July 3: Long Weekend in Full Swing

1. There is a 60 percent chance of rain today, with thunderstorms possible. The high temperature is 80 °F and it will be mostly cloudy. There is a 40 percent chance of rain tonight. It will be mostly cloudy tonight as well with an overnight low of 66 °F, according to the National Weather Service.

2. Want to spice up what you're serving off the grill? Check out these burger recipes.

3. And check out these summer cocktail recipes to go along with whatever you're eating today and tomorrow.

4. State Police had given out 793 tickets by Saturday afternoon.

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