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• CLASSIC CARS: More than a car, more than a truck, 1957 Ranchero was built 'Ford tough' (thederrick.com) — A retired airline pilot recounts buying a 1957 Ford Ranchero and battling failing wipers, a dying generator, and a nighttime storm to get the car home to McLean. He has since upgraded the wipers, tuned the V-8, and preserved many original details, turning the Ranchero into a well-loved local classic that still lives up to Ford's "Built Tough" slogan.
• 2026 Chrysalis Awards: Residential Interior $300,000 (qualifiedremodeler.com) — A McLean estate home in Fairfax County just earned a regional Chrysalis Award after a major remodel opened its once-narrow kitchen to a two-story family room and wooded views. With dual islands, a 12-foot window, professional appliances, and upgraded finishes throughout, the project now better matches the elegance of its five-acre McLean setting.
• The American Rivers With The Strongest Undertow (worldatlas.com) — If you visit Great Falls Park in McLean, be aware that the Potomac River there hides powerful underwater currents, whirlpools, and rock gaps that can trap even strong swimmers, which is why swimming and wading are banned. The piece compares the Potomac's hidden dangers with other hazardous U.S. rivers and stresses sticking to overlooks, obeying closures, and treating seemingly calm water with caution.
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