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Patch Facts

Five Things You Need to Know about Monday's BOE Meeting
Five Things You Need To Know Today: August 21
Five Things You Need To Know Today: August 20
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Patch for the Holidays

Celebrating is Kid Stuff
New Years Resolutions?
Entertaining for New Year's? A&P Shares Recipes
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Patch for the Holidays: Gifts

How Much Is That Diamond In The Window?
Gifts for Your Spouse or Someone Special
Give the Gift of Green This Season
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Patch Picks

By Caitlin Mahon
Local Librarian Picks Top Books For Kids
People of the Year
Union County’s Most Interesting People of 2010
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News From The Jersey Shore

'Train Wreck' Comes to a Halt; Next Stop, Italy
Cashing in on Their '15 Minutes' of Jersey Shore Fame
Learning That Penguins are Birds on This Week's Jersey Shore
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Athletes Of The Week

By Caitlin Mahon
Athletes Of The Week: Sreesha Venkat and Mike Herrigel
Athletes Of The Week: Alexandra Schlobohm and David Barletta
Athletes Of The Week: Christina Coppolino and Tony Therattil
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News Around The State

Crafting an Accurate System for Evaluating Teachers
Black Bear Attack in North Jersey
Three Teens Dead in SUV Crash on Garden State Parkway in Middletown
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The Week Ahead

By Caitlin Mahon
The Week Ahead: Easter Egg Hunt, Big Basket Raffle, Dog Adoption
The Week Ahead: Read to Simber, Job Seminar, Crime Prevention Program
The Week Ahead: March Mayhem, Movies, St. Patrick's Day Parade
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Week in Review: New Providence

By Caitlin Mahon
Editor's Notebook: $160K Donation Will Yield New Technology for District Schools
Editor's Notebook: Lady Pioneers fall to St. John Vianney in Tournament of Champions
Editor's Notebook: Lady Pioneers Dominate State Tournament
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Week in Review: Union County

By Patch Staff
The Week in Union County
Union County News: The Week in Review
This Week in Union County
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OMGs from NJ PDs

By Patch Staff
A Misguided Spider-Man, A Misdirected Jeep
Beating on a Train, Peeing in a Changing Room
Dude Might Have Looked Like a Lady
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Let's Do Lunch

By Amy Currie
Top-of-the-Hill in Burgers and Fries
Down-home BBQ at Famous Daves in Mountainside
American or Greek: Comfort Food is All in The Family
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News Around The County

Poll: Residents Love Union County
Hundreds Evacuated After Threat to Cranford Business Park Building
Red Cross Volunteer Honored for Decades-Long Endeavor
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Get Out

Visual Arts Center Hosts Open House
Laugh and Scream at Kean University's Sweeney Todd
Girls' Varsity Basketball To Compete in County Tournament Sunday
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Sold!

Sold! Knightsbridge Road Colonial Sells for $1.1 Million
Sold! Mountain Avenue Home Sells for $710,000
Sold! Mountainside Colonial Sells for $1.037 Million
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Bites Nearby

Don't Need to Be a Bills Fan to Enjoy Wings for Super Bowl
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House Hunt

Sunday's Must-See Open Houses
Sunday's Must-See Open Houses
Sunday's Must-See Open Houses
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Frugal Family

Merchants Offer A Variety of Deals In Union County
A Week's Worth of Deals in Union County
Frugal Family: Sales Offer Something For Everyone
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Life With Kids: Help For, and From, Moms

Parents' Q&A: Call to Action for Issues Big and Small
Tips From Working From Home to Working Out
Time After Time: I Need a 28-Hour Day!
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Grab & Go Kids Planner

Warm Up To Some Good Ideas for N.J. Excursions
A Family-Friendly Guide to Getting Out in N.J.
Make a Plan for a Great Family-Friendly Weekend
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Great Escape

Time To Go From Pampers to Being Pampered
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You Said It

What Is Your Favorite Book and Are Kids Reading Enough?
What Is Your Favorite Book and What Are You Reading Now?
What Is Your Favorite Book and Are Kids Reading Enough?
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Patchcast

Patchcast: Summit Plans Installation of Downtown Cameras
Patchcast: Mountainside Borough Council Approves 2011 Budget
PatchCast: Recap of Union County News for April 19
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The Dish

