5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 1

1. Wake Up The Earth: Jamaica Plain's annual spring parade and festival is on for this Saturday.

2. JP Stabbing Sentencing: Two men convicted of the 2011 stabbing death of Kenneth Soto, 19, in Jamaica Plain will be sentenced today.

3. Muddy River: The three loud bangs at the Muddy River construction site scheduled for April 30 were postponed. They will likely take place today.

4. Weather: Yes, it's going to stay sunny all week and into the weekend.

5. Walgreens on Centre: What are your thoughts?