5 Things You Should Know Today: July 12

1. Northville weather

Sunny skies are expected today with a high near 88 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. In the evening, mostly clear skies are likely with a low around 67 degrees.

2. Gas prices

The lowest reported gasoline price in the Northville area – according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com – is $3.51 per gallon. That price is reported to be available at the Mobil station at Six Mile and Haggerty roads. Before your commute, be sure to check out our live traffic map.

3. Event

Join the Friends of the I-275 Metro Trail for a trail work day from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. The group will be beating back the brush on the section just north of Hines Drive. Meet at the trail or in the parking lot on the north side of Hines Drive just west of Northville Road. For more details, see the .

4. This day in history

On this day in 1862, according to History.com, the U.S. Army Medal of Honor was created.

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