--Where have all the gay bars gone? Robert David Sullivan writes that we should be concerned about their disappearance: "In the Boston area, many of Harvard Square's bookstores, Kenmore Square's student eateries, and myriad other places that guaranteed a diverse urban experience have closed their doors, replaced by a far more uniform lineup of bank branches, chain stores, and upscale restaurants." A must-read. [Boston Globe]

--If you haven't noticed with the cold temperatures and long lines of hoarders at the grocery, snow is in the forecast, particularly overnight. [WBZ]

--The Postal Service is finally sorting out the mess that is Zip Codes in Roslindale and West Roxbury. [Boston Globe]

--A ballot question would eliminate income tax in Massachusetts. Because we don't need the money, right? [WHDH]

--Guess there's no chance of a Nipplegate at this year's Super Bowl, either. Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers are playing the halftime show. [Boston Herald]

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