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When will DC's cherry blossoms be at their peak? 03/01/2022 10:34am • D.C.’s cherry blossoms are expected to peak between March 22 and March 25 this year. Jeff Reinbold, superintendent of the National Mall and Memorial Parks, made the announcement at a news conference Tuesday held on Maryland Avenue in Southwest, overlooking the Tidal Basin, where throngs of visi Baltimore man gets 41 years for killing, dismembering daughter 03/01/2022 10:21am • BALTIMORE (AP) — A 68-year-old man was sentenced Monday to 41 years for the murder of his daughter, whose dismembered remains were left at a dumpster. Malik Samartaney, previously known as Lawrence Banks, was convicted in October of second-degree murder and unauthorized disposal of a body in th 'We have to stand up:' Youngkin among US govs imposing sanctions on Russia 02/28/2022 05:56am • Some U.S. governors are taking matters into their own hands and imposing their own economic sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Sunday asked the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to remove Russian-sourced products from stores in the commonwealth. He said the bo Car Review: Infiniti QX55 is the new luxury crossover that uses a swoopy carlike body style to stand out 02/28/2022 05:08am • A small luxury crossover with big style the 2022 Infiniti QX55 looks to make a name for itself. When you want a crossover, but you don’t want that rough and tough boxy SUV look, there are options for you. Infiniti joins the fray for 2022 with the new QX55, a more stylish version of the popular QX5 Maryland crab industry says labor shortage looms again 02/24/2022 01:57am • Ask Jack Brooks, president of the Chesapeake Bay Seafood Industries Association, how the Maryland crab-picking season ahead looks right now, and he simply said, "Ugly." The problem has nothing to do with the supply of crabs expected to be caught and processed in the crab houses of the Chesapeake Maryland high school team makes an essential skill easier for workers with disabilities 02/23/2022 04:34am • Twisting a twist tie or peeling off a sticker is a challenge that can stop some people with disabilities from earning a living they can be proud of. But a group of high school students in Montgomery County, Maryland, is trying to solve that problem for a Northern Virginia ice cream shop that emp Proposed Fairfax Co. FY 2023 budget includes school funding, employee compensation package 02/23/2022 01:40am • Leaders in Fairfax County, Virginia, got their first presentation of the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023, and it includes fully funding the school district's request and an employee compensation package. County Executive Bryan Hill presented the FY 2023 Budget to the Board of Supervisors Tue 11 Healthy Meals You Can Make in 10 Minutes 02/21/2022 07:00pm • You don't need much time to cook a healthy meal. Do you feel like you just don't have enough time to prepare tasty and nutritious meals? If so, you're in good company. "One excuse I often hear is that cooking and eating healthy takes too much time," says Brittney Bearden, a sports dietitian and spor 15 Top Lakes in Arizona 02/21/2022 07:00pm • Arizona may best be known for its desert landscapes, golf courses, year-round activities, cities like Phoenix and Tucson -- and, of course, the Grand Canyon -- but there are also five major rivers and 128 lakes to explore. There are only two natural lakes in the state, so the rest of these Arizona b 6 goalie targets for Capitals fans to watch as NHL Trade Deadline approaches 02/21/2022 12:10pm • 6 goalie trade targets for Caps as deadline approaches originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington   With one month to go before the March 21 NHL trade deadline, the Capitals are still trying to find their “guy” between the pipes. “We're looking for that consistency and for Washington’s birthday in the DC area: What's open, what's closed 02/21/2022 04:48am • Washington’s birthday, a federal holiday that's observed on Feb. 21 this year, is especially relevant for those in the D.C. area whose lives are surrounded by U.S. presidents' monuments, history and policymaking. Similar to other federal holidays, it's also relevant for its some schedule changes a Car Review: New Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve mixes luxury with rugged attitude 02/21/2022 04:30am • You might have noticed big changes in the Grand Cherokee lately. The larger, three-row Grand Cherokee L comes to mind. But now the beloved, five-seater version of the Cherokee is getting a face-lift. The inside of the new Grand Cherokee boasts a more modern look than previous versions. Step up to th House leaders unveil package to slash sales taxes, expand federal work opportunity tax credit 02/18/2022 03:31pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Top House leaders said Friday they will focus on bringing a $300 million tax relief package that would slash taxes on hygiene products and m 13 Top Water Parks in Pennsylvania 02/17/2022 07:00pm • Epic water slides, wave pools, play areas and more await Pennsylvania travelers.America's heartland region is perhaps best known for its quaint towns, mountain recreation areas and family values. This area is also chock full of water parks, one of America's favorite pastimes. With notoriously hot, h What to Say When Negotiating Salary in a Job Offer 02/17/2022 07:00pm • You may not feel very powerful before you've officially signed a job offer to accept a position. After all, you aren't even working at the company yet. But the fact is that you have the greatest negotiating power during that short window of time between being offered a job and formally agreeing to t