Robber Hits 4 Banks In 1 Week | Reston Parking Work-Around | $1M Lottery Winner: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, on Friday. 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 Restaurant Offers Customers Clever Way Around ParkRTC
• Nordstrom Closing At Dulles Town Center
• Arlington Big Brother Contestant Survives First Elimination
• Herndon Man Robbed 4 Banks In 1 Week: Report

Internet Child Sex Sting Nabs 11 In Northern Virginia: Police

Eleven men were caught in a sting operation this month that targeted internet predators attempting to solicit sexual contact with minors, according to authorities.

4th Of July 2017 Airline Travel: Best Days To Fly, How Airlines And Dulles Airport Rank

Airline travel over the Fourth of July is expected to increase for the eighth straight year, according to the auto club AAA, and if history is an indication, travelers will face delays, cancellations and other disruptions. But where they’re flying to and from can mitigate some of the travel hassles, and Washington Dulles International Airport didn't fare well in the analysis.

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• Movies Out July 4th Weekend: 'Despicable Me 3,' 'Okja' And More
• Study Finds Virginia is Nation's Most Patriotic State
• Alexandria Small Business Owner Scores $1M In Lottery
• What To Know About Burke Teen Struck By Train
• Beloved DC Restauranteur Chokes To Death At The Palm

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