PatchCast: China Meets Hylton, Rt. 7 Widening, Waste-to-Energy Plant Controversy

Here are the top stories for Thursday from across the region:

Lorton Patch: Proposed Waste-to-Energy Plant Purchase Has Opposition

Annandale Patch: Terrace Students Get New Instruments

Chantilly Patch: First Two-Story Middle School To Open In Loudoun

Hybla Valley Patch: Top 5 Things That Fill Your Weekend With Fun

McLean Patch: Route 7 To Expand to Six Lanes

Mount Vernon Patch: HomeGoods Store Opening In Spring

Reston Patch: FCPS Says Financial Literacy Course Will Tighten Schedules

Dale City Patch: Hylton Hosts Chinese Students