McLean's Big News Week: Accident Anniversary, Proposal for Tyson Corner Tax District

Monday June 18

Tragic Anniversary Today. Twenty years ago county's worst traffic accident occurred in McLean. Four teenagers died.

The McLean Ear. Well-known McLean neighbor sings on CBS Morning News. Another neighbor gets a new job, while a third is named a Northern Virginian of the Year.

McLean American Legion. Meet the new officers, veterans of World War II and Vietnam.

Readers' Choice. Nominate your favorites ranging from bartender to drycleaners to intelligence agencies.

Tuesday June 19

McLean Detour Signs. What are those detour signs that have appeared in McLean?

This Week's Traffic Tangles.  Up to 30-minute delays on the Beltway in Tysons Corner area.

Whiz Kids. McLean High recognizes its athletes and thespians.

McLean Graduation Lesson. McLean High teaches alum a final lesson.

Wednesday June 20

McLean High School Class of 2012. Off to nearly 130 colleges with $5 million in scholarships.

Praise for McLean Graduates. McLean principal's moving speech to graduating class.

McLean July 4 Fireworks . Details of the annual community celebration.

The Longest Day. Summer solstice arrives with 103-degree heat index temperatures.

Thursday June 21

Paying for Tysons Corner Transportation Costs. Public hearing tonight on proposal to create special tax district to help pay for everything from new streets to bike paths.

School Waivers. Eight high-performing McLean schools among county school to seek state accreditation waiver.

McLean Crime. Construction equipment stolen.

McLean BizBuzz. SAIC honored. Northrop Grumman starts new cyber security program with University of Maryland. 

Friday June 22

GOP and Democratic candidates will have some company on the ballot in November in Northern Virginia.

Road Change Alert. Fairfax County Parkway has a new route number. 

Oldest  American Legion Member. Portrait of the World War II veteran who is the oldest member of the McLean American Legion post.

A look at Steve Carell's latest film, opening in movie theaters this weekend.

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