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Good Morning Neighbors, Higher Costs for Undergrounding Downtown Utilities. Project needs nearly $1 million more. McLean Weekly Crime Report. Doll, wine, belts stolen from businesses. A McLean Wedding. The in-laws.
Proposed Capital One development.
  Good Morning Neighbors, Massive New Development Proposed for McLean Station. Capital One shares plans for redeveloping 26 acres as part of the new Tysons Corner. Douglas Schneiderman. Avid cook, dedicated cyclist, developer who was killed in a traffic accident in East Hampton. Services are Friday. McLean BizBuzz. Mars Candy underwrites new Smithsonian exhibit. New apartments in McLean. Lessons from the Storm. Should you buy a generator? Have you voted for your favorite high school, McLean barber or hairdresser? Here's your Reader's Choice ballot.
Hello Neighbors, McLean Developer Killed in New York Crash. Vice-president of Madison Homes was the victim in a head-on crash Sunday. The McLean Ear. President Obama and Virginia Gov. McDonnell visit McLean looking for campaign $$$. A generous McLean couple. Back to School: Spring Hill Expansion Underway.  Fun back to school numbers.  Keep up with McLean news this summer no matter where you are. Subscribe to the McLean Patch free newsletter. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.
  Good Morning Neighbors, McLean Resident Killed in East Hampton Crash. A McLean man died in a head-on crash. His family was hospitalized. Tax Break on School Supplies. Virginia's annual back-to-school tax break is this weekend. McLean/Tysons Corner Traffic Alert. Major overnight closings of 495, Lewinsville bridge and Dulles Access road.
Happy Monday, McLean. Here's today's news: Report: D.C. Traffic Lightest Friday Mornings, Heaviest Friday Afternoons: New report gives insight into area traffic patterns Read FOIA and save me from my high horse: Our blogger from the Virginia Coalition for Open Government shares her views this week Which is the Best High School in Fairfax County?    This Week's Weather: Highs in the 80s, Chance of Thunderstorms
Good morning McLean. Here's today's news: Whiz Kids: Appointments to Military Academies, More College Grads, Deans Listers Election Officer Volunteers Can Now Register Online McLean Readers Vote 2012: Who do you think are the best businesses in town? Tell us in McLean Readers' Choice. Vote now.
Good morning McLean. Today's news: Community, Officials Weigh in at Helicopter Noise Forum: Residents complain of increased disruption, but officials say air traffic hasn't increased. McLean House Hunt: This week's new listings McLean Residents Charged with an Offense: Arrest information was supplied by the Fairfax County Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. School Board Seeks Start Time Consultant: Vision outlined by ad hoc committee Thursday focuses on alternatives analysis, community engagement. Board Prepares to Review Superintendent Search Consultants: Nine-member group …
Happy Friday, McLean. McLean Weekly Crime Report. More missing sunglasses and other incidents reported by the Fairfax County Police Department. Fairfax Police Issue 2,000 HEAT Citations in First Month: Department focusing on eliminating aggressive driving this summer. The McLean Wedding Party: Dads and the Big Day: McLean native Lauren Edmondson says dads do not have to join the ranks of the countless George Banks’ who have come before them. Later today: Helicopter noise again the subject of community discussions Thursday night. Keep up with McLean news this summer no matter where you are. …
  Good Morning Neighbors, New Express Lanes and Carpools. VDOT officials explain how carpools will travel for free on new Springfield-Tysons Corner express lanes. Romney, Kaine Lead in Va $$$. Millions pouring into the presidential and U.S. Senate races in this battleground state. McLean neighbors remain the most generous. The Trees Return.  McLean hillsides cleared for the Express lanes to receive new trees and landscaping. Keep up with McLean news this summer no matter where you are. Subscribe to the McLean Patch free newsletter. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.  
  Good Morning Neighbors, Welcome to McLean Capt. and Mrs. Horan. Volunteers renovate home for wounded Iraq war veteran. New Regulations for Child Care Providers. Two supervisors hear concerns about proposed changes. Lessons from the Storm. Keep a Checklist Handy for Emergencies
Good Morning Neighbors, Planning for McLean's Graying Baby Boomers. There's a taskforce meeting tonight and a look back at the June forum on getting more stimulating activities for active and inquiring seniors. Traffic Tangles. Lewinsville Road over the new bridge is closed overnight this week and more. County Human Services Facing Budget Trouble. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors hears analysis today. Keep up with McLean news this summer no matter where you are. Subscribe to the McLean Patch free newsletter. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.  
