5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 17

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.

1. Some Boston Marathon runners were treated for heat-related medical issues due to the extreme heat. See how the local runners finished the 26.2-mile race.

2. There's always something fun to do with the kids during April vacation week. . Where will you take the kids? Let us know in the comments.

3. . I've had to rush to the bathroom, but I don't think I'd do it on my own car.

4. Do you like your coffee with cream and sugar or black? And where's the best coffee place in Shrewsbury? .

5. The are meeting tonight at 7 to decide a dog nuisance complaint during a hearing. The meeting will take place at the .

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