The American Museum of Natural History opened in New York City on this day in 1869.
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On the Lighter Side
If you’re ready for a road trip, enjoy some of the stops along Long Island’s new South Shore Seafood Trail.
Recognition for Philadelphia restaurants continues. This year’s James Beard finalists include Emerging Chef nominee Phila Lorn of Mawn, two Best Regional Chefs from Philadelphia restaurants, and Outstanding Bar nominee The Lovers Bar at Friday, Saturday, Sunday. In addition, My Loup is No. 8 on the list of Food and Wine Magazine’s Top 15 U.S. restaurants.
Family Law: Maybe Jane Austen Needs an Update
“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a [single person] in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a [prenuptial agreement.]” As so often happens, Hollywood offers a recent example of what happens without one. Lack of a prenuptial agreement has stalled Hugh Jackman’s divorce from Deborra Lee Furness.
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Litigation Takes On Almost Any Issue
Against the backdrop of March Madness, members of NC State’s 1983 championship basketball team have filed suit against the NCAA and Collegiate Licensing Company. The suit alleges that the defendants have profited from the unauthorized use of the players’ names, images, and likenesses. In another recent case, after losing its’ lease, the owner of Bryant Park Grill in New York City has sued the restaurant’s landlord in a bid to avoid closing.
FYI
The IRS announced plans to modernize the Criminal Investigations division.
After 46 years, the PATCO Franklin Square Station was reopened last week.
What’s Puzzling Us
A Chili’s Restaurant with décor inspired by the fictional franchise location featured in The Office is opening six miles from Scranton.
Will these wavy lines really stop drivers from speeding on local roads? Or is someone just trying to explain away an epic mistake?
What Doesn’t Surprise Us At All
Because the world wasn’t crazy enough, Blue Diamond Almonds has a Nutty Cruiser now. Today’s tour stop is in Brooklyn.
Thread Recommendations
John McPhee is donating current and future royalties from his seminal book The Pine Barrens to the Pinelands Alliance.
Researchers discovered a seabed swarming with life beneath an iceberg in Antarctica.
Bones from a previously unknown two-clawed dinosaur were uncovered in the Gobi desert.
Watch List
Here’s a look back at Val Kilmer’s best film roles.
Audio Files
April is Philly Jazz Month.
Spotlight on Family Law
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