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Patch Takes It Off

By Catherine Galioto

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A special feature on losing weight, improving health, and our experiences at local health and fitness shops

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Columns

Shoreview

By Tom Davis
At Lacey Schools, Was Silence And Denial A Policy?
Memories Of Those Who Mattered
Point Boro Mourns Ray Greuter; Long-Time Music Teacher Was 64
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Slice of Life

First Day of Spring Means More Than the Promise of Italian Ice
Daylight Savings Time: Time To Wind That Clock, If You Still Have One
Jerry's Barbershop is the 'Best' of the 'Best'
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Then and Now

By Stan Davis
The Man Who Changed the Face of Manchester Township
God's Square Mile of Health and Happiness
Schools, Seniors and Sunny Days in Manchester
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The Rising Tide

By Luke Ditella
What To Do When the Ocean Goes Flat
The Ocean is Free to Use— Isn't It?
Local Artist is Making Waves
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The Tao of Healthy Living

By Cara Pescatore and Carrie Holmes
Belmar Hosting Free Women's Wellness Event
Off the Beaten Path
Beauty From Within
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Letters to the Editor

Berkeley Township Taxpayers Coalition President Takes Commenters to Task
One Woman's Opinion
Berkeley Little League To Pay Tribute To Boston Marathon Victims On Saturday
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The Jersey 'Sore'

After MTV Request, Toms River Changes Filming Ordinance
'Snookiville' Law Aims to Give Towns Say Over TV Productions
'Snooki' Production Comes to Manchester After Toms River Snub
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Beach, Bay and Backyard

NJ Fish and Wildlife Offers Hunting and Fishing App
Raptor Nest Cams: Up Close and Personal
Frolicking Otters
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Shore Scenes

By Tom Dunphy
PHOTO GALLERY: Shore's Best Bartenders Show Their Stuff
PHOTO GALLERY: Stormy Friday for the Shore
The Shore Remembers a Fallen Officer
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Wilno-At-Large

By Don Wilno
Restaurants With a View of the Water are Great, Just Too Few at the Jersey Shore
Restaurants with a View of the Water are Great, Just Too Few at the Jersey Shore
The Lure of the Manasquan Inlet
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Family: Living Frugally At The Jersey Shore

By Patch Staff
Tax Man Got You Down? Cheer Up With Some Free Stuff in Toms River
Time To Buy the Gift of Some Summer Fun
Frugal Family: Best Deal On Spring Gutter Cleaning
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Family: Grab & Go Planner

By Patch Staff
Winter Programs Offer Family Fun
Local Summer Camps for Kids
Family Planner: Grab and Go
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Family: Whiz Kid (Student Spotlight)

By Patch Staff
Squan Students Plan Hurricane Sandy Documentary Project
Toms River North Students to Trick or Treat for Charity Items on Monday
Singing Yard Sale Aids Mariners' Theater
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Family: Moms Talk

By Patch Staff
The Juggle: I'm Too Busy for Homework
Mom's Talk: Where Do You Draw The Line On Kids' Outfits?
Mom's Talk: How Do You Deal With Kids' Teasing?
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Family: The Great Escape

By Patch Staff
Great Escapes: Food and Fun for Shore Parents
Great Escapes: Food and Fun for Shore Parents
Great Escapes: Getaways for Jersey Shore Parents
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Weekly Video

By Patch Staff
GALLERY: High Waters, Strong Winds Batter Manasquan Inlet, Belmar, Shark River
Stax, Eight Tracks and Toy Racks at Asbury Lanes
'A Storm To Remember' Focuses on Hurricane Sandy Aftermath
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Get Out

By Patch Staff
Local Bars' Tapping Parties Mark Arrival of FU Sandy Kegs
Haven't Made NYE Plans? Here's Some Options Around Toms River
Get Out: Polo, Disc Golf and Archery
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House Hunt

By Patch Staff
House Hunt: Open Houses Aug. 25-26
House Hunt: Open Houses Aug. 18-19
House Hunt: Open Houses
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View Finder

By Patch Staff
Online Photo Gallery Shows Off Belmar Images
Online Photo Gallery Shows Off Shark River Images
PHOTOS: Snow Scenes Around Belmar
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Patch Picks

By Patch Staff
Patch Picks: Super Bowl Recipes
Not Sure Where to Watch the Giants? Patch Has it Covered
Patch Picks: No-Fly Spring Break
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Bites Nearby

By Patch Staff
New York Chef Brings Thai Cuisine to Downtown Lakehurst
Bites Nearby: Cracked Olive Market, Holmdel
Bites Nearby: Local Tavern Provides Home Away From Home
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Sold!

