Today is Friday, Oct. 28. Here is the 10 day forecast and 5 things to know today as we head into the weekend.
1. Early Voting: In person early voting continues through Thursday, Nov. 3 at 14 voting centers. The centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day and voters may go to any of the voting centers. Text EV plus your zip code to 77788 for the nearest early voting locations, directions, and wait-times. According to the Board of Elections, over 5,000 county voters cast their ballot yesterday in-person.
Click on the map below for the address of each early voting center.
2. Preliminary Hearing: Earlier this month, bystanders stepped in to restrain a shooter in Silver Spring on Oct. 1. Police arrived, arrested a Hyattsville man and charged him with attempted second degree murder, among other charges. The man is due in District Court today for a preliminary hearing.
3. Diwali Celebration: County Executive Marc Elrich and the Diwali Planning Committee host the 12th annual Diwali celebration today at the Executive Office Building in Rockville from 6-8 p.m. Due to space limitations, reservations are required. Diwali is the Hindu holiday celebrating the new year and the victory of light over darkness.
4. Game of the Week: MyMCM is covering the Seneca Valley (6-2) at Damascus (7-1) football game tonight at 6:30 p.m. Follow @mymcmedia and @dphilipose28 on Twitter for highlights and score updates, followed by a game recap published on mymcmedia.org.
5. Electric Scooter Clinics: There are two free clinics this weekend for residents who are interested in electric scooter lessons. Participants will be able to take a test ride, learn safety tips and get details on basic scooter laws.
And one more thing: Check out this list of Halloween events.
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