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DC’s cherry blossoms closing in on peak bloom with ‘peduncle elongation’

Blustery start to the week brings wind alert, power outages and downed trees to DC area

How George Mason professors are challenging students to find new ways to predict peak bloom dates

Peak bloom dates for DC’s famed cherry blossoms announced

Shenandoah National Park to implement day-use reservation system for Old Rag hikers

New traffic patterns inbound for GW Parkway

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Cherry blossom trees already blooming in DC — but don’t be alarmed

New wintry weather rules may prompt drivers to steer clear of GW Parkway

Happy trails: Volunteers tackle repairs along Mount Vernon Trail

Lincoln Memorial steps vandalized with red paint, messages reading ‘Free Gaza’

DC installs car emissions test site in Kenilworth Park, National Park Service says it’s not allowed

Eager beavers: Furry buck-toothed visitors have been munching on Tidal Basin’s famous cherry trees

The White House Christmas tree developed a fungal disease. A West Virginia spruce is here to save the day

More WWI munitions may be hiding in Fort Totten Park

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November 8

Despite state of emergency over wildfires, hikers enjoy splendor of Shenandoah National Park