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๐ŸŒฑ Patch AM: Commanders safety back in Ashburn after scareโ€”will he play Week 3?

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Morning Ashburn! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Commanders safety back in Ashburn after scare—will he play Week 3?

Also on today's calendar: Loudoun Recovery Fest 2026 and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 64 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 65, low: 48.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Terps in the NFL Week 2: Diggs scores twice for Commanders in gutting loss to Cowboys (testudotimes.com) — Ashburn Commanders fans will want to know that safety Nick Cross was hospitalized after the Cowboys game for an internal injury but has been discharged and returned to Ashburn, with his Week 3 status still uncertain. The roundup also highlights Stefon Diggs' two-touchdown performance, several other Terps' injuries and roster moves, and what to watch as Week 3 kicks off.
   

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  • What are these patches on the grass?
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  • Kinship Wine + Wares Opens At Lake Anne Plaza In Reston (patch.com)

Ok Ashburn! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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