On Tuesday, July 2, children on bicycles launched on a trek from Loyal Heights Community Center for the annual bicycle parade. Last week saw an unusually early heat wave, with Monday reaching 89 degrees, beating the old 1995 record of 87 degrees. Nice weather continues this week, with temperatures staying in the 70s.

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