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Week in Review: Rabies Cases on the Rise, New Businesses Open in McLean

A look back at the top stories in McLean from Oct. 8-12

In case you weren't reading 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

  • "Make Plans to Attend 6th Annual MPAartfest" The outdoor art festival is scheduled for Sunday.
  • "'Argo' Opens in Theaters Friday" The film, partially shot in McLean, opens nationwide on Friday.
  • "McLean Crime Blotter: Sept. 27-Oct. 3" A summary of the latest McLean incidents, arrests reported by Fairfax County police

Tuesday

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  • "Police: Minors Brought Marijuana to Leadership Conference" Three 16-year-old Fairfax County students were arrested for possession of substance during off-campus DECA meeting.
  • " Mobile devices such as an iPhone trumps TV, radio, computer.

Wednesday

  • " New businesses pop up around town all the time. Here's a round-up of a few that have caught our attention.
  • "So Far: 38 Positive Rabies Cases in Fairfax County in 2012" County sees an increase in number of animals submitted for testing.
  • "McLean Community Players Sponsor High School Essay Contest" The group wants local high schoolers to open up about what they did last summer.

Thursday

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  • "Joe Biden and Paul Ryan Clash in Fiery VP Debate:" Rep. Paul Ryan, Vice President Joe Biden spar in fiery debate, talking economy, abortion, Iran and religion in Thursday night debate.
  • "Undecided Virginia Voters: What Are You Waiting For?" Election Day is Nov. 6 and some Virginia voters still are undecided on whether they'll vote for Gov. Mitt Romney, President Barack Obama, a third-party candidate or no one.
  • "" In this column, Patch publishes the latest round of McLean restaurant health reports.
  • "Exploring the New Frontier ... in Tysons Corner" Columbus Day has never meant so much to us, as we explored "Tysons' Last Forest" for the first time — and hoped that it wouldn't be our last chance.
  • "" U.S. Senate candidates answer questions posed by our Northern Virginia readers.

Friday

  • "Virginia Voter Registration Deadline Monday" Here's information on how to register to vote in Virginia. Make sure you are registered or your current registration is valid before the Oct. 15 deadline.
  • "Board Names Members to Discipline Committee" Forty-person group charged with reviewing FCPS discipline policies will meet Oct. 24.

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