This weekend marks the 59th annual Sakura Matsuri.

The annual Cherry Blossom Festival Parade is tomorrow. Make sure you know what roads will be closed.

This post was written by DCist contributor Andrew Schneider Dish of the Week Maryland fried chicken from just over the border The weather’s turned, spandex is out in force, and picnics are chic once more. Nothing says picnic to us like a bucket of fried chicken, but next time you get a craving for that batter-fried goodness, consider instead the deep south’s delicious and elusive cousin: Maryland Fried Chicken. Milk-soaked and pan-fried, it’s a lighter,…