Umbrella Time, Tax-Free Shopping for Back to School Shopping

1. The Weather: Look for the chance of showers and thunderstorms most of today, according to the National Weather Service. Some storms could produce heavy rain, and there could be patchy fog between 7 and 10 a.m. The high will be around 86 degrees.

The chance of rain and thunderstorms will continue through most of the night, when the low is expected to be about 68. 

2. From history.com's This Day in History: "Shortly after midnight on this day in 1961, East German soldiers begin laying down barbed wire and bricks as a barrier between Soviet-controlled East Berlin and the democratic western section of the city."

3. Don't forget to take advantage of Maryland's tax-free shopping week, happening now. Save a few bucks while doing your back-to-school clothes shopping.

4. Have you seen this dog? Help this heartbroken family reunite with one of its four-legged family members.

5. The days of school summer vacation are dwindling. Pack a picnic and take a day trip to one of Greater Dundalk's many beautiful waterfront parks — Chesterwood, Merritt Point, Fort Howard (all county parks) or North Point State Park.