Yet again the couple rose before the sun, carefully packed their hamper and headed to their spot by the Tidal Basin, tucked amid the cherry blossom trees. On the last Thursday of March, they unfurled their blue and red blanket,

Mike Litterst, a spokesperson for the National Mall and Memorial Parks, said the cherry blossoms offer a sense of hope for locals and tourists alike.

Astoria Park is the perfect place to spend the day during warmer Spring weather. Its cherry blossom trees near the waterfront offer the best of both worlds: an abundance of nature and a gorgeous waterfront view.

In Philadelphia's parks, plants are starting to bud, replacing their depressing winter appearances with colorful hues that spark activity outdoors, including a few springtime staples.

Val Kilmer, the longtime Hollywood star known for roles in "Top Gun," "Heat" and "Tombstone," among other films, died this week. He was 65 years old. Kilmer, who battled throat cancer for several years, reportedly died from pneumonia, according to his family. He lost the ability to speak after ...

Road closures from the annual Cherry Blossom races will shut down tourist hot spots in the District this weekend.

Also, Reading Civic Theatre will present "Into the Woods," and Civic Theatre School students will stage the Lehigh Valley premiere of "Beetlejuice Jr."

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