Today in Dearborn: July 1

Ready to start your day? Here's what you need to know.

1. Partly sunny skies this morning will transition to a cloudier day this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. But despite the lack of sun, the high for today will hit near 87 degrees, with a slight wind. There's a slight chance of storms tonight, but the real thing to watch out for is the air.

An air quality alert is in effect throughout Friday. Residents of Wayne and surrounding counties are encouraged not to fill up their gas tanks today, and to try to be more eco-friendly. Have asthma? You may want to avoid prolonged exposure to the outdoor air.

2. One green option is to ride your bike to the , which happens from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Today's activities include a cooking demonstration by chefs from Matador Mexican restaurant in Taylor. Ole!

3. Still planning your Fourth of July weekend? We have a list of the best events to keep you busy and happy on our . Check it out this and every week!

4. And if you're heading out of town (we're looking at you, Ford employees), keep up on Dearborn news with the Patch iPhone App. Click for all the info you need on how it works, then go download it for free!

5. In honor of Dearborn's automotive heritage, we bring you Ford Facts. Today's fact: Henry Ford's first car–built pre-Ford Motor Company–was the Quadricycle. Unveiled in 1896, it had bicycle tires and a gas engine, and went 20 miles per hour at its top speed.