By Patch Staff
Sold! Real Estate at the Jersey Shore
Sold! Real Estate at the Jersey Shore
Sold! Real Estate at the Jersey Shore
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Faith and Family

By Christine A. Scheller
Giving Thanks When Memories Threaten
Giving Thanks When Memories Threaten
Giving Thanks When Memories Threaten
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News in Brief

By Tom Dunphy
Marucci Park Project Moves Forward
No Bidders for 10th Ave. Pavilion Unit
Belmar Car Lot to Become Cafe
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Month of the Irish

Where To See St. Patrick’s Day Parades
Belmar Parade: First Responders' Heroics After Hurricane 'Never Forgotten'
Police: Pedestrians Struck, Disorderly Persons Arrests, But Belmar Parade Generally 'Family-Friendly'
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Monmouth County Notes

Monmouth County Pharmacy Asked to Halt Operations Following Medication Recall
Freeholders Approves Additional 2012 Appointments
Marshall and Dean Appointed to County Positions
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Traffic on the Shore

Potholes? Graffiti? Poor Road Conditions? Check Out Our Interactive Map
Main Street Bridge Work Expected to Create Delays Through 3 p.m.
Traffic: Oceanfront Closed in Lake Como, Manasquan Striping Parking Lots
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Patch Takes It Off

By Catherine Galioto
Try the Mussels
Week Two: Chase Two Rabbits And Both Will Escape
Week One: The So-Called Finish Line
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Hurricane Irene

Point Boro Thanks Hurricane Irene First Responders and Others
Irene Can't Stop Seaside Bar's Party
Into Tuesday, More Than 7,000 Still Without Power in Toms River
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The Rundown

By Charlie LaPlaca
Rundown: Manasquan School Board Meeting, July 24
The Rundown: Tuesday's School Board Meeting
The Rundown: Monday's Squan Council Meeting
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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

Chilly Temps, Cloudy Skies, Strong Winds Usher In Memorial Day Weekend On Long Beach Island
Christie Hobnobs At Scojos In Surf City To Help Launch Memorial Day Weekend
Belmar Is Back
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Direct From the Source

Kean On 'Adults-Only' Video Game Bill
Christie: Being An Organ Donor Is One Of The Most Profound Gifts You Can Give
Monmouth Legislator Commends Education Budget
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Spotlight on Local Music

Clemons Concert To Aid Local School Programs Lost to Hurricane Sandy
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Countdown to Memorial Day

Dec. 28 Last Day for Pre-Season Squan Beach Badge Prices
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Today in History

2010 Blizzard Dumped 1 to 2 Inches an Hour on Manasquan, Belmar
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Countdown to Memorial Day

Live Memorial Day Traffic Map For Route 138 and More
Belmar On Track for Grand Re-Opening This Morning of Beach, Boardwalk
Belmar Mayor: Gov. Christie Will Help Us Reopen Boardwalk, Beach on May 22
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Monmouth County Crime

By Keith Brown
Monmouth County Crime: Murder Charge, 25 Pounds of Pot and a Bear in a Battlefield
Monmouth County Crime: Murder Charge, 25 Pounds of Pot and a Bear in a Battlefield
Monmouth County Crime: Schools Admin Indicted, Guitar Teacher Arrested, Family Murder Plot
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Who's Hiring in Monmouth?

Jobs in Middletown: Petco, Glotel, Sunrise Senior Living
Hiring in Shrewsbury: TD Ameritrade, Staples, Bank of America
Hiring in Red Bank: Urban Outfitters Filling 2 Positions
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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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