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Five Things to Know Today: July 23

Still dangerously hot!

1. Weather: Though Mother Nature is shaving a few (very few) degrees off the temperature today, it's still dangerously hot out there. The National Weather Service forecast for our area says today will be mostly sunny and hot with a high around 98. The heat index, however, will make it feel like it's over 100 again.

2. In Case You Missed It: Lower Macungie's Public Safety Commission hopes to to all residents asking them to evaluate police protection. All it needs is the approval of township commissioners.

3. Quote of the Day: "Wear light weight and loose fitting clothign when possible. Drink plenty of water." National Weather Service

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4. Coming Up: Kelly-Anne Suarez reviews the new Harry Potter movie.

5. Today in History: On this day in 1976, members of the American Legion arrived in Philadelphia to celebrate the bicentennial of U.S. independence. Soon after, many began suffering from a mysterious form of pneumonia. Their ailment would come to be known as Legionnaires' disease.

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