Week in Review: New Obama Office, Tysons Galleria Fire

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

• "Poll: Should the McLean Community Center Serve as a Warming or Cooling Center?" In the event of a future power outage, the governing board of the McLean Community Center is considering opening the center's doors for McLean residents seeking relief from the extreme heat or cold.
• "McLean Crime Blotter: Sept. 20-26," A summary of the latest McLean incidents, arrests reported by Fairfax County police.

Tuesday

• "Obama Campaign Opens New McLean Office," Romney supporters campaigned for their candidate outside the new Obama office in McLean on Monday night.
• "," Registration is open for the Great Southeast ShakeOut.

Wednesday

• "Commutes Could Get Longer for HOV Drivers on I-66," A ramp connecting Interstate 66 to I-495 will close on Friday, Oct. 12.
• "Hickory Hill Hijinks Featured in 'Ethel' Trailer," New documentary about Ethel Kennedy, made by her daughter, to air 9 p.m. Oct. 18 on HBO.
• "Salona Task Force Wants Community Feedback," The group wants to know, "How do we enhance Salona’s value to the community today and for future generations?"
• "Virginia Motorists Warned to Watch Out for Deer," As hunting and deer mating seasons heat up, the animals wander to look for food, mates, safety.

Thursday

• "," In this column, Patch publishes the latest round of McLean restaurant reports.
• "Speak Out: Who Won the Presidential Debate?" Did the first presidential debate help or hurt Mitt Romney and Barack Obama? Tell us your thoughts.
• "McLean Citizens Association Weighs In on Schools Superintendent Search,"Group passed resolution Wednesday on hunt for new head of Fairfax County Public Schools.

Friday

• "Emergency Responders Fight Fire at Tysons Galleria," The ventilation system of a restaurant caught fire Friday.
• "MCA: Salt Levels in Scott's Run Killing Wildlife," McLean Citizens Association says nature preserve threatened by salty storm water trickling from the Beltway.

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