Protesters Take to the Streets of Boston Today

Today is Friday, Sept. 30. Here are five things you need to know today.

1. Got some thoughts about the state of big banks and their effects on our local communities? Maybe you want to join a march and rally today on Boston Common led by a coalition who are describing the event as a "Take Back." The event starts at 2 p.m. at the band stand on the common. The march will end at Bank of America headquarters on Federal Street. If you want more details, visit massuniting.org. 

2. And speaking of protests, the spirit behind this Occupy Wall Street movement is apparently spreading to Boston. An unrelated group is planning to start an occupation in Boston in Dewey Square (near South Station) at 6 p.m. tonight. More details here.

3. If all that is stressing you out, read Karen Fabian's column this week and relax. Seriously, you'll feel better if you take a few moments to .

4. Does anyone from Charlestown go to JP? It *is* on the other side of the Orange Line. Well, they're hiring. Or, the new -- and very controversial -- Whole Foods there is. The grocer is holding  starting Saturday at the .

5. Today's forecast: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. 

For more info on what's happening around the neighborhood, check out our events calendar. And please, feel free to post your own!