5 Things to Know Today: September 6

1. Weather: Not that this will come as a surprise, but it's going to rain. According to the National Weather Service, there’s a 90 percent chance of precipitation with a high near only 63 degrees.

2. In Case You Missed It: Columnist Arthur Joel Katz took a moment yesterday to make sure we remember what the was. It was one of the most popular articles Patch has ever run. Did you read it? 

3. Coming Up: Writer Bruce Frassinelli tells the story of his first day of kindergarten, and it involved a cemetery, an open window and Mrs. Storch.

4. Did You Know? Do you have a story about how the new economy is affecting you? We’re looking to take a closer look at what the new “American Dream” looks like. Contact editor Elizabeth Rich at Elizabeth.rich@patch.com for more details.

5. Today in History: President William McKinley was shot at point-blank range by Leon Czolgosz, an anarchist, on Sept. 6, 1901. He died about a week later of gangrene related to the wound.