McLean Week in Review Aug. 8-12

Monday, Aug. 8

Election Ahead. Your guide to who the candidates are and how to get an absentee ballot.

McLean Crime. Recent incidents including theft of baby food.

Traffic Tangles This Week. Up to 30 minute closings on the Beltway. Both Dulles roads closing. Pack the patience.

Marines Land on Guadalcanal. 69th anniversary of the landings on Guadalcanal that after six months of hell lead to first major U.S. land victory in the Pacific.

Tuesday, Aug. 9

Tackling Concussions. High school team tryouts started Monday with parents, coaches and students mandated to take course on concussions.

Fairfax County Garners $60M Surplus. You can tell the county how to spend it.

"Mudslinging" Campaign Battle. The Washington Post takes a look at our only primary fight.

Slain U.S. Navy Seal Has No McLean Connection. Early reports said one of the U.S. Navy Seals killed in the helicopter in Afghanistan was from McLean. Not true.

Wednesday, Aug. 10

Wal-Mart Coming to Tysons Corner. Construction to start this month.

McLean Swim Club Robbed.

McLean Residents Charged with Offenses.

Real McLean Housewife.

Thursday, Aug. 11

McLean's Newest Millionaire. Langley High grad wins $107 million in the Virginia Lottery.

Community Center Budget Takes Shape. Preliminary numbers total more than $17 million.

Grab and Go. Great things to do with the kids this weekend.

College Survival Guide

Friday, Aug. 12

Weekend Beltway Closings in McLean. I-495 southbound closed at Dulles Toll Road.

Shopping in the Park for Groceries. Welcome to the ever popular McLean Farmers Market.

Lots to do this Weekend.