Have you ever sent a press release to Moorestown Patch editor Rob Scott and wondered when it was going to post? How about sent him a birth announcement or perhaps an obit (which are published free on Patch sites), or a school award or an event, only to wonder if it was ever going to be published? Well, Patch sites are designed in a way that's easy for users to post their own announcements without having to wait for the editor to post it for you. It really is the best way to post your announcement or press release if you are a nonprofit agency, for-profit agency, government body or other group…

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 want to see your photojournalism skills, whether you took pictures of an event we covered or one we weren’t at. Here’s how to add photos and videos to a 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. 3. Add a caption to let us know what or who we’re looking at and hit …

Have something to say on a town issue? Want to thank your neighbors for something? Care to take a political stance? Write Moorestown Patch a letter to the editor. Moorestown 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 moorestown@patch.com. Easy as pie. A few things to keep in mind: 1. Include your name, town …

Welcome to Patch 101, our primer to help readers learn how to get the most out of Patch. We’re not just a news source here—we’re a community hub, a gathering place where you can connect with your neighbors. And unlike most other media outlets, we allow our readers to directly contribute to Patch. 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. (Or register here first.) 2. Click on the Moorestown Patch Event Calendar and click …

Sometimes phone calls and wanted posters just aren't enough to bring our furry friends home when they go missing. In that case, Moorestown 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 …