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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: Three Seats Open for November Elections on the Belmont-Redwood Shores School Board by J Marshall on Belmont Patch
June
Top Post: Does This Look Like A Boat to You?, Redwood City-Woodside Patch
Author: Lee Callister
Runner Up: Pete's Harbor: Be careful what you wish for by Lou Covey, The Local Motive on Redwood City-Woodside Patch
July
Top Post: Should Kids Get Paid for Good Grades?, Belmont Patch
Author: Nick Sfarzo
Runner Up: Eric Reed: A Pinocchio Award Candidate by Joe Brennan on Belmont Patch
August
Top Post: The Pelican Feeding Frenzy Continues...., Half Moon Bay Patch
Author: Deb Wong
Runner Up: Community Rain Gauge on Montara Mountain by Richard Whitmarsh on Half Moon Bay Patch
September
Top Post: Welcome to my new blog where I will share my thoughts and learnings about various topics and issues that are facing the Belmont-Redwood Shores, Belmont Patch
Author: Amy Koo
Runner Up: Belmont/Redwood Shores School Board Election - Upcoming Candidate Forums by J Marshall on Belmont Patch
October
Top Post: Some School Board Candidates Disregard Campaign Finance Transparency Requirements, Belmont Patch
Author: Jeff Selman
Runner Up: Communication and Transparency by Amy Koo on Belmont Patch
November
Top Post: VOTE NO on MEASURE R, Belmont Patch
Author: Jeroen Regnier
Runner Up: CSUS: Don't Shortchange Belmont by Joe Brennan on Belmont Patch
December
Top Post: DID YOU KNOW that Redwood City is spending more than $800,000 on consultants for the Inner Harbor plan and yet spent only 250,000 for the Downtown plan?, Redwood City-Woodside Patch
Author: Tania Sole
Runner Up: Common Core and More! by Georgia Jack on Redwood City-Woodside Patch
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