Reminder: Fair Starts Today — “Starting next Wednesday, Aug. 13, and lasting through Sunday, Aug. 17, this year’s fair at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center (3501 2nd Street S.) includes a relocated beer garden and a new partnership with the Department of Parks and Recreation.” [ARLnow]

Burbs Hit Harder By DOGE — Federal spending cuts under the Trump administration have severely impacted Greater Washington’s economy, with significant job losses and reduced government contracts, particularly affecting Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland. Despite these challenges, there are positive trends in mobility, visitation, and the apartment rental market, suggesting resilience in the region. [WBJ]

Exposure in East Fall Church — “2800 block of N. Westmoreland Street… at approximately 7:00 p.m. on August 1, the female victim was walking outside when the male suspect approached her and attempted to engage her in conversation. The victim continued to walk past the suspect during which he exposed himself before fleeing the scene.” [ACPD]

Arlington Trivia on Local TV — “Annie Mae hosts this segment of Hometown Trivia in Arlington, VA.” [Fox 5]

Free ANC History Walk — “Arlington National Cemetery, in partnership with @USArmyMuseum, will host a free, two-hour guided walk at ANC on Friday, Sept. 12, at 9 a.m.” [ANC/X, NMUSA]

It’s Wednesday — Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms, potentially intensifying after 3pm, with a high temperature around 89°F and south winds at 3-6 mph. There’s a 60% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts ranging from a tenth to a quarter-inch, or higher during thunderstorms. Later, the chance of precipitation will decrease to 40% with showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am. Anticipate a mostly cloudy evening with the temperature dropping to around 73°F. [NWS]