Community Corner

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 10

It's hump day! The weekend is almost here!

  1. The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation meeting that was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. tonight has been cancelled.
  2. Don’t forget to put your waste out Falls Church.
  3. On this day in 1934, Babe Ruth announced he was playing in his final season as full time player.
  4. On this day in 1985, Michael Jackson bought ATV Music (every Beatle songs) for $47 million.
  5. If today is your birthday, you share it with the late 31st President Herbert Hoover (137-years-old) and actor Antonio Banderas (51-years-old). Happy birthday!

If there is something we missed and you feel should be in our Five Things, let us know in the comment box below. We would love to have your input!


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