Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | A performer displays rope tricks in a paddock at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on Thursday. (Andrew Leyden/Getty Images) | | | | | | | What to know D.C. prepares for a tourism surge due to America's 250th anniversary events, with hotels offering luxury packages and increased bookings. The Trust for the National Mall expects 50 million visitors, up from 36 million. Some locals plan to leave the city to avoid the crowds, while others capitalize on the influx, like Daniel Heine, who offers guided tours. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | Opinion Letters to the Editor | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |