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🌱 Patch AM: MD Man Linked To Multiple Attempted Burglaries In McLean: Police

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In today's newsletter:

  • Maryland suspect tied to two attempted McLean home burglaries
  • Meet the McLean keeper heading to Division I soccer in 2026
  • How new county design rules could reshape McLean’s business center streetscapes

Also on today's calendar: McLean Rotary's Jingle Bell 5K Run/Wlk and 15 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 46 and low of 28 degrees.
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  • Monday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 33 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. MD Man Linked To Multiple Attempted Burglaries In McLean: Police (patch.com) — Residents in McLean are being alerted after police linked a Maryland man, arrested in Tysons this week, to two attempted burglaries on Chain Bridge Road and Crest Lane earlier this month. The suspect faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, is being held without bond, and has a preliminary hearing set for March 2026. Police at the McLean Station are asking anyone with information or relevant surveillance footage to contact detectives or submit anonymous tips for possible rewards.
   

2. Women's Soccer Announces 2026 Signing Class (gomastodons.com) — A McLean High School goalkeeper, Aimee Abraham, has signed to play Division I women’s soccer at Purdue Fort Wayne in fall 2026, spotlighting local talent on a national stage. The article details her standout Highlanders and club careers, plus academic honors, alongside bios of five other recruits from around the country.
   

3. Updated Urban Design Guidelines Endorsed for Community Revitalization Districts and Areas (fairfaxcounty.gov) — New county urban design guidelines will directly shape future redevelopment in the McLean Commercial Revitalization District and the McLean Community Business Center, influencing streetscapes, parks, buildings, and public spaces. The updated standards emphasize walkability, accessibility, equity, and better design for townhomes and auto-oriented uses, and were crafted with extensive community input across all revitalization areas.
   

4. Virtual Center for Active Adults (fairfaxcounty.gov) — Local seniors who use the McLean Community Center are part of a wide network of partners behind Fairfax County’s Virtual Center for Active Adults, which includes county agencies, nonprofits, and arts groups. The page mainly lists participating organizations and notes that external links are informational only, not endorsements, and may change without notice.
   

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  • A vehicle fire on I-395 at MM7.0 in Arlington County closed one southbound travel lane, but all access lanes are now open.
    7:37PM on Dec 11: A vehicle fire on I-395 southbound at mile marker 7.0 (Glebe Rd Exit 7) in Arlington County has closed one southbound travel lane. (Nextdoor )
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