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🌱 Patch AM: Police link McLean medical office burglary to wider Fairfax County case

And on the McLean Patch calendar - Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala

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Greetings McLean! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police link McLean medical office burglary to wider Fairfax County case
  • See how a McLean family's kitchen became an award-winning showpiece
  • How fast are home prices rising in McLean's 22101 ZIP code?

Also on today's calendar: Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Beautiful with plenty of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: High clouds and beautiful, temps: high: 74, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Rain, with a high of 68 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man Charged In String Of Fairfax County Medical Office Burglaries (patch.com) — Police say a Woodbridge man has been charged in a string of Fairfax County medical office burglaries, including a September break-in on Beverly Road in McLean. Investigators linked him to three cases across the Mason, McLean, and Fair Oaks districts and are now checking for other possible connections, while asking anyone with information to contact detectives or Crime Solvers.
   

2. 2026 Chrysalis Awards: Kitchen $150,000-$250,000 (qualifiedremodeler.com) — A McLean home has earned a regional Chrysalis Award for a major kitchen remodel designed around a busy family's daily routines. The reworked layout centers on a large island, hidden storage, and warm wood paired with creamy cabinetry and Calacatta marble. High-performance appliances and thoughtful details aim to make both everyday cooking and entertaining easier and more elegant.
   

3. This Northern Virginia Zip Code Shows the Highest Home Appreciation in 2026 (northernvirginiamag.com) — Homeowners in McLean's 22101 ZIP code are seeing strong gains, with median prices up 17.1% this year and a third of sales closing at $2.5 million or more. Nearly 40% of buyers there are paying cash, underscoring intense demand. The report compares McLean's appreciation to other hot Northern Virginia markets like Rosslyn, Alexandria, Vienna, and Clarendon.
   

4. 2026 Chrysalis Awards: Residential Interior $300,000 (qualifiedremodeler.com) — A McLean estate home in Fairfax County 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, upgraded appliances, and refreshed mudroom and powder rooms, the project showcases high-end design happening right in the McLean area.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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