Week in Review: 1/30 to 2/5

Here's a rundown of some of the DG Patch articles from last week:

•Six-year-old Hallie has a rare genetic disorder yet perseveres by loving life.

•Tony Cesare's “Subdivisions” column took a slightly different approach last week.

•'s annual Author Fest is set to return this month.

•Reminder: voter registration for the March 20 general primary ends February 21.

•How did other media outlets cover the recent story of local businesses selling puppies infected with distemper? Read and find out.

•Check out the Benet Academy first semester honor roll list.

•Poll results show DG residents would like to see more blogs on Patch about food and dining. If you think you'd be interested in writing about it, sign up here.

•This year's Big Read? “The Paris Wife”.

• ordered a (literal) ton of cheese for Super Bowl Sunday.

•Is there a problem with introverted kids? Parent to Parent doesn't believe so.

•Check out the American Staffordshire Terrier and Orange Tabby up for adoption.