| Good morning. It's Monday, July 24, and Tom Sietsema's review of dining on Amtrak makes me want to book a trip on the Acela. Onward to the news. 🌧 Near 70/Near 85. Hit-or-miss showers and storms possible. Capital Weather Gang gives it a 4/10. |
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 | Josh Harris's Washington roots inspired him to buy the Commanders. |  Josh Harris. (John McDonnell/The Washington Post) | - Longtime fan: The 58-year-old owner of Washington's NFL team grew up in Chevy Chase, Md. He lived for the times his uncle would offer up a ticket to attend a game at RFK Stadium. "I was a legit real fan and lived through all those experiences and all those years," Harris said.
- How he got here: Harris owns NBA and NHL teams, and made a run at two football franchises — the Denver Broncos and England's Chelsea FC — before the Commanders became available. NFL owners approved his $6.05 billion purchase from Dan Snyder last week.
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 | Maryland's schools superintendent is facing criticism over a "toxic" work style. | - What to know: Mohammed Choudhury is under fire as current and former employees say he has created an environment of distrust that has driven out workers, including dozens of veterans. His contract is up for renewal this summer.
- Pushing back: Choudhury said he inherited a dysfunctional department with a workforce accustomed to inefficiency — and that his detractors are unwilling to embrace the change he is determined to bring.
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 | A Maryland judge tossed the abuse convictions of a third-grade teacher. | - The latest: Montgomery County Circuit Judge David Lease struck down the 2017 sex abuse convictions of John Vigna, a former Montgomery County third-grade teacher.
- The judge said Vigna deserves a new trial because of how poorly his lawyer had defended him. Vigna, 56, was freed on a $100,000 bond. His 48-year sentence was also thrown out.
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 | A D.C. elected official serving from jail was moved out of town. | - What to know: Leonard Bishop was elected in November to serve as an advisory neighborhood commissioner representing a Ward 7 neighborhood that includes the D.C. jail. His constituents include the approximately 1,000 people incarcerated with him.
- Bishop, 48, was transferred to a prison outside the District last week and will no longer be able to represent his neighborhood.
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 | An 1892 townhouse in Georgetown is on the market for $3.1 million. |  (Nathan Stewart) | - What to know: The house's layout remains largely unchanged. A recent restoration added features characteristic of its original era.
- What you get: The five-bedroom, five-bathroom property at 2821 Q St. NW has hand-painted wallpaper, an in-law suite and a primary bedroom with a balcony.
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 | The D.C. region's only sheep creamery has closed. |  The former Shepherds Manor Creamery. (Michael S. Williamson/The Washington Post) | - Shutting down: The prize-winning Shepherds Manor Creamery in New Windsor, Md., was founded by Colleen and Michael Histon in 2010.
- A difficult choice: Struggling with the work and missing life with loved ones, including their five grandchildren, the couple recently liquidated the farm.
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 | Cellphones are at the center of a new Smithsonian exhibit. |  Visitors can see mineral samples that represent most of the 65 elements used in a typical smartphone. (Phillip R. Lee and James Di Loreto, Smithsonian Institution) | - What is it? "Cellphone: Unseen Connections" at the National Museum of Natural History on the National Mall. It's on display through 2026.
- What to see: Old phones and seemingly outdated gadgets, but also interactive displays and smartphone apps from other countries.
_tstmp_1690163840-288-288.jpeg) | Today's Perspective | From John Kelly: A "Star Trek" fan is building a massive model of the USS Enterprise. Before you go … the U.S. women's team plays its second World Cup match Wednesday at 9 p.m. against the Netherlands. Here's a roundup of venues across the DMV where fans can watch. And finally … test your news knowledge with today's On the Record quiz. Click here to play. You're all caught up. See you tomorrow.  (Illustration by Katty Huertas/The Post) | Do you know someone who would like this newsletter? Share it with them. Want more local coverage? Get the latest stories and exclusive content on D.C., Maryland and Virginia here. Want to catch up quickly on the biggest global news? Sign up for The 7 morning briefing. |
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