Five Things to Know: August 6

1. What do you think about summer homework? In this week’s Moms Talk we’re asking people to tell us what they think about giving kids schoolwork in the summer.

2. We’re looking for hard workers and cool jobs. Emmaus Patch is getting ready for Labor Day with a project to profile local workers and the jobs they do. Tell us who we should interview!

Do you know something that we should know today? Tell us in the comments.

3. Quote of the Day: “I would rather be first in a little Iberian village than second in Rome.” -Epicurus

4. Who the heck is Epicurus? An ancient Greek philosopher whose central tenet revolved around creating a happy life filled with peace and free of pain, Epicurus believed friendship to be a critical party of achieving and maintaining that balance.

5. Today in History: Actress Lucille Ball was born on this day in 1911, while artist and Pennsylvania native Andy Warhol entered this world on this day in 1928.