Saturday, April 13, 2013
Catch up on headlines you might've missed in Montgomery County.
Patch brings you news from across Montgomery County. Catch up on headlines you might have missed this week, including emerging details on a murder-suicide involving a Rockville High student in Germantown, a new Costco in Wheaton, a sexual abuse case in Gaithersburg and more: Pyle Middle School Student, 12, Sings On Stage With Green Day BETHESDA—A dream came true for a 12-year-old Pyle Middle School student and aspiring singer when Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong picked the boy to sing "Longview" on stage at an April 4 concert. Read more on Bethesda Patch. Kenwood Cherry Blossoms Reach Peak Bloom CHEVY CHASE—Kenwood's cherry blossoms were in full bloom on Wednesday afternoon. See the photo gallery of the blossoms on Chevy Chase …
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Kenwood's cherry blossoms were in full bloom on Wednesday afternoon.
The Kenwood neighborhood of Chevy Chase—famed for its cherry trees—was full of pale pink blossoms and yellow "do not park" signs on Wednesday afternoon, April 10.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
After a long wait—and two revised peak bloom dates—the cherry blossoms are out and in full color around the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC.
Thanks to a colder-than-usual March, the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, took longer than expected to bloom. Peak bloom dates were revised twice. This week's warm temperatures, however, seem to have done the trick, and the cherry blossoms were in full bloom by Tuesday. Check out the photo gallery (taken Tuesday evening, April 9, 2013) to get a better look at the blossoms—or, better yet, make a visit to the Tidal Basin yourself. (Just be prepared for the crowds.)
Kenwood's cherry blossoms were in full bloom on Wednesday afternoon.
The Kenwood neighborhood of Chevy Chase—famed for its cherry trees—was full of pale pink blossoms and yellow "do not park" signs on Wednesday afternoon, April 10.
Peak bloom arrived in April for the 2013 Tidal Basin Cherry Blossom Festival.
The cherry blossoms were in peak bloom Tuesday as large crowds wandered around the Tidal Basin and National Mall, taking in their delicate pink and white splendor. The peak bloom is when 70 percent of the blossoms are open and the average peak bloom date is April 4. After several recalculations this year, the National Park Service determined that the peak bloom would fall April 6 through 8. NPS initially estimated a peak bloom would arrive March 26-30 and then changed that prediction to April 3 through 6 after a bout of cold weather. The 2013 Cherry Blossom Festival runs through April 14; the parade is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 13. More information on the 2013 National Cherry Blossom Festival is available here. More …
A confluence of sporting events, the cherry blossom peak bloom and a rally on Capitol Hill will make for crowded stations and trains.
Metro advises customers to expect crowded stations and cars during the afternoon and evening rush hours as several large events overlap with Wednesday's rush hour. A Metro advisory lists the following events that may impact travel Wednesday: The transit agency advises riders to make sure their SmarTrip cards or fare cards are purchased and loaded prior to rush hour to avoid lines. Metro will be operating additional eight-car trains in the afternoon to accommodate crowds attending the rally and will also run extra trains on the Green line to get fans to the Washington Nationals game. Additionally, Metro suggests customers avoid the following stations, if possible: • Capitol South (consider Eastern Market or Federal Center SW as alternates…
Saturday, April 6, 2013
No work is scheduled for Metrorail tracks and stations this weekend, and Metrorail will open at 5 a.m. on Sunday for the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-Mile Run.
Metro takes a break from its rigorous weekend track work schedule during the cherry blossom season, according to a Metro news statement. This year, the break occurs on four consecutive weekends. The remaining two weekends are April 6 to 7 and April 13 to 14. "The only planned weekend work during that time will take place late Sunday evenings, when ridership is light," Metro reported. "While the work we do almost every weekend is necessary to get the system back to a steady state of safety and reliability, we are in a position where we can take a short break to let everyone enjoy the season," Metro General Manager and CEO Richard Sarles said in the statement. "The spring break will give people an opportunity to experience the type of …
Thursday, April 4, 2013
A much colder start to spring means a delayed opening for Washington's cherry blossoms, but visitors don't seem to mind.
Video reporting by Monica McNutt of CNS TV. A much colder start to spring means a delayed opening for Washington's cherry blossoms, but visitors don't seem to mind.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
The National Park Service is hosting a live video of the DC Tidal Basin cherry blossom trees.
With peak bloom dates trending ever later in April, it can be hard to decide when to go see the 2013 cherry blossoms around the Washington, DC, Tidal Basin or go to the National Cherry Blossom Festival events. Cooler-than-expected temperatures have resulted in some uncertainty about when the cherry blossoms will peak in 2013. The National Park Service has set up a web cam so you can plan your visit. Check it out above and see the links below for complete information.
The most recent prediction of when the pale pink blossoms will peak at the Tidal Basin is April 6 to 10, The Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang reported.
We're still about a week away from the peak bloom time of the cherry blossom trees around the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, The Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang predicted on Tuesday afternoon, April 2. "The colder than average March and chilled start to April has slowed the emergence of [DC's] famed cherry blossoms. Peak bloom may not be achieved in the previously forecast April 3-7 window. Our revised window for peak bloom is April 6-10," The Post's Capital Weather Gang stated. Cherry blossom peak bloom times are not easy to predict. "Moving ahead, warm, sunny days and mild nights could speed up the bloom process, while cloudy days and cold nights could slow it down," The Gang added. Read more on the latest prediction at The …
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