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Question of the Day

By Pedro Oliveira Jr.
Question of the Day: Will the Debt Ceiling Debate Affect How You Vote in 2012?
by John Waller
With the debt ceiling debate affecting residents far and wide, Arlington Patch wants to know: Will it affect how you vote in 2012? If so, how and why? Please leave your answers in the comment box below, via Facebook or Twitter.

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Columns

Ready, Set, Slide!

By Julia Magnusson
Playgrounds Revisited
Cutter School Playground Review
Review of Buzzell Field
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Arlington Eats

By Leah Klein
Fresh Seafood Pond Closes Temporarily
Restaurant Weeks in August
Looking For a Summer Gift? Here Are a Few Ideas
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The Weekly Yip

By Bette Yip
Holiday Jail Time for Dogs
Thankful Hound Saved from the 'Pound'
It’s All About the Stuffing
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Meet the Chefs

By Sasha Brown-Worsham
Poetry-Level Cuisine at a Restaurant Named Prose
Za - Pizza with Pizazz in East Arlington
Scutra Offers Urban Dining in a Suburban Setting
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From the Sports Desk

By Kevin O'Malley
Spy Ponders Season Finale on Pitch
Mother Nature Makes an Impact on Arlington
Week Two Unkind to Arlington, Arlington Catholic
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Arlington Tech

By Dan Bell
Takeout and Delivery in Arlington
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EduNation: A Patch Report on Local Schools

Parents, Administrators Dispute Over Special Ed Funds
Arlington Schools Face $4 Million Deficit, Job Cuts in Upcoming Year
Arlington School District Takes on Bullying
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Patch Facts

5 Things You Need to Know Today: March 23
5 Things You Need to Know Today: March 22
5 Things You Need to Know Today: March 21
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Open Houses Around Town

Open Houses This Weekend
Open Houses This Weekend
Open Houses This Weekend
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Image Gallery

Saxafras Performs at Town Hall
Arlington Celebrates the Holidays
Christmas Lights in Arlington
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5 Things You Need To Know Today

Mystic River Herring Run & Paddle, Bishop Bear Fair and Two Huge Yard Sales
Story Time at Henry Bear's Park This Morning
Want to Help Shape Arlington’s Master Plan?
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Police Log

Decatur Street Woman Takes Matter Into Own Hands
Harassment Reported at Assessors’ Office
Bicycle Breaks in Half in Pleasant Street Crash
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Be Well

By Kim Childs
Massage - Not Just for Pampering Anymore
Resolve to Be Well in 2011
Exercise Your Right to Holiday Health
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Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Judson Pierce Thanks Supporters
LETTER: Paul Schlichtman Thanks Supporters
LETTER: Kevin Greeley on Re-Election, Question 1 Vote
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Arlington Arts Scene

Arlington Singers Bring World Music to Life
Local Improv Group Helps People Heal
Independent Film Series Comes to the Robbins Library
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5 Things to Do This Weekend

By Kaitlyn Laabs
Sled, Cheer, Watch
Sled and Swing Away the Winter Blues
Puppets, Robots and Psychics Descend on Arlington
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Business Buzz

Eggs With a Side of Family
Packing More Than Presents
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Week in Review

Week in Review: Town Meeting Keeps Ban on Self-Service Gasoline
Week in Review: Boston Marathon Suspect Involved in Arlington Incident Last Summer
Week in Review: Election Aftermath and a Drug Deal Gone Bad
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Arlington Weather Live

By Kaitlyn Laabs
UPDATED: Town Parking Ban Lifted at 3 p.m. Thursday
Updated: Snow Emergency Lifted
UPDATED: Schools Closed on Thursday, Shovel Out or Face Fines
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Beyond Spy Pond

By Kaitlyn Laabs
This Week's Headlines: Controversies, Votes and Courtships
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Arlington Sports Roundup

IMAGE GALLERY: Championship Hunt is On
IMAGE GALLERY: Hockey Teams Bounce Back
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Great Escape

Spring's Great Escape
Why Not Do a Little Shopping?
Gearing Up for Gardening Season
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Grab & Go Kids Planner

A Movie Screening, Educational Rockers and a Kids Art Workshop
Beauty and the Beast Play and Children's Author in Town
Stories and Songs, a Teachers vs. Students Match-up and the Big Apple Circus
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Patch Picks

HALLOWEEN: Share Your Scariest Ghost Stories
Patch Picks: Who Are the Best Teachers in Town?
Patch Picks: What are Arlington's Best Meals for Less Than $25?
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PatchCast

Five Things You Need To Know Today, April 12
PatchCast: Two-Alarm Fire, an Overtime Victory and Winter Weather
PatchCast: MBTA Cuts, Driving on a Closed Bridge and Three Break-Ins
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Frugal Family

Save up With These End-of-September Specials
Save Money with These September Deals
Post-Labor Day Deals Around Town
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Bites Nearby

Flora: A Local Favorite
This Week's Pick: It's Family Fare at La Posada
This Week's Pick: Eat Local at Za
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Get Out

Five Things to do This Weekend
Five Things to do This Weekend
Five Things to do This Weekend
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Sold!

