5 Things You Need To Know: Aug. 21

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 21 and here are 5 things you need to know:

1. On a recent trip to Washington, DC, Boy Scout Troop 88 of Peabody visited with U.S. Senator Scott P. Brown at his Capitol Hill office. Check out the picture attached to this story. 

2. Looking for a craft to keep yourself or your kiddos occupied in the dog days of summer?

3. Where you surprised by the results of a study on which places in the country give the most to charity? Peabody ended up a little higher than some of its North Shore friends.

4. Don't forget the

5. Weather: Today will be more seasonable than yesteday with highs in the upper 80's and sun.

For more going on today, look at the events calendar.