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Blossoms, sports, politics yield record-busting Metro ridership

Wednesday was the busiest ridership day for Metrorail since 2010, topping even January's inauguration ridership, and the fourth busiest day in transit system's 37-year history.

Tags: Metro, wmata, Richard Sarles, transit, immigration

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Cherry blossoms on the brink of full bloom

The cherry blossoms are not in full bloom yet, but they are beginning to pop.

Tags: cherry blossom, peak times, Jamie Forzato,

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Weekend Wakeup: Blossoms, Fireworks, Free Express Lanes, Pillow Fights

With the expectation of warmer weather, this weekend should prove busy around the tidal basin.

Tags: weekend wakeup, traffic, closures,

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NPS pushes back cherry tree bloom in D.C., again

Tags: National Park Service, tourism, National Mall

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Cherry blossom app puts events at your fingertips

Can't wait for the Cherry Blossom Festival to start? Good news - there's an app for that.

Tags: Brennan Haselton, apps

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National Cherry Blossom Festival specials

D.C. will be celebrating the 101st anniversary of the National Cherry Blossom Festival this spring. Check out food, hotel and sightseeing specials in the area. (WTOP/Alex Beall)

Tags: cherry blossom, Alex Beall, restaurants, cruises, food

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Cherry blossom festival searches for volunteers

For those interested in an inside perspective on the festival, opportunities are available at myriad events all over the city.

Tags: cherry blossom, cherry trees, volunteer, kristi king

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Still chance at tickets to sold out Cherry Blossom opening ceremony

Tickets to the National Cherry Blossom Festival opening ceremony are sold out. But there is hope for those who want to attend.

Tags: cherry blossom,

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Spring break from Metro track work

It's a good thing that Metro starts its spring break from Metro track work this weekend, because there will be lots to do in the District.

Tags: ShamrockFest, Reason Rally

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