Advance Morning News

It's Saturday, March 1. Today, the governor's race heats up, the Cherry Blossoms are coming, and the best of the week.

The Virginia Governor's Race Just Got Interesting

By Martin Davis

In less than 2 months, the race for governor has flipped twice. It’s a prelude of what’s to come.

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Spring is on the way! Peak bloom date announced for Washington's famed cherry blossoms

By Inside Nova Staff

The iconic cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin and National Mall are expected to hit “peak bloom” between March 28 through March 31 this year.

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The Best of the Week

Culture

• "It's Triggering and it Should Be:" Downtown Tour Facilitates Discussions About Black History

• History Thursday: 306 Hawke Street

Education

• Stafford School Board's Budget Request Includes Salary Scale Improvements for Teachers, Support Staff

• Emails Show Two Board Members Not Attending Majority of Two-by-Two Meetings with Superintendent Prior to Jackson's Being Named Chair

• Stafford is in a School Funding Crisis, Says School Board Advisory Committee

Nonprofits

• Fredericksburg Food Bank Gets 'Fresh' Update ...

Health

• Flu Outbreak Continues to Plague Region

Politics

• How Effective Are Your Legislators?

Commentary

• FROM THE EDITOR: Data Center Discussion Splinters and Reveals a Binding Thread

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