In case you weren't checking into McLean Patch every day (and if you didn't, you should start by signing up for our daily email newsletter), here is a round-up of what happened around our neighborhood this week.

Monday

• Report: D.C. Traffic Lightest Friday Mornings, Heaviest Friday Afternoons. New report gives insight into area traffic patterns.

Tuesday

• Tax Break on School Supplies. Virginia's annual back-to-school tax break is this weekend. It's time to stock up on school supplies.

Wednesday

• The McLean Ear. President Obama and Virginia Gov. McDonnell visit McLean looking for campaign donations.

Thursday

• Massive New Development Proposed for McLean Station. Capital One shares plans for redeveloping 26 acres as part of the new Tysons Corner.
• Obituary for Douglas Schneiderman. Avid cook, dedicated cyclist, McLean developer who was killed in a traffic accident in East Hampton.

Friday

• McLean Weekly Crime Report.  
• Higher Costs for Undergrounding Downtown Utilities. The project is expected to cost an additional $1 million.