Tallest High Rise, Park Police 911 Call: February In Review

Even though February is the shortest calendar month in the year, there's been no shortage of news around McLean and Northern Virginia.

Between a McLean resident fighting cancer being a victim of fraud and other crime stories, there was lots of business news, like the proposed tallest building in the DC region. (Want more stories like this? Subscribe to Patch's free daily newsletter and news alerts. If you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app; download the free Patch Android app here.)

Here's a look at the top stories in and around McLean in February:

Land Purchased For Proposed Tallest Building In The Region

Developers secured their first piece of land for a proposed Tysons project that includes a new 48-story building, which would be the tallest in the DC region.

Armed Security Proposal Voted Down By Fairfax School Board

Fairfax County school board members voted against having a discussion on full-time armed security at schools. Board member Elizabeth Schultz of Springfield introduced the proposal at Thursday's school board meeting. The school board did pass resolution calling for stricter gun control at the state and national level.

I-66 Tolls In Opposite Direction Proposed By State Lawmakers

As state lawmakers consider options to tackle the high tolls on Interstate 66, one proposal suggests commuters going in the opposite direction during rush hour should pay them. This means commuters heading westbound during the morning toll hours and eastbound during the evening toll hours would pay tolls as well.

MITRE To Expand With New High Rises In Tysons

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors granted the MITRE Corporation permission to expand its Tysons campus, which includes four new nine-story buildings, a parking garage and a development plan for a future 15-story building. But residents in a bordering neighborhood are concerned about the impacts of traffic and the high rises.

Things McLean Is Missing, According To Readers

We asked what was one thing McLean was missing, and you answered. McLean readers overwhelmingly want to see a revitalized downtown area, more walkable areas, and additional dining and shopping options.

Elderly McLean Resident With Cancer A Victim Of Fraud

A 71-year-old McLean woman fighting cancer was among the victims of a $5 million fraud scheme leading to an arrest Thursday. The arrested woman is accused of duping victims out of money to spend millions on luxury purchases and travel.

Request To Release 911 Call Before Park Police Shooting Denied

The family of Park Police shooting victim Bijan Ghaisar is demanding Arlington County release the original 911 call that led to the the chase and two officers opening fire on Ghaisar in November. The county's dispatch system, which took the 911 call for the hit-and-run Ghaisar was involved in, denied a Freedom of Information Act request from the family's attorneys.

Tysons Companies Named Best Workplaces For Commuters

McLean/Tysons area is well represented on the "Best Workplace for Commuters in 2018" list, thanks to its four Metro stations and abundant commuter-friendly programs for employees Three sites and nine workplaces are among 225 nationwide that made the list.

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Rendering of MITRE expansion via Fairfax County