Celebrate Día de los Muertos around the region, learn how to make the perfect cheese board, or attend an evening of dance films at events around D.C. this week. bit.ly/3Doz3in

Metro will ramp up ticketing for fare evasion starting tomorrow.

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Early in-person voting starts today in the District. Vote centers are open across the city in all 8 wards.

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Six people are running for two seats on the embattled Loudoun County school board. Several of them say the first question voters ask them is some variation on “why would you do this to yourself?” bit.ly/3SQfUeP

39 million gallons of sewage overflow into Piney Branch in Rock Creek Park each year. DC Water is working on the fix. bit.ly/3WgfukG

Metro is exploring a flat fare, zone-based or even a fare free system. bit.ly/3Dj8mvv

The Smithsonian has picked two potential sites for National Museum of the American Latino and the American Women’s History Museum and are waiting for Congressional action before making a final call. bit.ly/3DD5B9r

Despite being inspired by the events of 9/11, Keegan Theatre’s Elegies isn’t all straightforward sadness, our critic says: bit.ly/3SCDGuM

This weekend was the final show for Lightmare, a local soul-punk band that met through the Hat Band D.C. project and has been playing together for nearly six years: bit.ly/3WcB2yD

The D.C. Office of Campaign Finance says At-Large Councilmember Elissa Silverman improperly spent public campaign funds on polls for a race in which she was not a candidate. bit.ly/3zmqJhW

Metro will be allowed to bring 7000-series trains back into service, which means the agency has hope of opening the Silver Line extension to Dulles before Thanksgiving bit.ly/3TFWOtc

.Rachel Kurzius may be gone from our ranks, but never fear! Aja Drain has risen to the 'Sh!tty D.C. Horoscope' challenge ... and also has absolutely no credentials to be dictating your life’s fate. bit.ly/3zf0d9U

A couple overheard at Whole Foods in Capitol Hill:
Woman: 'But don't we already have a jar of tomato sauce in the fridge?'
Man: 'That's salsa. SALSA.' More overheards from the week here: bit.ly/3fc7OQ3

The D.C. Department of Transportation first launched its version of Vision Zero in 2015. The new, revamped plan reimagines the most effective ways to eliminate traffic deaths in the city. bit.ly/3Dmmvry

It’s time for the D.C. Department of Public Works annual leaf collection. Here's what you need to know about the new process: bit.ly/3gKeV2s

Expect some road closures Sunday for the Marine Corps Marathon, returning in-person after a 2-year hiatus. bit.ly/3sCP9jc

Vanilla Beane, D.C.'s beloved milliner, died at age 103. She leaves behind a legacy that's maybe even bigger and brighter than her hats. bit.ly/3D5cNcZ

Chef Peter Chang has debuted the dining room at Chang Chang, his new D.C. restaurant offering an upscale dine-in experience as well as daily takeout and delivery. bit.ly/3VWv6tx