Without Metrorail, Wednesday’s commute was merely bad. Why wasn’t it worse?; In Arlington condo, couple find colorful way of putting their dining room on the map; Authorities investigating remains in Woodbridge townhome fire; Alexandria could raise tax rate by up to three cents; Partisan deadlock: Now showing in a state capital near you;     Traffic, transit tips for blossoms and snow weekend The Cherry Blossom Festival starts Sunday, perhaps amid snow, and Metrorail has suspended its regular weekend track work for the festival. By Robert Thomson  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   Without Metrorail, Wednesday’s commute was merely bad. Why wasn’t it worse? Washington’s commuters deserve some praise, though they can’t do this daily. By Robert Thomson  •  Read more »   In Arlington condo, couple find colorful way of putting their dining room on the map HOUSE OF THE WEEK | The 1,065-square-foot condo has a wall of windows, the 13-foot ceilings, elegant moldings and bird-watching on the private patio. By Kathy Orton  •  Read more »   Authorities investigating remains in Woodbridge townhome fire A resident was unaccounted for during the blaze, police said. By Victoria St. Martin  •  Read more » Alexandria could raise tax rate by up to three cents Council says it will consider the relatively large rate hike because of pressing needs for more classrooms, infrastructure improvements. By Patricia Sullivan  •  Read more »   Partisan deadlock: Now showing in a state capital near you The political stalemates that paralyze Washington are hobbling state governments, too. By Robert McCartney  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   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 Virginia Headlines:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for a Virginia newsletter. 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