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Silvia Jackson's daily routine of playing the lottery before work won her a $250K jackpot.
Silvia Jackson's daily routine of playing the lottery before work won her a $250K jackpot. (Virginia Lottery)

There was plenty of news across DC and northern Virginia 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.

Woman Scores $250K Lottery Win

Each morning, Silvia Jackson plays a lottery ticket before heading to work. That routine paid off one Monday morning in March.

Kids Sexually Abused By Daycare Worker: Police

Fairfax County Police arrested a West Springfield daycare worker Thursday for alleged sexual assaults against children. Families of other victims are being urged to contact police.

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DC Cherry Blossoms Take Big Step Toward 2019 Peak Bloom

D.C.'s Yoshino cherry blossom trees have just reached the "puffy white" stage, the last phase before peak bloom, which is projected for Monday.

Lottery Winner Nets $177,777

A man who decided on a whim to stop at a convenience story and buy a few lottery tickets left with scratchers worth $177K.

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Burglar Tries To Tunnel Into Home: Police

Authorities are looking for someone who apparently tried to tunnel into a home from an attachd shed.

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