5 things to know today

LehighValleyNews.com | By Mariella Miller

Published October 7, 2022 at 8:56 AM EDT

PXL_20221006_185549876.PORTRAIT.jpg — The speed limit has been lowered and traffic signs have been added around Dieruff High School.

Five things is a way to center yourself each day, maybe even before your morning coffee kicks in.

For Friday, Oct. 7, here's what you need to know:

1. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, N.J., says we're still drying out. Friday will be sunny with a high of 77 degrees.

2. October 7 is World Smile Day. Say cheese!

3. Oyster Pie, a Pennsylvania German treat, is available to order from Huff's Union Church in Upper Macungie Township. Appeditlich!

4. The Coplay Public Library holds its fall book sale today and tomorrow.

5. Quote of the day: "I love living in a world where there are Octobers.: —Anne of Green Gables. Enjoy some October this weekend.

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Mariella Miller

I am senior digital news content producer for LehighValleyNews.com. I joined Lehigh Valley Public Media’s news department as assignment editor in 2018 after working in journalism for more than 30 years. Named a National Press Foundation fellow three times for my work in print journalism, I’ve also been recognized by the Pennsylvania Women’s Press Association and with several Keystone Press Awards from the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association. During my 27 years at The Morning Call in Allentown, I worked business, features and municipal beats. I’ve taught college journalism throughout the Lehigh Valley and managed a local digital news platform for AOL/Patch for several years. I’m a graduate of Marywood University and I’ve discovered that grandchildren are life’s best gift. Contact me at MariellaM@lehighvalleynews.com or 610-984-8222.

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