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5 Things to know today: Somebody is listening to women, Allentown needs more police and we take you Up! Up! and Away!

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Heads up! Here are 5 things you want to know today.

Back to sunshine for Friday and through the weekend. And aren't things just easier when the sun is shining?

1. Now that everything's watered, The National Weather Service in Mt. Holly, NJ, predicts today's sunshine will usher in a weekend of beautiful sunny weather. there will be a little breeze and a high of 65 degrees. The forecast calls for Saturday to be clear and warmer with a high of 68 degrees and a few clouds start to creep in on Sunday.

2. It's fall all over. Whether you want to see leaves or listen to music, we can tell you how to put together a perfect fall weekend.

3. In Allentown, Mayor Tuerk plans to announce his 2023 budget on Saturday. He says the city needs 80 more police officers.

4. So the hardest part about getting a mammogram is waiting for results, especially if "they found something." Am I right? St. Luke's has launched a new program at its Breast Center in Center Valley that cuts that wait time. Nice to know somebody is listening.

5. Coming up: We hear there's also a "Spooktacular" balloon fest coming up for the weekend. Julian Abraham previews the event that sounds like a picture perfect memory to make.