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Five Things You Need To Know Today: July 8, 2011

Rainy weather, Paris, France turns 2,000 and more

  1. That pesky rain is back. Expect lots of clouds and thunderstorms today, mostly during the afternoon. The high temperature will be around 85 degrees.
  2. We've got a three-part story about residents in Annandale's Wakefield Chapel neighborhood. The posted this morning. Check Annandale Patch at 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. for parts two and three, respectively.
  3. We'll have a Q&A with Mason District Spotlight by Starlight performer later on today.
  4. On this day in 1951, Paris, the capital city of France, celebrates turning 2,000 years old. Happy birthday, Paris!
  5. Also on this day in 1889, the first issue of the Wall Street Journal was published.


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