Politics & Government

McLean Week in Review-December 26-30

Big News in McLean The Last Week of 2011

Monday December 26

Police Officer of the Year. McLean police officer honored for thwarting burglary of downtown store.

Spotlight: McLean American Legion Post . First in a series of stories profiling McLean nonprofits that are serving the neighbors.

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Traffic Alert This Week. Portion of Dolley Madison closed overnite. Along with The Beltway and Route 7 near Spring Hill. At Noon

What's Open and Closed in Fairfax County. Fairfax schools, courts, government and more closed today. Includes trash collection schedules.

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Tuesday December 27

Spotlight: Falls Church-McLean Children's Center.

Outstanding Fundraiser. McLean businesswoman raises $108,000 in 10 weeks.

McLean Weekly Crime Report. Petty thefts around town.

Wednesday December 28

Spotlight: McLean Project for the Arts

Restaurant of the Year: Harth in Tysons Corner wins Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce honor.

The Local Economy. A look at retail sales.

Thursday December 29

Spotlight: McLean Little League

Fireman of the Year. Andreas Maple, 19, honored for his work.

Drinking, Teens, the Holidays. Tips on curbing teenage drinking during this season of much imbibing.

Northern Virginia Economy. Housing recovering into 2012.

Friday December 30

Dulles Tolls Going Up. Again. New year brings last of three toll increases to pay for new subway line through McLean and Tysons Corner

New Business of the Year. McLean 1910 wins Chamber of Commerce honor.

Fairfax Open and Closed. County offices including library open today. Closed Monday.

Spotlight: Doorways for Women and Families

Hello 2012: New Year's Eve in McLean. Things to do ranging from a special dinner to church services.

The McLean Ear. Former VP Cheney attends elite McLean Party. That overturned car.

McLean Residents Charged with an Offense.


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