Five Things You Should Know Today, August 30

1.     It will stay partly sunny today, with the temperature reaching a high near 90.  Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon.

2.     On this day in 1967, Thurgood Marshall was confirmed as the first African-American Supreme Court Justice.

3.     In less than two weeks, a decade will have passed since Sept. 11, 20001. We want to commemorate this, and we need your help. If you were impacted (everyone was in some way!) by Sept. 11, send thoughts, memories, photos, etc., to Alex.Tiegen@patch.com.

4.     A new development in the event cost recovery debate that has arisen as New Port Richey tries to iron out the holes in its proposed fiscal year 2012 budget. Robert Napper, with the St. Petersburg Times, reports that the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce has been talking with other venues about moving the Chasco Fiesta out of town.

5.     You can also share your thoughts as a blogger in our Local Voices section. Want to blog? We know you do. Send an e-mail to Alex.Tiegen@patch.com if you’re interested.