McLean Week in Review-January 16-20

Monday January 13

Warnings Against Binge Drinking. Parents, students hear from Fairfax police chief, and a father who lost his son to alcohol poisoning.

In Search of Joy. Real Housewife of McLean finds it with the Sweet Adelines.

This Week's Traffic Traumas. Overnight closing for Beltway (up to 30 minutes), Route 7, Route 123.

Tuesday January 14

Neighbors Report Fire, Save Home. McLean house saved by quick action of neighbors.

General Assembly Roundup. Week One in Richmond for McLean and neighboring representatives.

Presidential Politics. Local representative joins Romney campaign in Virginia.

Wednesday January 15

Rick Santorum's Real Estate Dealings. A look at how the Republican presidential candidate has financed his Great Falls home.

Fire Update. Fire at judge's house in McLean "intentionally set."

Lost Dog Cafe. A restaurant with a mission: rescuing dogs and cats.

Thursday January 16

Supervisor, Chamber of Commerce Moving Downtown. Change of address starts in April and it's temporary.

Rich, Gooey Chocolate Festival. Coming to McLean soon. 

Child Sex Abuse Reports in Fairfax. They are on the rise thanks to Penn State scandal. County holds online chat.

Friday January 17

$2 Million To Reduce Class Size. Proposed Fairfax schools budget includes reserve to shrink elementary class sizes in McLean

GOP Absentee Voting. Absentee voting in the Virginia GOP presidential primary starts today.

Neighbor Alert. McLean incorrectly linked to arrests in international piracy indictments.