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See Who's Playing at Top of the Hub

Also, check out some recent news about the state RMV's future in today's Five Things.

SONG OF THE DAY: "Claire" by Jimmy Eat World

Good morning, Back Bay! Here are five things you need to know today, Tuesday, July 23:

1. TOP OF THE HUB: The Marty Ballou Trio will be playing at Top of the Hub at the Prudential Tower Tuesday starting at 8 p.m. More information here.

2. RMV CHANGES COMING?: While it would not impact the current branch on Washington Street in Boston, the state is considering major changes to the Registry of Motor Vehicles and the number of branches. Many local, suburban branches in locations like Roslindale and Watertown, could close. More information here.

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4. THIS DAY IN HISTORYOn this day in 1984, 21-year-old Vanessa Williams gives up her Miss America title, the first resignation in the pageant's history, after Penthouse magazine announces plans to publish nude photos of the beauty queen in its September issue. Williams originally made history on September 17, 1983, when she became the first black woman to win the Miss America crown. Miss New Jersey, Suzette Charles, the first runner-up and also an African American, assumed Williams' tiara for the two months that remained of her reign. Information courtesy of History.com.

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5. TODAY'S FORECAST: Showers likely, change of thunderstorms, high of 80. More chance of showers tonight with a low of 70.


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