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SEPTA: 'Modest' fare hike, smart card delay

It appears that SEPTA riders will have to put up with tokens and an outdated fare collection system for another few years — not to mention paying more to use the system.

After bitter fight, shovels hit dirt

Inside a tent overlooking the Atlantic Rail Yards, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Gov. David Paterson celebrated the groundbreaking on Thursday with developer Bruce Ratner and rapper Jay-Z, a minor investor in the Nets, for the $1 billion Barclays Center. Set to open in 2012 — three years behind schedule — it was hindered by legal battles and the economic crisis.

Senate approves anti-bullying bill

Reading from letters of school-age children who said they’ve contemplated suicide because of bullying, senators unanimously backed legislation aimed at cracking down on harassment in school and online.

Is nothing in her life real anymore?

When we first read that Heidi Pratt was firing husband Spencer Pratt as her manager, we thought, “Yay! Heidi’s new face is finally doing something right!” But then we found out that although she did fire Spencer, it seems like she’s replacing him with psychic Aiden Chase to take the reigns on her “career” — and then we got scared.

Pacquiao fight not the one we wanted to see

Manny Pacquiao will step into the ring Saturday, but not to face the opponent fans wanted for him: Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Gamers’ flock of sequels

Game developers love sequels. They move units and make boardroom execs happy. They also, sometimes, make gamers happy. Here are reviews of two new sequels that’ll put smiles on your precious little faces.

Photo: GETTY IMAGESMost Americans: Regulate Wall St.

An overwhelming majority of Americans wants Wall Street subjected to tougher regulation in the aftermath of the bank bailout and the bonus scandals that have rocked the U.S. financial sector, according to a Harris poll released on Thursday.

Photo: Nathan Fried-Lipski/MetroRun this town

No living man but Jay-Z could get a sold out Boston arena so excited about New York City. But for two hours last night, the sold out crowd at the Garden was in an Empire State of Mind, as “The Blueprint 3” tour rolled into town.

Photo: COURTESY OF WILLIAM MORROW One ‘Delight’ after another

Don’t confuse Sophie Dahl’s new cookbook for any skinny girl mantra.

Photo: GETTY IMAGESThe 1 to really worry about

It was either the sign of pure genius or inculpable insanity.

DESPICABLE? ME? REVERSE THE MIRROR

By now you must have seen that video of Congressman Patrick Kennedy taking a hammer to the heads of the DC media crowd. Which, ahem, includes me. Anyone have an ice pack?

Photo: GETTY IMAGESChile inauguration disturbed by quake

The ground shook and buildings swayed as billionaire Sebastian Pinera took over as Chile’s president on Thursday, tasked with rebuilding after a massive earthquake killed hundreds just 12 days ago.

Photo: GETTY IMAGESGen Y callous about work

NEW YORK. Want your cake, and expect to eat it, too? Aside from the fact that it would make absolutely no sense to have cake without enjoying its taste, the sentiment probably places you squarely in Generation Y — those recent additions to the work force who were born in the late 1980s.

Not your average island getaway

We promise not to get that annoying Beach Boys song stuck in your head — impossible now that we’ve brought it up. Aruba, heading up that list of tropical islands sung about in “Kokomo,” is often incorrectly lumped with the Caribbean, when in fact, it couldn’t be more unique from the rest.
Like the others, Aruba has the gorgeous beaches and stunning coral reefs. What it doesn’t have are hurricane seasons. Tourists never have to worry about planning a vacation to the island that lands in the middle of hurricanes Brad, Manny or Zach. Instead you’ll be met with cacti and warm, dry breezes.

Photo: DAVID JAMES

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Back in the trenches

Steven Spielberg makes strikingly vivid, breathtakingly poetic movies about some of the most terrifying conflicts in the history of man. The filmmaking aesthetic he pioneered with “Saving Private Ryan” — and continues to perfect in HBO’s new WWII miniseries, “The Pacific” — was born out of a desire to translate as honestly as possible his conversations with veterans on their combat experience.

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.

‘Lindsay’ sues E*Trade over ‘milkaholic’ ad

NEW YORK. The actress Lindsay Lohan has sued E*Trade Financial Corp. for $100 million, saying a “milkaholic” baby girl who appeared in a recent commercial was modeled after her.