Anti-Semitic Ouster, Girl Wows March, Peak Bloom | News Nearby

Patch has 32 sites in communities in Va. and D.C. Here are some of the top posts from the past week.

Naomi Wadler, Young Alexandria Girl, Inspires Crowd At D.C. Rally

Lives rally in Washington D.C. on Saturday was Naomi Wadler. Unlike her fellow speakers, Wadler is just 11 years old and helped organize the walkout at George Mason Elementary School in Alexandria on March 14.

Peak Bloom Pushed Back To April: Cherry Blossom Guide 2018

Due to colder-than-normal weather in March, the National Park Service pushed back its peak bloom date for cherry blossom season last week. February was actually warmer than March so the blossoms are going to be slow to bloom this year. As a result, they are now projecting peak bloom in early April.

Patient Gets Serious Infection From Unlicensed Dentist

The Fairfax County Health Department has a warning for residents: do not see unlicensed providers. The warning was prompted by a dental patient receiving a life-threatening infection after undergoing a dental procedure in the basement of a West Falls Church home.

Steven Tyler, Halsey, Boy George Added To Wolf Trap Lineup

Wolf Trap's summer concert season is shaping up to be bigger than ever. The performance venue has announced additional shows for the summer, including Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, Alanis Morissette, Halsey and Boy George with Culture Club and The B52s.

Alexandria To Charge Airbnb Tax, First In Virginia

Beginning April 1, the City of Alexandria will collect taxes on Airbnb listings, becoming the first jurisdiction in Virginia to do so.

Virginia GOP Leader Voted Out Over Anti-Semitic Comment

The Republican Party of Virginia has voted out one of its Fairfax County leaders for a comment perceived to be anti-Semitic on Facebook. The State Central Committee voted out Fredy Burgos last weekend, a party spokesperson told The Washington Post.

Chef Mike Isabella Cut From RAMMYs After Sexual Harassment Suit

Washington, DC, celebrity chef Mike Isabella's restaurants are no longer nominees for a top industry award following a sexual harassment lawsuit against his company. A woman who previously worked for Isabella, Chloe Cara, recently filed a lawsuit in DC Superior Court that alleges Isabella and his partners repeatedly sexually harassed her.

Police Impersonator Arrested In Manassas: Police

A man was arrested Sunday for pretending to be a cop while trying to get a family member's vehicle released from DTR Towing at 10462 Colonel Court, according to Prince William County Police.

'Hamilton' Fans Swamp Kennedy Center: Report

It's the hottest ticket in town. Tens of thousands of people, both in person and online, attempted to purchase tickets last Monday to "Hamilton," the hip-hop musical coming to the Kennedy Center this summer, according to a media report.

Woman On Drugs Crashes Car With Child Inside In Woodbridge: Cops

A woman high on drugs crashed her car through a fence and caused it to overturn with a child inside Monday in the 12900 block of Ketterman Drive, according to Prince William County Police. Crystal Lauren Williams, 34, of the 13000 block of Ketterman Drive, was charged with child endangerment and other offenses.

Other headlines:

• Here's How Drunk Virginia Gets From Binge Drinking
• Virginia Communities Ranked Among Healthiest In New Study
• Madison Students Join March For Our Lives, Start Own Efforts
• Friends Of Bijan Ghaisar Call For Justice At March For Our Lives
• This DC Restaurant Has The Best Waffles: Food Network
• DC, Virginia's Best Grad Schools For 2019
• Suspicious Packages Sent To DC Area Military Bases
• Smoking-Related Fire Guts Townhouse In Centreville: Officials
• Virginia Flu: CDC Says New Strain Is More Severe For Kids
• Man Shipped Explosive Powder To Dozens Of DC Area Places: FBI
• Virginia Tech Athletes Apologize For Rapping Racial Slur In Video
• Reston Murder Suspect's Mom Says She Missed Warning Signs: Report
• Bowling Alley Mob Attack: 5 Busted, 1 Sought In Woodbridge: Cops
• Northern Virginia In Risk Area For Falling Space Station
• Virginia Boy Gets Free Cruise In Exchange For Snapchat Handle
• Funeral Services Announced For Pat Troy
• Chef Geoff Sues Over Virginia Happy Hour Advertising Restrictions
• Domestic Assault Is Alexandria's First Homicide Of 2018
• No Passes Needed For African American Museum Wednesdays In April
• First Baby Gorilla In 9 Years Due At National Zoo
• Frank Gaylord, Sculptor Of Korean War Memorial Soldiers, Dies

(For more news like this, find your local Patch here. If you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app; download the free Patch Android app here.)

Photo: Eleven-year-old Naomi Wadler addresses the March for Our Lives rally on March 24, 2018 in Washington, DC. Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators, including students, teachers and parents gathered in Washington for the anti-gun violence rally organized by survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on February 14 that left 17 dead. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images News/Getty Images