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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 1

Mini-bites of news to start your morning.

1. Did you hear? The District is starting its overdue parking ticket amnesty program today. Those late fees will be dropped for any tickets paid before Jan. 27, 2012.

2. Tuesday is . Check back later today for a preview of city and neighborhood plans and interviews with the Prince George's County Police Department and Neighborhood Watch Committee.

3. MTV turns 30 today. Music Television Network debuted with the music video by the Buggles' Music Killed the Radio Star.

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4. Today's Featured Facebook page belongs to Gailes' Violin Shop. The wall is decently active, but it's the pictures of bass clef jewelry and the instrument cases dressed up for Halloween that earned Gailes' today's recognition.

5. Expect a high of 95 degrees today with a 40 percent chance of rain, and a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.

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