Five Things You Need to Know Today, April 22

Here are five things you need to know today:

Gas Prices: Gas has done nothing in the past day according to Motortrend.com. Here are some of the lowest unleaded gas prices according to motortrend.com: 205 North Main Street; –$3.79/gallon.the – $3.81/gallon; , Route 125 and Salem Street- $3.81/gallon.

Earth Day Celebration at Whole Foods: This all-natural grocery store is holding an all-natural event in honor of Earth Day today. The chain has not yet released what will be happening but said it will be going on from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will involve free food. Find out more here.

Free Coffee: Bring a travel mug to Starbucks today and they’ll fill it up for free in honor of Earth Day. Find out more here.

Weather:, Today should be sunny with a high temperature around 53 degrees. A north wind is expected between 5 to 8 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will show increasing clouds with a low temperature around 35 degrees.

Seeing Red: It was today in 1952 that the televised US Senate hearings began to investigate the Army-McCarthy accusations. It surrounded the US Military’s accusations that Senator Joseph McCarthy, in some way, influenced the Army for preferential treatment of a former aide. McCarthy claimed it was retaliation for his aggressive investigations into communism in the Army. This fun fact was provided by On-This-Day.com.

Check out all of the events happening in Andover today at our events calendar.