Edible Pot, Healthiest Counties, Fatal Bus Crash: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across DC and northern Virginia 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.

• 2 Dead In Virginia Bus Crash; Charges Pending Against Driver: PD
• Stafford Man Sought For Terrorizing Woman: Police
• Clarke County Murder Victim Identified: Police

DC Cherry Blossom Peak: Flowers Start To Appear

A super-warm Friday has helped the D.C. cherry blossoms to get closer to peak bloom, officials say. The National Park Service tweeted this week that small flowers were now visible on the Yoshino cherry blossom trees thanks to the warm weather.

How Loudoun County Ranks For Health, Life Expectancy

Loudon County can claim the title of Virginia's healthiest jurisdictions. That's according to County Health Rankings and Roadmaps, which published its annual report Tuesday morning.

• Fairfax County Ranks High For Health, Life Expectancy
• How Falls Church Ranks For Health, Life Expectancy
• How Alexandria Ranks For Health, Life Expectancy

Teen Distributes Edible Pot At School: Police

A 16-year-old boy was arrested after allegedly distributing edible marijuana to students at a northern Virginia high school. The teen was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance on school grounds.

First Day Of Spring: Where To Get Freebies

Wednesday, March 20, is the first day of spring, and that means free frozen dessert deals are going on.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Father Arrested After Assaulting Young Sons: Police
• Fredericksburg Restaurant Inspections: 59 Violations At One Place
• Man Shows Explicit Video To Minor At Goodwill: Police
• The Garden In Del Ray Aims For Spring Opening
• Look Inside: $6 Million Historic Mansion In DC
• Man Finds Bullet On His Living Room Floor In Arlington: Police

Across America

• Artist Creates Giant Beto O'Rourke Art In Austin
• Man's Fall Down Staircase Captured On Google Maps
• Roaming, Rogue Swan Corralled By Police: Video
• Toddler Died In Hot Car As Ex-Cop Mom Had Sex
• Cops Release Photos Of Robber's Unicorn Costume

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