The vehicle that Cal Ripken Jr. drove for several years during his legendary career is being auctioned by him and his wife Kelly, according to a news release.

Cal Ripken Jr. (Ronald Martinez - Getty Images) The winning bidder will be invited to attend the Sports Legends Museum Gala on Sept. 5 where Ripken and fellow Hall of Famer Eddie Murray will be honored and to Ripken’s statue unveiling on Sept. 6.

Hunt Auctions will oversee the transaction and estimates the vehicle’s value at more than $50,000. The auction will close to initial bidding at 8 p.m. on Aug. 28.

Ripken will personally hand over the keys to his 1994 Chevy Suburban, which he drove to Oriole Park on Sept. 5, 1995 the night he tied Lou Gehrig’s consecutive games played record, and on Sept. 6, 1995 when he broke the same record.

With the presidential election ramping up and Redskins preseason football beginning, it’s evident that fall is rapidly approaching. The shift to cooler temperatures means a few wardrobe adjustments are necessary, and local bloggers Alison Gary of Wardrobe Oxygen has some tips on the most popular fashion trends of fall 2012.

“Last fall designers took the summer colorblocking trend up a notch with monoblocking. Runways had models sporting one-color outfits from head to toe, or varying intensities of the same hue. This trend has returned for fall, but in one specific color – white.”

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Customers look for vegetables early in the morning at the Ward 8 Farmers Market Cooperative on July 28. (Tracy A. Woodward - THE WASHINGTON POST) As the summer rolls along, the D.C. region’s farmers market scene is in full swing. With over 140 markets to pick from, it’s not uncommon for shoppers to encounter unfamiliar produce. Borderstan has been keeping track of some of the more unusual offerings found at local farm stands throughout the season and has put together a comprehensive list.

“Canary Melon – yellow and vibrant as the name suggests, canary melon is like a cantaloupe on steroids. The meat is juicier and sweeter than other melons, which I often find bland and disappointing. They are also relatively inexpensive and can be used in typical melon recipes.”

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Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker speaks at a news conference on July 27, 2012 in Annapolis, Md. Baker says he believes county residents will support a casino in the county. From the right in front are; House Speaker Michael Busch, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Gov. Martin O’Malley, Baker and Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller. (Brian Witte - AP) Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley’s proposal to build a Las Vegas style casino in Prince George’s County cleared its first hurdle Thursday, when a special panel voted 11-1 to have the legislation debated in the state’s Senate. Despite pleas from the operator of Ann Arundel’s Maryland Live! casino, the measure is expected to be passed before facing a much tougher debate in House of Delegates. In analysis of the legislation, Maryland Reporter.com sees a problem with one key argument in favor of building the Prince George’s casino: new construction jobs.

But even if the billpasses both Senate and House – and the House is still a big question mark – none of the construction jobs will be showing up for at least two years and most of the permanent jobs won’t appear until O’Malley has long departed the State House.

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Hops, like those held here by D.C. Brau’s Jeff Hancock are a key ingredient in brewing beer. (Bill O'Leary - The Washington Post) D.C. Beer Week, the annual event where local beer lovers can enjoy an abundance of tastings, food pairings and happy hours throughout the city, kicks off on Sunday. Should any connoisseurs become inspired enough by the festivities to start making their own beer, The Mad Fermentationist has some tips on how to find the best ingredients for home brewing.

“There are lots of arguments that can be made both in favor and against buying brewing ingredients locally. You can talk quality, price, selection, economics, service, and environmentalism. . . . However, one of the things I appreciate most about shopping online is the ability to get exactly what I want.”

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