Cherry blossom traffic, not so 'cheery' - Sunday, March 26, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | March 26, 2023 [Web version](   [Cherry blossom visitors get stuck in traffic for hours]( As many as thousands of visitors descended on the District this weekend to see the world-famous cherry blossoms in peak bloom, but some drivers went from admiring the pink and white blossoms to seeing red. [READ MORE](   [Pedestrian struck and killed on the Capital Beltway, temporarily stops all traffic]( A pedestrian is dead after being struck on the Outer Loop of the Capital Beltway during the predawn hours on Sunday, according to Maryland State Police. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Afraid of the dentist? Consider sedation dentistry]( Dental phobia and anxiety don't mean you have to suffer from poor oral health. We talk with the team from NOVA Dental Anesthesia to learn how sedation dentistry can help patients successfully manage their fears.   [Baltimore Co. delegates push back against toxic East Palestine water]( A pair of Baltimore County legislators are pushing back against a proposal that would see Maryland accept tainted water from the site of the fiery Norfolk Southern Railroad train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. [READ MORE](   [Gov. Moore works to shore up state police nominee before Monday's hearing]( Gov. Wes Moore is working to shore up a beleaguered historic nomination in advance of a Senate hearing Monday. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Launch Darkly [NSF supporting internal culture of innovation with infrastructure]( NSF supporting internal culture of innovation with infrastructure   [18-year-old arrested, charged with murder after running from scene of Fairfax shooting]( Darren Cruz Colindres was charged with second-degree murder and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, police said. [READ MORE](   [Fairfax Co. police find child in car backseat after chasing down grocery store robbers]( Fairfax County police arrested a man and a woman from D.C. for robbing a Safeway grocery store in Great Falls on Thursday afternoon. They were also charged with child endangerment. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [When to pay your tax debt with a personal loan]( Tax season is here, so you may want to figure out if a personal loan is a good option to help you pay your tax bill.   [‘Back to basics': Washington Spirit look to focus on soccer in 2023 NWSL season]( The Washington Spirit returns to the classroom to learn a new style under a new coach heading into the 2023 NWSL season. [READ MORE](   [Maryland Madness: Miller leads Terps to Elite Eight]( Diamond Miller scored 14 of her 18 points in the final two quarters to lead second-seeded Maryland to a 76-59 victory over depleted Notre Dame and reach the Elite Eight for the first time in eight years. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by MCDOT [Ride On - A look back at 48 years of innovation]( For the past 48 years, Ride On has been at the forefront of transit growth and opportunity in Montgomery County. The bus service has continued to learn and adapt to the growing needs of the community, economy, and environment. To fully grasp where Ride On is headed, it's worth looking at where it has been.   [Don't say ‘no' to Narcan: Montgomery Co. parents and students get lesson on how to prevent overdose]( After five students died from opioid and fentanyl overdoses this school year, parents and students gathered Saturday to learn how to use lifesaving drugs. [READ MORE](   [Md. Pepco customers to see bill increase starting in April]( Pepco's nearly 600,000 Maryland customers are expected to see a price increase starting in April, with the average customer's bill going up by more than two dollars. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Advancements in chemotherapy, immunotherapy can help patients' outcomes]( Chemotherapy is a well-known and effective treatment for fighting cancer. Advancements in chemotherapy, as well as a better understanding of how to incorporate other treatments alongside it, can help give cancer patients better outcomes.   [Fairfax Co. teen lands first-ever quad axel jump at World Figure Skating Championships]( The Fairfax County teen known as the "Quadg0d" lived up to his name at the World Figure Skating Championships by landing the competition's first-ever quadruple axel. [READ MORE](   EVENT - Sumo Logic [Ask the CIO: National Cancer Institute]( In this exclusive webinar edition of Ask the CIO, Jason Miller and his guests Jeff Shilling of the National Cancer Institute and George Gerchow of Sumo Logic will dive into how data management and cloud are driving IT modernization strategy at the National Cancer Institute.   PARTNERSHIP [Feeling lucky? Download the WTOP App and register for WTOP's App Madness campaign for your chance to win $1,000!]( Register today for your chance to win! 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