Local Headlines: National Cherry Blossom Festival to return with in-person events March 20
| D.C., Virginia awarded millions in federal grants to push equity in unemployment benefits; Christians around the globe take up fasting for Ukraine on Ash Wednesday; Low turnout for D.C. protest of coronavirus restrictions; With first veto, Youngkin overrules bill on Arlington policing oversight; Freezing the clock: Nationwide push for permanent daylight saving time gains momentum; Felon voting rights, same-sex marriage measures die in Virginia House panel; D.C.-area forecast: Warming to near or past 60 today, then colder again to close out the workweek; Arlington suspends substitute teacher who backed Russia's invasion of Ukraine; Girls' basketball Top 20: Sidwell Friends, St. John's win league titles |
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| | | |  |  | | Essential news and more for DMV residents. | | | | | |  (Astrid Riecken for The Post) The National Cherry Blossom Festival will hold in-person events this year for the first time since 2019. By Karina Elwood ● Read more » | | | | The new federal grants are meant to help claimants of all backgrounds access unemployment benefits. By Teo Armus and Michael Brice-Saddler ● Read more » | | | Christian leaders' attention has turned to the recent attacks from Russia on Ukraine with calls for prayers for peace. By Sarah Pulliam Bailey ● Read more » | | | | A rally in D.C. on Tuesday against pandemic-related restrictions and in support of the "Freedom Convoy" in Ottawa got a low turnout. By Ellie Silverman and Emily Davies ● Read more » | | | The bill would have allowed the Arlington County Board, rather than the county manager, to hire and oversee an independent policing auditor. By Teo Armus ● Read more » | | | Maryland lawmakers want permanent daylight savings time. More than 40 states have either passed or are currently considering laws to make daylight savings time permanent, should congress ever allow it. By Erin Cox ● Read more » | | | A Virginia House panel killed measures to restore felon voting rights and repeal the state's now-defunct ban on same-sex marriage. By Laura Vozzella ● Read more » | | | | Another warming trend this weekend, with 70s possible on Sunday. By Dan Stillman ● Read more » | | | | Arlington Public Schools dismissed a substitute teacher for suggesting students should read Russian state-run media outlets to understand the conflict in Ukraine. By Hannah Natanson ● Read more » | | | The Quakers remain on top, right where they've been all season. The Cadets move up a spot. By Washington Post Staff ● Read more » | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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