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by Mischa Arnosky
The following photos were taken Feb. 2 as part of a 40-mile jaunt around the township in search of interesting things.

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The Main Course

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The Nice Side of the Trax
Love the Drake
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Mischa's Fireside Chats

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Montco Mommy

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Dear Lizzie ...

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Buzze's Barleyjuice Beat

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Phillip Silverstone On Wine

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House Hunt

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Patch Picks

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Bites Nearby

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The Silver Screen

By Stephen Silver
Philly Film Fest Highlights: 'Streets,' 'The Artist' and 'The Real Rocky'
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Mamma T's Recipes

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It's Elementary

By Amanda Marsden
Plates Are the New Pyramids
How to Mix Education and Celebration for the Fourth
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your Child ... At Home
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Guest Columnist

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Get Real

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Skygazer

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The Simple Kitchen

By Leann Pettit
Chocolate Chip Cookie Peanut Butter Cup Brownies
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Skygazer

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Mercury Makes an Appearance
Stop Ruining [the view of] the Galaxy, People
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Arts and Antiques

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Olympic Memorabilia
The Vitapulser: Good for what Ails Ya
Get the Basics about Antiques
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Phour for Phour

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A 'Dirty Bird' that has Nothing to Do with Dan Reeves
Dwindling Magic Numbers and a Deceptively-Pleasant Win for the Birds?
Reason to Worry About the Birds and the Phils?
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Career Blueprints

By Jane Finkle
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To Your Health

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Pool Running is the New Swimming
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Practical Science with Phil Freda

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Joe The Nerd

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The Silver Screen

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The Worst Films of 2011
Movie Review: Holiday Movie Round-Up
Movie Review: 'Young Adult'
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Philly Sports Chatter

By Dino Ciliberti
Roy Halladay's Philadelphia Phillies Days Dwindling
Philadelphia Eagles Score in NFL Draft
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Presidential Election

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OMG PD

By Keith Heffintrayer
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News Next Door

Former Phoenixville Middle School Principal Facing Child Porn Charge
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Photographer's Eye

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Spotlight on Small Business

Animal Medical Center Prepares to Celebrate 25 Years
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Sequestration in Montgomery County

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Sequestration: Impact on National Parks
Sequestration: A Cut for Montco's Seniors
Sequestration's Impact on Montgomery County
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Patch's Garage

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Montco Mommy

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A Mother's Wish for Her Children
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