5 Things to Know Today: Sept. 28

Good morning, Potomac, and welcome to Wednesday. We’ve compiled your daily “5 Things” to help you get up and greet the day. Among today’s offerings: recaps from yesterday, weather, the day’s events a bit of quirky information.

1. Today we can expect more of what we’ve seen since the week started. The National Weather Service predicts showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Rain may last into the evening, with highs near 78 and a low of 62.

2. Did you get a chance to go to the C&O Canal’s Park After Dark benefit? Send us your pictures from the event, !

3. Today we’re excited to post a story featuring Winston Churchill soccer player Jenna Cantor and the Churchill Bulldogs, as well as some great news concerning a public commodity we all know and love.

4. Have you seen any thing new and interesting lately? Have you heard of a great local project? Do you know of a volunteer around the Potomac area who should be recognized for great work? Patch wants to hear. Send us your story ideas, tips, comments or photos to katie.griffith@patch.com

5. In keeping with our nation-themed day-in-history tidbit: On Sept. 28, 1787, the newly finished United States Constitution was approved by the U.S. Congress to be sent to the state legislatures for approval and ratification.

And so here we are. Is there anything you would change about the U.S. Constitution?