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Valentine's Day

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Listen: Valentine's Day Dedications Playlist on Spotify

Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours! If you're viewing this on a mobile device, please switch to desktop to see the playlist.

Sniff, sniff ... yep, love is in the air. Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! Last week we asked you to send us your Valentine's Day love song dedications and promised we'd create a Spotify playlist for your listening pleasure.  Click here to see who dedicated the songs to their loved ones. To listen to the playlist above, click the "play" button in the widget. If you already have Spotify open, it will starting playing the playlist right away. If not, it will launch your Spotify application and you might have to click play again. You must be a Spotify user to listen to this playlist. We hope you have a great Valentine's Day! 

Happy Valentine's Day to Patch's Cutest Couples

Find out who won our Cutest Couple contest and a little about them and our runners up.

Patch is excited to share with you the cutest couples of Northeast Ohio -- according to you. We'll be delivering the $100 Legacy Village Gift Card to the winner.  And the winner is.... Krissie W. & Alex N. of Ohio City Q: How did you meet?  A: Through friends. We started dating on New Years Day in 2011. Q: Tell us about the photo you entered. A: This photo was taken at the 2012 Cleveland Tweed Ride that happens every spring. Alex and Krissie are both avid cyclists, and Krissie loves fashion/getting her photo taken. Alex owns a bike shop. We both have these beautiful 1940s bicycles that were made in Cleveland that were brought out special for the Tweed Ride. Q: Any tips for keeping a relationship romantic? A: Still figuring that out.  We …

Friday, February 1, 2013

Enter Patch’s Cutest Couple Contest and Win a Legacy Village Gift Card

Are you and your partner the epitome of cute in Northeast Ohio? Enter our contest to win a $100 gift card from Legacy Village!

Do you and your spouse still hold hands after all these years? Do you exemplify commitment, loyalty and friendship? If you and your partner would even make St. Valentine go "Awwwwww," enter your photo in Patch's Cutest Couple Contest and you could win a $100 gift certificate to Legacy Village.  Just upload your photo between Feb. 1 and 13 and don’t forget to include your names in the tagline. (You need to be a registered Patch user, log into the site, click on this story, then select "Upload Photos." If you win, we'll contact you through your email address.) The winner will be selected based on readers making positive comments about the couple (by naming the couple) they like in the comment section of this article through midnight Feb. 13 …

Friday, February 10, 2012

LAST CALL: Contribute to Patch's Valentine's Day Mix Tape

Tell us your favorite love song and we'll add it to a Spotify playlist.

Editor's Note: This is your last chance to send us a song for our Spotify Patch Valentine's Day Mix Tape. See the details below. Deadline is Monday 5 p.m. Love is in the air, the birds are singing, and Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Your special evening wouldn't be complete without a little romantic music, and we want to be your maestro. But we need your help. Tell us your favorite love songs in the comments, and we'll add it to a Spotify playlist that we'll share with you on Valentine's Day. So send us your Barry White, your Marvin Gaye, Frank Sinatra and, heck, even the Backstreet Boys. We'll add it to the list, but remember, this is a family website, so keep it PG. Prime time Patch has yet to be created. We can't wait to see…

Angela Bowen

6:13 pm on Wednesday, February 13, 2013

My Valentine by Martian Mcbride !!! I love you Mike Bowen !!!!   more ›

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas -- Right Down the Street

Need something special for your sweetie? There are plenty of choices right here in Strongsville

If you live in Strongsville, there’s no excuse for not picking up some kind of Valentine’s Day gift for the loved ones in your life. After all, the city is a retail mecca – and you’ve got some time still to execute a plan. Let's start with the traditional. Boxed chocolates can be found in just about any drug, grocery or discount store, but Strongsville is also home to four (count 'em, four) candy stores -- Olympia on Pearl Road, Fannie May in the Plaza at SouthPark, the new Malley's on Pearl Road and another Malley's in Westfield SouthPark mall. There's also the Cute Little Cake Shop and Busy Bakers Bakery for sweet treats.  You could pick up flowers at the grocery store, but your loved one might appreciate a fresher bouquet or arrangement…

Holly Barnes

2:59 pm on Tuesday, February 7, 2012

How about a pet for Valentine's day. Talk about getting unconditional love!! Rescue one today!!!!   more ›

Monday, February 14, 2011

Daily Patchcast: Daughter of Summit County Judges Killed in Ski Accident, Bieber Fever in Strongsville and Valentine's Day Deals

The roundup of the top stories making headlines across the region on Feb. 14

Here's the list of the top stories from Patch sites in your area: Daughter of Two Summit County Judges Killed in Ski Accident 'Bieber Fever' Hits Westfield SouthPark Viewfinder: I Heart Lakewood Frugal Family: Last-Minute Valentine's Day Ideas

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Patch Picks: Romantic Restaurants

Some ideas for your Valentine's Day dinner

Patch Picks is a weekly list of editor and reader choices. Want to suggest a list? Submit your idea in the comments box. Patch Picks: The most romantic restaurants in town • Don's Pomeroy House, 13664 Pearl Rd. Here's a no-brainer if you're looking for a romantic dining spot. Here you'll find casual elegance, attentive service, classic steak and seafood on the menu and a unique setting in the restored 19th century house. • Houlihan's, 2 Southpark Center. Low lighting and a low-key atmosphere make it a cozy place for a dinner date. • Buca di Beppo, 16677 Southpark Center. One of the most romantic movie scenes of all time? The spaghetti-slurping scene in Lady and the Tramp. Re-create it here as you share a meal for two. • Macaroni Grill, …

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Daily Patchcast: Auto Shop Robbed and Sweet Deals Around Town

Here's the roundup of the top stories making headlines in Northeast Ohio Feb. 9

Cuyahoga Falls Police Investigate Armed Robbery Voters Approve Renewal Levy for Revere Local Schools Sweet Valentine's Deals Crews Prepare For Detroit-Dover Center Road Widening

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

The Great Escape

Some ideas for moms and other busy women to treat themselves for a change

Your teens are holding a car wash at the high school Saturday. The grandparents volunteered to take the younger children to a movie Sunday afternoon. Your tweens take tap on Wednesday evening.  It’s your time. Take it.  Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much-deserved break and make your life a little easier -- maybe a whole lot easier. Today comes a Valentine’s Day offer from Today's Touch that will give you -- and your significant other, if you choose -- a chance to unwind in a big way. Your Great Escape: Today's Touch, 11180 Pearl Rd., is offering two Valentine's Day packages for couples and individuals.  Both are 90 minutes long and feature a 60-minute aromatherapy massage. The couples package also includes a …

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