5 Things You Should Know Today: Sept. 22

1. Northville weather

There's a chance of showers throughout the day, and possibly a thunderstorm after noon, according to the National Weather Service. Otherwise, expect a high near 60. In the evening, showers remain likely, mainly before 7 p.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy skies and a low around 42 are expected.

2. Gas prices

The lowest reported gasoline price in the Northville area – according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com – is $3.95 per gallon. That price is reported to be available at the Meijer station at Eight Mile and Haggerty roads. Before your commute, be sure to check out our live traffic map.

3. Event

There are several classes offered through Northville Parks and Recreation at the Hillside location and the community center. Check out what's available in our events section. 

4. This day in history

On this day in 1901, according to History.com, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which set a date for the freedom of 3 million black slaves.

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.