5 Things to know Today: May 23

1. Weather: According to the National Weather Service, it’s going to be a hot and rainy day. Highs are expected to top out around 77 degrees, with a 70 percent chance of thunderstorms tonight.

2. In Case You Missed It: Author Eric Boehm, of the website Pennsylvania Independent, tells the tale of a bill being introduced that would allow to be sold at beer distributors. Love it or hate it, changes are coming to PA liquor laws.

3. Coming Up: It’s been a pretty intense week for Upper Saucon, Lower Milford, and Coopersburg police and fire. At noon, we take a look at the blotter to get you up to speed.

4. Did You Know? Mark you calendars! Tonight’s school board meeting begins at 5:30pm to make time for additional conversation on the the board disclosed at the last meeting.

5. Today in History: In a hail of gunfire, outlaws Bonnie and Clyde met their end before dawn in Louisiana in 1934. The couple, leaders of the “Barrow Gang”, are said to be responsible for the deaths of 13 people.