D.C. health officials confirm measles case in Amtrak passenger who rode train to the capital

D.C. health officials confirm measles case in Amtrak passenger who rode train to the capital

A person with a confirmed measles infection may have exposed Amtrak passengers on a train to Washington, D.C., earlier this month, officials at the D.C. Department of Health said.  Health officials said Monday in a statement that the agency “was notified of a confirmed case of measles in a person who visited multiple locations in D.C. … Read more

See pictures of cherry blossom trees near peak bloom in Washington, D.C.

See pictures of cherry blossom trees near peak bloom in Washington, D.C.

Cherry blossom season has arrived in Washington, D.C., where pink and white flowers dot thousands of trees around the city as this year’s peak bloom approaches. To celebrate the iconic springtime sight, locals and tourists alike can participate in the National Cherry Blossom Festival, an annual event series that runs for four weeks and features … Read more

When will D.C. cherry blossoms bloom? Maps and chart show when and where to see them

When will D.C. cherry blossoms bloom? Maps and chart show when and where to see them

Washington, D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms are getting closer to the 2025 peak bloom. Thousands of trees with white and pink flowers circle the Tidal Basin and parks near some of the capital’s famous monuments and memorials. Here’s what to know about when and where to see the cherry trees in bloom. When will the cherry … Read more