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1. REVIEW: ‘Painting Churches’ looks on the bright side
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... dreams up wacky absurdist plays like “Birth and After Birth” and “Approaching Zanzibar” or writes fairly traditional comedy-dramas like “Pride’s Crossing” and “Coastal Disturbances.” Opening on Tuesday ...

2. Seton Hall defeats Providence in Big East Tournament to keep NCAA hopes alive
(Sports/Professional)

... And in the opening minutes of their first round game of the Big East Tournament, they appeared to be continuing their swoon. Less than five minutes in, they were down 9-0 to Providence. To make matters ...

3. 'Game of Thrones' gets a Simpsons opening credits shout-out (VIDEO)
(Entertainment/Movies)

BY BOB HOLT NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM HBO series “Game of Thrones” returns on April 1, and the Simpsons of Springfield appear to be fans. "The Simpsons" changed their opening sequence to pay tribute ...

4. Seton Hall and Rutgers each play in Big East first round with NCAA hopes
(Sports/Professional)

...  Both Seton Hall and Rutgers will participate in the opening round of the Big East Tournament on Tuesday as the Pirates take on Providence and the Scarlet Knights battle Villanova.  All games in ...

5. Christie schools NYPD on Muslim spying and 9/11 lessons
(U.S./Nation)

... to protect all citizens. Challenging New York Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly to consider opening the lines of communication between the two states, Christie suggested, “I’m sure Ray Kelly wouldn’t ...

6. 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' movie review, trailer: Swinton conveys strength
(Entertainment/Movies)

... though, the opening portion of this jumpy movie might well be taking place within that dream. The audience is tossed around through a sequence of fragmentary scenes. A haggard Eva awakes in a small, ...

7. Newark Mayor Cory Booker’s State of the City: 2012 to see more jobs and construction
(N.J./State)

... is opening, marking the first time in “decades” that a new super market opened in Newark. The mayor thanked new businesses that have moved to Newark and providing the economic energy. New business ...

8. Dr. Seuss' birthday is 'Read Across America Day'
(U.S./Nation)

... America Day has been celebrated every year on Dr. Seuss’ birthday. March 2, 2012 would have been the good doctor’s 108th birthday. Today is also the opening of 3D animated film “The Lorax,” a Seuss' ...

9. REVIEW: ‘Carrie’ looks bloody good
(Entertainment/Movies)

...  Opening on Thursday in the 299-seat intimacy of the Lucille Lortel Theatre, “Carrie” modestly packs musical chills and supernatural thrills in sufficient abundance to satisfy customers seeking such gothic ...

10. Snowmobile racing becoming popular outdoor winter sport
(Sports/Professional)

... his injured left knee. . . . Waterville Valley Ski Resort in New Hampshire’s White Mountains marks the 45th anniversary of its opening with a new Hall of Fame to honor those “who have had an impact on ...

11. Christie calls for expansion of mandatory drug treatment for non-violent criminals
(N.J./State)

... in the drug court program,” Lesniak said. “Right now, half of the eligible drug court participants decline admission into the program. By opening the floodgates for all drug-court-eligible nonviolent offenders ...

12. Defending Super Bowl champs N.Y. Giants will start 2012 season on a Wednesday
(Sports/Professional)

It’s always Super Bowl Sunday. Next season, however, it will be Opening Night Wednesday — at least for the defending Super Bowl champion Giants. The NFL announced on Feb. 28 that the Giants would begin ...

13. Passing Tara's Law would make a difference in lives of developmentally disabled
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY SALVATORE PIZZURO COMMENTARY As we are still within the opening weeks of New Jersey’s 215th State Legislature, opportunities present themselves for improving the lives of New Jersey’s most vulnerable ...

14. REVIEW: Meet ‘Rutherford & Son’
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... & Son” represents yet another splendid rediscovery of a worthy vintage drama by Mint Theater Company. Opening on Monday at the Mint’s snug midtown space, Githa Sowerby’s “Rutherford & Son” was ...

15. REVIEW: 'Hurt Village' lives up to its title
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... offers a bleak, gritty look at life among some residents of a decaying housing project in modern-day Memphis. Talk about going from the top to the bottom of the African-American experience. Opening ...

16. Obama for America opening N.J. campaign headquarters in North Brunswick
(N.J./State)

... of the re-election campaign in April, Obama for America has been holding trainings, planning sessions, house parties and phone banks. The opening is set for 6 p.m. on the 2nd. floor of 542 Georges Road. ...

17. N.Y. Knicks’ loss to Miami Heat: Jeremy Lin calls it ‘learning experience’
(Sports/Professional)

... lived up to the hype before the Heat began to pull away. The fans were not the only ones who were amped up. Miami’s defensive intensity was evident from the opening tip and they held the Knicks to just ...

18. Skiing first tracks: A rare chance to go for the gold
(Sports/Professional)

... who is in his early seventies and who has been skiing for the past 50 years. “There’s nobody in front of me and very few skiers behind me.” “First track skiers are here every day at the 8:30 a.m. opening, ...

19. Rick Santorum's views on Satan may scare off voters
(U.S./Nation)

... George Little said there’s “a broad consensus” in the military that they should maintain the goal of opening more positions to women. “I believe that men and women can serve ably on the battlefield men ...

20. Tight-butt Stephen Colbert blasts Joan Rivers' plastic surgery rumors
(Entertainment/Movies)

... Monday night, and his opening remarks seemed to clear up any rumors about why the program canceled two tapings last week. Colbert, in character, denied that his show had been suspended because he planned ...