Traffic & Transit

More Traffic Expected As Cal Ripken Jr Visits Roy Rogers

The Hall of Famer who played for the Baltimore Orioles is having a public event at Roy Rogers Monday.

MOUNT VERNON, VA—Fairfax County Police expect more traffic in the Mount Vernon area as Hall of Fame baseball player Cal Ripken Jr. visits Roy Rogers.

Cal Ripken Jr., who played 21 seasons for the Baltimore Orioles, will appear at the Roy Rogers, 8860 Richmond Highway from 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Overflow parking will be available at the IMP building, 8850 Richmond Highway. Police urge drivers to use caution in the area.

Here's the event information from Roy Rogers:

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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Roy Rogers Restaurants with a special visit from Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. on Monday, July 16, 5:00 – 6:30 pm at Roy Rogers, 8860 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309. Cal will be participating in a Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Quick Ball clinic with local kids. Afterwards, guests will have the chance to interact with the Iron Man as he joins the Roy Rogers team in the restaurant.


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