5 Things You Should Know Today: July 4

1. Northville weather

There's a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m., followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon, according to the National Weather Service. Otherwise, expect partly sunny skies with a high near 97. Heat index values will be as high as 104. In the evening, expect partly cloudy skies with a low around 73.

2. Gas prices

The lowest reported gasoline price in the Northville area – according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com – is $3.47 per gallon. That price is reported to be available at the Sunoco station at Five Mile and Haggerty roads and the Sunoco at Six Mile and Haggerty roads. Before your commute, be sure to check out our live traffic map.

3. Event

Headed to Northville's Independence Day parade this morning? Be sure to check out , which includes info about street closures, parade route and more. The parade begins at 10 a.m.

4. This day in history

On this day in 1855, according to History.com, the first edition of Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass is published.

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