This weekend, the AP Stylebook (our journalistic style bible) issued (and retracted) guidance about using the phrase "the French," as it might be seen as derogatory. To that I say, bah, baguette, j'oie de vivre, National Croissant Day!
1. The National Weather Service at Mt. Holly, N.J., is calling for mostly cloudy day today. With a high of 49, it will be downright balmy for January.
A chance of rain late tonight, but no crazy storms predicted at the time of writing.
2. There is an an ongoing and potentially worsening blood shortage in the Lehigh Valley. Take a look at our immersive article following exactly why blood is important.
3. Lehigh Valley Regional Homeless Advisory Board coordinated the Lehigh Valley part of the annual national Point-In-Time count — a Census of unhoused people, which took place late last week.
4. West Side Moravian Church's Essentials Café (a new ministry) will provide breakfast and lunch five days a week to folks, regardless of their ability to pay.
5. Football player Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest during a game has spiked interest in CPR courses, including one at Cetronia Ambulance Corps.