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Most-Read Blog Posts of 2013
All year, bloggers have been sharing their personal stories and opinions on local issues on Patch. Take a look back over the most-read blog posts in 2013.
This year, Patch bloggers have shared their thoughts on everything from local politics and personal finance to religion and homelessness. And our readers have listened — by reading their posts, posting comments and sharing them on social media.
As 2013 comes to a close, we decided to look back at the most-read blog posts on our North Bay Patch sites. We found everything from personal essays to social criticism.
So without further ado, take a look back at the most popular North Bay blog posts from May through December of this year. And remember, everyone can start a blog of their own.
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Runner Up: Public employee unions face huge new threat by Peter Scheer on San Rafael Patch
June
Top Post: Wake up, Mill Valley. The City Is About to Reduce The Value of Many of Your Homes!, Mill Valley Patch
Author: Bob Silvestri
Runner Up: 5 Questions To Ask Your Pastor by Rev. Reid Hankins on Mill Valley Patch
July
Top Post: High Drama and the Dark Side of PDAs in Marin County, Mill Valley Patch
Author: Bob Silvestri
Runner Up: Fire Burns About 1 Acre on Mt. Tam by Marin County blog on Mill Valley Patch
August
Top Post: The "ENRON-ization" of Democracy - Part I, Mill Valley Patch
Author: Bob Silvestri
Runner Up: Annoying Real Estate Agents by Andy Falk on San Rafael Patch
September
Top Post: Save Sky Ranch as Open Space and as an Equestrian Facility, San Anselmo-Fairfax Patch
Author: L Fleur
Runner Up: It is the Mill Valley Block Party this Sunday - Fashion, Food and Fun by Erma Murphy on Mill Valley Patch
October
Top Post: Bye-bye student loans: How we paid off $50K in one year, Napa Valley Patch
Author: Julie Crafton
Runner Up: Latest Proposal by City of Novato an Affront to Business Autonomy by Carlos Castillo on Novato Patch
November
Top Post: The Housing Revolution Will Not Be Televised, San Rafael Patch
Author: Richard Hall
Runner Up: Copperfield's Books opens to great reception by Rem O'Donnelley on San Rafael Patch
December
Top Post: Why I Am Helping My Homeless, Childhood Friend Kelso, San Rafael Patch
Author: Andy Falk
Runner Up: The Story of How Marin Was Ruined by Richard Hall on San Rafael Patch
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