The weekend is almost here, folks.
- Today is National Licorice Day. The only way to celebrate is to eat some, of course.
- Today is also the anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War as Confederate forces begin firing on Fort Sumter in South Carolina.
- Tired of waiting for the Phillies to get untracked, but still hungering for baseball? The William Tennent baseball and softblal teams play at this afternoon at 3:30.
- Speaking of sports, time is running out to enter our . All you need to do is upload a photo that proves you - or a friend or loved one - are, well, The Greatest Sports Fan. Voting begins Monday. !
- Our crazy weather pattern continues today with a sunny day and a high in the 60s. We could be hitting the low 80s by the time the weekend is over. The dry conditions combined with wind makes for a fire hazard, so be careful out there.
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