McLean Week in Review-December 5-9

Monday December 5

VDOT Increases Snow Removal Budget. State adds $20 million for Northern Virginia snow removal.

Major Delays on Beltway, Dulles Toll Road. Toll Road, Route 7 closing overnight. Major delays this week.

McLean's Only Community Parade Draws A Crowd. Families, kids, Santa, fire engines bring together the McLean community. Did we get your picture at the Winterfest parade? See the photo gallery.

Tuesday December 6

Bank Robbery Suspect in Court. Suspect remains in jail for her protection.

Where the Jobs Are. Job openings with Fairfax County government include assistant planning director to substance abuse counselor.

McLean Crime Report. 14-year-old robbed in Tysons Corner.

Wednesday December 7

Fairfax Takes Control of Water Rates. Board of Supervisors passes landmark legislation with big implications for McLean residents.

Losing an Uncle at Pearl Harbor. McLean bank president honors uncle lost on the USS Arizona.

McLean Patch Celebrates First Anniversary. We thank the neighbors for a great year. Come to our party.

Thursday December 8

$30,000 MCC Customer Survey Finally Complete. GMU professor finally delivers long-awaited report to McLean Community Center.

McLean Business Takes Major Loss. SAIC addresses troubled New York City contract.

Joie de McLean. 'Tis the season to eat, drink and make merry. We have suggestions for doing all three in McLean.

Friday December 9

McLean Citizens Association Criticizes $12 million Surplus. MCA confronts McLean Community Center board over its surplus.

County Supervisors Meet with State Legislators. Subject:What they want to accomplish in Richmond

McLean Student Recounts His Day at Virginia Tech In the Midst of the Shooting

List of McLean Neighbors Charged with an Offense. Assault on a family member;  drug offense.