Politics & Government

5 Things to Know Today

A sentencing in a homicide case this week, city council, and more...

Good morning everyone. I hope you're all cooled off. I watched my car thermometer drop about 20 degrees in the span of a few minutes Sunday night; it was something to behold.

Here's five things to know today.

1. Joseph Urquia, who pleaded guilty to earlier this year, is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday in Northampton County Court.

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2. City council meets Wednesday night at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

3. If you're heading south on Route 611 -- or don't mind the drive -- and , stop by That's where Team Sole Sisters is raising money for the American Cancer Society by collecting used phones, PDAs and inkjet cartridges. 

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4. Jon Geeting, one of our , has unveiled his new blog.

5. Today is July 25. The world's first test tube baby was born on this day in 1978.

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