5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 18

Good morning, Potomac! Welcome a new week by getting ahead with the news that matters to you. Read the five things you need to know today to stay informed.

1. Try and spend some time outside today because it looks like it will be a gorgeous day. It’s going to be partly sunny with a high near 70 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Winds will be calm, with gusts reaching about 11 miles-per-hour. The low will be around 53 degrees this evening.

2. The day’s warm weather is a great way for public school students to kick off Spring Break. Montgomery County Public Schools’ break begins today for students and teachers. Whether you’re on vacation outside of the area or hanging around town, share yours Spring Break plans and photos on Potomac Patch.

3. Passover begins at sunset and local synagogues and families are celebrating in their own unique ways. Check out Potomac Patch’s coverage of the holy day with a list of and some of the —the Jewish tradition of gathering on the first night of Passover for a special dinner.

4. Are you looking for a good deal or ways to save some of your hard-earned dough? Come back to Potomac Patch around noon for a list of some of the week’s great bargains in the area including a discount on a meal at in the Cabin John Shopping Center.

5. It's never too early to start thinking about dinner plans and if you want a little Italian flavor, try the tonight for it’s . The restaurant is offering a choice of salad along with a choice of a number of Italian dishes, including spaghetti bolognese, orechiette with sausage and shrimp parmesan.