VA's Richest Places, Brave 3-Year-Old: McLean February In Review

While February is the shortest month of the year, it wasn't lacking in news. A 3-year-old battling arthritis, richest towns in Virginia and a Tysons-based company named the best place to work were among the top stories among McLean Patch readers.

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Below are some of the most read stories around McLean from February:

McLean Family Rallies Around 3-Year-Old With Arthritis

Last summer, Reese Sheers began waking up, saying she was stuck and couldn't move her arms.After being diagnosed with systematic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), she can do normal day-to-day activities with the help of medication.

Virginia Claims 3 Of Top 100 Richest Places In U.S.: Bloomberg

Most of the country's richest communities are located in California and the New York City area, according to Bloomberg's annual richest places index. Nevertheless, Virginia can claim three places on the list.

Dog's Killing Results In Charges For McLean Man: Police

Fairfax County Police charged a McLean man for the alleged killing of his dog.

Top 125 Schools In Virginia For 2019: New List

Niche.com, which specializes in all different types of rankings, released a new 2019 list slightly different than its usual rankings. Niche ranked what it says are the top 125 schools in Virginia, including both private and public schools, and spanning elementary, middle and high schools.

Tysons-Based Company Tops 2019 Best Place To Work List

Tysons can claim the best place to work in the U.S., according to a new ranking by Fortune. Fortune named Tysons-based Hilton number one on the 100 Best Companies to Work For 2019 list.

Charlotte Russe, With 13 Virginia Stores, Files For Bankruptcy

Charlotte Russe, a women's clothing company seen in malls across the country, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a federal bankruptcy court in Delaware. At least three Northern Virginia stores were marked for closure.

Arlington Diocese Names Priests Accused Of Sexual Abuse

Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington released names of priests credibly accused of sexual abuse against minors. The list spans the history of the diocese since its founding in 1974. The Diocese of Arlington covers 21 counties and seven cities in northern and central Virginia.

Pedestrian Killed In Tysons Area Hit-And-Run: Police

Police seek information on the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run killing a pedestrian in Tysons.