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Good morning, Back Bay! Here are five things you need to know today, Monday, July 8:

1. BLOG WITH US: Blogging on Back Bay Patch is now easier than ever! Share updates from your Back Bay organization or write about anything that interests you—hobbies, politics, parenting, writing, cooking or whatever.  You can even personalize your blog with a title and photos. Click here to get started.

2. BU STUDY: Researchers at Boston University are conducting a study about family responses to the Boston Marathon attack and the effects of the attack on children. The anonymous online survey takes about 40 minutes to complete, and participants will be compensated. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/1aqj5QY, call 617-353-9610 or email aedson@bu.edu.

3. GET THE PATCH NEWSLETTER: Have you signed up for the Back Bay Patch Daily Newsletter yet? Each morning you can get Back Bay Patch news delivered directly to your e-mail inbox. It's totally free, so if you like what you read here, sign up now!

4. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On this day in 1951, Paris, the capital city of France, celebrates turning 2,000 years old. In fact, a few more candles would've technically been required on the birthday cake, as the City of Lights was most likely founded around 250 B.C.

5. TODAY'S FORECAST: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high of 86. Clouds again tonight, chance of showers and a low of 70.