1. Keep those nominations coming: We all love local businesses, so why not nominate your favorites for our Best of Patch Readers' Choice? And check out recent awar winners Shan Hair Salon and Lotus Designs in the pictures above. 2. Toddler Story Hour: Story hour for children aged 2-3. There will be nursery rhymes and songs, short picture books and simple crafts at the South End Branch Library, 685 Tremont St, Boston, MA. 3. Junes USES Walk Focuses on Greek South End: Chris Kostaras will share his memories of growing up in the South End when it was a predominantly Greek community, followed by …

Today is Monday, April 23. Here are five things you should know. 1) Rain. Today will be overcast with  a 90 percent chance of rain. High temperatures near 66 degrees and winds between 10 and 25 miles per hour are expected, according to Weather Underground. At night there will be a 20 percent chance of showers, with lows dropping to 46 degrees. 2) Books. The mission of World Book Night is to spread the love of reading. This year is the first U.S. World Book Night, April 23, 2012. If you know of any 8-14 year olds who are light or non-readers in your community, encourage them to come by and …

Today is Friday, April 20. Here are five things you should know. 1) Warm today. The forecast for Fenway Park’s 100th birthday looks rosy indeed, as Weather Underground is calling for highs around 81 degrees and unfettered sunshine with winds between 10 and 20 miles per hour. Tonight, some clouds will roll in and temps will fall to 55 degrees. There is a 20 percent chance of showers in the evening. 2) How old are you now ... We all know the answer to that one. America’s most beloved, treasured monument to the nation’s sporting heritage hits the century mark today! That’s right. Fenway Park …

Today is Thursday, April 19. Here are five things you should know. 1) Warmer. Today looks to be a good one, with highs climbing back up to 73 degrees and partly cloudy skies, according to Weather Underground. At night, the skies will clear up once the evening gathers steam and things won’t get too cold, with a low temperature around 50 degrees predicted. 2) Marburg virus. The National Institutes of Health will host a public hearing tonight regarding the latest risk assessment for the National Emerging Infectious Disease Laboratory (NEIDL), commonly referred to as the Boston University Biolab…

Today is Wednesday, April 18. Here are five things you should know. 1) Cooler. Today will probably feel downright chilly after the last few days, but it won’t be that bad. Weather Underground is calling for highs near 68 degrees with clear skies. More of the same after dark, with temps falling to around 45 degrees. 2) Greed. A large Tax Day Rally took over the Financial District last night, as protesters demanding corporate “tax-dodgers” pay their fare share of federal taxes. Patch was on the scene and will have additional video and photo coming throughout the day. Click here for a story and …

Today is Tuesday, April 17. Here are five things you should know. 1) No relief. The forecast is calling for more heat today, with partially cloudy skies and high temperatures near 81 degrees, according to Weather Underground. The cooler air will be moving in at night, however, and the mercury is set to fall all the way down to 45 degrees in advance of Wednesday’s more seasonable outlook. 2) Kenyans crowned. The 116th Boston Marathon took place yesterday, and it was a clean sweep for Kenya, as Wesley Korir—a Kenyan citizen and permanent US resident—won the men’s race with a time of 2:12:40, …

Today is Patriots’ Day, Monday, April 16. Here are five things you should know. 1) Hot! Look out, today is going to be a hot one. The forecast calls for partially cloudy skies in the morning, clearing up by the afternoon, with highs near 82 degrees, according to Weather Underground. Yikes. We’re glad we’re not doing anything overly strenuous outdoors today, like, I don’t know, running a marathon ... At night, conditions will remain the same, with lows around 64 degrees. 2) Marathon. Whether you are heading out to cheer the runners on along the route, or staying at home, you can follow every …

Today is Friday, April 13. Here are five things you should know. 1) Partly cloudy. Today will be sunny with some clouds, and highs around 61 degrees, according to Weather Underground. Skies will be clear at night, and the mercury will fall to the neighborhood of 46 degrees. 2) Opening Day. Fenway Park will see its first baseball of 2012 today, as the Boston Red Sox open their home schedule against the Tampa Bay Rays at 2:05 p.m. The local nine tote an unimpressive 1-5 mark into the home opener, but will send Josh Beckett (0-1, 13.50 ERA) to the hill against southpaw David Price (1-0, 2.84 ERA…

Today is Thursday, April 12. Here are five things you should know. 1) Overcast. Today looks to be a gloomy one. Weather Underground is predicting overcast conditions with a 50 percent chance of rain showers and highs around 57 degrees. At night, the clouds will remain but the chance of rain will fall to 20 percent, while temperatures will bottom out around 39 degrees. 2) Tragic. A body pulled from the Chestnut Hill Reservoir yesterday morning was confirmed to be that of missing 21-year-old Boston College student Franco Garcia, the Associated Press reported. Garcia had been missing since Feb. …

Today is Wednesday, April 11. Here are five things you should know. 1) Chance of rain. Once again, the forecast is calling for a 20 percent chance of rain, but, based on the last few days—both of which have featured the specter of possible rain—we are not sure we are buying it this time. Fool me once, and all of that ... Back to the weather, we do believe Weather Underground when they tell us that highs will reach 57 degrees today. During the evening, lows are expected to drop to 43 degrees and the chance for precipitation will rise to 30 percent. 2) Tragic. A 25-year-old Boston University …

