For a short month, February was heavy on news in McLean and the surrounding areas.

One thing’s for sure—McLean Patch readers have a special interest in local crime reports, restaurant inspections and real estate.

Aside from those weekly features, here are some of the top stories (by pageviews) on McLean Patch in February:

McLean Coach Resigns After Drug Charge—This was a controversial story that drew dozens of comments on both sides. A McLean High School coach was arrested following a traffic stop.

SAIC’s Leidos: Where Does the Name Come From?—Hint, it’s the middle of a larger word and that larger word is a children’s toy.

For Sale: McLean's Most Expensive Planned Home—There are plans to build a $45 million estate on Chain Bridge Road, if the developers can find a buyer.

McLean Resident Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering, Illegal Sales Charges—A McLean man pleaded guilty to charges related to a conspiracy to steal $20 million from Host Hotels and Resorts L.P., a national hotel chain.

Rivercrest Mansion to be Auctioned—A mansion overlooking the Potomac River that has been on the market for some time will be sold at auction in March.

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