DC’s famous cherry blossoms are 1 step away from peak bloom. But a burst of...
D.C.’s beloved cherry blossoms are now one step away from peak bloom, reaching stage five: “puffy white.” The National Park Service said on its X social media account that the blossom buds are out...
View ArticleMetrorail to open early to get runners to cherry blossom 10 miler’s starting...
If you’re wondering how you’re going to reach the starting line for the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run in April, there’s an option that will alleviate the stress of needing to park in downtown D.C....
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DC’s iconic cherry blossoms bloomed at near record-breaking pace. Is climate...
toggle audio on and off change volume download audio Washington Post contributor Kevin Ambrose joins WTOP's Ralph Fox to talk about peak bloom, the weather patterns and if climate change may be...
View ArticleDC’s iconic cherry blossoms are enjoying the cooler temperatures
Last week’s unseasonably warm weather helped D.C.’s cherry blossoms reach peak bloom ahead of schedule, the second-earliest peak bloom on record. Now, a burst of cooler temperatures will also help the...
View ArticleTips for planting a cherry blossom tree (or something similar) in your yard
Soon, a three-year, $113 million project will launch with the mission to restore the sinking sea walls along the Tidal Basin and the Potomac River through West Potomac Park. Part of this project will...
View ArticleMeet the Falls Church woman who is a cherry blossom super fan
Jenny Blakemore has lived in the D.C. area since she was 10 years old, but really fell in love with the cherry blossoms while working in Georgetown in her 20s. “I would make a tradition to go every...
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How climate change is affecting DC’s iconic cherry blossoms
Alex Wong/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Many of Washington’s iconic flowering cherry trees will be cut down because of climate change. While warming temperatures are causing cherry blossoms all over the...
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Things to do in the DC area: Cherry blossom events, José Andrés’ new...
Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea at Peacock Alley in the Waldorf Astoria.(Courtesy Waldorf Astoria Washington DC) Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea at Peacock Alley in the Waldorf Astoria.(Courtesy Waldorf...
View ArticleMore than 100 iconic cherry trees in Washington are being cut down. So long,...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The sun is setting on Stumpy, the gnarled old cherry tree that has become a social media phenom. This year’s cherry blossom festivities in Washington will be the last for Stumpy and...
View ArticleTaste-testing cherry blossom foods in the DC area
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Road closures set for DC’s Cherry Blossom races, Petalpalooza festival
The District continues celebrating the iconic cherry blossoms with a 5K walk/run and live music festival this Saturday. But beware D.C. area drivers, road closures could complicate your weekend plans....
View ArticleCherry Blossom Festival celebrates blooms with ‘Petal Porches’ decorating...
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DC’s Cherry Blossom Festival tops pre-pandemic levels this year
The Jefferson Memorial is visible as visitors to the Tidal Basin walk along an area as cherry trees enter peak bloom this week in Washington. Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo...
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