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Top 5: Crime, Real Estate, Drug Charges, 'Leidos' and More

The stories read the most on McLean Patch in February.

For a short month, February was heavy on news in McLean and the surrounding areas.

One thing’s for sure—McLean Patch readers have a special interest in local crime reports, restaurant inspections and real estate.

Aside from those weekly features, here are some of the top stories (by pageviews) on McLean Patch in February:

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McLean Coach Resigns After Drug Charge—This was a controversial story that drew dozens of comments on both sides. A McLean High School coach was arrested following a traffic stop.

SAIC’s Leidos: Where Does the Name Come From?—Hint, it’s the middle of a larger word and that larger word is a children’s toy.

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For Sale: McLean's Most Expensive Planned Home—There are plans to build a $45 million estate on Chain Bridge Road, if the developers can find a buyer.

—A McLean man pleaded guilty to charges related to a conspiracy to steal $20 million from Host Hotels and Resorts L.P., a national hotel chain.

Rivercrest Mansion to be Auctioned—A mansion overlooking the Potomac River that has been on the market for some time will be sold at auction in March.

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