5 Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 13

Here is a list of 5 things you need to know today:

1. Chilly Monday: According to the National Weather Service, today is going to be sunny with a high near 40 degrees and a west wind between 16 and 18 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 29 degrees with a west wind between 8 and 13 mph.

2. Sharing Stories: Lori Ersolmaz is a documentary film maker from the Two River area with a passion for telling people's stories. Her company, Voices of Hope, which helps non-profits and government agencies build social marketing and issue advertising campaigns through documentaries. Click to learn more about this local connection.

3. XOXO: Tomorrow is Valentine's Day, a day created to honor the one that you love. Still looking for a great gift? Patch is here to help! We've pulled together a few gift ideas sure to make your love's heart skip a beat. Click to see some great gifts you can find in the Two River Area.

4. Tuition Drop: Pending a hearing later this month, Brookdale students could see their tuition bills go down this summer. The $3 per credit reduction in tuition will lower the rate from $118.50 to $115.50 per credit hour, to a maximum of $1,732 per semester. General service fees, which are 24 percent of the tuition rate, will decrease to $27.72 per credit hour. Students will see the cost savings starting with the Summer III Term, which begins July 9. Click for details.

5. Bring Back Some Aphrodisiac: Oyster reefs are gone from the Hudson-Raritan Estuary (HRE), and with them their numerous water quality and habitat benefits. Click to learn why the Baykeeper organization wants to bring them back by reading their blog on Patch.