🌱 How a $1B Sphere could transform life and traffic in National Harbor
National Harbor, Maryland Patch AM: a 4 min readHi National Harbor! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $1B Sphere could transform life and traffic in National Harbor
- How a National Harbor summit could reshape future Pentagon contracts
- How a global auto-parts giant was honored at National Harbor
Also on today's calendar: Open House at Essen — Saturday, September 26 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David’s parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what’s the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; breezy, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
- Sunday: Cooler with a little rain, temps: high: 66, low: 60.
- Monday: Cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sphere Coming to National Harbor: $1B Plan Sparks Debate (casino.com) — National Harbor residents are staring down a massive proposal: a $1 billion Sphere entertainment venue that could bring thousands of construction and permanent jobs, plus major new tax revenue, to replace losses from Six Flags and the Commanders’ departure. Locals are split, though, as traffic has already worsened around MGM National Harbor and there’s still no detailed congestion plan, while FAA and county approvals could push any opening to around 2030. 
• MOSA contract gaps hinder open architectures, officials say (militaryembedded.com) — National Harbor hosted the 2026 MOSA Industry and Government Summit, where defense officials and contractors warned that vague contract language is undermining efforts to build modular, open-architecture weapons systems. Panelists urged clearer requirements, better-aligned standards, and stronger verification plans so future upgrades and tech refreshes are easier and cheaper. These conversations at National Harbor could influence how billions in defense contracts are written.
• AISIN Receives Worldpac Supplier Quality Award (aftermarketnews.com) — A major automotive training and supplier expo just wrapped up at National Harbor, bringing more than 2,500 aftermarket professionals to town and spotlighting industry partnerships. During the event, global parts maker AISIN earned Worldpac’s 2026 Supplier Quality Award for its low warranty rates and reliable products. The gathering underscored National Harbor’s growing role as a hub for large-scale industry conferences.
📸 Around National Harbor
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Open House at Essen — Saturday, September 26 →
Essen Apartments, 1801 N Beauregard St, Alexandria
10:00 am -
Admissions Open House at Alexandria Country Day School →
2400 Russell Rd, Alexandria
9:00 am
Saturday September 26
Tuesday September 29
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Other local events
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Harvest Moon Sound Bath →
Eight Limbs Yoga, 525 Wythe St, Alexandria
3:00 pm -
Karlous Miller →
The Theater, Resort & Casino, Oxon Hill
8:00 pm -
Caseworker in the Library
Oxon Hill - Author Room
10:00 am -
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
Oxon Hill - Foundry
10:30 am -
Kids Achieve Club
Oxon Hill - Author Room
4:30 pm -
Pins and Needles: Crochet Club
Oxon Hill - Foundry
5:30 pm -
Kany Garcia →
The Theater, Resort & Casino, 101 MGM National Avenue MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill
8:00 pm -
Game On: Lotería, Dominos, and More!
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
6:00 pm -
Get Active: Line Dancing
Oxon Hill - Foundry
6:30 pm -
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2
Oxon Hill - Foundry
10:30 am
Saturday September 26
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
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