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Ask Dr. Gary

By Gary Silverstrom

About this column:

Ask Dr. Gary is a weekly column written by Livingston dentist Gary Silverstrom. Dr. Gary practices with the Silverstrom Group in Livingston. Any questions for Dr. Gary can be sent to thesilverstromgroup@gmail.com with the subject line "Ask Dr. Gary."

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Columns

Here's to Your Health!

By Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta
You Can’t Count on Calories
Men With Eating Disorders: You are Not Alone
A Teen Health Success Story
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Rue-minations: Thinking it Over in Suburbia

By Lori Sender
A Winter Coat
No Thanks for the Giving
The Writing Family Life
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The Human Impact

By Risa Pappas
The New Jersey Bear Hunt: What Happened and What For?
Picking the Right Tree
What Falls in Fall
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5 Things You Should Know Today

Get a 'Taste of Essex' Tonight
Tonight is Family Night!
Brush up on Your Italian at the Cedar Grove Library Tonight
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OMGs From New Jersey PDs

Police: Bookstore Employee Adds Illegal Erotic Section
Can't Get Your Money for Nothing
Fight Casualties: Ear, U.S.-Canada Relations
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PatchCast

PatchCast: Essex County News
Patchcast: Essex County News
Patch Cast: Essex County News
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Club Beat

By Chris Nesi
Latest Club News: Spelling Bee, Breakfast to Benefit Verona Rescue Squad and More
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Get Out

The Weekend: Holiday Happenings
The Weekend: Comedy, Choirs, and Holiday Happenings
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
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Frugal Family

By Cindy Livesey
Dig into Gardening Discounts
Run, Don't Walk, for These Savings
These Discounts are a Slam Dunk!
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Grab & Go Kids Planner

It's A Seusstastic Weekend
Star Gazing, Maple Sugaring, And Spirited Irish Music
Skating, Theater, and More Playmobile Than You Can Shake A Plastic Figure At
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Whiz Kids

Young Verona Angler Once Caught a Fish This Big
North End Fourth Grader Raises Over $500 for Japanese Disaster Victims
Award-Winning Dance Troupe Features Verona Dancers
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Moms Talk Q&A

Hiroshima in the Morning
Tsunami Aftermath: Talking to Your Kids About Disasters
Just-as-Special Occasions: TLC’s Outrageous Kid Parties and Me
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Great Escape

A Great Escape For the Whole Family: Storm King Art Center
Cold Outside? Escape To The Movies
A Visit With Sue Waldman in Verona Yields Peace, and Chocolate
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House Hunts

House Hunt: Open Houses in Essex County
New Home Could Become “Happiest Place on Earth"
'Come on Over’ to Dream Home
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View Finder

Luck be a Lady Tonight!
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Patch Picks

If You Don't Look Good, We Don't Look Good
Eat, Drink and be Irish! Your St. Patrick's Day Guide
Book Worms' Big Picks to Read, Right Now
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Local Bites

State Street Grill Offers Jersey Diner Deals with Gourmet Twist
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Moore or Less

By Elizabeth Moore
Mom Puzzled by Dreamer Kid
Whoever Thinks Boys Are Slobs Has Not Met My Nine-Year-Old Neatnik
Mother of Eighth Grader Wonders What High School Will Be Like ... for Her
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Visions For Vacancies

Visions for Vacancies: What Business Should Fill Bloomfield Ave. Space?
What Should Replace Hobcaw Cafe?
What Should Open at 340 Pompton Ave?
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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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Ask Dr. Gary

By Gary Silverstrom
Introducing 'Ask Dr. Gary'
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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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THE WEEKENDER

Comic Book Signing, Games and More Top Weekend Events
Lego Fundraising Event and Student Business Marketplace This Weekend in Verona-Cedar Grove
The Weekender: Purim Carnivals, Music and Band Competition
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Essex County Wrap

Two Found Dead in Park, Reward Offered in Shopkeeper Shooting and Fire Inspector Indicted in Top County News
Man Dies After Being Hit by Car, Lauryn Hill Sentenced To Prison and HS Newsweek Rankings in Top County News
Masked Man Robs PNC, Lauryn Hill Sentencing Postponed and Local High Schools Ranked in Top County News
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College Chatter

Local Students Earn Dean's List
Local Students Earn Dean's List
Local Students Earn Dean's List
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Essex County News

Essex County Unveils Kip's Castle Improvements
Two Honored During County Black History Month Celebration
Bloomfield Man Accused of Taking Part in Mob-Run Trash Scam
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Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week: Ginger, Jack Russell Terrier
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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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