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McLean Week in Review Aug. 1-5

Last Week's Top News

Monday, Aug. 1

The family of Dr. Mark Lawrence .

Four new high rise buildings planned for Tysons Mall.

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Tuesday, Aug. 2

Sales Tax Holiday. This weekend no sales tax on back-to-school items.

Quiet Neighbor Says Hello. New Madeira head of school focuses outward.

Latest McLean Crime.

 

Wednesday, Aug. 3

Hello Neighbors,

Disappearing Power Lines in McLean. Agreements complete to bury power lines in downtown.

Libraries Looking for Love. Head of Fairfax County libraries meeting with citizens to stave off more budget cuts.

Parking Ticket Amnesty Offered. Did you hide that Washington, D.C., parking ticket? Here's a painless way to pay it.

Ramadan Explainer. McLean Muslim neighbors begin month-long observance.

 

Thursday, Aug. 4

Stuck on I-66. New VDOT signs will now tell you how long you'll be in that backup on I-66.

More on the Secret Neighbor's Role in Bin Laden Raid. New Yorker publishes most detailed account of the part played McLean's secret neighbors and the raid itself.

McLean Arrests. This week's list includes brother of ex-Redskin Clinton Portis. Yes, Clinton Portis is a neighbor.

 

Friday, Aug. 5

School Starts Sept. 6. A look at Fairfax County schools as they prepare for a new school year.

Sales Tax-Free Weekend Starts. Shop today-Sunday and pay no sales tax on back-to-school items.

Get Out This Weekend. Things to do in McLean including Reptile Wonders.


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