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Today on Patch: New Boards and a New Look

Patch has a new look and new capabilities!

Hi! I’m Jason Spencer, the local editor of Arlington Patch, and I want to welcome you to the new Patch. We’re really pleased with it and we think you’ll like it, too.

First of all, we think the site looks livelier, and more like Arlington County. See that big photo on the top? That’s a shot of Crystal City from Long Bridge Park.

But that big photo isn’t the only thing that’s better about Patch. Now our news looks better, is easier to comment on, and is easier to share. And right below the news on the homepage you’ll see blogs, where we can showcase more county voices and get a view of what’s happening beyond the news. Plus, we’ve made it easier to start a blog yourself — any time, about anything.

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And speaking of reader voices, the freshest thing you’ll find on the new Patch are our Boards. The Boards are a totally open place on Patch where you can post announcements about anything you want — lost cats and dogs, school plays, weddings, or that strange thing you saw. There’s an Opinion Board — because everyone in Arlington has one, so why not put it all in one place? The Buy/Sell/Trade Board is where you can post your garage sale and get rid of the stuff that’s taken over your closet, which was probably too small to begin with. And there’s a Board for Business Updates — a dedicated spot for business owners to post news about sales, specials, openings and closings.

Patch is all about our community — living our best lives in Arlington, and making our county better for ourselves and our families. So please, tell us what you think of the new Patch on the Opinion Board or through the feedback form at the bottom of the site.

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We can’t wait to hear from you!

Jason


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