Politics & Government

McLean Week in Review-October 31-November 4

Top McLean News Last Week

Monday October 31

  • Looking for a new job? Here is a open within the Fairfax County government. 
  • As many as 41 million trick-or-treaters may take to the streets across the U.S. tonight. Interested in other ? Read on. 
  • This week's includes a bank robbery and several incidents of larceny. 
  • Former model Heidi Klum has made a second career out of judging up-and-coming fashion designers on their cutting-edge creations. Let her be the judge of your child's Halloween costume in our special nationwide Patch contest! Instructions on how to submit photos can be found .

Tuesday November 1

  • McLean and Langley high schools - and at higher rates than the county and state averages.
  • Thousands of taxpayers in Fairfax County because their cars apparently appreciated in value. 
  • Independent candidate Christopher DeCarlo, running for chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, posted a on Sunday. You won't want to miss this - he raps.
  • have played an important role in nonpartisan school board elections this season.

Wednesday November 2

Find out what's happening in McLeanfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

New Elections Chief. Meet the Fairfax Elections registrar who took over the job last month.

Historic Father-Son Letter. CIA receives letter on Hitler's stationary out of the mists of history.

Find out what's happening in McLeanfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Volunteers of the Year: Claude Moore Farm Workers. The volunteers "are the farm" according to citation from the McLean Chamber of Commerce.

Thursday November 3

Presidential Candidate Visits McLean. Herman Cain speaks to technology council.

MCA Considers Community Center Tax Reduction. As a way of reducing the community center's $12 million surplus.

Special Award for a Special Leader. McLean banker receives special recognition for her community service.

Friday November 4

6 Things to Know for Nov. 8. Your voters survival guide.

Candidates War Chests in the Final Week of the 2011 Campaign. Following the money.

Washington Capital Stars Shine at Kent Gardens. Lessons in defending on the ice.

Losing an Hour, Gaining the Morning Light. Sunday morning turn back the clocks.


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