5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 11

1. Remember that Patch is looking for your ideas on  for you? We're looking for ideas because the background of our website will change from grass to something that represents College Park. Tell us your suggestions today by leaving a comment below, or emailing Shannon.Hoffman@patch.com.

2. Looking to get your kids reading this summer? Check back on Patch later for book suggestions from a University of Maryland education professor.

3. Over the weekend, the U.S. had a dramatic win over Brazil to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the World Cup. The U.S. team will play France 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.

4. Today's Featured Facebook page belongs to the Aviation Museum, 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr. It's not an interactive page, as it lacks a "wall," but it's a good place to learn something new. In fact, did you know the College Park Aviation Museum is the oldest, continuously operated airport in the United States? 

5. It will be stupid hot today with a high of 96 degrees, smashing the average high for the day of 88 degrees and four degrees shy of the record set in 1988. NOAA's National Weather Service reports that heat is the top weather-related killer in the United States and provides a list of heat safety tips.