Wine Tasting and Everything You Need to Know About Tuesday

Here's everything you need to know about Tuesday, Aug. 13.

Special Dinner: The Wine Thief Bistro will host a special five course California wine dinner on Tuesday, Aug. 13.  Here's how they describe it: "We will have 5 courses of California wines for you to enjoy, along with small bites paired for each wine.  In addition, Amanda Vespasiani from Capital Wines will be present to discuss the wines and answer any questions you may have.  The 5-course dinner is $45 per person and reservations can be made by calling the restaurant at (215) 242-6700"

Enter the Photo Contest: The Chestnut Hill Community Association is holding a photo contest for local photographers who's pictures could be featured in a calendar put out by the association later this year.  Click here for more information.

This day in history: Not a whole lot happened on Aug. 13, historically speaking.  On Aug. 13, 1961, East Germany closed the border between west and east Berlin to stop people from defecting.

Traffic: Need to know what's what for your commute?  Check out the PennDOT traffic cameras.  

Weather: The forecast says Tuesday will be cooler than Monday with a good chance of showers and a lower chance of thunderstorms.