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5 Things You Should Know Today: May 17

From events to gas prices to the weather, we've got info important to Northville today.

1. Northville weather

Mostly sunny skies are expected today with a high near 69 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. In the evening, expect mostly cloudy skies and a low around 48.

2. Gas prices

The lowest reported gasoline price in the Northville area – according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com – is $3.77 per gallon. That price is reported to be available at the Sunoco at Five Mile and Haggerty roads. Commuting this morning? Check out our live traffic map on our new "Traffic & Gas" page.

3. Event

is offering sessions of its afternoon for free in May and June. They're held from 2-3 p.m.

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4. This day in history

On this day in 1954, according to History.com, the Supreme Court rules racial segregation in public educational facilities unconstitutional in the case of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka. The legal team was led by Thurgood Marshall, who would one day hold a Supreme Court seat as its first black Justice.

5. Business owners: claim your free listing

We've rounded up information and pictures for Northville businesses for our directory. Business owners can claim their listings to add photos and other information. It's a great way to promote your business and encourage customers to post reviews. Check out our .

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