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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. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did McLean's Girls A relay stack up at RVA Relays?
  • How a McLean firm quietly owns the ground under car dealers

Also on today's calendar: Fall Book Sale at George Mason Regional Library and 15 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Linda G.!

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Not as warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 72 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 66, low: 54.
  • Wednesday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The RVA Relays 2026 - Girls A (Raw) (milesplit.com) — McLean High School's Girls A relay team placed 12th at the RVA Relays, clocking 47:18 with strong opening legs before slipping in later segments. The full results list shows how McLean stacked up against dozens of Virginia and regional programs, offering local runners and families a detailed look at split times and competition.
   

• Capital Automotive Just Bought Back 49 Dealership Lots. Here's Who Actually Owns the Ground Under Your Local Dealer. (theautowire.com) — A McLean-based firm, Capital Automotive, has bought back full ownership of 49 dealership properties across 20 states, underscoring how Wall Street investors increasingly own the land under local car dealers. For McLean residents, it's a reminder that a major, nationally influential automotive real-estate player operates from their community, shaping who ultimately profits from dealership properties nationwide.
   

📣 McLean Shout Outs!

  • 🌟 Thanks to McLean High School's Early Childhood Careers College DE students work with for 3-, 4-, and 5-year olds in the Munchkins Preschool as they exploring a career in teaching young children. —Linda G. Like

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Falls Church. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Tysons

  • Trust, Craftsmanship & a Kitchen You'll Love: Meet Chantilly Kitchen & Bath (tysonstoday.com)

Vienna

  • Lumen: Courtyard Garage, No Doors to See Plan, PCI - 22180, E4z2o4 Vienna, VA 22180 (zillow.com)
  • Forefront Dermatology at Vienna, VA (healthgrades.com)
  • Flawless Finish, Lifetime Promise: Metro Motor Collision pairs the paint work with the lifetime guarantee (tysonstoday.com)

Ok McLean! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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