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1. Yankees sport throwback jerseys to honor Fenway's 100th anniversary
(Sports/Professional)

... when he hit .332 with 35 home runs and 25 stolen bases for the Rangers. *** Wednesday night’s Phillies-Giants pitching duel featuring Cliff Lee and Matt Cain, respectively, was a rare feat these days. ...

2. Christie goes after Lautenberg on toll payment
(N.J./State)

Senator used perk to escape paying tolls 284 times BY TOM HESTER SR. NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) called Port Authority Deputy Director Bill Baroni to Washington Wednesday ...

3. N.J. Republican and Democratic parties take a post-election breather from fundraising
(N.J./State)

... $1.6 million. ELEC Director Jeff Brindle said Wednesday that party fundraising committees typically experience a lull after a major election. All 120 legislative seats were in contention in November, ...

4. Powerball winning numbers worth $131 million
(Money/Economy)

... all six numbers in the Powerball drawing of Saturday, April 14, so the jackpot for Wednesday night’s drawing has gone to $131 million. The cash option value will be $81.4 million. According to delawareonline.com, ...

5. Fake check ‘N.J. State Treasurer Imposter’ scam is the latest financial con
(Money/Economy)

BY TOM HESTER SR. NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM State officials Wednesday warned New Jerseyans about fake checks, which they describe as highly detailed and realistic, and purport to be cashier’s checks for ...

6. Pop icon Dick Clark leaves a rich legacy
(Entertainment/Movies)

BY ANGELA DAIDONE NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM Former “American Bandstand” and “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” host Dick Clark died from a heart attack earlier Wednesday, news networks have reported. The 82-year-old ...

7. REVIEW: ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ delivers laughter
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... (temporarily) whatever problems irk you. Expect to laugh helplessly – as I sure did -- at the silly Benny Hill-like business going on at the Music Box, where “One Man, Two Guvnors” opened on Wednesday. ...

8. Christie creates council to examine homelessness in New Jersey
(N.J./State)

With homelessness up 7%, governor wants to end problem within 10 years Gov. Chris Christie Wednesday signed an executive order creating the Interagency Council on Homelessness as part of what he describes ...

9. Atlanta Braves still unkind to N.Y. Mets
(Sports/Professional)

... Turner Field replaced Fulton County Stadium in 1997. In the grand scheme of things, beating Atlanta on Wednesday would not have added up to much. But it would have meant that the Mets had taken five ...

10. Ex-state fiscal analyst Sharon Caldwell of Trenton given suspended sentence for stealing over $18K
(N.J./State)

Sharon Caldwell of Trenton, a former fiscal analyst for the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development was given a suspended sentence and four years of probation Wednesday for stealing approximately ...

11. White House: 171K New Jerseyans to lose job training under House GOP budget
(N.J./State)

BY TOM HESTER SR. NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM The White House released figures Wednesday that declare 171,000 New Jersey adults and youth would lose job training and employment assistance in 2013 and 2014 ...

12. 'Lombardi' star Dan Lauria to hold 'Magic/Bird' talkback after Wednesday show
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... the 8 pm performance at the intimate Longacre Theater (220 West 48th Street) this Wednesday, April 18. Lauria, who portrayed the legendary coach Vince Lombardi in the hit play last year, will be joined ...

13. N.J. weather forecast: Holy heat Batman!
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... on Wednesday with scattered clouds cover and temperatures near normal in the upper 40's to lower 50's for lows and upper 50's to mid 60's for highs. An upper level low pressure system will slowly move ...

14. Hi Stacy!
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

So glad you had a wonderful time in Napa! I've been and trust me, it's overwhelming for even the educated industry person. My days off are Monday and Saturday. You can find me Tuesday & Wednesday from ...

15. Hi Stacy!
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

So glad you had a wonderful time in Napa! I've been and trust me, it's overwhelming for even the educated industry person. My days off are Monday and Saturday. You can find me Tuesday & Wednesday from ...

16. Opening Day at Yankee Stadium spurs thoughts of October
(Sports/Professional)

... Twins. On Wednesday, the bullpen blew a two-run lead. On Thursday, starter Dan Haren and four relievers combined to squander a six-run lead as Minnesota took two of three from the Angels. While Pujols ...

17. N.J. weather forecast: Weekend brings high temperatures and clear skies
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... and Wednesday with variable cloud cover and widely scattered showers. High pressure will return with tranquil conditions by Thursday. Temperatures will fall back to near to slightly above normal levels ...

18. N.J. weather forecast: When does warm front arrive?
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... disturbances will follow on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday with isolated to widely scattered showers. Temperatures will rise to well above normal levels with lows in the mid to upper 50's and highs in ...

19. NBA hits Broadway as 'Magic/Bird' goes to the goal
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... could be next, a reality series, a musical? Well musical no, but play, yes. On Wednesday, the producers who brought Vince Lombardi back to life in "Lombardi" last year, New Jersey native Tony Ponturo ...

20. N.Y. Knicks' win over Bucks propels them towards playoffs
(Sports/Professional)

... Milwaukee’s Bradley Center Wednesday night. Prior to the game, Carmelo Anthony and Tyson Chandler called it a “must-win” with Chandler comparing it to a game seven of a playoff series. The Knicks were ...