5 Things You Should Know Today: July 18

1. Northville weather

Showers and thunderstorms are likely today, mainly after 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Otherwise, expect partly sunny skies and a high near 87 degrees. Tonight, expect scattered showers and thunderstorms with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 69.

2. Gas prices

The lowest reported gasoline price in the Northville area – according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com – is $3.47 per gallon. That price is reported to be available at the Sunoco station at Five Mile and Haggerty roads. Before your commute, be sure to check out our live traffic map.

3. Event

There will be a storytime at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at 7 p.m. Miss Bev will read and help children create simple take-home crafts. It's recommended for ages 3-6, but all are welcome. 

4. This day in history

On this day in 1940, according to History.com, Democratic President Franklin D. Roosevelt was nominated for an unprecedented third term.

5. Post your events to our site

Is your church organizing a food drive? Having a garage sale? Is your organization putting on an event somewhere in Northville? If it's not on our Patch calendar, it should be. Feel free to add events to our site at northville.patch.com/events/new.