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US – Wednesday, March 17

Philly Going Out

Second helpings in Philly this spring

Movie sequels are rarely as good as the originals. So don’t think of these openings as sequels, but second acts.

Kansas, ‘mammals’ among tourney betting front-runners

If you were hoping to root for New England schools in the NCAA tournament this year, you’re mostly out of luck.

City gives eateries a lesson in ABCs

From Papaya King to Per Se, the city’s 25,000-plus restaurants will have to prominently display large report cards on their cleanliness starting in July.

The key to Kyoto

Kyoto’s temples and Geisha culture are legendary, but this city is no slouch when it comes to mixing in a large slice of contemporary, too.

Culture bracket is a ‘wonder’

We figured out why you love March so much. It’s not the basketball, it’s the brackets. We’ve come up with the ultimate sports and pop culture bracket. Sure, it’s a bit random, but it’s also a bit awesome. Here’s a breakdown of some key matchups:

City sport: Turnstile jumping

From Harlem to the West Village, fare skipping on the subways is rampant, a new MTA audit finds. And it will only get worse as the MTA prepares to let 450 station workers go, transit advocates warn.
Ever since the 127th Street entrance at 125th Street station lost its token booth agent, the subway entrance has become notoriously easy to sneak into, say both MTA employees and straphangers alike.

UConn a possibility again for Temple

The irony was not lost on Temple women’s basketball coach Tonya Cardoza.

The March MMMpod features conversation and music from Surfer Blood and The Allman Brothers Band (There's a double-bill you're not too likely to see. However, Gregg Allman does mention Hannah Montana!). We also speak with Vampire Weekend and the Dropkick Murphys.

How to spend your tax refund like a pro

Spring is in the air: It’s time to hunt down the best deal on this season’s must-have sandals, indulge in one too many candy Easter eggs and, oh yeah, do your taxes.