5 Things You Need to Know Today, April 25

Today is Wednesday, April 25. Here are five things to know today in Peabody.

1. Today's weather: Slight chance of showers today with a high near 56 degrees, and some wind.
2. Vote for your favorite florist in Peabody this week in our .
3. A smart police app: Peabody Detective Peter Olson's certainly seems to be a hit with police departments across the country. Just several months after rolling out the new application, more than 40 departments are using it, all the way from Los Altos and El Dorado to next door in Salem. The Salem force just recently signed up and joins the ranks of Peabody, Beverly, Ipswich and Marblehead on the North Shore. You can find more details here. The app is free for users.
4. Fire Department has new online look: Did you know the Peabody Fire Department finally revamped its website? You can check out the new look at http://www.peabodyfire.org/.
5. Gas prices on the decline: If you haven't noticed yet, the price at the pump has dropped consistently in recent days. Check out our Commute tab to find the cheapest gas in the city.