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Where to see cherry blossoms in DC, Maryland and Virginia
See a map of D.C’s cherry trees plus some of the best viewing spots in Maryland and Virginia.
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Sip this cherry blossom afternoon tea at CUT by Wolfgang Puck
CUT by Wolfgang Puck’s executive chef Andrew Ho and Executive Pastry Chef Ligia Barros show off their cherry blossom afternoon tea. Ho says his first trip to Hong Kong with his mom inspired him to make a menu that’s sophisticated and whimsical. News4’s Molette Green reports.
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Where is Stumpy? Why cherry blossom visitors can't see DC's favorite tree this year
This year, visitors looking to gawk at the cherry blossoms might feel like something is missing near the Tidal Basin. What happened to Stumpy?
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Heavy traffic in and around the Tidal Basin as cherry blossoms reach peak bloom
Traffic is surging in D.C. as people try to make their way to the Tidal Basin to see the cherry blossoms in peak bloom. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.
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Peak bloom! DC's renowned cherry blossoms spring out at the Tidal Basin
Peak bloom is here! The Yoshino cherry trees along the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., are overflowing with delicate pink and white flowers. More than 70% of the blooms are open, the National Park Service (NPS) announced Friday morning, marking the start of peak bloom. Peak bloom is the best time to visit the adored cherry blossoms. Thousands floc... -
Tokyo's cherry blossom season officially begins with first blossoms
Japan’s official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooms, declaring the start of the festive season in the Japanese capital.
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DCPS students create DC-inspired mural for National Cherry Blossom Festival
When a muralist asked D.C. Public School students what D.C. feels like during the springtime, they put their sketches on a mural for the National Cherry Blossom Festival Student Art Showcase. News4’s Molette Green talks to two students, a muralist and an art teacher about the process.
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A flower lover's dream: Cherry blossom festivities resume
As the cherry blossoms are more than halfway to peak bloom, celebrations are right around the corner, including the National Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday. News4’s Tommy McFly reports from the Tidal Basin with Diana Mayhew, the festival’s president.
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Cherry blossoms hit peak bloom in DC: A guide for bloom lovers and first-time visitors
From green bud to peak bloom, here’s what to know about visiting D.C.’s famous cherry blossoms
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Metro expects cherry blossom ridership boom but faces budget constraints
Metro expects a big boom in ridership from the cherry blossoms, but budget constraints could put a damper on things like keeping the system open longer. GM Randy Clarke believes the transit agency will have a 1 million trip day on the rails and buses soon. “We’re feeling confident that we get back to a million,” he said. “On Wednesday,…... -
Celebrate Peak Bloom During Bloomaroo at The Wharf
Bloomaroo, a free spring festival is coming to the buzzy waterfront neighborhood during peak cherry blossom season.
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‘I'll say one word: Stumpy!' DC's favorite cherry tree gets NPS shoutout
Stumpy, DC’s favorite little cherry tree, got a posthumous shoutout from the National Park Service during the 2025 peak bloom prediction press conference.
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Ken Jennings helps NPS announce peak bloom dates for 2025
This Jeopardy host helped the National Park Service announce their predicted peak bloom dates for 2025. Who is Ken Jennings, one of the Grand Marshalls of the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade?