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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 1

A look at the five things to know to begin your week in Potomac.

Wake up and smell the coffee—or tea—on this Monday morning. Start the week off right with these five things to know today in Potomac.

1. On this first day of August, expect mostly sunny conditions with temperatures in the mid-90s. There's a slight chance of thunderstorms both in the morning and afternoon. Let's hope the precipitation is a reality as the area is experiencing a rainfall deficit.

2. Our summer intern spent some time with the enthusiastic volunteers helping to prepare for the annual bazaar at Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church. Stay tuned for the video later today. The dessert prep will make your mouth water.

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3. Beginning today Maryland drivers can take advantage of , which runs through Jan. 27, 2012. If you have outstanding tickets, you can pay that ticket at its face value—no late fees. Do I hear a sigh of relief?

4. Looking for more money-saving deals? Check out our weekly Frugal Families list of local bargains, coming up at noon today (and every Monday) in Patch.

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5. . The cable channel launched it's historic debut with the now-classic "Video Killed the Radio Star." For those of you over 30, where were you on the day MTV revolutionized the airwaves?


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