Goodbye Irene

1. Considering we lost half the weekend to that tart Irene and about half the city is without power, today's forecast is a welcome one. Sunny, zero percent chance of precipitation, and a high of 78 degrees. Sunrise at 6:11 a.m., sunset at 7:27 p.m.

2. The is meeting at 5:30 p.m., the at 6 p.m., and the at 6:30 p.m. All of these meetings will take place at .

3. is hosting their regular meeting. This starts at 6 p.m. at their office at 154 Hempstead Street.

4. Whiz Kid hasn’t gone away, but it was on hiatus while the students were out and about and enjoying their summer off; it should return before long. If you know of a student in the city who is performing above and beyond expectations or otherwise making an exceptional showing, let us know.

5. On this day in 1825, Portugal formally recognized the independence of its former colony Brazil.

Correction: This article originally said a City Council meeting would take place tonight. The committee meetings will take place, but the council will not meet until Sept. 6.