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Visions for Vacancies

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Patch users, weigh in on what you'd like to see in vacant lots and commercial spaces in town.

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Columns

Political World

By Hank Kalet
Consolidate Savings
Federal Budget Cuts Hit Home -- and Homes
Budget Winners and Budget Losers
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Five Things You Need to Know

FIVE Things to Do This Weekend
5 Things You Should Know for This Weekend
Garage Sales, EBJC Anniverary, a Charity Poker Ride and More
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Nature Scene

Guard Yourself Against Ticks
Little Gems at Rutgers Gardens
Nature Scene: New Jersey's Black Bear Hunt
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Day Tripper: Out of Town But in Reach

Got a Mind for Science, or Just Fun? Get Driving
For the Record: A Place to Feel Vinyl's Warmth
New Jersey, Wines Intersect At Terhune Orchards
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OMGs from New Jersey PDs

By Patch Staff
Fight Casualties: Ear, U.S.-Canada Relations
How I Spent My Summer Vacation: In a Squad Car
Suspect Not Spritely Enough with Soda Weapon
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The Counter Column

By Christopher Sacco
High School (Reunion) Dropout
Deflating Debating
I Put a Spell on You
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Health Desk

By Elizabeth McSpiritt, MD, MPH
Women’s Health Week: Preventive Health Through the Ages
New Case of Mad Cow Disease Discovered
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
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It Takes a Village

By Judy Shepps Battle
Family Dinners: More than Food at Stake
Getting Tipsy: Alcohol and Self Control
Brick-and-Mortar Bookstores: Bordering on Extinction
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The Week Ahead

By Hank Kalet
The Week Ahead: Feb. 28-March 7
Meetings, Budgets, Discussions and Dr. Seuss Highlight This Week
The Week Ahead.
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Your Take

Start Healing Yourself—Immediately
Turn on the Love of Your Life Through Reiki
She Knows If You've Been Bad or Good
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The Spiral Notebook

By John Saccenti
I Don't Want to Go to Hammarskjold
The Spiral Notebook: My Home-the Great Snow Refuge
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House and Home

Should a Parent Try to Influence a Child’s Career Choice?
Homework: How Much Should a Parent Help?
Painting Right
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Grab 'n' Go Planner

End of March Activities for Families
Your Weekly Guide to Kid Friendly Activities
Things to Do With the Family
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To the Editor

LETTER: Buono Critical of Voter ID Laws
LETTER: Holt Supports Affordable Care Act
LETTER: Buono Applauds Affordable Care Act Decision
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Bites Nearby

Bites Nearby: Carrabba's Italian Grill
Bites Nearby: Bonefish Grill
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Patch Picks

Patch Picks: Great Spas in the Area
Patch Picks: Explore Irish Literature and Film
Time to Pick a Summer Camp
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View Finder

The Sounds of Jersey
Sweet Treats at Giamarese
A Day at the Races
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House Hunt

Homes to Check Out This Weekend, Early May
Homes to Check Out in Late April
Homes to Check Out in Early April
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Sports Take

Freshman Girls Keep Rolling
Freshman Girls Beat Edison
Boy Lacrosse Banquet
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Whiz Kid

We Want to Feature Your Whiz Kid
Whiz Kid: Joshua Redona
Whiz Kid: Aditi Kumar
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Great Escape

Great Escape: Bucks County Wineries
Great Escape: A Day of Relaxation
Jaunt on Down to Allentown
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Frugal Family

Kids Eat Free at Local Restaurants
Discounts at Amusement Parks and Family Attractions
Frugal Family: Outlet Stores
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Get Out

Get Out: YMCA in South Brunswick to Host Indian Independence Day Celebration
Get Out: Booksale, Storytime and More
Get Out: Soccer, the Civil War and a Soap Box Derby
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Library Scene

(PHOTOS) Dragon's Breath Carnival Time at the EBPL
Ghost Elves Attack: Gamer’s Guild at the Library
Showing Their Moves
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Random East Brunswick

Random East Brunswick: Ganesh Tours Bicentennial
Random East Brunswick: It's Seen Better Days
Random East Brunswick: Cracking the Case
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You Said It

You Said It Wednesday: Are You Voting in School Elections Today?
You Said It Tuesday: Are You Voting in the School Election?
You Said It Monday: Are You Voting in the School Election?
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CORRECTION

Correction to Feb. 3 Story
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Political World

By Hank Kalet
To Me, It Was Always Just 'The Burrito'
Marriage Equality: A Message to Christie (With Poll)
Marriage Equality: A Message to Christie
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East Brunswick Green

Garden of Delights
My Third Moth Night
Sharing the Outdoors With Friends
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Middlesex Arts

Bringing the Gershwin Home
It Shoulda Been You
Songs From the Heart
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Patch Takes It Off

Ups, Downs -- Getting in Shape is Difficult
The Week that Was Wasn't What it Should Have Been
Down a Pound
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East Brunswick Eats

Show Us Your Unique Thanksgiving Recipes
Cranberry Sauce: Turkey Topper and Table Talk
Readers Share Their Pizzeria Favorites
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Scouting News

Woman Gets Foul Welcome Home Surprise
Scout Takes the Initiative To Clean Township Parks
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Dispatches: The Changing American Dream

Doc Popcorn a Second Career for Owner
Family Values and Friendly Advice at Route 18 Lumber
Eating Local is About More than Health
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Remembering September 11

Ten Days at Ground Zero
St. Bart's Remembers Sept. 11
Finding the Words for the Children of Sept. 11
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State News

6 Million Gallon Oil Leak in Top State News
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Visions for Vacancies

What Restaurant Should Replace Charlie Brown's?
What Business Should Move into the Vacant Marketplace on Route 27?
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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

Jersey Shore Summer 2013: Beach Guide
Jersey Shore Summer 2013: Beach Guide
Jersey Shore Summer 2013: Beach Guide
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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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