5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 17

1. Helping Marathon Victims: There are a few ways to help as of now, but several have already offered their homes to those in need after the bombings Monday.

2. BAPA: The Jamaica Plain Business and Professional Association will meet today at 12:30 p.m. at Prudential Unlimited Realty, 673 Centre St.

3. Tips on Suspects: Law enforcement agencies continue to ask the public's help for tips on Monday's suspect(s). The FBI tip line phone number is 1-800-494-TIPS and the email is Boston@ic.fbi.gov.

4. JP's Hero: One hero from Monday was already a known hero in Jamaica Plain.

5. Jamaica Plain Patch will provide updates in the aftermath of Monday's bombings as they become available.