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Five Things to Know Today: Jan. 21

Your guide to Reading and North Reading today.

Today is Monday, Jan. 21. Here are five things you need to know today:

1. Martin Luther King Day. Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Day. We celebrate on the third Monday of January every year, which is close to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday Jan. 15.

2. The weather. Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 27, tonight a low around 11. 

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3. What's open? Due to the holiday, town halls, schools, post offices and most banks are closed today. Check in with us at 6 a.m. to find out what is open. 

4. Reading celebrates MLK day. Reading will celebrate Martin Luther King Day at Reading Memorial High School with a breakfast, speeches and music. The event starts at 9 a.m.

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