By Amy Currie
Fresh From Tuscany, Crostini Two Ways
Best of The Dish: A Look Back At Delectable Dishes
It's a Shore Thing, Crab Dip With Your Cocktail
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View Finder

Photo Gallery: Country Fair Attracts Locals Despite Gloomy Weather
Viewfinder: Dog Day Afternoon
Photo Gallery: Just In Time For Summer, Local Church Hosts Plant Sale
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Celebrating A True Pioneer

By Dave Turner
Coach Bottone: Stories Of The Man Behind The Legend
A Discussion With Coach Bottone and Coach Cattano
Pioneers' Football: A Family Affair
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New Providence Votes 2011

New Providence Election Day Guide
Residents Support Council Candidates at NPRC Fundraiser
Wolak Elected President of New Providence Board of Education
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Jersey Music Legends

By Mike Curci
Jersey Music Legend: Lesley Gore
Jersey Music Legends: Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
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Summer Song of the Day

Summer Song of the Day: All I Wanna Do
Summer Song of the Day: Montego Bay
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The Corner Table

Favorite Dishes, Restaurants, & the Perfect Day Off
Local Chef's Share Their Secrets With Patch: Jerry Rotunno, Food in Summit
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Patch Takes It Off

Video: 'Patch Takes It Off–'The Beginning
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Dispatches: The Changing American Dream

'Healthy Bones' Offers Unique Solutions for Dog Lovers In Community
Part-time Gig Not 'Only' Rock 'n' Roll to Cranford Man
N.J. Sailor's Knot for Happy Couple
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Local Justice

Local Justice: Decisions in Municipal Court
Local Justice: Decision in the Municipal Court
Local Justice: Decision in Municipal Court
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Hurricane Irene

UPDATE: JCP&L Restores All Power to New Providence Residents
Obama Vows Aid During Paterson Stop
Obama to Visit Post-Irene Devastation in Paterson Sept. 4
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Daily Sports Digest

By Rich Conforti
New Providence Scores and Standings: May 21
Gov. Livingston Scores and Standings: May 21
New Providence Scores and Standings: May 17
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2011

Union County Year In Review: The Biggest News Events
Union County Year In Review: The Year In Schools
New Providence Year In Review: The Most Inspirational Stories
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Patch on PIX

Ron Howard, Canon Pick Hillsborough Resident's Photo
Don't Kill Our Dogs, We'll Move—Again, Couple Says
Men Claim to Have Gun, Rob Parsippany Pharmacy, Cops Say
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Blue Garden State

NJ Insiders: Booker Strongest Candidate Dems Can Field Against Christie
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Searchable Databases

New Jersey 2012 Presidential Campaign Contributions
2012 New Jersey U.S. Senate Race Contributions
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Hurricane Sandy

Point Boro Councilmen Clash Over Possible Attorney Hire
Superstorm Sandy Victims Urged To Apply For Help From Robin Hood Foundation
Divers Give Oceanfront A Post-Sandy Checkup
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Election 2012

Letter to the Editor From Mayor-Elect, Kevin Glover
Letter to the Editor: Democratic Chairman, Louis Beckerman, Wishes Well to Republican Candidates
Mayor-Elect, Kevin Glover, Thanks Residents and Intends to Work Towards Full Power Restoration
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2012 Year In Review

Summit Year in Review: Police and Fire Events of 2012 (Part Two)
Year in Review: Our Most Read Stories
Scotch Plains-Fanwood Year in Review: Police and Fire Events of 2012 (Part Two)
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This Inspiring Story Brought to You by Grape-Nuts

Sponsored by Post Grape-Nuts
Stomp the Monster Founder Helps Raise $1M for 1,000 Families
'Oh Sandy' Anthology Uses Humor to Examine Seriousness of Historic Storm
'Oh Sandy' Anthology Uses Humor to Examine Seriousness of Historic Storm
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This Inspiring Story Brought to You by Grape-Nuts

Sponsored by Post Grape-Nuts
Family's Cancer Fight a Gift to Those Searching for a Cure
Recovering Drug Addict: 'We All Start in Same Place'
Booker: 'Leading Newark Is the Greatest Challenge of My Life'
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