5 Things You Should Know Today: May 1

Editor's note: the year on the history item was corrected. The Empire State Building was erected in 1931.

1. Northville weather

Areas of fog are expected before 9 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy skies are expected before gradually becoming mostly sunny. The high is expected to be near 70 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. In the evening, there's a chance of showers and thunderstorms with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 54.

2. Gas prices

The lowest reported gasoline price in the Northville area – according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com – is $3.75 per gallon. That price is reported to be available at the Sunoco at Five Mile and Haggerty roads and at the Mobil at Six Mile and Haggerty roads. Before you hit the roads today, be sure to check out traffic on our 'Commute' page.

3. Event

The Northville Varsity Competitive Dance Team will hold a at at 3:30 p.m. for all dancers in 8th grade through 11th grade who are interested in auditioning for the 2012-2013 team. The workshop and audition on May 3 will be held in high school cafeteria.

4. This day in history

On this day in 1931, according to History.com, President Herbert Hoover dedicated the Empire State building. At 1,250 feet high, it was the world's tallest skyscraper until the World Trade Center earned the title in 1972.

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