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- Cherry blossoms hit the third stage (of six) to reach peak bloom. [Twitter]
- You’ve been lied to about haiku. [Washingtonian]
- “He’s somebody that just makes the room uncomfortable. When he leaves the room, the conversation is, ‘I hope he never comes back.’ He enjoys making people uncomfortable.” [Politico]
- NoMa is getting a coworking space. [Technical.ly]
- Dacha’s war with neighbors continues. [BarredinDC]
- Gizmodo writers take over Jezebel for the day. [Jezebel]
- Montgomery County make taxes less burdensome for urban farmers. [WJLA]
- The nickname “Javanka” is now somehow short for the “joint—and relatively unchecked—power they wield.” [Washingtonian]
- Maryland Live beat out MGM for casino revenue last month. [WBJ]
- ‘Big candy’ tries to get sweet with Trump. [Post]
- McDuffie introduces a bill to boost production of affordable 3-bedrooms. [WCP]
- Bowser releases economic development plan. [Post]
- ICYMI: The Post drops its Peeps diorama contest.
- ICYMI: Alexandria schools and at least six charters in D.C. are closed today because of striking teachers.
- ICYMI: And a number of restaurants are commemorating with specials or donating profits.
- This Day In DCist: President Obama marked the 50th anniversary of the Selma march.
Rachel Sadon