Cherry Blossom Peak Predicted, Virtual Viewing Urged | Patch PM

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01 March, 2021

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Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight. DC Cherry Blossom Festival: Peak Viewing, Online Gifts, BloomCamOrganizers of the 2021 National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., are forecasting peak bloom of the cherry trees between April 2-5, although the National Park Service is still evaluating whether the area around the Tidal Basin will need to be blocked off to visitors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Amazon Attracts Cherry Blossom Festival Events To ArlingtonCherry Blossom Experiences Planned In Alexandria For 2021 Vaccination Rates Climb In Virginia As Supplies IncreaseAverage daily COVID-19 vaccination rates in Virginia are expected to reach new highs this week as the state receives more doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccine. Next week, vaccination rates are likely to increase again as supplies of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine are scheduled to arrive in the state. 1-Dose Coronavirus Vaccine To Be Offered This Week In Virginia70s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Prince William: New Data70s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Manassas: New Data40s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Loudoun County: New Data70s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Fairfax County: New Data70s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Alexandria: New Data60s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Stafford and FredericksburgHigh-Speed Race On Beltway Leads To Arrest By Alexandria PoliceOne person was arrested and charged after a high-speed vehicle race on the Capital Beltway on Saturday, according to Alexandria Police. Amazon Donates $15K To Wakefield HS To Support Racial EqualityAmazon donated $15,000 to Wakefield High School in Arlington on Friday to support racial equality initiatives at the school as part of the company's celebration of Black History Month. Weekend Metro Shutdowns End Early At Franconia, Van Dorn StreetMetro announced Monday it is ending weekend shutdowns of the Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn Street stations early. Also Worth a Look TodayAubrey Apartment Tower On Wilson Blvd. In Rosslyn Begins LeasingPet Of The Week: Cesar Is A Laid-Back Boy With Regal Good LooksAmazon Donates $15K To Wakefield HS To Support Racial EqualityRemembering Herndon's History: Harvey Earlton HanesSmart City Challenge Leads To Pilot Projects In Fairfax CityReston Association Candidate Profile: Timothy J. DowlingShooting Suspect In Jail After Dispute Outside AutoZone: PoliceFirst Watch Preparing To Open In Bailey's CrossroadsGarden Club of Fairfax's Home And Garden Tour Planned In McLeanFront Boarding, Fares To Resume On Dash Bus In Mid-MarchHigh-Speed Race On Beltway Leads To Arrest By Alexandria Police'Bike To Work Day' Adds Pit Stops For Arlington Telecommuters'Bike To Work Day' Adds Pit Stops For Reston Telecommuters'Bike To Work Day' Adds Pit Stops For Herndon TelecommutersBike To Work Day' Adds Pit Stops For Fairfax City TelecommutersTransportation To Vaccine Appointments Offered In FairfaxAcross AmericaSibling Teachers 'Praying For A Miracle' As Mom Fights VirusParents Who Lost Girls In Fire Remember Night Their Lives ChangedDancing For Doughnuts: GA Tech Cop's Dance-Off Caught On VideoMovement To Save Butterflies, Pollinators Growing In Essex CountyCuomo Blames 'Jokes' For 'Misinterpreted' Sexual Harassment