5 Things to Know This Week: June 25 - July 1

Good morning, Potomac! It’s Monday morning, and time to get your work week started with these “5 Things.” Among our offerings: weather, some interesting tidbits and a few quick notes.

1. We’re looking at another sunny and hot week in Potomac. Skies will be sunny and clear in the second half of the week, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees on Friday and Saturday. Lows this week will be in the 70s. Today there will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. Today’s high will be 85, with tonight’s lows dropping to 56.

2. Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors and coworkers to help determine the best of the best by entering your nominations in -- ranging from favorite pizza spot to favorite park. Just click on the category, then place your nomination in the comments stream at the bottom of the article.

3. Whether you’re a fan of festivals, fairs or barbecues, summertime typically brings out the best in each. to see what Maryland and Washington, DC, have in store for you this summer, and add some of your favorites.

4. ! Will you head out to the market this week? Let us know what you hope to find.

5. Are you a social media buff? Do you love to share and connect with your community online? Check out the Potomac Patch Twitter account, and follow it for all the latest Potomac updates, especially regarding breaking news. We also have a Facebook page where we poll readers on those fun questions we’re just itching to ask.