The economy has been hurting most of us. The price of eggs is through the roof, gas prices have increased, and it seems like the cost of just about everything has gone up.
Today is National Cut the Cord Day. So in honor of February 9, take a look at your expenses and see if there's any fat you can trim in your budget.
And if you feel flush with funds? It's also National Giving Hearts Day. So you can donate some of your savings to a charity that touches your heart.
1. The death toll from this week's horrific earthquake in Syria and Turkey has been rising. Our reporter, Micaela Hood has the details on how the Turkish and Syrian communities in the Lehigh Valley are coping.
"What's happening is too heavy on my heart," said Seyda Aci, who splits her time between Allentown and Istanbul.
2. A potential recovery house next to Cetronia Elementary School has caused a storm of controversy in South Whitehall Township. Olivia Marble took a tour of Rios Recovery LLC, located near Ramos Elementary School in Allentown, to see what life in a recovery house is really like.
3. The site of a textile mill that burned down nearly 18 years ago in Allentown is now set to become an apartment complex. Producer Samara Ahmed has that story.
4. In good news, Brittany Sweeney has a scoop on how St. Luke’s University Health Network is making drawing blood from kids a ‘Wow,’ experience instead of an ‘Ow’ experience.
5. Are you interested in hockey? if so, it may be your lucky day. "Hockey is for Everyone" night will be this Friday, hosted by the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Kat Dickey has all the info you need.