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5 Things to Know Today: Oct. 28

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Welcome to Friday, Potomac! The weekend is here, . It’s time to get your day going with our daily “5 Things.” Among today’s offerings: weather, Halloween fun and a few quick notes.

1. Today should be partly sunny with a high near 51, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight we will see more rain with a low of 37.

2. Check out our latest update regarding Nick’s Organic Farm and the Brickyard Road controversy. .

3. Prepping for Halloween fun? While you’re at it, be sure to enter our creative Halloween costume contest with Heidi Klum. You also might want to check out The Johnson’s 15h annual Haunted Forest, a free admission Halloween attraction that accepts donations on behalf of Autism Speaks and Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

4. I’m sure you’re all heading off on your morning commutes, but before you step out the door be sure to look at our live .

5. Are you a social media buff? Do you love to share and connect with your community online? Check out the Potomac Patch Twitter account, and follow it for all the latest Potomac updates, especially regarding breaking news. We also have a Facebook page were we poll readers on those fun questions we’re just itching to ask.

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