Reston Defense Contractor Corrupt: AP | Missing DC Kids | Post's Top Restaurant Pick: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, on Thursday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• Reston Town Center-Based Company in Hot Water After Bombshell AP Report
• Post Critic Names Arlington Restaurant to Top 10 in the DC Area
• Missing Children in DC: Chief Says Public Awareness is Helping

Mom Leaves 10-Year-Old Home Alone, Leaves State: Police
A mother was arrested Wednesday for leaving her 10-year-old daughter home alone for most of the day while the suspect went on an out-of-state trip, leaving the girl alone at a Woodbridge residence, according to Prince William County Police. Delisa Marie Torres, 29, was charged with felony child endangerment and her child is staying with family.

'American Pickers' In DC, Virginia: How To Get On The Show
Collectors with a barn or basement full of clutter are in luck. The History Channel’s documentary series “American Pickers” wants to see and film your treasures in the D.C. area and Virginia in May. Show hosts Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz will dig through barns, storage sheds and houses across D.C., West Virginia and Delaware for hidden gems and vintage items that may have been given up as junk, according to an announcement by the show's producers.

Obamacare Repeal: How VA Representatives Voted

The House of Representatives, by the slimmest of margins, passed a health care bill on Thursday that would repeal and replace major parts of the Affordable Care Act. The final tally was 217-213, but Virginia representatives voted 6-5 for the bill.

Movies Out This Weekend: 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,' 'Chuck' And More

Liev Schreiber is New Jersey-born boxer Chuck Wepner, and Elle Fanning is a transgender teen. Find out what to see and what to skip.

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• Donald Trump Referred to Himself in the 3rd Person in His First Tweet 8 Years Ago
• Metro Daily Fail: 7000 Series Cars Already Falling Apart (May 3)
• Gunfight Leaves Man Seriously Injured in Woodbridge: Police

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