Helped by clear spring skies in the capital on Tuesday, there were signs that the city was edging back to life after a long hibernation. Stores raised shutters and laid out goods in windows. Restaurants set out chairs. Traffic along the Thames was picking up, with the ferries starting to carry passengers. And in parks across the city, people gathered to bat around a ball, socialize with friends or simply bask in the sun.

Source: New York Times March 31, 2021 01:41 UTC