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Madison girls, B-CC boys win at Darrell Winslow
(John McDonnell / THE WASHINGTON POST)
ROWING | After weeks of weather disruptions, the Warhawks and Barons turn in strong showings at the Darrell Winslow Regatta.
Together again? Virginia, West Virginia propose unification — among bankers
via Washington Business Journal
Amid affordable housing scarcity, a few more apartments
Arlington and Alexandria approve plans to add about 200 affordable units to the housing stock.
Families of kids with epilepsy move for medical marijuana
(Joanna B Pinneo / For The Washington Post)
Out of legal drug options in Virginia, families have found success with CBD oil available in Colorado.
Animal Watch: Dog issues a biting message
Toy poodle mix lets security worker know that it has Potomac residence under control.
Virginia Historical Society wants your Virginia stories
via Richmond Times Dispatch
Virginia Opera’s Carmen, ReviewedBlossom Watch
Eight young musicians play classic Japanese instruments in the closing concert; photo safaris available.
Washington’s population growth in midst of slowdown
(Toni L. Sandys / The Washington Post)
Much of the region’s growth is driven by births, not new residents, largely due to federal budget cuts.
Blossom Watch
Today features the festival parade, the Sakura Matsuri Japanese street festival and the Blessing of the Fleets.
Airbag thefts rampant in Virginia, Maryland
via ABC 7 Washington
Religion events from around the Washington area
Easter vigils, Easter egg hunt, classical music concerts, Easter baskets for charity.
Dump truck driver cited for traffic infraction in fatal crash
An Arlington mother of 3 was killed in the February accident.
After Woodson High School suicides, a search for answers
(Chad Bartlett / For The Post)
Parents, teachers and students seek solace after six students commit suicide in the past three years.
Historians log potential Civil War history in Fairfax
via Fairfax Times
Tom Jackman
The death of John Geer: Now seven months of silence on Fairfax police shooting
Still, no one is talking in the police killing of an unarmed man in August.
Bart Giamatti’s son, others weigh in on Pete Rose suspension after 25 years
Marcus Giamatti feels his father would support Rose’s continued ban. A respected writer on the case thinks Rose should be reinstated.
Serious crime rose slightly in Fairfax County in 2013, but homicides plummeted
Only eight homicides last year, the second-lowest total ever, and another record for fewest stolen autos.
Naked woman shows up to visit husband in Arlington jail
She had to see her husband. What’s more romantic than that?
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Cherry blossoms reach peak bloom in D.C.
It’s prime viewing time for Washington’s famous trees from Japan.
Last call at D.C. lounge for black professionals
With a waterfront transformation planned, the Channel Inn is closing.
Through their eyes
The InFocus project teaches photography to people with autism and opens windows into their worlds.
On the trail of bushy tails
Nearly 400 readers entered the inaugural Washington Post Squirrel Week Photo Contest. Here are our favorites.
Pillow fight on the Mall
Hundreds gathered on the Mall on Saturday to participate in International Pillow Fight Day.
Climbing crews practice art of mountain rescue
A view of the heights and rocky face that rescue climbers traverse, a quarter mile above the Potomac River.
Storied church faces difficult chapter
Financial trouble disrupts D.C. congregation’s move to suburban Maryland.
Muriel Bowser beats incumbent Vincent Gray
The D.C. Council member won the Democratic nomination for mayor.
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