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No Power? No Problem! Download the Patch App for iPhone
Don't be left in the dark when you're in the dark. Should Hurricane Sandy knock out the power, keep up on all the pertinent local hurricane information on your iPhone. Download t...
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Real Estate
117 Maplewood Homes Sold Between June - September @ $509,640 Average Sales Price
There were positive signs coming up in the Maplewood real estate market this summer. As school began in September sales slowed but the impact was already felt. The 117 residential homes t...
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Patch's House & Home
To Prune or Not to Prune Your Trees: Answers from Arboretum Horticulture Director, Shari Edelson
Part 1: Answers about trees from Arboretum Horticulture Director, Shari Edelson With the anniversary of last October's damaging snowstorm fast approaching, you may be getting anxious...
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Patch's House & Home
Saturday Stargazing Looks Good for Meteor Shower
The Earth passed through a stream of debris from Halley's Comet beginning Monday, Oct. 15, which gives us the benefit of the annual Orionids meteor shower. The shower should b...
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Patch's House & Home
Residents Participate in County Hazardous Waste Day
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced 1,509 residents participated in the Essex County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, Oct. 13. The fall ev...
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Patch's House & Home
How to Style Your Curly Hair
Styling curly hair does not need to be a chore or take a ton of time. Make peace with your curls; stop brushing or combing them. How do I detangle my curls? If you need to deta...
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Patch's House & Home
How to Keep Bears Away: State Issues Guidelines
Black bears are preparing for winter and are now actively foraging for food as they prepare for the denning season, say state officials. Bears have been seen in every county in the stat...
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Patch's House & Home
Essex Announces County Leaf Pickup Schedule
Essex County residents living on or near county roads should hold off placing leaves by the curb for pickup until the weekend prior to the announced pickup date, county officials said....