D.C. area forecast: Rain mixing with or turning to snow today, minor accumulation possible; Democratic Senate candidates in Md. on the attack in first debate; Bowser’s pick to lead St. Elizabeths came from troubled hospital in S.D.; Balmy week in D.C. area could give way to light snow; In a nation deeply divided over politics, some unite to watch the birth of an eagle; Bill to ease sentencing for drug offenders advances in Md. Senate; A year after Germanwings crash, a victim’s friends unite for memorial concert; Tax-relief plans advance in Md. legislature; No foul play in death of man found unresponsive on Metro train; PM Update: Much colder this weekend with rain and snow; Cherry blossom festival is no-drone zone; Let’s put sunshine on the Wizards practice facility deal; Wintry weekend aside, the cherry blossoms are speeding toward peak bloom; It’s cherry blossom season, so celebrate with these food and drink specials; Down syndrome activist remembered by family;   Essential news for the Greater Washington area   Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post Superior Court judge sides with D.C. lawmakers on control of locally-raised dollars Judge’s decision gives local lawmakers control over budget as opposed to congressional approval By Keith L. Alexander and Victoria St. Martin  •  Read more » D.C. area forecast: Rain mixing with or turning to snow today, minor accumulation possible Whether or not you see snow stick this weekend, it's going to feel rather wintry as spring officially descends upon the area. By Ian Livingston  •  Read more »   Democratic Senate candidates in Md. on the attack in first debate Rep. Chris Van Hollen calls rival Rep. Donna Edwards dishonest and ineffective, while she says he is out of touch. By Rachel Weiner  •  Read more »   Bowser’s pick to lead St. Elizabeths came from troubled hospital in S.D. Regulators shuttered the emergency room at the facility James Edward Kyle directed. By Fenit Nirappil  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Balmy week in D.C. area could give way to light snow A roundup of news from the Washington region. Read more » In a nation deeply divided over politics, some unite to watch the birth of an eagle Video of eaglet’s hatching Friday at National Arboretum drew tens of thousands of viewers. By Dana Hedgpeth  •  Read more »   Bill to ease sentencing for drug offenders advances in Md. Senate Landmark legislation would allow prisoners to appeal mandatory minimums, send drug users for treatment rather than behind bars. By Ovetta Wiggins and Josh Hicks  •  Read more »   A year after Germanwings crash, a victim’s friends unite for memorial concert The 3rd Planet Festival in Philadelphia will honor D.C.-area residents Emily and Yvonne Selke. By T. Rees Shapiro  •  Read more »   Tax-relief plans advance in Md. legislature The proposals would help residents at all income levels; some groups oppose the cuts for high earners. By Josh Hicks  •  Read more »   No foul play in death of man found unresponsive on Metro train Police are investigating the incident on the Blue Line at the Foggy Bottom station. By Peter Hermann and Dana Hedgpeth  •  Read more » PM Update: Much colder this weekend with rain and snow Temperatures nose dive and there's a dismal mix of rain and snow this weekend. By Jason Samenow  •  Read more »   Cherry blossom festival is no-drone zone The FAA reminds cherry blossom fans to leave their drones at home. By Ashley Halsey III  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Let’s put sunshine on the Wizards practice facility deal Without transparency, there is no accountability. By Elissa Silverman  •  Read more »   Wintry weekend aside, the cherry blossoms are speeding toward peak bloom The trees reached the peduncle-elongation stage on Thursday, the National Park Service reported. By Angela Fritz  •  Read more »   It’s cherry blossom season, so celebrate with these food and drink specials Yeah, it's an excuse to make everything pink, but we'll play along. By Becky Krystal and Fritz Hahn  •  Read more »   Down syndrome activist remembered by family Laura Lee, a 33-year-old Oakton woman with Down syndrome died in her sleep. Lee graduated from George Mason University, worked at the World Bank, volunteered at a food bank, and spoke at national conventions. Read more »   Recommended for you   Going Out Guide What to do and where to go in the Washington area, in your inbox twice a week. Sign Up »         Share Local Headlines:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Local Headlines. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071