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Patch to Tell American Story in New Series

Patch will be providing a local perspective on national issues.

We're inaugurating a new series for our Patch readers here and across the country: "Dispatches: The Changing American Dream."

Every day, you see national stories on the economy, politics, social issues, health and policy. Debates seem to be raging about unemployment, the housing market, the national debt, education and the nation's infrastructure.

American families, business leaders, workers and entrepreneurs are trying to adjust to trying times.

Laurel Patch wants to explore the effects of these challenges locally--in our town and neighborhood.

Find out what's happening in Laurelwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

We already know that many businesses are putting off expansion plans, people are without jobs, college students are having to leave school and governments are juggling funding priorities.

But there are a lot of Americans learning new ways to contribute and finding innovative solutions to problems--using tools and connections that didn't exist just a few years ago.

Find out what's happening in Laurelwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

We will continue to tell the stories of Laurel as they relate to these national debates. And deliver news on local issues with national relevance including issues on the intersections of , , and .

We'll keep after those issues and uncover others with the aim to elevate them with context and perspective. You also may see your local stories highlighted as examples in a national forum.

"Dispatches" will be built upon the compelling narratives and snapshots we unearth across our almost 900 Patch sites.

We look to you to help guide us: Tell us what issues and stories in Laurel are part of what makes up your American Dream.


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