Can You Enjoy the Freedom Trail in a Wheelchair?

Today is Thursday, Sept. 22. Here are five things you need to know today.

1. Here's a great idea: A web site that gives people with disabilities and impairments relevant info on tourist attractions in Boston. Ever think about whether someone in a wheelchair can visit the Freedom Trail? Nora Nagle, a former fellow at the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council, did. She created ExploreBoston.org, which gives  accessibility details for 30+ sites around the city. 

2. will be reading from his new book "The Charlestown Connection" . Reading starts at 7 p.m. Here's your chance to get a signed copy.

3. Have you heard of MassUniting yet? They're based in Charlestown and they're pretty active lately. . And on.

4. Join the on Oct. 1! Organizers are still looking to fill up a few more teams. Click for details.

5. Today's forecast: Showers likely, mainly before noon. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

For more info on what's happening around the neighborhood, check out our events calendar.