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DC runner meets her guardian angels who saved her life after cardiac arrest

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DC runner meets her guardian angels who saved her life after cardiac arrest

‘It brings out joy’: Tourists and locals react to the National Cherry Blossom Festival parade

‘It brings out joy’: Tourists and locals react to the National Cherry Blossom Festival parade

Cherry Blossom Parade, other DC events bring weekend road closures, parking restrictions

Cherry Blossom Parade, other DC events bring weekend road closures, parking restrictions

Road closures: Cherry Blossom races shut down Downtown DC this weekend

Road closures: Cherry Blossom races shut down Downtown DC this weekend

Cherry blossoms’ peak bloom cut short by storms with gusty winds, park service says

Cherry blossoms’ peak bloom cut short by storms with gusty winds, park service says

The Washington Monument is seen in the distance as the cherry blossoms bloom along the Tidal Basin

April 2

Photos: DC’s cherry blossoms in peak bloom

More National Cherry Blossom Festival

‘I don’t even know what I paid’: Tourist hot spots in DC plagued by unlicensed food trucks

‘I don’t even know what I paid’: Tourist hot spots in DC plagued by unlicensed food trucks

Saturday to mark the warmest day of the year as cherry blossoms take center stage

Saturday to mark the warmest day of the year as cherry blossoms take center stage

Where to see D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms as they hit peak bloom

Where to see D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms as they hit peak bloom

An age-old Japanese tradition comes to DC schools in time for this weekend’s Cherry Blossom Kite Festival

An age-old Japanese tradition comes to DC schools in time for this weekend’s Cherry Blossom Kite Festival

Where to celebrate cherry blossom season in the DC area

Where to celebrate cherry blossom season in the DC area

One final trim for DC’s cherry blossom trees

One final trim for DC’s cherry blossom trees

Pink Tie Party kicks off National Cherry Blossom Festival with live performers, food and so much pink

Pink Tie Party kicks off National Cherry Blossom Festival with live performers, food and so much pink

How will DOGE cuts impact the Tidal Basin and its cherry blossom trees?

How will DOGE cuts impact the Tidal Basin and its cherry blossom trees?

Projected peak bloom dates announced for DC’s cherry blossoms

Projected peak bloom dates announced for DC’s cherry blossoms

National Park Service cuts come just before DC cherry blossom season

National Park Service cuts come just before DC cherry blossom season

DC’s Cherry Blossom Festival tops pre-pandemic levels this year

DC’s Cherry Blossom Festival tops pre-pandemic levels this year

Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates blooms with ‘Petal Porches’ decorating tradition

Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates blooms with ‘Petal Porches’ decorating tradition

Road closures set for DC’s Cherry Blossom races, Petalpalooza festival

Road closures set for DC’s Cherry Blossom races, Petalpalooza festival

March 26

Matt About Town: Explore the little-known history behind DC’s oldest, original cherry blossoms

Taste-testing cherry blossom foods in the DC area

Taste-testing cherry blossom foods in the DC area

Things to do in the DC area: Cherry blossom events, José Andrés’ new cookbook… and more!

Things to do in the DC area: Cherry blossom events, José Andrés’ new cookbook… and more!

How climate change is affecting DC’s iconic cherry blossoms

How climate change is affecting DC’s iconic cherry blossoms

Meet the Falls Church woman who is a cherry blossom super fan

Meet the Falls Church woman who is a cherry blossom super fan

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