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5 Things to Know Today: Dec. 14

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Good morning, Kensington. Here are five things to know today:

1. Today will be cloudy with highs in the upper 40s, according to ABC7 Weather. Expect light winds around 5 mph through the afternoon. Evening temperatures will dip to the upper 30s.

2. Retired librarian Sue Unger will lead a book discussion on "Major Pettigrew's Last Stand" by author Helen Simonson at the at 11 a.m. today. A musical storytime will also be held at 10:30 a.m. Both events are listed on the library's website.

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3. Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice (D-Dist. 2) and Del. Jeffrey Waldstreicher (D-Dist. 18) worked together on a bill that would deliver stiffer penalties on thefts committed by flash mobs. The lawmakers hosted a press conference Monday to

4. If you didn't have a chance to read , you're in for quite a tale. Most noted for the image of girls dressed in white with wreaths of candles around their heads, our story details the cultural roots of the holiday.

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5. On this day in 1977, "Saturday Night Fever" had its world premiere at Mann's Chinese Theater in Los Angeles. The disco soundtrack by the Bee Gees and the undulating moves by dishy John Travolta launched a revolutionary convergence of music, dance and movie making. It's a perfect movie to see this holiday season.

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