Today is Tuesday, April 10. Here are five things you should know.1) Cloudy. The forecast calls for cloudy conditions today, with a 20 percent chance of rain and a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Highs should be around 59 degrees, according to Weather Underground. At night, the clouds stick around and temperatures are expected to drop to the neighborhood of 41 degrees. 2) Etiquette. “I can’t cut my meat!” “I don’t know what to say!” “Do I have to shake hands?” Life brings its share of awkward moments for children. The ABCs of Etiquette leverages role-play, colorful graphics, games, and …

Today is Monday, April 9. Here are five things you should know. 1) Rain and wind. Today looks to be mostly cloudy, with a 20 percent chance of rain, according to Weather Underground. Winds from the north-northwest of about 20 to 25 miles per hour are predicted, with gusts up to 35 miles per hour, and the high temperature should be around 55 degrees. Little will change after dark, with clouds and the chance of rain, and lows should be near 43 degrees. Shooting. 2) Story hour. Looking for something fun to do with your toddler today? Why not head over to the Boston Public Library’s South End …

Today is Friday, April 6. Here are five things you should know. 1) More sun. Looks like another nice day, with highs reaching 54 degrees and a slight wind between 10 and 15 miles per hour, according to Weather Underground. Things will get a bit chilly after dark, with lows near 36 degrees. 2) Attention South End business owners: Did you miss participating in the first Patch Local Business Forum Survey? Well, it’s not too late to join the forum for this month’s survey. Let your voice be heard (anonymously) on a variety of important topics by signing up here. We're hoping your opinions will …

Today is Thursday, April 5. Here are five things you should know. 1) Blue skies. Today looks to be sunny and breezy, with highs expected to be around 55 degrees and winds of 10 to 20 miles per hour, according to Weather Underground. Temperatures should bottom out near 37 degrees during the evening, with a 5 to 10 mile per hour wind. 2) Done deal. The MBTA Board voted to approve a 23 percent fare hike and cut back services yesterday in a 4-1 vote. The changes will take effect on July 1. The measures come in response to a projected budget deficit of $161 million in the next fiscal year. …

Today is Wednesday, April 4. Here are five things you should know. 1) Spring has sprung. The mercury is slated to reach 63 degrees today, with sun and a scattering of clouds, according to Weather Underground. The only thing that threatens to put the kibosh on what looks to be another beautiful Boston day are winds that could gust up to 30 miles per hour. At night, the wind will continue whipping, but at a less rapid clip. Lows around 39 degrees with partly cloudy skies are predicted. 2) Fire displaces pair. A one-alarm fire on Kerr Way, on the border between the South End and Roxbury, left a …

Today is Tuesday, April 3. Here are five things you should know. 1) Blue skies. Today should be a beautiful day, with clear conditions, sun and high temperatures around 55 degrees, according to Weather Underground. After dark, a scattering of clouds should roll in, as temps fall to the neighborhood of 43 degrees. Showers are possible this evening, with the chance of precipitation set at 20 percent. 2) To sell (booze), or not to sell. The Ellis South End Neighborhood Association and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services will attend a neighborhood meeting this evening, regarding the 7-…

Today is Monday, April 1. Here are five things you should know. 1) Morning showers. Clouds and rain showers are predicted for the morning, with highs around 50 degrees. The chance of rain is 20 percent, and conditions are expected to shift towards cleared skies as the day progresses, according to Weather Underground. At night, the skies will be mostly clear and the rain will have passed by. Lows are predicted to be around 34 degrees, with a light wind around 10 miles per hour. 2) Local Night. Head over to Whole Foods on Westland Avenue for a chance to meet some local food and body care …

Today is Friday, March 30. Here are five things you should know. 1) Sun cameo. The sun looks like it will be making an appearance today, as the forecast calls for clear skies in the morning, switching over to partly cloudy in the afternoon with highs near 50 degrees, according to Weather Underground. At night, things take a turn for the worse, with a 40 percent chance of rain and low temperatures around 36 degrees.  2) To The Nines. The Boston Center for Adult Education on Arlington Street will be celebrating the work of fashion photographer and blogger Martini Severin tonight from 6 to 8 p.m…

Today is Thursday, March 29. Here are five things you should know. 1) Blah. Looks like another crummy day, unless you are into clouds and rain, that is. The forecast is calling for high temperatures near 48 degrees, with overcast skies and a 30 percent chance of rain, according to Weather Underground. The clouds will start to dissipate after dark, and it looks like the threat of rain should lift as well. Lows around 36 degrees are expected. 2) War memorial. City Councilor Felix Arroyo presented a resolution to "restore and expand" the existing monument at Washington and West Dedham streets to…

Today is Wednesday, March 28. Here are five things you should know. 1) Bring an umbrella. We have some good news, and some bad news: It will be a little bit warmer today than yesterday, with highs near 55 degrees, according to Weather Underground. That’s good, right? Not so fast. Rain is also in the forecast, with a 40 percent chance of precipitation and light wind gusting up to 10 miles per hour. We are in for more of the same when the sun goes down, with low temps near 45 degrees, and, of course, overcast skies and rain. 2) Deck fire. Boston firefighters battled a fire at 33 Union Park …