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  • Today is the White House Easter Egg Roll—here’s a brief history. [Curbed]

  • BREAKING botany news. [Post]

  • Metro passengers may have gotten their last free rides. [WTOP]

  • Just make sure they deliver to Ward 7. [NBC4]

  • This is pretty wild. [Post]

  • Firefighter suffers serious injuries in Northeast apartment fire. [WTOP]

  • Cosby’s recognition at the African American history museum draws criticism. [WBJ]

  • Police release video footage of officer doing his job. [Post]

  • Push-up challenge aimed at President Obama. [NBC4]

  • Philz brings long lines on opening day. [Popville]

  • Mayor Muriel Bowser: “any crime like this isn’t going to go unpunished.” [Post]

  • Hey Virginians, watch out for bears. [WTOP]

  • Look at Bei Bei eating an apple. [NBC4]

  • DC Inno’s state of innovation event is happening in May. [DCInno]

  • Give chatty maps a whirl. [Curbed]

  • A blossoming romance. [Post]

  • Rockville’s Hard-Times Cafe reopens after cyber attack. [WTOP]

  • Heartwarming video: soldier reunites with military dog in Maryland. [WTOP]

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