HOMES SOLD: A Newport Street Home Sells for $620,000
HOMES SOLD: A Colonial on Robbins Road Sells for $929,900
HOMES SOLD: A Garrison on Dow Sells for $697,000
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Viewfinder

Ottoson Tech Ed Room Gets Facelift
PHOTOS: New Town Manager Sworn In
Thompson Drama Begins Rehearsals [PHOTOS]
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House Hunt

A Florence Terrace Colonial for $525K and More Arlington Open Houses
A $589,000 Home on Cedar Avenue and More Open Houses This Weekend
A Park Ave. Colonial for $669K and More Arlington Open Houses
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Daily PatchCast

PatchCast: Restoring Power, a Highway Shut Down and Happy Halloween!
PatchCast: Rowing on the River, a Reptile Haven and an Animal Blessing
PatchCast: A Split Town District, a Wicked Fit Workout and Quakers Pray for Peace
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Moms Talk Q&A

Arlington Moms Topic: Kids on Facebook
Arlington Moms Topic: April Vacation Plans
Arlington Moms Topic: When Should Teens be Allowed to Date?
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Whiz Kids

We Want to Feature Your Whiz Kid
Nominate a 'Whiz Kid' in Arlington
We Want to Feature Your Whiz Kid
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Play Date

By Ryan P. Standley
Olympic Fever
Garage Sailing
Kite Runner
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Ask the Candidates

Town Clerk Candidate Jack Hurd
School Committee Candidate Leba Heigham
School Committee Candidate Bill Hayner
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Arlington Elections 2011

A Behind the Scenes Look at Arlington Elections
Arlington Town Election 2011 Results
Board of Selectmen Results Are In
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2011 Boston Marathon

Bib Numbers and Tracking Runners
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Town Meeting 2011

By Pedro Oliveira Jr.
Town Meeting Approves $109.7 Million Town Budget
Town Meeting Round Up: Members Address 24 Articles, Adjourn Until June 8
Crosby School To Go Up for Sale
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Social Media Saturday

By Pedro Oliveira Jr.
Social Media Saturday: Mass Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Social Media Saturday: Saint John's Episcopal
Social Media Saturday: Facebook Page for Arlington Residents
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Question of the Day

By Pedro Oliveira Jr.
Question of the Day: Will the Debt Ceiling Debate Affect How You Vote in 2012?
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Farmers Market Spotlight

By Taylor M. Miles
Farmers Market: 'Blue Collar' Vegetables with Variety
Farmers Market: Grateful for Organic
Farmers Market: Fresh Bread, Parisian Quality Sold on Arlington Streets
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Patch Passport

By Pedro Oliveira Jr.
VIDEO: Venture Out To Reservoir Beach
Venture Out From Arlington!
Dining Around the World: Your Guide to Arlington's International Cuisine
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Historical Arlington

Historical Arlington: Robbins Library and Town Hall
A Trip Down Capitol Theatre's History
The History of the Highland Hose House and Green Renovations
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Town Day 2011

By Pedro Oliveira Jr.
PHOTOS: Thousands Fill Massachusetts Avenue for Town Day
PHOTOS: Town Night at Spy Pond Field
Town Day: Here's Everything You Need to Know
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Your Handywoman

By Allison Oropallo
Channeling 'MacGyver' to Avoid Flight Delay
Some Projects are Just Too Easy
Brighten Your Dog’s Life with a Homemade Window Seat
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Baby Steps

By Sarah Cawley
New Year's Parenting Resolutions
Simplifying the Holidays
Dressing up Common Toddler Meals
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Crib Notes

By Stephanie Haddad
A Guide to Proper Toddler-Proofing
Holiday Festivities for the Whole Family
How to Cheer Up a Sick Toddler
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Cooking with Sheila

By Sheila Duggan Chabot
Rise and Shine Morning Glory Bread
Something Different For The Holidays - Baked Polenta with Marinara
A Holiday Favorite - Eggnog
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Home of the Week

Home of the Week: $1.2 Million Cape on Windmill Lane
Home of the Week: A 100-Year-Old Colonial in Jason Heights
Home of the Week: A 3-Bed Along Belmont Country Club
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Gardening 101

By Michele Taranto
Don't Forget About the Indoor Garden
Don't Forget About the Indoor Garden Patch!
Don't Forget About The Indoor Garden Patch!
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From the Editor's Desk

By John Waller
Ice Cream Heartache
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You Ask... Patch Answers

What Arlington Roads Will Soon be Repaved?
When Is Frozland Going to Open?
What’s Happening on Patriots’ Day Weekend in Arlington?
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Home Sales for the Love of Rescued Animals
Home Sales for the Love of Rescued Animals
Home Sales for the Love of Rescued Animals
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