5 Things to Know Today, Wednesday, Sept. 19

Weather: Heavy rain, mostly before 10 a.m., is expected today, according to the National Weather Service. Highs are expected to be in the low 70s.

Where Is The Worst Spot for Cell Phone Reception in Medford?: Is there a spot where your phone goes dead? Tell us in the comments.

Medford Man Arrested in Alleged Weed Whacker Attack: A Medford man was arrested last week after an unusual confrontation with his neighbor.

The Region: An Arrest in a Malden Teen Shooting, and Assembly Square Restaurants are Announced. Those are a couple of the top recent headlines from just beyond Medford.

Foreclosures Slow Slightly in Medford: Foreclosures in Medford dipped slightly this July compared to last year, but there have been more foreclosures year-to-date in 2012, according to recent data. There were seven foreclosure petitions filed for Medford properties in July compared to nine in July 2011, according to data from real estate publisher The Warren Group. Year-to-date, there have been 51 foreclosures in Medford, up from 43 through July of 2011, according to the data.