Five Things You Need to Know Today, March 16

Today is Wednesday, March 16. Here are five things you need to know:

1. It's back: Rain. Patchy fog. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

2. Tito Jackson will represent a portion of the South End after securing a landslide victory in Tuesday's District 7 City Council election. Jackson secured 82 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results. Read the full story here.

3. Attention authors, looking to get published? The is holding a seminar explaining the ins and outs of the publishing world. Learn how to prepare your work for publication in a literary magazine, journal or eZone at the March 24 session. The cost is $60, $50 for members. Click here for more info.

4. Who's turning Beantown into Greentown? The deadline to make a nomination for Mayor Menino's 5th Annual Green Business, Residential and Bike Awards is Friday. The awards go to companies that implement sustainable business practices in their regular operations. Boston Green Business Awards will be given in a variety of categories, and include the new Sustainable Food Award, to be given to a business that provides the freshest local food in the most sustainable manner. Click here for more info or to submit a nomination.publi

5. Where will you celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Our weekly Patch Picks column is rounding up the city's best spots for the day. Add your suggestions to the comment box or email alix@patch.com.

For more things to do in the South End visit our Events Listings.