Week In Review: Tysons Traffic, Ethel Doc 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

• "McLean Crime Blotter: Oct. 4-10" A summary of the latest McLean incidents, arrests reported by Fairfax County police
• "Enter to Win Patch’s Best Halloween Costume in America Contest" We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Enter yourself or your kids for a chance to win $5,000.

Tuesday

• "Attack of the Squirrels: Protecting Your Pumpkins" Tips to avoid losing your pumpkin to hungry squirrels this fall.

Wednesday

• "Five to Bid for Silver Line Phase 2 Contracts" MWAA chooses design and construction finalists for rail from Reston Town Center to Loudoun County.
• "Election 2012: Absentee Polls Open in McLean" Polls opened at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Dolley Madison Community Library.
• "Ethel Kennedy Doc Debuts on HBO Thursday" The former Hickory Hill resident is the subject of a new documentary, which aired nationwide on Oct. 18.
• "McLean Shops Kick Off 'Care for Kids' Campaign" Help raise money for the Children's National Medical Center by shopping at your favorite local stores.

Thursday

• "McLean Restaurant Inspections: Cafe Taj, Elevation Burger" In this column, Patch publishes the latest round of McLean restaurant reports.
• "McLean Orthodontist Decks Out Office for Halloween" A regular trip to the dentist or orthodontist is scary enough for some people. But Orthodontist Deirdre Maull takes scary to a whole new level during Halloween.
• "Tysons Corner Is the New Downtown, Developers Say" Commercial developers showcased plans for new "live, work, play" communities in Tysons Corner.

Friday

• "Tysons Corner Traffic Will Ease Up, Developers Say" Reducing the need to travel by car — and available parking — are key to improving gridlock.

Access all of the articles published on McLean Patch in our "News" section.