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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Police Log: McLean Man Charged With Assault

The following arrest information was supplied by the Fairfax County Police Department.

The following McLean residents were charged by Fairfax County Police. The following are taken from the list that Fairfax County police publishes weekly of everyone arrested in Fairfax County. The charges mentioned above do not indicate a conviction.

Sunday, October 28, 2012

10 Ways to Use McLean Patch During Hurricane Sandy

We’ve got the community covered … with your help.

With Hurricane Sandy almost certain to affect Northern Virginia starting Sunday, the need for up-to-the minute information is even more important. At Patch, we will be working around-the-clock to cover the storm, but as with much of our reporting, the more interaction we get from users the more comprehensive our coverage will be. McLean Patch is as much your site as it is ours. So before, during and after Sandy comes to town, here’s how you can use Patch to help us paint the local picture of the event. 1. Get the news. When we know about storm-related news, so will you. From important local and regional announcements, damages, power outages and floods, we’ll have all the news covered 24-7. Refresh the homepage often, we move fast. 2. …

Luxstar1

12:57 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012

Since power outages are inevitable having a long run time flashlight is a good idea. Lowes has a 65 hour run time flashlight for under $5.00 http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Flashlight-Mod-Increases-Run-Time-36X/?allstep I got mine in store. I also got one at Target. More: http://armageddononline.org/forums/threads/34318-Cheap-long-run-time-flashlights Or go micro solar for under $50.00. http…   more ›

Friday, October 12, 2012

McLean Makes Big Screen Debut in 'Argo'

In case you're curious about this film, here's what the critics are saying about it. (Disclosure: It's supposed to be really good.)

In 2011, when Ben Affleck brought the "Argo" film crew to McLean, several local settings were used, including, Spring Vale Avenue, Pleasant Grove Church, McLean Cleaners and the CIA.

Vicki McLean

11:03 pm on Monday, February 25, 2013

James McLean' techiology was stoked by Washingtion DC illegal as early as 1993 and used in the US HAARP weapon and was killed with parasites that caused neurocysticerosis but the medical profession intentionally misdiagnosed it as frontal lobe glioblastoma and killed him the year of 9/11/2001 and patented his technology illegally with Janes McLean name in US patent 6715341 the HAARP weapon was …   more ›

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Obama Campaign Opens New McLean Office

Romney supporters campaigned for their candidate outside the new Obama office in McLean on Monday night.

Nearly 250 Obama supporters from McLean and Great Falls turned out Monday night to the now-shuttered Blockbuster store on Chain Bridge Road to mark the grand opening of President Obama's new campaign office in McLean. The space will be used to organize phone banks, neighborhood canvassing efforts and other field operations to boost chances for the president's reelection in Virginia, where Obama is just slightly ahead of former Gov. Mitt Romney, the GOP presidential nominee, in recent polls. The event was headlined by Democratic heavyweights, including Dranesville Supervisor John Foust, state Sen. Barbara Favola, former DNC chair Terry McAuliffe and Congressman Jim Moran.  "When you walk out that door, you stop every person you see," said …

Kathleen R. Murray

6:12 pm on Thursday, October 4, 2012

PS-As McLean Homeowner notes, 9/11 affected many...Never presume, esp. in the Wash. Metro area, that U R the only one w/a connection to that day. Those who died should be remembered with respect and love. Let's keep their memory and those of the 6573 US service members who have died in Iraq & Afghanistan sacred and pray for all the disabled wounded, who must live with their wounds daily. Peace to…   more ›

Monday, September 24, 2012

McLean Crime Blotter: Sept. 13-19

A summary of the latest McLean incidents, arrests reported by Fairfax County police

Editor’s Note: Incident information was obtained from the Activity Report provided by Fairfax County Police Department’s Public Information Office. The incidents included are at the discretion of the PIO and are not to be considered all-inclusive. They run below unedited. Fairfax County Police logged the following incidents in the McLean area during the week ending Sept. 19. BURGLARY, 1800 Westmoreland Street, 9/14/12, 4 a.m. A neighbor reported hearing glass breaking. Officers responded and found windows on a community building smashed. A cash register and cash were stolen. INDECENT EXPOSURE, 2800 block of Pine Spring Road, 9/16/12, 4:30 p.m. Officers were called for a man allegedly on his balcony naked. John Foot, 56, of Falls Church, …

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Wolf Raises More Than $750K, Top Donors From McLean

Incumbent congressman has more than five times campaign funds as challenger Cabral's $138,054.

