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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Which McLean-area trails made the cut for top fall adventures?

Coming up on the McLean Patch calendar: Autumn in Bloom Thursday, October 1, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Good morning McLean! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which McLean-area trails made the cut for top fall adventures?
  • How could Fairfax's new growth fund benefit projects in downtown McLean?

Also on today's calendar: Autumn in Bloom Thursday, October 1, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: Cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 60.
  • Tuesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best Fall Activity in Fairfax County (ffxnow.com) — McLean residents are urged to take advantage of nearby fall favorites, including scenic hikes from trailheads on Old Dominion Drive and Georgetown Pike that showcase Great Falls Park's overlooks and waterfalls. The roundup also highlights Cox Farms' festival and Vienna's Oktoberfest, giving Fairfax County families several options to enjoy the cooler weather.
   

• Fairfax County aims to become 'a player' in regional economic development dealmaking (ffxnow.com) — Fairfax County is reshaping its economic development strategy, creating a new $15 million Economic Growth Fund to more quickly support promising projects. Earlier funds helped the McLean Project for the Arts build its new Berlage Arts & Education Center in downtown McLean, signaling that future incentives could further boost local cultural and business initiatives.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Tysons

  • Top 5 Things to Know in October (washingtonfamily.com)
  • Noisy vehicle monitoring to start in Fairfax County (wset.com)
  • A Quantum Leap for Public Education: FCPS Plans to Host the World's First K-12 Quantum Computer (natlawreview.com)

Vienna

  • 2117 Patty Ln, VIENNA, VA 22182 Property for sale (corcoran.com)
  • Poll: The best lunch spot in Fairfax County (ffxnow.com)

Arlington

  • 5 Injured In Shooting After Arlington House Party Dispute: 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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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