5 Things You Need to Know Today, Aug. 24

Before you start your day, here are five things you need to know in Peabody:

1. Weather: We're in luck this week. Another sunny day is in the forecast with highs around 82 degrees. 
2. Summer:  will be held at the library at 12:30 p.m. The event is free.
3. Study: The weekly will be held at  at 9 a.m. The group is free.
4. Earthquake: The story everyone is talking about is the .
5. History: On this day in 1869, a patent for the waffle iron was received by Cornelius Swarthout. We are thankful!

For more things going on today, check out the events calendar.