5 Things to Know Today: Sept. 20

Good morning, Potomac! We’ve begun another Tuesday, and Potomac Patch has a few notes to get your day started.

1. Today, showers are likely but mainly before noon, according to the National Weather Service. We can expect cloudy skies through the day with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening. Today’s high should reach 76, with a low around 62.

2. Our first story today features an . A couple of cases are in the works, overseen by the Montgomery County Government Circuit Court and the Maryland State Department of Education.

3. Yesterday we featured the first . Make sure to keep checking back for her blog updates. We’re happy to welcome her to Potomac Patch Local Voices.

4. On September 20, 1891, the first gasoline-powered car debuted in Springfield, MA.

5. Do you like writing? Do you have an opinion about local issues or a special skill or hobby you’d like to share? Potomac Patch wants you! The website is making room for local bloggers on the site, and we're looking for anyone who can riff on various topics, share their personality and engage our readers in discussions. If you’re interested in blogging on the site, shoot an e-mail to.