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Who is more special than your mom? As we get ready to celebrate Mother's Day this month, sons and daughters all over America are trying to find ways to make their moms feel valued an...

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  Montclair Patch readers picked Clores Flowers at 590 Valley Road as their fave florist in this week's Readers' Choice poll, followed closely by Accents With Flowers at 41 Church St...

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Who can resist the velvety texture of red roses, the sunny brightness of a cluster of sunflowers, or the elegant mystery of the perfect orchid? Florists are like artists - bringing n...

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New Jersey readers have good appetites and sometimes they crave a perfect bagel - made fresh from the oven, with the soft inside and dense texture eaters have come to expect. There's...

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Montclair Patch readers have decided their go-to choice for bagels is Hot Bagels Abroad. But the heavily trafficked spot at 150 Valley Road beat Sunrise Bagelsat 29 Watchung Plaza only by...

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Some people think a bagel is just a plain old bread product in the shape of a circle and every bagel is the same.  However, New Jersey residents know that is just not true.  A staple...

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With spring comes spring sports season and Essex County's Patch readers have weighed in on their favorite places to buy their gear. There's no shortage of stores where an athlete can...

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  With the spring sports season in full swing, Montclair residents are seeking out supplies at all their favorite shops. And, according to this week's Readers' Choice poll, resi...