Morning briefing · 7 things to know
Morning fog, Maryland’s early-voting deadline and two overnight police investigations lead today’s briefing.
Fog advisory covers parts of the Shenandoah Valley
A dense fog advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. for Page and Shenandoah counties, the National Weather Service said in its morning outlook. The advisory also covers several neighboring West Virginia counties. Drivers traveling through affected areas should check current conditions and allow additional time for the morning trip.
Fairfax Government Center voting opens at 8 a.m.
Fairfax County’s Government Center early-voting site is scheduled to open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today in Room 251 at 12000 Government Center Parkway. The county warns that construction and events may limit parking. Other voting sites have different hours; check the county’s location list and wait-time information before traveling.
Maryland early voting ends at 8 p.m. today
Today is Maryland’s final day of early voting for the November 3 election. Centers operate from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; voters in line by closing time may cast a ballot. The State Board of Elections provides a location finder. Online requests for emailed, print-at-home ballots remain available through Friday.
Police investigate fatal shooting in Hyattsville
A man died after an early-morning shooting in the 1700 block of Belle Haven Drive, FOX 5 reported, citing Prince George’s County police. Officers responded around 5:15 a.m. and found him wounded in the roadway. No suspect or motive had been reported. Detectives ask anyone with information to call 301-516-2512.
Man dies after reported stabbing in College Park
Police are investigating a fatal stabbing reported around 4:15 a.m. in the 9900 block of 51st Terrace, FOX 5 reported, citing Prince George’s County police. Officers found a man with traumatic injuries inside a residence. No suspect or motive had been reported. Anyone with information can contact detectives at 301-516-2512.
First third-quarter GDP estimate is due this morning
The Bureau of Economic Analysis is scheduled to release its advance estimate of third-quarter gross domestic product at 8:30 a.m. EDT today. The report will provide an initial measure of national economic growth during July through September. Results were not available at this briefing’s cutoff, and subsequent estimates may revise them.
September income and spending report also arrives at 8:30
Federal figures on September personal income and household spending are scheduled for release at 8:30 a.m. EDT today. The Bureau of Economic Analysis report also includes personal consumption expenditures price measures. The figures will offer a fresh national reading on household finances and prices; no September results are included in this edition.
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