Community Corner

McLean Week in Review - July 4-8

Top McLean News Last week

Monday July 4

 -Your Guide to the Fourth. Events.Parades. What's open and closed.

-Honoring Eagle Scouts. Two McLean Eagle Scouts recognized for their work.

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-Fun Facts for the Fourth. Where are U.S. flags made? What was the U.S. population in 1776. Answers here.

Tuesday July 5

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Still Powerless. More than 100 McLean neighbors still lack power as a result of Sunday evening's brief but powerful storms.

Cats Euthanized At FFX County Shelter. Virulent virus infected shelter.

Traffic Tangles This Week. Lanes closings on Beltway and all three Dulles roads. What a week!

Wednesday July 6

Power On! All the neighbors finally have their power back following the Sunday evening storm.

Funeral Services. The Hyattsville husband and father killed last week on Georgetown Pike will be laid to rest today.

McLean Crime. Latest incidents.

A Real Housewife of McLean. McLean Patch starts a new column by a long-time McLean neighbor who will chronicle real life in McLean.

Thursday July 7

CIA Transitions. Big doings over at the offices of one of our secret neighbors: a new acting director and lots of accolades awarded by the departing director. We'll welcome a new neighbor in September.

Witty Friend, Great Dad Laid to Rest. McLean accident victim buried exactly a week after his death.

Where's the Report? McLean Community Center Committee waits for complete report on $30,000 taxpayer survey.

Friday July 8

Fairfax County to Charge Suspected Serial Burglar. Commonwealth Attorney changes his mind.

Water Proposal. Dranesville Supervisor floats idea of Fairfax County buying Falls Church's water system.

1st Stage Not Just for Plays. Theater hosts a gallery for local artists.

McLean Youngster Killed in Boating Accident While Vacationing in Georgia. Attended Franklin Sherman Elementary School.


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