What You Need to Know for Friday

It's going to be hot again today and possibly even hotter than yesterday. Here's what you need to know to get through Friday and the weekend.

1. An excessive heat warning remains in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. The temperature is expected to creep past 100 degrees Friday.

2. A code red air quality alert is also in effect all day Friday. A code red means that air quality is unhealthy for the general population.

3. is still on tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The band Troy Hanna and his band said they would play even if it was 200 degrees outside.

4. If you have to fill up your gas tank today, here's where the cheapest gas is in Catonsville: $3.61 at . For more locations, go here.

5. We've been working on a lot of stories this week and we'll be writing a lot today so we can get them all on the site. Stay tuned for: a story on the great community garden of Oella, thoughts from the new president of the Teachers Association of Baltimore County Abby Beytin and an update on the Frederick Road bridge construction.