Five Things to Know Today: August 13

1. Weather: The National Weather Service forecast for our area says we'll see another nice day: sunny with a high of 86.

2. In Case You Missed It: We've compiled a list of for your enjoyment.

3. Quote of the Day: "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." Martin Luther King Jr.

4. Coming Up: visits Fat Freddie's in Macungie.

5. Today in History: On this day in 1995, former New York Yankees star Mickey Mantle died of liver cancer at the age of 63. While "The Mick" patrolled center field and batted clean-up between 1951 and 1968, the Yankees won 12 American League pennants and seven World Series championships.