5 Things You Need to Know Today — May 7, 2012

Local trivia: Which Plymouth-based software company made a big sale with its digital distribution model?

The answer to Sunday's trivia was the lot adjacent to the Plymouth ROC.

5. How's the traffic today for your commute?

If you're trying to time your commute right today or explore detours from the massive Interstate 275 bridge and overpass project, check the Canton Patch "Commute" page (check here for Plymouth) for live traffic and local gas prices.

Check here on Patch.

4. Contest: What makes the mom in your life special?

We invite you to share the story of the mom in your life on Patch. Just upload a photo of your mom or other mother figure in your life – grandma, foster mother, mother-in-law – and tell us in the caption of the photo why the mom in your life rocks. Be sure to tell us what community you and your mom live in, too. You just might win dinner at in White Lake – the – or a $50 gift card at in Royal Oak that we're giving away to moms who touch the lives of readers in our 29 Michigan Patch communities. Check here for more details. You have until Thursday, May 10, to share her photo and story on Patch. Three prize winners will be selected at random.

3. Plymouth City Commission meets tonight

The Plymouth City Commission meets at 7 p.m. tonight at . Here's what is on the agenda tonight:

• Ratify DMS TPOAM Contract
• Adopt Changes in the Non-Union Rules & Regulations
• Third Quarter Budget Amendments
• Water & Sewer Rates – Rate Card #14

2. Submit your Green Street Fair photos to Patch

The Green Street Fair came and went, making five years in Plymouth. Whether you came to or to give your kids a chance to visit the petting zoo in , be sure to post your photos !

1. Businesses: Have customers review you on Patch!

Businesses: Looking for feedback from customers? We have "Review us on Patch" window decals. If you'd like one, please comment with your business name and address and we will drop one off for you. While you're at it, be sure to at no charge so you can respond to your feedback!