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DC Cherry Blossom Festival: Peak Viewing, Online Gifts, BloomCam

Organizers of the 2021 National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., are forecasting peak bloom of the cherry trees between April 2-5, although the National Park Service is still evaluating whether the area around the Tidal Basin will need to be blocked off to visitors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Amazon Attracts Cherry Blossom Festival Events To Arlington
• Cherry Blossom Experiences Planned In Alexandria For 2021

Vaccination Rates Climb In Virginia As Supplies Increase

Average daily COVID-19 vaccination rates in Virginia are expected to reach new highs this week as the state receives more doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccine. Next week, vaccination rates are likely to increase again as supplies of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine are scheduled to arrive in the state.

• 1-Dose Coronavirus Vaccine To Be Offered This Week In Virginia
• 70s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Prince William: New Data
• 70s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Manassas: New Data
• 40s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Loudoun County: New Data
• 70s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Fairfax County: New Data
• 70s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Alexandria: New Data
• 60s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Stafford and Fredericksburg

High-Speed Race On Beltway Leads To Arrest By Alexandria Police

One person was arrested and charged after a high-speed vehicle race on the Capital Beltway on Saturday, according to Alexandria Police.

Amazon Donates $15K To Wakefield HS To Support Racial Equality

Amazon donated $15,000 to Wakefield High School in Arlington on Friday to support racial equality initiatives at the school as part of the company's celebration of Black History Month.

Weekend Metro Shutdowns End Early At Franconia, Van Dorn Street

Metro announced Monday it is ending weekend shutdowns of the Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn Street stations early.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Aubrey Apartment Tower On Wilson Blvd. In Rosslyn Begins Leasing
• Pet Of The Week: Cesar Is A Laid-Back Boy With Regal Good Looks
• Amazon Donates $15K To Wakefield HS To Support Racial Equality
• Remembering Herndon's History: Harvey Earlton Hanes
• Smart City Challenge Leads To Pilot Projects In Fairfax City
• Reston Association Candidate Profile: Timothy J. Dowling
• Shooting Suspect In Jail After Dispute Outside AutoZone: Police
• First Watch Preparing To Open In Bailey's Crossroads
• Garden Club of Fairfax's Home And Garden Tour Planned In McLean
• Front Boarding, Fares To Resume On Dash Bus In Mid-March
• High-Speed Race On Beltway Leads To Arrest By Alexandria Police
• 'Bike To Work Day' Adds Pit Stops For Arlington Telecommuters
• 'Bike To Work Day' Adds Pit Stops For Reston Telecommuters
• 'Bike To Work Day' Adds Pit Stops For Herndon Telecommuters
• Bike To Work Day' Adds Pit Stops For Fairfax City Telecommuters
• Transportation To Vaccine Appointments Offered In Fairfax

Across America

• Sibling Teachers 'Praying For A Miracle' As Mom Fights Virus
• Parents Who Lost Girls In Fire Remember Night Their Lives Changed
• Dancing For Doughnuts: GA Tech Cop's Dance-Off Caught On Video
• Movement To Save Butterflies, Pollinators Growing In Essex County
• Cuomo Blames 'Jokes' For 'Misinterpreted' Sexual Harassment