The National Cherry Blossom Festival (March 20-April 11) will offer both virtual and in-person events By NBC Washington Staff •
Updated on March 1, 2021 at 8:11 pm
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The last of February s snow has barely melted, but that s not stopping spring. The National Park Service announced Monday the predicted peak bloom for D.C. s cherry blossoms is April 2-5.
Peak bloom is defined as the day when 70 percent of the Yoshino cherry blossoms are open. Download our NBC Washington app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
This year s expected bloom dates match up well with the National Cherry Blossom Festival, which is set for March 20-April 11. The fest will offer both virtual and in-person events, activities and other ways to celebrate the season.
Virginia lawmakers approve legislation to ban release of non-biodegradable balloons balloons stock photo (Source: pexels) By Associated Press | February 18, 2021 at 8:57 PM EST - Updated February 18 at 10:02 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) Virginia lawmakers have approved legislation to ban the intentional release of all non-biodegradable balloons and slap offenders with a civil fine of $25 per balloon.
The legislation was backed by environmentalists and coastal residents who regularly complain about litter from balloons on Virginia beaches and the potential harm to marine animals.
The Senate approved a House bill, but some Republican senators questioned whether the bill went too far by prohibiting the outdoor release of even a single balloon.
Feb 19, 2021
What started with one little act of kindness in a small West Virginia town has inspired a community to keep it going.
Natasha Kable Fogleposted on Facebook about visiting a Party City store in Martinsburg with her two-year-old son and how an employee made the kid’s night by acknowledging him and giving him a yellow balloon.
“Just showing a little act of kindness goes such a long way,” the mom explains. After seeing her post, a local law firm, Catrow Law PLLC, got involved, starting what they call the #YellowBalloonChallenge. The rules are simple: “say hello to a stranger, shovel a neighbor’s driveway, pay for the car behind you … just make someone else smile,” the