5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 11

1. In case you missed it, the city has more than $167,000 to spend on a public safety project. The Mayor and Council are in early discussions over what project to choose, but it doesn't look like they'll use the funds to expand the university's to the rest of the city for the proposed $100,000 price tag.

2. Head to the Shell at 10600 Baltimore Ave. in Beltsville for gas at $3.46 a gallon today, according to Gas Buddy.

3. Today is Presidential Joke Day. Apparently, the holiday originated in 1984, when President Ronald Reagan joked before his radio show that he signed legislation that outlawed Russia. He thought the microphone was off, but the joke was in fact broadcasted.

4. Today's Featured Facebook Page belongs to the City of College Park Animal Control. The wall is covered with photos of adopted cats, and cats available for adoption.

5. It looks like it'll be a pretty mild day today. The forecast calls for a high of 85 degrees, and humidity won't be much of a factor.