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Week In Review: Nursing Home Fire, Campaign Donations, Hamptons Car Crash
A look back at the top stories in McLean from Sept. 24 to 28.

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A look back at the top stories in McLean from Sept. 24 to 28.

If you're in the market for real estate this weekend—or if you're just browsing—make plans to stop by one of these open houses.
A summary of the latest McLean incidents, arrests reported by Fairfax County police
The board voted to spend part of its reserve fund instead of raising the tax rate.
The weekend is only one day away. What are you going to do with it?
Arleigh Burke Pavilion, located at 1739 Kirby Road in McLean, caught fire Thursday morning.
The programs aren't free, but are designed to save homeowners money in the long run.
In this column, Patch publishes the latest round of McLean restaurant reports.
The club will also host a holiday marketplace on Dec. 6.
The board will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
The upgrades will help shorten the length and diminish the scope of local power outages.
Cheri Cusumano of McLean died on Sept. 18 when her car swerved on Lewinsville Road, hit a tree and burst into flames.
The property is located on Dulany Drive.
National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday. Make sure you are registered or your current registration is valid before the Oct. 15 deadline.
The annual literary festival runs Wednesday to Sunday at venues across the region.
These authors have ties to Mason — professors, alumni and students.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Fairfax County Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
A look back at the top stories in McLean from Sept. 17 to 21
Our round-up of the best blogs on McLean Patch from Sept. 15-21.
If you're in the market for real estate this weekend—or if you're just browsing—make plans to stop by one of these open houses.