Chain Bankruptcy + New Restaurants + Taylor Swift At Midnight: VA Business

Taylor Swift's midnight debut at Target, new restaurants coming to NoVa and a retailer files for bankruptcy top recent VA business news.

Early Voting For Nov. 4 Election In McLean: What To Know

Fairfax County voters can cast early ballots in the Nov. 4 general election at three locations and vote by mail Sept. 19 through Nov. 1.

Walkinshaw Appointed To House Oversight Committee

Newly elected congressman was appointed to committee on which former U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D) served as the ranking member.

Rip Sullivan Seeks Reelection To VA House Of Delegates: Candidate Questionnaire

Del. Rip Sullivan (D) is on the Nov. 4 ballot in the race to decide who will represent District 6 in the Virginia House of Delegates.

Burning Vehicle In Tysons Parking Garage Extinguished: FCFRD

Firefighters from Fairfax County responded overnight for the report of a vehicle fire inside a Tysons parking garage, according to reports.

Bulldozer Stolen From McLean Worksite Resold On Facebook: FCPD

Fairfax County police say that they linked a bulldozer stolen from a McLean construction site to a suspect in Michigan.

Local Teens Bring Adaptive Music to Children with Special Needs

High school and middle school students create free adaptive music sessions for children with developmental needs.

Game Show Arena, Egyptian Comfort Food Coming Soon To The Boro

Five new retailers are coming to The Boro Tysons, including a game show experience attraction and an award-winning eatery.

11th District Voters Turn Out For Walkinshaw In Special Election

Congressman-elect James Walkinshaw won all precincts in Tuesday's special election, garnering about 75 percent of the votes cast.

66 McLean Seniors Named 2026 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Semifinalists from several McLean schools are in the running for the next round of National Merit Scholarships in 2026.

GMU President Issues Statement On Faculty Hiring, Diversity

GMU President Gregory Washington addresses ongoing federal inquiries into the school's faculty hiring practices.

Gender Policies Lawsuits By Arlington, Fairfax Schools Dismissed

A federal judge dismissed lawsuits filed by two Northern VA school systems over their gender policies, which defy the Trump administration.

Books By the Bag!

Our most popular deal! We provide the brown paper grocery bag, you provide the home. Only $10 for a full bag!

Where To Pick Apples, Enjoy Autumn Around McLean: 2025 Guide

There are plenty of activities at these fall attractions to appeal to all ages, especially kids.

Starting Today! Double or Nothing: 30K Books Need New Homes Sep 4-7

Our donations have DOUBLED for this quarterly book sale! Come shop for more than 30,000 books, DVDs, puzzles, games, children's treasures

McLean Highlander Band 2025 Tag Day Fundraiser

Please consider making a donation when you see our local young musicians out and about this weekend.

Hungry Kids Can't Do Their Best In School

Help Provide Food For Families With Limited Resources

​HUGE Tysons Library Book & Media Sale Sept 4 - Sept 7

HUGE selection of books and media for all ages and interests - $10/Bag or Half Price Clearance Sunday - Proceeds benefit library/community

McLean Call Your Mother Deli Debuts 'Saved By The Carbs' Fall Menu

The locally-founded bagel shop is combining back-to-school nostalgia with fall cravings with a new menu in McLean and other locations.

Parking Lot Sale, Old Firehouse Block Party Hosted By MCC In September

McLean Community Center will be celebrating the Old Firehouse Center's 35 years of service to McLean on Sept. 20.

What's Open, Closed On Labor Day In McLean

Labor Day traditionally marks the end of summer. Here's a list of the government offices and services that will be closed on Monday.

Arlington, Fairfax Schools Sue Feds Over Gender Policies

Two Northern Virginia school systems filed a lawsuit Friday against the U.S. Department of Education over their gender-based policies.

Celebrate Labor Day With Extended Brunch, Discount Prices In McLean

Thompson Restaurants is extending brunch at several of its locations and serving the "Last Plate of Summer" at a special price.

Free Cookie For 1st 100 Customers At Chip City Cookies In Tysons

Chip City Cookies will be opening the doors of its Tysons Corner Center location at 11 a.m. on Friday.

HUGE Tysons Library Book & Media Sale Sept 4 - Sept 7

HUGE selection of books and media for all ages and interests - $10/Bag or Half Price Clearance Sunday - Proceeds benefit library/community

No Fairfax Casino Group Supports VA Gaming Commission

The formation of a commission to oversee all gaming in Virginia would provide numerous benefits for the community, coalition says.

New Brands Coming To Tysons Corner Center

Shoppers can expect to find a bunch of new brands opening at Tysons Corner Center over the next couple of months.

Taste Of NoVA 2025 Includes McLean Chefs: Change Of Venue

The next Taste of NoVA will introduce chef demonstrations and a speaker series with food and drink experts.

Back To School Boro Bash Features Movie, Family-Friendly Activities

The Back to School Boro Bash on Sept. 6 features family-friendly activities and a screening of "Monsters University."

$750M Powerball Jackpot, 10th-Largest In History: Where To Buy Tickets In VA

The jackpot in Monday’s Powerball drawing is the 10th-largest grand prize in the history of the game.

GMU Board Of Visitors Responds To Department Of Education's OCR Findings

U.S. Department of Education notified GMU that the Fairfax school has been in violation of a federal civil rights law.

Tysons Library Book & Media Sale Sept 4 - Sept 7

Large selection of books and media for all ages and interests - $10/Bag or Half Price Clearance Sunday Proceeds benefit library/community

These Are The Top 45 VA Employers In Forbes Ranking

A Vienna-based banking and financial services company tops the list of Virginia's best employers, according to the latest Forbes ranking.

Dunkin' Rolls Out Fall Menu At McLean Location: Deals

The new autumn menu at Dunkin' features a variety of seasonal treats, including the return of the iconic Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte.

MCC Governing Board To Host 2 Meetings On FY 2027 Budget

All residents of Dranesville Small District are invited to attend the meetings as they pay a real estate surcharge to support the center.

The Reston-Great Falls Interior Design Corner

The Art of Color: How to Choose the Perfect Paint Palette

Top 25 High Schools In Virginia For 2025-26: U.S. News & World Report

Nearly 24,000 public high schools were evaluated, and nearly 18,000 were ranked nationally, including in Virginia.

Tropical Storm Watch Includes VA, 12-Foot Waves Forecast: Hurricane Erin Update

Although Hurricane Erin is set to pass offshore, it will cause dangerous beach conditions. A tropical storm watch now includes part of VA.

First Day Of School In McLean: Share Your Photos With Patch

It's the first day of school in McLean and we want to see photos of students as they head back for another school year.

Tysons Library Book & Media Sale Sept 4 - Sept 7

Large selection of books and media for all ages and interests - $10/Bag or Half Price Clearance Sunday - Proceeds benefit library/community