  Good Morning Neighbors, How Was the Subway Guideway Built? FAQs about building the ribbon of steel and concrete that has forever changed McLean's landscape. Washington Post Report. Events surrounding 911 calls to help a McLean area teenager electrocuted the night of the June 29 storm. Readers' Choice. Time to vote for your favorites in McLean and Fairfax County. Olympics Fun. How to join the fun even if you're not in London.
  Good Morning Neighbors, Getting Around Fairfax by 2050. County supervisors and citizens start to plan future transit needs. Around McLean This Week. New beauty shop coming. Construction equipment downtown and more. McLean Week in Review. New Greenberrys owners. Second fire at McLean area house. Subway Milestone. Neighbors tried to save electrocution victim. Keep up with McLean news this summer no matter where you are. Subscribe to the McLean Patch free newsletter. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.  
  Hello Neighbors, Changing Admission Standards to TJ. Fairfax School Board explores changing admission requirements. McLean Weekly Crime Report: Vandalism at Potomac School. Shoe robbery in Tysons Corner. McLean House Hunt. What's for sale in the neighborhood. Weekly List of McLean Residents Charged with Offenses. Keep up with McLean news this summer no matter where you are. Subscribe to the McLean Patch free newsletter. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.  
  Good Morning McLean, Falls Church Neighbors Tried to Save Teenager. A Falls Church teenager electrocuted during the June 29 died Sunday. Market Days at Claude Moore Farm. How to enjoy 18th Century farm fun in McLean. The McLean Wedding Party. New column chronicling a McLean bride's journey to marriage. Ramadan Begins Today. 5 things to know. Keep up with McLean news this summer no matter where you are. Subscribe to the McLean Patch free newsletter. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.  
  Good Morning Neighbors, Capital One Misled Millions. McLean company to pay $210 million in refunds and fines in major settlement with two U.S. agencies. McLean Librarian Promoted. Popular librarian departs to head regional library. McLean BizBuzz.  Capital One plans layoffs. Intelligence contracts for three McLean companies. Keep up with McLean news this summer no matter where you are. Subscribe to the McLean Patch free newsletter. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.  
  Good Morning McLean, Major Subway Milestone Celebrated. Silver Line guideway completed after two years. Heat Advisory Today. Dangerous temperatures ahead. Take precautions. Fairfax Creates Online Storm Reporting. County establishes new system for residents to report damage from hurricanes to snow. Keep up with McLean news this summer no matter where you are. Subscribe to the McLean Patch free newsletter. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.      
  Good Morning Neighbors, New Owners at Greenberry's. Two couples buy Greenberry's and have a short to-do list that includes expanding the menu. Haycock Road House Fire. An early morning Saturday fire has been ruled an arson fire. Obituary. Long-time Fairfax Planning Commission member and McLean community servant dies at 90. Keep up with McLean news this summer no matter where you are. Subscribe to the McLean Patch free newsletter. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.
  Good Morning Neighbors, MHS Principal Search. Goal to have new high school principal when school opens. How you can participate. McLean Whiz Kids. McLean Little League champs advance in state tournament. More college grads. Deans Listers. National Merit Scholarship winner. Traffic Alert This Week. Up to 30 minute overnight closings of Capital Beltway, Dulles Connector Road. Major closing of Jones Branch Rd. overnight. Keep up with McLean news this summer no matter where you are. Subscribe to the McLean Patch free newsletter. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. 
  Good Morning McLean, Fairfax Equestrian Coordinator. Proposal before board of supervisors for ambassador between equestrians and the county. Where the Jobs Are. Transportation division chief, recreation specialist and more. McLean's Big News. Bank robbery, political contributors, 911 failure, deer vs car. Keep up with McLean news this summer no matter where you are. Subscribe to the McLean Patch free newsletter. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.

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