Flash Flooding Damage, Biden Home: McLean's Defining 2019 Stories

Long-term flash flooding damage, Tysons development progressions and restaurant openings shaped a busy year for McLean news. As we close out 2019, Patch is taking a look at the top stories among McLean readers.

The defining stories range from real estate and foodie news to major crime cases. Click on each link for the full stories.

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Flooding Prompts Water Rescue, Long-Term Road Closure In McLean

Flash flooding caused damage to hundreds of feet of road and bridge and washed out a portion of the road.

• McLean's Kirby Road Reopens After Long-Term Flooding Damage
• Fundraiser Launched For McLean Little League After Flooding

Tysons Whole Foods With Food Hall, Pub Opens Oct. 30

The Mid-Atlantic flagship store features local supplier items, a food hall, pub and game room.

Tysons Development With Tallest Building In DC Region Approved

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted to approve the View at Tysons development, which will feature the region's tallest building.

Fight Breaks Out Between McLean And Langley Students: Report

The rivalry between McLean and Langley High Schools got heated enough for a fight to break out after a pair of basketball games.

McLean Family Rallies Around 3-Year-Old With Arthritis

It took 10 weeks of tests for doctors to diagnose Reese with systematic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Now a 3-year-old, she can do normal day-to-day activities with the help of medication.

Joe Biden Rents Huge Five-Bedroom Home In McLean

The home reportedly rents for almost $20,000 a month, according to a Zillow estimate.

'No Direct Threats' From Ex-Employee To Gannett Building: Police

Fairfax County Police determined there were no "direct threats" or a person with a gun at the Gannett Building. The incident originated from a misinterpretation of an ex-employee's text message.

• Gannett Building Safe After Report Of Man With Weapon In Tysons

Student-Owned Business Puts McLean Teens To Work

TeenServ, run by McLean High School students, allows residents to post jobs for house work.

More Major Stories From 2019:

• Officers To Not Face Federal Charges In Shooting Of Bijan Ghaisar
• McLean Man Dies In Weekend I-66 Crash: Police
• Future Restaurants Announced For The Boro In Tysons
• Retired McLean Pastor Found Dead At Great Falls Park
• Good Samaritan Helps Colin Powell With Flat Tire On Beltway
• Washington Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov Buys McLean Property
• The Mile Development In Tysons To Include Huge Park
• McLean Mother Indicted For Second Daughter's Murder
• Company Head Charged In Teen's Death At McLean Construction Site
• B.GOOD Restaurant Opens First DC Area Location In Tysons
• 2 Great American Restaurant Group Eateries Open In Tysons
• Great American Restaurants Completes Restaurant Trio In Tysons
• Police Helicopter Locates Injured Person On McLean Hiking Trail
• TenPenh Closes In November After 3 Years In Tysons
• Food Hall Gets 2 New Vendors At Tysons Galleria