5 Things to Know Today: Sept. 29

Good morning, Potomac, and welcome to Thursday. We’ve compiled your daily “5 Things” to help you get up and greet the day. Among today’s offerings: recaps from yesterday, weather, the day’s events a bit of quirky information.

1. Today we can expect a slight chance of showers, according to the National Weather Service. For the most part, the day should remain partly sunny, with a high near 76 and a low of 55.

2. . For all MCPS holiday closures, check out the schools' calendar.

3. Have you heard? . The National Park Service hopes to begin the project later this fall.

4. Have you seen any thing new and interesting lately? Have you heard of a great local project? Do you know of a volunteer around the Potomac area who should be recognized for great work? Patch wants to hear. Send us your story ideas, tips, comments or photos to katie.griffith@patch.com

5. With the , we thought it was fitting to remember that on this day in 1990 construction on the cathedral was completed. It was under construction for 83 years.