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Herndon woman terrified by stranger, Metrobus attacker charged, colonial farm to close by winter. Plus how to share your news on Patch.

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, on Wednesday. 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 Terrified By Man Outside Her Herndon Home: Police
- Pat Sajak, Vanna White Spotted Filming In DC
- Reston Association President Resigns, Cites Cancer
- Code Orange Alert In DC
Woman Injects Son With Unknown Substance At Hospital
A Fort Belvoir woman has been arrested and charged after injecting her 6-year-0ld with an unknown substance at the hospital last week, Fairfax County Police say. Authorities became suspicious that someone was harming the boy after repeated trips to the hospital, and hid a camera in his room.
Claude Moore Farm Could Close Without Park Agreement
The Claude Moore Colonial Farm could close in December as negotiations for a new agreement between the National Park Service and The Friends of Claude Moore Farm, the nonprofit that operates the national park in McLean, hit a snag.
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Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower 2018: How To See Peak Around NoVa, DC
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks Saturday through Monday, May 5-7, with the potential for a long stretch of shooting stars.
Metrobus Rider Who Punched Driver Identified, Arrested
The man accused of punching a Metrobus driver in Huntington because he missed his bus has been identified and arrested. Michael S. Powell Jr., 27, of Alexandria, was charged with malicious bodily injury and misdemeanor assault and battery for the April 25 assault on the driver at Huntington Metro Station.
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Rapper 'A1 Lil Tony' Shot To Death In Waldorf
A D.C. area rapper was shot to death in Waldorf, Maryland, Tuesday night, the Charles County Sheriff's Office said. Antonio Harper, also known as "A1 Lil Tony," was found dead at the scene.
Contest Results: The Best Burger In Virginia According To Readers
There are no losers in this contest. There are only delicious, juicy burgers. We asked readers where to find the best burger in Virginia for a chance to win a $50 e-gift card. Congrats to the winner, Diane Morrison of Spotysylvania.
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Also Worth a Look Today
- Missing Man Sought In Manassas: Police
- High-Speed Chase Through Fredericksburg Ends With Arrest
- Rite Aid Robber Sought In Dumfries: Police
- Get Free Cinco de Mayo Lyft Rides In Alexandria
- Taco Shop, Fitness Studio Coming To New Alexandria Development
- Vienna Featured In Documentary 'American Vienna'
- Expect I-66 Delays This Weekend In Fairfax
- Fire At Centreville Apartments Prompts Evacuations: Reports
Across America
- 5 Dead In Military Cargo Plane Crash Near Savannah
- This Promposal Is the Sweetest Thing Ever: Video
- This Cop Needed A Belly Rub To Head To Work
- Watch Alt-Righter Struggle To Rip May Day Sign
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