Tysons Walmart, Ballantrae Farm—Top McLean Patch Stories from Early March

Several of McLean’s top stories revolve around just a few topics—real estate listings and open houses, crime updates and restaurant inspections.

But there’s so much more happening in McLean.

Here we present five of our top stories from the first half of March so you’re the one in the know at your next office happy hour or weekend get-together.

McLean Hardware Mourns Loss of Young Employee — Christopher Mangis, 21, had worked at the store for about five years.

McLean's Ballantrae Farm Estate Sold — Washington Fine Properties announced the sale of the historic Ballantrae Farm Estate, which closed at $9.3 million.

Fluffy Thoughts Cakes Expanding — Fluffy Thoughts Cakes, which is based in McLean on Old Chain Bridge Road, is expanding its business with a larger bakery and space for classes and events.

Pre-Civil War Home For Sale in Great Falls — A pre-Civil War farmhouse has hit the market in Great Falls and can be yours—for a cool $2.3 million.­

Tysons Walmart Could Open by September — Tysons Corner’s new Walmart could be open by August or September of this year, according to developers.

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