about your pet. Make sure you select the "Lost and Found" category under "Column." To help neighbors better identify your …