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Local Government
Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
Local Government
Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
Local Government
Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
Local Government
View MoreMilk & Honey to replace Dhoom at Tysons Corner Center with November opening
Reston-based Thompson Hospitality plans to open its Southern comfort food chain Milk & Honey at Tysons Corner Center in November 2026, replacing Indian restaurant Dhoom in a 4,900-square-foot space at 1961 Chain Bridge Road.
Local Government
View MoreFairfax County supervisors push to eliminate public hearings for home day care approvals
At a July 7 Land Use Policy Committee meeting, Fairfax County supervisors directed staff to draft rules that could replace public hearings for home-based day care zoning approvals with a staff-level administrative process, citing a 251-day median timeline and zero denials out of 53 applications since January 2024.
Local Government
View MoreFCPS wins two national FBLA titles as McLean caps strong year in academic competitions
Thirteen FCPS students earned top-15 national finishes at the 2026 FBLA conference in San Antonio, including two first-place winners, capping a year in which McLean High won the VHSL Academic Cup and Langley placed third in a national economics challenge.
Local Government
View MoreFairfax County police expand AI-powered drone response for 911 calls
The Fairfax County Police Department's Real Time Crime Center has implemented AI technology that transcribes 911 calls in real time and triggers drone deployments before dispatchers complete the standard process, covering all county districts including McLean.
Local Government
View MoreMcLean Community Center cancels Thursday concert, go-go legends EU up next
The McLean Community Center canceled its Thursday, July 9 One Hit Wonderers outdoor concert due to thunderstorms; D.C. go-go legends EU (Experience Unlimited) perform next at the free summer series on Thursday, July 16 at McLean Central Park.
Local Government
View MoreFairfax County accepts revised plan for 30-story Tysons tower near McLean Metro
Fairfax County accepted Rushmark Properties' amended development plan for a 370-unit residential tower at 1750 Chain Bridge Road in Tysons, replacing a previously proposed 447-unit design with larger apartments, expanded public space, and active ground-floor retail adjacent to the McLean Metro station.
Local Government
View MoreTuckahoe Tigers improve to 3–0, set up July 18 showdown with Division 1 leader Chesterbrook
The Tuckahoe Tigers improved to 3–0 with a July 4 win over Overlee and now trail Chesterbrook by 173 total points heading into a pivotal July 18 showdown between the NVSL Division 1 co-leaders.
Local Government
View MoreThree McLean-area volunteers among 21 honored by Fairfax County Park Authority
The Fairfax County Park Authority Board honored 21 peer-nominated volunteers on June 24, including three who serve at Colvin Run Mill, Spring Hill Rec Center and Riverbend Park in the McLean and Great Falls area.
Local Government
View MoreSurvey ranks McLean parents among most stressed in the U.S.
A national survey of more than 3,000 families ranks McLean's 22101 ZIP code No. 32 among the most-stressed communities for parents, citing academic pressure and high expectations that mirror the competitive culture at McLean High School and across FCPS.
Local Government
View MoreFCFRD captain recognized for 25 years of service
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department Captain Thomas Biller of Station 41 was recognized for reaching 25 years of service with the department.
Local Government
View MoreVinson Hall residents mark America's 250th with Revolutionary War saber and Declaration reading
Vinson Hall Retirement Community in McLean marked America's 250th birthday on Sunday, July 5, with a ceremony featuring a Revolutionary War-era saber cake-cutting, a Color Guard flag change, and a reading of the Declaration of Independence led by Virginia Del. Rip Sullivan and 10 residents.
Local Government
View MoreMcLean dominates Northern Virginia's priciest home sales in first half of 2026
Six McLean estates ranked among Northern Virginia's 10 most expensive home sales in the first half of 2026, led by the $13.5 million Langley Oaks property on Georgetown Pike, according to Northern Virginia Magazine's July 7 report.
