Each week Patch will be taking a look at the best Local Voices posts by our area bloggers.

Taking a Bite out of Assaggini Di Roma

Foodie Lindsay Griesbach says Assaggini Di Roma in Hazlet passes the taste test and offers her meal recommendations for a romantic dinner date or a family night out at this local Italian restaurant.

Counting the Minutes at the Gym

Manalapan blogger Herb Lazar finds his daily 30 minutes on the elliptical an opportunity for some hilarious people-watching and stream of consciousness observations.

An Autism Dad on Tiny Victories

Jerry Turning Jr. observes how having a child with autism gives a parent a greater appreciation for the moments in life many take for granted.

Idealism vs. Realism in the Civic Sphere

Freehold Borough Board of Education member Dan Xavier explores why he leans toward idealism in his hopes for a better borough.

Up-Cycle Your Clothes

Crafty Katie, owner of It's SEW Crafty in Keyport, offers step-by-step instructions on reviving old clothes in time for spring.

Health of Raritan Bay

Debbie Mans of NY/NJ Baykeeper discusses the completion of the first-ever survey of the Raritan Bay shoreline.

House Buying Dos and Don'ts

Realtor Len Dunikoski shares a list of helpful suggestions for making your experience of buying a house a positive one.

Memories of Monmouth County

Former Freehold Borough Councilman Marc LeVine shares his memories of growing up in Western Monmouth and many commenters are taking their own walks down memory lane in this series of posts.

Welcome, Elizabeth Hendricks!

Elizabeth Hendricks of Edward Jones Investments is the newest blogger in our network of Patch sites. Welcome aboard, Elizabeth!

Have a favorite blog this week that we forgot to mention? Tell us in the comments. 

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