Patch is an online news and information platform designed to bring local and hyperlocal news, events, and information to communities across the US. The platform provides users with news that is relevant to their local community, from crime and politics to sports and entertainment. Additionally, Patch provides users with the ability to engage with their local community by creating profiles and attending local events. With Patch, users can stay informed about their local community, interact with their neighbors, and stay connected to their local government.

The acquisition occurred on June 11, 2009. The company grew from 46 markets to over 400 in 2010. The New York Times wrote in 2011, "AOL's Patch: Finding Progress Where Others Have Failed."en.wikipedia.orgIn 2011, Patch acquired hyperlocal news aggregator Outside.in from investors including Union Square Ventures and others, integrating the technology into the Patch platform.

Tap into our network of more than 20 million monthly users in over 1,200 communities by adding your event to the Patch calendar. Next, select the communities you'd like your event to run in.support.patch.comPatch event listings are a great way to target a hyperlocal audience, boost attendance at your event and let neighbors know about cool stuff happening near them.

As part of the acquisition Brod became President of AOL Ventures, Local & Mapping, and Warren Webster became president of Patch. The company grew from 46 markets to over 400 in 2010.en.wikipedia.orgAOL, which split from Time Warner in late 2009, announced in 2010 it would be investing $50 million or more into the startup of the Patch.com network.