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5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 29

Your daily digest of need-to-know information about Potomac.

Good morning, Potomac! We've made it to the end of another work week. Here are five things you need to know today to stay on top of what’s going on in the community:

1. The serious heat is back on... A Heat Advisory is in effect today from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Temperatures will rise into the upper 90s, combined with high humidity to generate heat index values of 103 to 109 degrees. Partly cloudy tonight, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will be in the mid-70s. 

Take heat precautions today (in case you put it away after last week's extreme heat, here's the list).

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2. Along with the heat advisory, a Code Orange Air Quality Alert is in effect today. Regional air pollution concentrations may be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, the elderly and those with asthma or other lung conditions

3. Montgomery County Police believe the suspect in last week's armed robbery at SunTrust bank may be linked to a previous Potomac bank robbery. Get the latest coming up today in Patch.

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4. The back-to-school shopping push is already on--if you're at the Montgomery Mall today or this weekend, you can also help provide school supplies for needy students. is partnering with DoSomething.org to collect school supplies for NeediestKids, which helps low-income students in ten school districts (including Montgomery County) to get the essentials they need. Drop-off box is at the , in the upper level food court area.

4. Escape the late afternoon heat and let the weekend celebration begin at Friday Happy Hour: Old Angler’s Inn, The Irish Inn, Hunter’s Inn, Bezu and all offer Happy Hour specials. For more entertainment and activities for you or the family this weekend, check our picks in this week's Get Out guide.

Happy Friday (and weekend)!

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