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Five Things to Know Today: May 17

It's Primary Election Day! Time to vote!

1. Weather: You may get wet on your way to and from the polls today. The National Weather Service forecast for our area says there is a 100 percent chance of rain.

2. Coming Up: A recap of the races and candidates on today's ballot, and a list of polling places within the boundaries of the Lower Macungie Patch.

3. Quote of the Day: If 'pro' is the opposite of 'con' what is the opposite of 'progress'? Paul Harvey

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4. In Case You Missed It: Frugal Family examined the art and science of

5. Today in History: On this day in 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a unanimous decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, ruling that racial segregation in public educational facilities is unconstitutional. The historic decision, which brought an end to federal tolerance of racial segregation, specifically dealt with Linda Brown, a young African American girl who had been denied admission to her local elementary school in Topeka, Kansas, because of the color of her skin.

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