New Businesses, Local Heroes: Top Stories In McLean For 2020

The top news stories of 2020 in McLean included construction on senior living high rise, teen-run business, and Nationals star lists home.

What's Open, Closed For New Year's 2021 In McLean

Many services are closed on Friday, and a few will be closed on surrounding days.

How To Get Rid Of Christmas Trees In Fairfax County

The fire department recommends disposing of your tree after Christmas or when it is dry.

What's Open, Closed For Christmas 2020 In McLean

Many services are closed on Thursday and Friday for the Christmas holiday.

Donations From Nativity Event Supplies McLean Food Bank

A drive-thru Nativity event featured live animals and supplied the Share of McLean food bank for two months.

Curfew In Virginia, High-Contact Sports Banned In DC | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes renaming of schools named for Founding Fathers, DC vaccine distribution plan, and Christmas lights guide.

Drive-Thru McLean Nativity With Christmas Lights Planned

The free drive-thru event with live animals and actors will collect donations for Share of McLean.

The Boro Offers Holiday Art Installation Activities In December

An art installation and elves scavenger hunt are among the socially-distant activities being offered.

Santa Visits Begin For 2020 Season In McLean

Santa and his elves will continue to visit neighborhoods around McLean.

Free Coffee For Front-Line Workers At Starbucks In McLean

Starbucks will offer free coffee for all front-line workers through the end of 2020.

PenFed Supports Capital Area Food Bank With $5K Donation

Employees provided contributions and volunteer time to help the Capital Area Food Bank.

What's Open, Closed For Thanksgiving 2020 In McLean

Many services are closed on Thanksgiving, and some will remain closed Friday.

Tysons Galleria Launches Coat Drive With Art Installation

The Warm for the Winter coat drive and art installation for Volunteers of America will help Northern Virginia families.

Drive-In Movie, Grinch's Grotto: Holidays At Tysons Corner Center

Socially-distant Santa and other events will be coming to the mall this holiday season. Shoppers can expect safety precautions too.

Toys For Tots 2020: Where To Donate In Fairfax County

Collections have begun for the annual Toys for Tots campaign at fire stations and other county locations.

What's Open, Closed For Veterans Day 2020 In McLean

Veterans Day falls on Wednesday. Here are the schedule changes to know in McLean.

Santa To Have Contact-Free Visits At Tysons Corner Center

Santa and visitors must practice social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brzezinski Family's McLean Property Acquired By Park Authority

The family of the late Zbigniew Brzezinski, former U.S. national security advisor, had lived at the home.

Visit McLean Area Pumpkin Patch Before It’s Too Late

For many families, time is running out to visit a pumpkin patches near McLean. Do you have a favorite spot?

2020 Halloween Events For The Family Around McLean

Some Halloween events will operate with safety precautions.

Prep For Vaccine, Movie Theaters Temporarily Close | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes prison time for lifeguard rapes, testing urged for White House visitors, school to remove Confederate name.

5 Ways To Fall For Autumn In McLean

Celebrate fall by volunteering at a food bank, then peer at fall leaves, visit a pumpkin patch, carve a jack-o’-lantern and bake up a storm.

McLean Area Pumpkin Patch Guide, Weekend Weather Forecast

Is your family planning to visit a pumpkin patch this weekend? Here’s the latest weather forecast.

What's Open, Closed For Columbus Day 2020 In McLean

The holiday means a number of schedule changes for county government services, transit and more.

Trick-Or-Treat Guidance, Fall Foliage Outlook | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes new data on community transmission of virus, firefighter charged with assault of patient, and chef wins 'Chopped.'

PenFed Leaders, Military Veterans Remember 9/11 At Ceremony

The fire truck of six firefighters who died while responding to the North Tower was on site for PenFed's remembrance ceremony.

How McLean Area Neighborhoods Fared In Best Places To Live List

Niche.com's annual list 200 best places to live in Virginia was dominated by places in the NoVA region.

Governor's Election Proposals, End-Of-Summer Getaways | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes state senator charged, COVID casket dance team, Patch heroes help the community, and protest outside Barr's home.

McLean Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference

We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.

Coronavirus Antibody Study, Superheroes Visit Hospital | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes shooting of military helicopter, rescue dogs recover in new homes, and fraudulent use of federal CARES Act loans.

How Average Rent Near The Tysons Metro Compares To Other Stops

An interactive map from RentHop shows median one-bedroom rent prices near Metro stations.

County's Social Distancing Ordinance, Coronavirus App | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes school renaming consideration, sales tax holiday, error in mailing to voters, and Isaias fatality, damages.

Redskins Name Gone, Schools Plan Virtual Start | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes high school football season canceled, highway renaming sought, and cop on leave after traffic stop video.

"Living with Alzheimer's" free webinar series begins July 13

Join the Alzheimer's Association for this 3-part interactive program for people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias

Confederate Renamings, Redskins Denounce Founder | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes gun ban in city's facilities, phase 3 reopening, primary winners, and protest demanding Confederate statue removal.

Next Downtown McLean Study Meeting Coming Up

The second half of the revised comprehensive plan draft was released on Wednesday.

Boy Scout Collects Dog Toys For McLean's Paws Of Honor

A local Boy Scout's effort has made a difference for retired military and police dogs.

Langley Residential Receives $10K Gift From McLean Family

The organization provides residential services for adults with developmental disabilities.

Construction Activity Begins On Senior Living High Rise In Tysons

Site work is beginning this summer at a future high rise community for seniors, which is 65 percent booked for its first phase.

Drive-By Parade Honors 2020 Graduates In McLean Neighborhood

Neighbors drove by with well-wishes for graduates who missed the end of their senior year due to the pandemic.