5 Things You Need to Know Today: June 28

Update at 8:15 a.m.: No, there is no breaking news at the moment, but a meeting has come up. Let's try to 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday instead at

Here are some pieces of news to get your mind warmed up this morning...

1. Today, I will be at from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m., as long as there is no breaking news that pulls me away. Stop by and say hello, and let me know what College Park stories you want to know more about.

2. We have coverage coming later from Monday's Committee for a Better Environment meeting. The group discussed the possibility of installing solar panels on the roof of City Hall by the end of the year.

3. It's National Insurance Day (womp womp), but it's also Paul Bunyan Day, which is infinitely more fun. Celebrate by buying a copy of the story book. It's available on Amazon for $6.99.

4. In case you missed it Monday, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority along the pathway leading to the north College Park entrance to the Greenbelt Metro station.

5. Today's forecast calls for a high of 89 degrees and a 60 percent chance of rain, beginning in mid-afternoon.