Cherry blossoms are but one harbinger of spring. To painter Garrick Arnold, they also now represent grief and the enduring power of love after death.

It is Primavera, or Spring in English. The term is derived from the Latin primus tempus. Spring began this year on March 20, ...

For a cherry blossom keepsake you can use, stop by the Metro Center, Navy Yard, L’Enfant Plaza, or Smithsonian stations and look for the marked SmartTrip machines. This year’s card features a painting ...