Wednesday, November 14, 2012
This Pirate Carrying a Mermaid has been named Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America. Its creator -- and wearer -- will receive a $5,000 prize for having the most creative and innovative costume.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Ashley Playford dressed up as a pirate carrying a mermaid this Halloween. Well, actually, she dressed up as the mermaid. Her creativity has earned her the title of Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America and a $5,000 grand prize. It was Playford's use of an optical illusion that won us over. Take a look at the photo she entered on Peekskill-Cortlandt Patch! Almost 4,000 Patch users entered the contest from Oct. 15 to Nov. 5, with costumes ranging from the Eiffel Tower and Honey Boo Boo to a flower pot and a clever interpretation of "binders full of women." National judges chose 1 finalist from each Patch state based on who had the most creative and innovative costume (we combined North Carolina & South Carolina for this contest, as …
Sunday, October 28, 2012
As the storm hits the East Coast heading into Monday, rain, wind and cold weather will be felt in the Midwest—including southeastern Michigan—this week.
There won't be any flooding or evacuations, but Hurricane Sandy's reach will have a big impact on Michigan weather this week. The storm system—expected to be one of the largest and most destructive in history—has resulted in evacuations and state of emergency declarations across the east coast, as well as the closure of public transportation in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. According to the National Weather Service, Sandy is anticipated to make landfall on the New Jersey coast Monday night. As it moves west, the system will bring high winds, colder weather and rain to the Midwest. The effects will be felt throughout southern Michigan, though the greatest impact will be on the southwest coast near Lake Michigan. A wind …
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Prevention is key on Halloween. Here's what you can do to keep yourself and your family safe.
As Halloween approaches, registered nurse Donna Bucciarelli from Safety City U.S.A. and Beaumont Children's Hospital in Royal Oak is offering some practical safety tips for parents and their children. “There are just so many things that the trick-or-treaters can do to protect themselves, and things homeowners can do, too," Bucciarelli said. Here's how to keep your family safe this Halloween. “For many, the observance of Halloween begins with pumpkin carving," said Bucciarelli, trauma prevention coordinator and Safety City U.S.A. education program manager. "Never let your children help in carving or cutting your pumpkins. Instead, encourage them to draw the face on the pumpkin with crayon or marker. They can also help remove the seeds …
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Circulation Specialist Eve Foley's Top 5 SCARY MOVIES! ~~ Happy Halloween!
'Tis the season! In our latest edition of Staff Recommendations, Eve offers up some viewing selections... (try not to spill your popcorn when you jump-off the sofa...) By Eve Foley At this spooky time of year, I would be remiss if I did not give my top 5 scary movies: 5) Dead Snow (2009 -Swedish -subtitled)-"Død snø" Nazis and zombies--need I say more? The finest/practical/most-disgusting use of entrails I have seen in a movie. 4) Nightmare on Elm Street-(1984) Just Hearing Freddie's nursery-rhyme-ish theme-song sung in cadence by the little girls' jumping-rope sends shivers down my spine: One, two, Freddy's comin' for you, three, four, better lock your door... 3) 28 Days Later-(2002) Zombies should NOT be able to run. Ever. It's just …
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012
We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Enter yourself or your kids for a chance to win $5,000.
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012
It doesn’t matter if you’re Lady Gaga or Lady Liberty for Halloween—if you have an awesome costume, showcase your creation in our Best Halloween Costume in America Contest. Last year, the headless boy from Wyckoff, NJ, won. This year, it could be you. Enter our contest for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize! Adults and children are eligible to enter. Parents can post costume photos of themselves and their families from this Halloween or from years past. Here’s how to enter: The contest runs from Oct. 15 to Nov. 1. National judges will choose 21 finalists from each Patch state and select one grand prize winner based on who has the most creative and innovative costume (we've combined North Carolina & South Carolina for this contest, as …
Friday, October 5, 2012
Hold on to your brains, as Metro Detroit gets made up for zombie walks, parties, blood drives and other walking-dead-themed events October.
Zombies are taking to the streets in droves this October. Zombie events are planned all over the Detroit Metro area. You can join the drooling, brain-eating masses, too. Here's how. Did we miss your favorite zombie-themed event? Add it in comments or email clare.ramsey@patch.com.
open mind ferndale guy
6:13 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
Hey, patch.....why did you remove my picture of my Jerry Sandusky costume? Yes, black humor, but it wasn't indecent. Are you really for censorship? more ›