New World Trade Center Monument, Beltway Betties and the Number of the Day

It’s Wednesday, Sept. 11. Here are five things you need to know. Tell us what we need to know on the Patch message board!

1. Today: Prince William County's 22-foot-tall World Trade Center memorial will be on display tonight at 7 p.m. during a special Sep. 11 ceremony.  

3. ICYMI: Northern Virginia Family Service is opening a new thrift store in Manassas on Sept. 18. 

4. Number of the Day: 8. The number of wheels you’ll find on roller derby participants at a battle between The Vineyard Vixens vs. The Beltway Betties on Sept. 14 at the Michael and Sons Sportsplex at Dulles. More info.

5. Today…in History: On Sept. 11, 2003, actor John Ritter died after complaining of chest pains on the set of his popular television series, 8 Simple Rules For Dating My Teenage Daughter. Ritter was best known for his role as Jack Tripper in Three’s Company.