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Cherry Blossom Alert: Peak Bloom Is Imminent

D.C.'s cherry blossoms appear to be blooming a bit earlier than expected, according to the National Park Service. Cherry blossoms on the National Mall have advanced to "stage 5," the puffy white phase of their bloom, and the next stop is peak bloom which will come earlier than the dates the NPS had originally predicted.

Alexandria Named One Of The South's Prettiest Cities

The South has no shortage of spectacular views, from sunny beaches to historic towns and sweeping farmlands. Southern Living Magazine narrowed down the plethora of choices to 15, and Alexandria makes the cut.

Falls Church Woman Scores $100K With Lucky Lottery Numbers

Kamala Simkhada had good reason to pick the numbers that won her a $100K top prize in the Virginia lottery. The Falls Church woman used important family dates as her number for the Cash 5 drawing: 2-10-14-17-26. That luck paid off when she won the March 11 drawing.

Woman Heading To Work Strangled In Merrifield

Police have arrested a man that assaulted two people heading to work during the morning rush hour in the Merrifield area Friday.

Take Down Confederate Statues: Residents Tell Panel

Residents of a predominantly African-American neighborhood have called on a city of Richmond commission to recommend removing the Confederate statues along Monument Avenue.

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• Bowling Alley Mob Attack: Final Suspect Arrested, Say Police
• Virginia, DC Residents Love This Dog Breed The Most
• The Amount You Need To Earn To Buy A Home In Fairfax County
• The Amount You Need To Earn To Buy A Home In Alexandria
• Drive-Thru Starbucks Proposed In Vienna
• Man Shot, Clams Up In Prince William County: Police
• Wireless Emergency Alert Test Thursday In Virginia, DC
• Student Arrested For Easter Bomb Threat At Marymount University
• Pizza Delivery Driver Ambushed In Woodbridge: Police
• Misha's Coffee Looks To Open At Olde Towne Gemstones Location

Across America

• GOP Group Tweets "Republicans Hate Poor People"
• Former Trump Estate For Sale In Greenwich
• Lord & Taylor, Saks OFF 5TH Report Security Breach

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View from Washington Sailing Marina in Alexandria by Patch editor Emily Leayman