Cherry Blossom Peak, Easter Egg Hunts, $100K Winners: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, on Tuesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• National School Walkout: Here's What To Expect In DC
• Historic Vienna To Host Easter Egg Roll
• Easter Bunny To Visit Falls Church
• Egg-cellent Egg Hunts And Activities In Fairfax County Parks

Officer Accidentally Fires Gun In Del Ray School: Police

A police officer assigned to a Del Ray school accidentally fired his gun Tuesday morning, and the Alexandria Police Department is investigating the incident.

Someone Went Crazy With A Fire Extinguisher On A Metro Train

Multiple users on Twitter reported that a Silver Line train to Reston was totally covered in foam from a fire extinguisher for some reason, and posted the photos to prove it (embedded below).

DC Police Approve 'March For Our Lives' Permit: Report

D.C. police have signed off on a massive event to protest gun violence that will take place along Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C. on March 24, according to a report.

DC Cherry Blossom Alert: Major Delay To 2018 Bloom

The National Park Service is pushing back the projected peak bloom of the cherry blossoms for 2018 by a full week thanks to recent temperature data.

Top Virginia Restaurants Up For Bragging Rights In RAMMY Awards

From chef Jose Andres' signature cocktails to Mike Isabella's sandwiches and pastas at G, to industry staple Wolfgang Puck's The Source, this year's DC area restaurant awards have a lot to offer. The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington recently announced the list of restaurants up for RAMMY awards this year.

American Idol: Brandon Diaz Bound For Hollywood

Ashburn's very own Brian Diaz, an alumnus of Briar Woods High School, has punched his golden ticket to Hollywood to compete in the high-profile rounds of ABC's "American Idol.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• 300 New VA Laws OKed In 2018: Taxes, Child Abuse, Lunch Shaming
• Vehicle Hit By Amtrak Train In Lorton
• Virginia’s Schools Received $148K From NRA
• 2 Men, 2 7-Elevens, 2 Lottery Tickets, Same Result: $100 Grand
• Virginia's Favorite Jelly Bean Flavor May Surprise You
• Music Interview: Electronic Duo CUTTS Releases First Single
• Normal Service Resumes At East Falls Church Station: Metro
• ABC Store Burglar Sought In Gainesville: Police

Across America

• What It Costs To Upgrade Your Closet
• Here's Why Americans Love Bland Beer
• White School District Bans 'White Privilege' Talk
• Amazon-Style Zoo Animal Ratings Are Pure Joy

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