As you might have noticed, Patch recently launched a new look for our local listings pages. The listings formerly known as the "Directory" is now called "Places" on the navigation bar at the top of our home page. You'll notice that Places features more local listings and an easier way to rate and review listings you have visited. Here are a few tips for getting the most out of the new features: Rate businesses and other places in your neighborhood on a one- to five-star scale right from our Places page. Simply click the number of stars under the listing name and address. Have something to say…

Want coverage? We've got you covered. Rockville Patch offers up a few tips for making yourself—and your news—known, with an assist from Reston Patch editor Karen Goff. Patch has been a part of Rockville for six months now. We hope that the fact that you're reading means we've become part of the community. But as we've grown, so have the demands on our time. There's a lot going on in Rockville, and that is why we need the community's help in making sure we can cover it all. Or at least most of it. We are hearing from you on a daily basis about events and stories. Here are some tips to have a …