McLean Week in Review: Fiscal Cliff Carolers, County News and More

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 the neighborhood this week.

Monday

• "Board Wants More Time to Weigh Advanced Academics Shift" Fairfax County school board members say questions are unanswered, changes need to be part of broader discussion about future.
• "Fiscal Cliff Carolers Serenade Mall Shoppers [VIDEO]" More than 20 carolers turned out to sing about the fiscal cliff at Tysons Corner Center on Monday.
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Tuesday

• "Hardcopy Math Books to Return to Some Fairfax Classrooms" System renegotiates with publishers to purchase books after online subscriptions fall short.

Wednesday

• " Moran's girlfriend releases statement calling police report 'inaccurate,' saying that she fell.
• "Local Road Funds Unlikely to Come from General Assembly" Virginia officials doubt Fairfax County will get money for transportation projects in 2013 legislative session.
• "Consider Donating to a Local McLean Charity This Holiday Season" There are several local organizations worthy of your support.
• "Safeway Grocery Stores Launch Gas Rewards Program" The program, which launched this month, will give shoppers points from store purchases to use on gas purchases.

Thursday

• "Fairfax Officials: Sequestration Would Impact Budget By Spring" County relies on $290 million in Federal dollars, including $135 million for schools.
• "McLean Restaurant Inspections: McDonald's" In this column, Patch publishes the latest round of McLean restaurant reports.
• "CDC Says the Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in McLean" How to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.

Friday

• "Airport Holiday Travel Tips from MWAA" Information, websites and more that can help you get through the airport.
• "Fairfax County Election Commission to Start Work in 2013" Group will focus on reducing wait times at county polls.
• "Baking Up A Storm for the Holidays? Local Deals on Baking Goods" Short on sugar? Scout out these sales at our local grocery stores.

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