Five Things You Should Know Today, July 29

1.     There’s a 30 percent chance of showers and rain today, and there’s a chance we could see more than inland areas this weekend.

2.      Music blogger Tim Cronin is asking you to weigh in on your favorite local.

3.      Have a pet? in downtown New Port Richey is celebrating Yappy Hour Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be live music and a costume contest dressed in the best summer attire.

4.     Patch sites across South Florida have been testing out new poll features.  New Port Richey Patch’s first asks if you want the city to charge for parking at Sims Park Boat Ramp. Tell us your opinion. We know you want to.

5.   We’re looking for photos that showcase West Pasco‘s natural beauty. If you have a recent shot that shows our wild nature, send them to Alex.Tiegen@patch.com and see them featured on the site.