1. Did you know the Borough of Emmaus is considering an ordinance to restrict commercial truck parking on public streets? Read Tuesday's about it.
2. Emmaus area residents give a smaller portion of their discretionary income to charity than do most Americans, according to a report by The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Read about the report today on Emmaus Patch.
3. Quote of the Day: "Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm. As you get older you'll discover you have two hands: One is for helping yourself, the other is for helping others." -- Sam Levenson.
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4. Get a jump start on planning your weekend. The Josef Kroboth Polka Band is playing 6 p.m. Sunday at Emmaus Community Park.
5. Today in History: Althea Gibson became the first African-American accepted by the United States Lawn Tennis Association the play in their annual championship at Forest Hills, N.Y. on this day in 1950. That made her the first African-American player to compete in a U.S. national tennis tournament.