Cold weather the next four days.  So cold that despite some good potential snowfall in NY and VT, I might choose to skip the storm.  Is it still fun to play in a 8-12" of new snow at zero degrees and 20-40 mph wind gusts?   That is the decision I will be making this weekend.   I have been fortunate to be able to catch the last two Monday storms in NY which dropped about a foot of snow each storm.  The mountains in the east are skiing as well as they possibly could at this point.   For those thinking about a couple of ski days in the Poconos, here is a very interesting offer you might want to consider.

In concert news, Ricky Martin announced a new tour.  No big deal....but look at his schedule and you noticed we get skipped....problem with living in Philadelphia as no one skips NYC but they do skip us - this time by playing AC and counting it as the Philly market. Disappointing that this happens to us so often

I do have a new listing, 1510 W Dauphin, near Temple University.  If anyone is looking for an investment property, please lte me know as i can provide you with details on the house. - Mark

SPORTS

A) Broad Street Run Lottery Now Open 

B) Sixers unveil new mascot, Franklin the dog

C) Penn State 's James Franklin revisits the recruiting cycle on Signing Day

ABOUT PHILLY

A) Phila. taxi medallions go unsold  (amazing what competition from Uber and Lyft has done to the industry in a very short period of time)

B) Osteria Among Zagat's Best Pizza Joints in America

C) Bike-share program finds sponsor after inking $8.5 million deal  (bike share is going to be a game changer for Philly)

D) 50 Things That Will Change Philadelphia

E) Philadelphia Ranked 12th Healthiest City in America; Pittsburgh at No. 13

F) Pop Up Beer Gardents - Two of them for Summer 2015

G) Exclusive: Philadelphia schools can't crack top 25 in new public college rankings

H)  Philadelphia Rated 3rd Best City for Singles

REAL ESTATE (sponsored by your favorite newsletter writing Realtor, Mark Zwick)

A) In 2014, 104 million-dollar-plus condo sales were recorded in Center City, 

B) Tight Philadelphia condominium market means high prices 

C) Drexel Study: Low Income Neighborhoods Value Increasing in Low Income Philadelphia Areas