Weather Cools Down and Everything You Need to Know about Friday

Here's everything you need to know about Friday.

Manayunk Food Tour: Leaving from 4653 Umbria St, Philadelphia, at 11 a.m. on Friday, the Manayunk Food Tour gets underway.  Here's how organizers describe the tour: "Tease your taste buds as we bring to life the hidden foodie paradise of Manayunk! You’ll eat delicious foods from six authentic mom-and-pop restaurants, ethnic eateries, and local bakeries. All food tastings, enough for a substantial lunch, are included in the ticket price of $35, (use promo code PATCH when booking this exclusive discount for Manayunk/Roxborough locals! We love you guys). 

Our 2.5-hour food tasting and cultural walking tours treat you to 8 unique food and drink tasting selections in Philadelphia’s most beautiful and off-the-beaten-path neighborhood. Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels, you’ll experience gourmet foods from one-of-a-kind specialty shops while receiving an insider view into the culture, history and architecture that defines the City of Brotherly Love.  Learn more at www.phillyfoodtours.com."

Thrill Show Tickets: Tickets are still available for the Philadelphia Police Department's annual Thrill Show.  All proceeds from the show go towards scholarships for the children of fallen city police officers and firefighters.

This day in history: On Sept. 13, 1814, In a turning point in the War of 1812, the British fail to capture Baltimore. During the battle, Francis Scott Key composes his poem "Defence of Fort McHenry", which is later set to music and becomes the United States' national anthem.

Traffic: Need to know what's what for your commute?  Check out the PennDOT traffic cameras.  

Weather: The forecast says that Friday is supposed to be awesome.  Temperatures are supposed to be in the mid-70s with no humidity.