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Five Things to Know Today: August 14

Sunday, that's my fun day.

1. Weather: Rain today. The National Weather Service forecast for our area says there's a 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high near 76.

2. In Case You Missed It: Bites Nearby visited Fat Freddie's in Macungie.

3. Quote of the Day: "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." Thomas Jefferson

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4. Coming Up: goes up at 2 p.m...are you ready for school?

5. Today in History: On this day in 1945, the comedian, actor and writer Steve Martin, who would rise to fame as a “wild and crazy” comedian during the 1970s, was born in Waco, Texas.

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