5 Things To Know This Week: Labor Day Schedule Changes, Weather, Events

Good morning, Potomac! It’s Tuesday morning, the beginning of our shortened week after Labor Day and time to get your day started with these “5 Things.” Among our offerings: weather, a recap of what to expect today and some notices for the week ahead.

1. We can expect a rainy week, with clouds and mild-temperatures during the first half of the week. Clouds and rain will likely continue into the weekend. Highs will reach the mid-80s, with lows in the 60s. Today will be mostly cloudy with patches of heavy rain. Today’s high will reach 84, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight’s lows will drop to 69.

2. Labor Day was a boon that gave us all a day off and a long weekend. It was a weekend of fun and play, and a time of rest for our It also delayed everyone’s trash pick-up and recycling program. If you get county trash service, remember . If you usually have trash pick-up on Mondays, better rush outside and get those cans out for today’s pick-up.

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