Oct. 12: Five Things You Need to Know Today

1. Columbus Day may have come and gone, but it's never too late to learn the story behind the day Europeans stumbled upon America. Do so now with this week's . 

2. Want to Occupy Wall Street without the hassle of actually heading to Wall Street? Consider instead. 

3. Come back at 10:30 a.m. for our suggestions for this week's Great Escape. 

4. Head's up: Alternate side parking is suspended on Thursday and Friday in honor of Succoth. 

5. Well, it was nice while it lasted: Warm weather will once again be a thing of the past, as rain replaces sunny skies and highs barely breach 60 degrees.