Nationals’ Bryce Harper becomes the third youngest player to participate in the All Star game. “The 19-year-old Harper became the youngest position player to make the Midsummer Classic and third youngest All-Star ever when NL manager Tony La Russa selected the precocious outfielder to replace injured Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton.” [AP]

Eastern Market merchants are not quite fond of the city’s proposed governing board. “…Tenants inside the historic building are wary of a bill sponsored by Ward 6 Councilman Tommy Wells that proposes an 11-member board governing a financial trust dedicated to the market and absorbs the flea market as part of the overall operations.” [The Examiner]

Virginia’s TV land will get more political ads targeting President Barack Obama with the weak unemployment report from one of the “social welfare” organizations that don’t have to disclose donors. “‘The TV spot is part of a $25 million campaign to highlight the nation’s “skyrocketing debt and flat-lined economy,’” according to Crossroads GPS, a 501(c)(4) organization advised by [Karl] Rove, a former Republican strategist.” [Virginia Politics]

Post ombudsman Patrick B. Pexton sides with readers that the newspaper didn’t do enough to cover post-derecho events. “Was The Post’s coverage what it could be? I think not, and readers agreed.” [The Post]

A crane crashed between two houses in Bethesda. “A crane working to take down a tree toppled over early Saturday afternoon, with the crane’s operator still in the cab and another worker still in the tree.” [WTOP]

A Maryland state trooper recovers after a deadly car chase. “Police say the trooper tried to stop 45-year-old Alvin Melvin of Princess Anne on Friday night after seeing a passenger in Melvin’s car was not wearing a seat belt. But Melvin refused to stop.” [WJLA]