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Monday, December 31, 2012

New Year's Resolution: Connect With Your Neighbors

McLean Patch can help you connect with your neighbors.

It's almost a brand new year! And while many of us are busy scheming up resolutions to lose weight, be healthier and spend more time with family - why not make a civic-minded resolution in 2013 to be a more engaged McLean citizen? McLean Patch is here to help to help you connect with your neighbors. To post events to the site for free: navigate to the events page and click “Add an Event” on the right side of the page. Tell us all the details about your upcoming event, then click “post my event” at the bottom of the page. That puts the event directly on our calendar. The end result is exactly the same as if a Patch staffer had posted it for you. The only difference is, when you post it, it goes up right away. If you send it to us, you might…

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Best Blogs: FCPS Gifted Programs, K-9 Veterans Day and More

What are your McLean neighbors blogging about this week?

Did you miss some of the blogs this week on McLean Patch? Each week, we'll round them up in one convenient place for you. And while we have your attention, are you interested in blogging for Patch? Are you an expert in your field? Are you passionate about your hobby? Our readers are interested in everything from national security to needlepoint. Apply online now. Here are the highlights from blogs that ran this past week. "Join The National Effort to Make March 13th of Every Year K-9 Veterans' Day" "'Stop and Think Kids' Ask School Board Not to Dumb Down Gifted Education" "Introducing Linda Toki of the McLean Photo Club" Would you like all the local McLean news delivered to your inbox every morning in one convenient email? (Think of it as …

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Best Blogs: Offshore Drilling and Signs of Aging

Our round-up of the best blogs on McLean Patch this week.

Did you miss some of the blogs this week on McLean Patch? Each week, we'll round them up in one convenient place for you. By the way, are you interested in blogging for Patch? Are you an expert in your field? Are you passionate about your hobby? Our readers are interested in everything from national security to needlepoint. Apply online now. Here are the highlights from blogs that ran Nov. 17-23. "Offshore Oil Drilling for Virginia: Undead and Ugly" "What Aging Signs Could Really Mean" "View the Winners of McLean Photo Club's November Competition"

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Best Blogs: Helping the Hungry, Cell Phones for Soldiers

Our round-up of the best blogs on McLean Patch from Nov. 12-16

Did you miss some of the blogs this week on McLean Patch? Each week, we'll round them up in one convenient place for you. By the way, are you interested in blogging for Patch? Are you an expert in your field? Are you passionate about your hobby? Our readers are interested in everything from national security to needlepoint. Apply online now. Here are the highlights from blogs that ran Nov. 12 to Nov. 16. "Holiday Hunger: A Recipe for Change" "This Veteran’s Day, Locals Can Send Cell Phones, Thanks to Troops"

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Best Blogs: Post-Election Real Estate Boom?

Our round-up of the best blogs on McLean Patch from the past week.

Did you miss some of the blogs this week on McLean Patch? Each week, we'll round them up in one convenient place for you. By the way, are you interested in blogging for Patch? Are you an expert in your field? Are you passionate about your hobby? Our readers are interested in everything from national security to needlepoint. Apply online now. Here are the highlights from blogs that ran Nov. 5 to Nov. 9. "Election Day: Why Northern Virginia Matters" "Hit or Myth? Is there a Post-Election Real Estate Boom?" "Conversations With Health: Buying Organic, A Manifesto"

Jarl Kubat

3:33 pm on Sunday, November 11, 2012

The 6 weeks preceding the presidential election - seemed to slow down several home buyers in the Phoenix Arizona real estate market. Since the election, phone calls from buyer inquires had picked up a bit. Otherwise, I had a very busy summer and was on target to beat last years gross. Unfortunately, and I think because of the election, I will be behind last years gross real estate sales by 10%.   more ›

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Best Blogs: Ivy League Prep and 'Concierge Medicine'

Our round-up of the best blogs on McLean Patch from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2

Did you miss some of the blogs this week on McLean Patch? Each week, we'll round them up in one convenient place for you. By the way, are you interested in blogging for Patch? Are you an expert in your field? Are you passionate about your hobby? Our readers are interested in everything from national security to needlepoint. Apply online now. Here are the highlights from blogs that ran Oct. 29 to Nov. 2. "Putting 'Lids on Kids'" "For Parents On 'unrealistic college expectations'" "Most Want to Email, Text and Call their Doctor – Now McLean Residents Can"

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Best Blogs: Renewable Energy and First Time Voters

Our round-up of the best blogs on McLean Patch from Oct. 1 to 5.

Did you miss some of the blogs this week on McLean Patch? Each week, we'll round them up in one convenient place for you. Here are the highlights from blogs that ran Oct. 1 to 5. "Are You a First Time Voter?" "The "Fountain of Youth" - First Step: Get More Oxygen!" "Virginia, Energy Suburb" Are you interested in blogging for Patch? Are you an expert in your field? Are you passionate about your hobby? Our readers are interested in everything from national security to needlepoint. Apply online now.

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