With the election less than two months away, politican campaigns are heating up, including Virginia's 10th congressional district race. Both candidates in the race are keeping busy. Local Democrats gathered Sunday in McLean for a fundraising reception to benefit Democrat Kristin Cabral, who is running for Congress. Meanwhile, incumbent Congressman Frank R. Wolf, Jr., spent his Saturday campaigning in Prince William County's Haymarket, where he was getting to know some of his new constituents. Haymarket was added to Virginia's 10th congressional district after redistricting. McLean resident Cabral, a 46-year-old Harvard Law grad, federal prosecutor and mother of two, is running against Republican Wolf, 73, of Vienna. Wolf and his wife have …

J. Jay Volkert

1:15 pm on Tuesday, September 18, 2012

This article focuses on fund raising. It should focus on the policy positions of the candidates. Wolf has been in Congress for 32 years and has a weak legislative record. He has identified with Republican Presidents throughout his tenure in Congress. He has not introduced major legislation and has voted against legislation supporting veterans benefits, women's health, unemployment benefits. …   more ›

Monday, September 17, 2012

McLean Crime Blotter: Sept. 6-12

The following arrest information was supplied by the Fairfax County Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Editor’s Note: Incident information was obtained from the Activity Report provided by Fairfax County Police Department’s Public Information Office. The incidents included are at the discretion of the PIO and are not to be considered all-inclusive. They run below unedited. Fairfax County Police logged the following incidents in the McLean area during the week ending Sept. 12. Burglary 7000 block of Haycock Road, 9/12/12, 4:45 p.m. A resident reported someone entered the home and stole cash and a laptop computer. Forced entry was made through a rear door. Larceny Animal Control Division — Countywide Maltreated Animal 12700 block of Pinecrest Road, 9/6/12, 6 p.m. A resident captured a dog running at large. They were concerned for the welfare …

Saturday, September 15, 2012

House Hunt: Open Houses on Sunday

If you're in the market for real estate this weekend — or if you're just browsing — make plans to stop by one of these open houses.

Each weekend, Patch will highlight three open houses in McLean. We're not being paid by any real estate agents. We're not doing any favors for the homeowners. These are just three listings that we think might interest you all — our readers. If there's an open house that deserves our attention, pass it along. If there's one you would like to include, add it in the comments section. Click on a listing below and you will be automatically linked to AOL Real Estate (or the broker) for complete listing information. You will also find helpful tools for buying a home such as mortgage calculators, credit pre-qualifying, maps, contact information and more. Happy hunting! 6886 Saint Albans Road 1431 Ironwood Dr. 1941 Valley Wood Road

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Local Writer Sets New Suspense Novel in McLean

Read of the first chapter of Marel Brady's "It's all about Jack!"

When McLean Patch found out local resident Marel Brady set her latest mystery novel in our small community, we had a few questions. Above, you'll find the first chapter of the book, "It's All About Jack!" Read on about her love of writing, why she chose to include McLean and Tysons Corner in the book and where you can buy a copy. 1. What did you choose to set this novel in the Tysons Corner area? I came to live in McLean three years ago and wanted to capture the environment. 2. What familiar local landmarks will your readers recognize? Readers will recognize many street names, stores, festivals, restaurants and places of interest in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. (The) structure of "It's all about Jack!" is alternating diaries of …

W G Wickersham

10:01 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012

So much for the reporting on the Patch. The reviewer obviously never met or interviewed the author. Marel Brady is a LADY, not a man.   more ›

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

GALLERY: Remembering 9/11 in Northern Virginia

Share your pictures from your September 11 memorial ceremonies.

Ted Smith lifted his silver bugle to his mouth at 9:03 a.m. Tuesday, the exact time United flight 175 flew into the South Tower of the World Trade Center 11 years ago. The student body at Longfellow Middle School gathered outside to hear Smith, of Mclean, play Taps in the cool, fall-like morning. Smith first played at Haycock Elementary School at 8:46 a.m., the precise time when American Airlines Flight 11 hit the North Tower of the World Trade Center in Manhattan. At 9:40 a.m., he planned to play the song at McLean High School "in honor of all the military and civilians killed as American Flight 77 struck the Pentagon." And finally at 10:06 a.m., Smith will play Taps for the last time at the McLean Volunteer Fire Station to mark the time …

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