Five Things You Need to Know in Hyattsville Today (the Hy-Five)

Morning, Hyattsville! Here are five things you need to know today:

1. The weather forecast looks promising today, with a high near 45 degrees, sunshine and a breeze.

2. Ever wonder how to get a block party permit? Now’s a great time to get your neighborhood soiree all set up.

3. It’s at . From 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. show up to sing. It’s free!

4. Have you read ?

5. On this day in 1979 the Soviets took over Afghanistan during the Cold War.