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Today's riddle: Why did the 9V battery get kicked out of church? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Brownsville's Expanding Frontiers helps convene international space policy dialogue at ISDC 2026 (riograndeguardian.com) — McLean recently hosted the 44th International Space Development Conference, drawing leaders from the UN, NASA, industry, and investors to discuss the future of commercial space and global space governance. The gathering highlighted how collaboration among governments, companies, and emerging space regions like South Texas will shape space policy, with nonprofit Expanding Frontiers helping organize key public and private sessions.
2. Best Summer Activities in Fairfax County (ffxnow.com) — One of Fairfax County’s top summer picks is Great Falls Park in McLean, where locals can hike 15 miles of trails and take in dramatic Potomac River views. The roundup also points you to Reston’s pools, Wolf Trap performances in Vienna, and nearby parks like Riverbend and Scott’s Run for easy day trips without heading into D.C.
3. See The 11 VA Homes On The Market For More Than $15 Million (patch.com) — If you’ve ever wondered what McLean’s priciest homes look like, several local estates are now listed between $16 million and $18 million, many along Chain Bridge Road and the Potomac. A statewide roundup highlights 11 Virginia properties over $15 million, but Fairfax County — especially McLean and Great Falls — dominates the list with sprawling mansions and riverfront compounds.
4. 10 Virginia Communities Where High Property Taxes Are Changing The Local Landscape (takingthekids.com) — If you live in McLean, you’re at the center of Virginia’s property-tax squeeze, with some of the state’s highest bills reshaping who can afford to stay. This statewide look at ten communities explains how rising assessments and taxes are pushing out middle-income residents, changing neighborhood character, and pressuring local businesses across Northern Virginia and beyond.
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