5 Things You Should Know Today: March 18

1. Northville weather

There's a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. with widespread fog likely before 11 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. Otherwise, mostly cloudy skies are expected with a high near 74 degrees. In the evening, there's a chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight with areas of fog after midnight. Also expect partly cloudy skies, low around 53.

2. Gas prices

The lowest reported gasoline price in the Northville area – according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com – is $3.97 per gallon. That price is reported to be available at the Meijer at Eight Mile and Haggerty roads. Commuting this morning? Check out our live traffic map on our new "Traffic & Gas" page.

3. Event: Maple syrup tours

will host tours today to learn all about extracting maple syrup. take place at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. today. Cost is $6.

4. This day in history

On this day in 1852, according to History.com, Henry Wells and William G. Fargo are joined by investors in beginning a shipping and banking business.

5. Readers' Choice

We've launched a new feature called . We'll ask you about your favorite restaurants, salons, bars, dry cleaners, preschools and more. You can weigh in by taking our poll, leaving comments or posting a review. This week, we want to know: