Peak bloom is declared by the agency when 70 percent of the blossoms around the Tidal Basin — the reservoir on the National ...

But this year will look a bit different because of ongoing construction happening at the Tidal Basin and West Potomac Park. Right now, seawall reconstruction is underway and will be for several years.

I just drove from West Potomac Park and headed to the airport. I passed several more emergency vehicles on the highway. Ramps to the airport were closed in both directions. Police are parked at ...