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5 Things to Know Today: August 5

Fanfare for Friday information

1. Weather: Wow, how pretty is this weather! According to the National Weather Service, today will have a high of 88 and will be mostly sunny.

2. In Case You Missed It: It’s time to get out for the weekend and make the most of your time off. We’ve got the list of top ideas to fill your weekend with fun, fun, fun!

3. Coming Up: It was bound to happen -- another bridge closing in Coopersburg. We’ve got an article with all the details for the latest road work in our area.

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4. Did You Know? That we're only a few weeks away from school starting? Check out the latest school information on Upper Saucon Patch!

5. Today in History: Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe led a life of spectacular highs and lows. On Aug. 5, 1962 this cultural icon was found dead in her home of an apparent suicide. Several conspiracy theories swirl around her death even to this day, many claiming she was killed for her involvement with the Kennedy family.

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