Newsday vs. Patch (which is coming to the Seattle area)

Have you heard about Patch yet? It is the news network of identical hyperlocal websites that America OnLine (AOL) is launching at a reported cost of more than $50+ million.

Here is a story by Lost Remote that has the details about Patch.

To prepare for the launch of Patch in Long Island, New York, Newsday is beefing up its staff and hiring 40 new employees. Here is the story.

Rumor has it that Seattle’s launch is near. Here is an application in case you want to serve as a local editor.