What's up McLean! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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• Man Charged In String Of Fairfax County Medical Office Burglaries (patch.com) — Police say a Woodbridge man has been charged in a series of Fairfax County medical office burglaries, including one on Beverly Road in McLean. Investigators linked the suspect through pawned camera equipment and surveillance footage, and are now probing whether he may be tied to additional local break-ins.
• This Northern Virginia Zip Code Shows the Highest Home Appreciation in 2026 (northernvirginiamag.com) — If you own a home in McLean's 22101 zip code, values are up sharply this year, with median prices rising 17.1% and a third of sales closing at $2.5 million or more. Nearly 40% of buyers there paid cash, underscoring how competitive and high-end the local market has become compared with other Northern Virginia hot spots.
• Brandon Wilhelm named CEO of Hangry Joe's (nrn.com) — A McLean-based restaurant chain, Hangry Joe's, has promoted Brandon Wilhelm to CEO as it prepares to open 20 new locations and strengthen support for franchisees. Wilhelm, a veteran of Subway's franchise system, plans to focus on franchisee profitability, marketing, and operational efficiency. Local readers may see the brand's continued growth boost its presence and jobs in the area.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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