News About Town: The Matthews Fire & EMS Department is creating a video series about daily Department operations. Check out this informative one about the protective gear firefighters don when on a call. Next week they’ll show off the fire truck!
News Above Town: This morning, before dawn, was the peak of the Eta Aquariids meteor shower. These remnants from Halley's Comet were tough to see because of the clouds, but you still have a chance to check it out early tomorrow morning (try around 4:30 am). If you miss it then, you may still be able to see it through May 28. Traveling at 148,000 miles per hour, the Eta Aquariids are one of the fastest moving meteor showers.
One Good Thing: In a response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19, GivingTuesday has dedicated today, May 5, as #GivingTuesdayNow. Looking for a way to give? Your donation to Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity will help put a roof over someone’s head. A donation to Bright Blessings will help provide a birthday celebration to a child living in poverty. A donation to Matthews Playhouse will help fill a funding gap from the loss of performance revenues.