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Good day McLean! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How has the McLean Community Center shaped 50 years of local life?
  • Former Uber tech leader takes key role at McLean-based Hilton

Also on today's calendar: Heirloom - Silver & Brass Restoration Services: Thursdays 10-4 and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 81, low: 52.
  • Friday: Beautiful with plenty of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fireworks, Footlights and Friday Nights (tysonstoday.com) — The McLean Community Center remains a cornerstone of daily life here, funded and governed by local residents and hosting everything from Alden Theatre performances to teen nights at the Old Firehouse. Longstanding traditions like McLean Day, July 4th fireworks at Langley High, and seasonal festivals, plus new leadership in communications, keep programs evolving while staying rooted in McLean's needs.
   

• Hilton Names New Chief Technology Officer (lodgingmagazine.com) — Hilton, headquartered in McLean, has named former Uber engineering leader Jeff Moore as its new executive vice president and chief technology officer, starting Oct. 26. From your community, he'll oversee how the hotel giant uses AI and next-generation technology to reshape guest experiences and support employees across thousands of properties worldwide.
   

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  • CCPTA Launches "Fill the Break" Out-of-School Food Security Fundraiser!
    Arlington County Council of PTAs (CCPTA) today announced the official launch of Fill the Break: The 2026 Arlington CCPTA Food Security Challenge.... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Monarch Day in the neighborhood
    My neighbor, Will, built a landscape wall last year between our yards and I planted a bed of various flowers next to it this year to see which ones… (Nextdoor Kent Gardens District)
  • I'm looking for a tutor or study helper to work with my high school student 2-3 days a week for 1-2 hours per day .
    This is strictly for sitting down to review schoolwork, keep on top of assignments. If you or someone you know is a teacher, experienced tutor,… (Nextdoor Tysons)
  • HealthMarkets posted a job opening for Insurance Representative in Falls Church. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for Specialty Sales (Style, Tech, Beauty) (T1893) in Falls Church. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McLean here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tysons

  • Proposed data center expansion in Tysons put on hold (ffxnow.com)
  • Screening of Award-winning Documentary 'State Organs' & Expert Panel (ffxnow.com)
  • Nominations Now Open for GovCIO Media & Research's 2026 Critical Infrastructure Security Summit Flywheel Awards (govciomedia.com)

Vienna

Burke

  • 93-Year-Old Fairfax County Man Dies After Crash In Burke Intersection: Police (patch.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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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