US – Wednesday, March 17
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.

 
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 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.
 
Behold the birds in all their glory
The Eagles admitted last week they were stupid to let Brian Dawkins go, they were crazy to blow so much money on Stacy Andrews, and they were out of their minds to keep Reggie Brown for five frustrating seasons.
 
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.
 
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:
 

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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.

 
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Devils bust out early, beat Bruins
Devils 3, Bruins 2
Clarkson's two points lead Devils to 3-0 first-period lead. Devils have chance at Atlantic division lead when they host Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
 
 
 
 
 
SPRING ASIDE, PROSPECT NOT REDD-Y
Red Sox prospect Josh Reddick has gotten plenty of playing time during spring training – and he’s made the most of it.
 
 
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