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Good day McLean! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will your McLean street drop to a 20-mph speed limit?
  • Should McLean families really gift bitcoin to Gen Z this year?
  • Which McLean Community Players shows are climbing the awards leaderboard?

Also on today's calendar: Heirloom- Silver & Brass Restoration Services: THURSDAYS 10-4 and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 38 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, temps: high: 49, low: 29.
  • Thursday: A stray afternoon shower, with a high of 51 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• FCDOT proposes streets for testing reduced 20-mph speed limit (ffxnow.com) — McLean residents are being asked to weigh in now on a Fairfax County pilot that could drop speed limits to 20 mph on several neighborhood streets near Dolley Madison Boulevard and Georgetown Pike. The county is collecting survey feedback through Dec. 19 before seeking VDOT approval, with a test period planned from summer 2026 into early 2027 to measure safety and traffic impacts.
   

• 45% of Gen Z adults say they would be happy to receive crypto as a gift this holiday season—here's what experts say (cnbc.com) — A McLean-based financial advisor is among experts weighing in on whether cryptocurrency makes a smart holiday gift, as nearly half of Gen Z adults say they’d be happy to receive it. They stress crypto’s volatility, recommend modest amounts like $50, and suggest treating it as an educational tool rather than a guaranteed investment, with some favoring bitcoin over other coins.
   

• Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOLERO BAR Leads Best Musical! (broadwayworld.com) — Several McLean Community Players productions, including Shrek and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), are in the running across multiple categories in the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards. Local theater fans can still influence standings by voting, with winners to be announced in January and McLean artists competing alongside companies from across the region.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Police activity on highway in Fair Oaks, Virginia.
    7:51AM on Dec 14: Massive emergency response has lanes locked down on US-50 East in Fair Oaks, VA, with wet and slushy roads. (Nextdoor )
  • What makes this Y print?
    The dog print next to it, is an 80 lbs German Shepherd, so whatever it is, is big! (Nextdoor Kent Gardens District)
  • Sunrise Senior Living posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in Falls Church. Apply here.
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Falls Church. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McLean here.

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