5 Things You Should Know Today: Oct. 5

1. Northville weather

There's a chance of showers today. Otherwise, expect partly sunny skies and a high near 60 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. In the evening, there's a continued chance of showers with mostly cloudy skies a low around 38 degrees.

2. Gas prices

The lowest reported gasoline price in the Northville area – according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com – is $3.75 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

It's the first Friday of October which means it's time for Northville's First Friday Experience. Check out the art in galleries around downtown Northville from 6-9 p.m. Some stores will have extended hours and will be offering complimentary hors d' oeuvres and beverages. 

4. This day in history

On this day in 1947, according to History.com, Harry Truman became the first U.S. president to give a televised address to the nation.

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.