The Valentine's Day Bandit died last year — but the tradition he started lives on Residents of Portland, Maine, woke up Wednesday to see their city covered in paper hearts. Despite the famed Valentine's Day Bandit's death last year, the tradition continues. Tinbete Ermyas
'Bob Marley: One Love' is a heartfelt biopic about the celebrated reggae musician The biopic Bob Marley: One Love stars Kingsley Ben Adir as the Jamaican singer/songwriter who became the world's most celebrated reggae musician. Bob Mondello
A LOTR Valentine's Bonus from TMB! TMB hosts / everyone's soul mates Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays understand that Valentine's Day is a made-up holiday. But they love you so much, they made this special Valentine's Day bonus episode just for you anyway! Lindy West
Nintendo amps up an old feud in 'Mario vs. Donkey Kong' The new remake of Mario vs. Donkey Kong delivers ace animation and a welcome "casual mode," but its two-player co-op can be more frustrating than fun. James Perkins Mastromarino
Romantic advice (regardless of your relationship status) Valentine's Day is a time to think about love — no matter whether you're single, taken, confused or ready to mingle. Clare Marie Schneider
A dance about gun violence is touring nationally with Alvin Ailey's company Choreographer Jamar Roberts created a piece about gun violence and police brutality when he found himself sleepless over the issue. It's touring now with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Brandon Gates
For decades, the 'Valentine's Bandit' has plastered Portland, Maine, with hearts The night before Valentine's Day in Portland, Maine, locals go to bed knowing the Valentine's Bandit will strike overnight, covering doorways, windows and telephone poles in bright red paper hearts. Anisa Vietze
Piano man and mistress of music: An octogenarian Tri-Cities 'love' affair A Northwest musical duo are inseparable in the Tri-Cities in southeast Washington – they do weddings, clubs, even musical reviews. They’ve been friends for nearly 30 years. Anna King
Grover the Muppet becomes a journalist, shining a light on the plight of the industry "As a news reporter ... I am confident to report that you are so special and amazing," Grover tweeted. Some responded with jokes about him getting laid off, a common occurrence in today's media world. Rachel Treisman
Yes, a lot of people watched the Super Bowl, but the monoculture is still a myth Super Bowl viewership isn't faltering in the same way broadcast, cable and awards shows are. But do we really need mass consumption of the same cultural work? Or just smart and connected consumption? Linda Holmes
