Top Stories of the Week: Food at Paizanos, Locals in Boston Marathon and More

Here are the 10 most popular stories on Norcross Patch for the week ending April 19:

1. How the Chicken Piccata at Paizanos Made Me Cry

One local writes about how she regained hope in her life after receiving a small bit of kindness at the Norcross eatery.

2. Want to Live on Skin Alley in Downtown Norcross?

A house right behind Dominick's, Dress Up Boutique and Taste of Britain is on the market.

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A roundup of weird police news from the region.

4. Norcross Restaurant Inspections: Mojitos Scores a B

No failing grades this week for Norcross restaurants.

5. Gwinnett Launches New Chamber of Commerce

The Southwest Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, which serves Norcross, Peachtree Corners and Berkeley Lake, had a kickoff luncheon Thursday.

6. 5 Runners from Norcross in Boston Marathon as Explosion Rocks Race

Five Norcross residents are listed as participants in the Boston Marathon website.

7. Police: Norcross Teen Lied About Being Kidnapped by Church Members

The woman told police that church members tore her dress off and poured water over her while praying. Witnesses told police a slightly different story.

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If Tax Day was hard on you this year, be sure to take advantage of some of these deals.

9. Norcross Runner in Boston Marathon Says He's OK

One Norcross resident spoke with Patch about his experience running in the Boston Marathon.

10. How Safe Routes to School Helped the Bike-Ped Trail Initiative for Beaver Ruin Road

The citizen-led team in Norcross and the Gwinnett Village CID worked together to receive federal funding for the project.

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