Politics & Government

McLean Week in Review-September 26-30

Big News Last Week

Monday September 26

McLean's National Merit Scholars. McLean and Langley students who qualified this year.

Tonight Only Chance to Hear Candidates.  Candidates running for head of Board of Supervisors, Dranesville Supervisor and Dranesville School board member appear tonight in McLean to answer your questions.

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Subway Update. New Silver Line aerial tracks moving rapidly along Dolley Madison Blvd toward Tysons.

Tuesday September 27

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Unexplained Numbers in Proposed MCC Budget. McLean Community Center Board poised to adopt budget with curious unexplained spending.

Dedicated to Women Voters. A McLean neighbor who died recently was the daughter of a suffragist and dedicated her life to women voters.

Candidates Seek Support of Arab Americans. Republican and Democratic candidates asked for Arab American support in November elections in a dazzling Sunday night gathering in Tysons Corner.

Wednesday September 28

Tysons Emerging. Two new projects that will help transform Tysons Corner got under way this week.

Sweet Music. Langley High School band raises $16,500.

McLean Crime. Recent McLean crime incidents.

Real Housewife of McLean. Don't Ask. Tell.

Thursday September 29

School Board Candidates Exchange Sharp Words. Jane Strauss and Louise Epstein clash at forum.

Another Day, Another Closed Republican Fundraiser. Staffers race to hide names of supporters.

Supervisor Candidates Sedate Debate. John Foust and Dennis Husch explain their views.

McLean Resident Celebrates 100 years. A grand party and best wishes from actor Robert DeNiro.

Friday September 30

Hickory Hill, a Fixer-Upper. McLean businessman pays $8.2 milion for legendary home and totally demolishes the interior with more changes to come.

Artfest Weekend. Sunday is one of McLean's special days-strolling through Central Park looking at art, listening to great music and eating.

MCC $18m Budget Approved. Includes tiny tax decrease and apparently a $1 milion subsidy for its programs.

Residents Charged with a Crime.


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