5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 8

1. Doyle's Road Race: Did you run in yesterday's annual Doyle's Road Race? Did you take photos of people who did? Upoad your photos here.

2. Boston Red Sox: The Sox play their first home game of the season today. They've opened up the year with four wins and two losses on the road.

3. Hubway Opens: The Hubway bicycle share system also opens today. Jamaica Plain will have stations this summer.

4. Boston Marathon 2013: Are you running the marathon this year? Let us know.

5. Voter Registration: The last day to register to vote or change one’s voting address or party affiliation for the April 30 primary is April 10. The Election Department is located in Room 241 of Boston City Hall and will be open until 8 p.m. that evening to accommodate prospective registrants and those wishing to make changes. Voters who have used absentee ballots in the past are reminded that a new application must be filled out each calendar year. Applications can be downloaded from the Election Department’s website, www.cityofboston.gov/elections.

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