Julio Melendez of Arlington holds up two of his company's season tickets for the opener of the Nationals against the Atlanta Braves, which was dampened by occasional drizzle. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)
"Everyone I've talked to says parking is a nightmare. [Metro] is so much easier," said D.C. resident Maria Llorente. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)
From left, Sam Hampton of Winchester, Va., Holly Thomas of Upperville, Md., and Caroline Marschner of Arlington, Va. dance in section 241 of the outfield while Francis O'Reilly of Front Royal, Va. takes their picture on opening day, Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The Nationals hosted the Atlanta Braves, who won 2-0. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)
"New York Avenue will look like New York" once lane closures start on one of the District's major access routes for a bridge project, according to John B. Townsend II, a spokesman for AAA Mid-Atlantic. The work is expected to start April 25 and take two years to complete. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)
A customer enters the PM Wine & Spirits store in Pasadena, Md. on Wednesday. The store has posted a sign on its front door letting customers know that a proposed bill would add more taxes to all liquor sales in the state. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)
Speaking at a Semana de la Latina event Tuesday, University of Maryland senior Jacob Crider asks for support of a bill that would grant in-state tuition to many Maryland illegal immigrants. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)
A group of University of Maryland students gather Tuesday to discuss supporting a bill that would allow many illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition in Maryland. The university's student government and president already endorse the bill, which supporters say would help the state economy by creating a better-prepared work force. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)
David Somerville (left), who sings backup and plays sax, flute, trumpet and keyboard for the Samsarians, looks to RVA Studios owner Aaron Reinhard for a cue to start singing during a recording session. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)
Mr. Somerville uses a megaphone to get just the right sound. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)
