McLean Connection

Serving McLean, Va, one of 15 award-winning, weekly Connection Newspapers; free digital subscription at

[VA-TF1 / USA-01 - Urban Search and Rescue @VATF1]

Clearing the way! USA-01 crews are using chainsaws to remove downed trees and reopen roads, helping reconnect isolated communities after #HurricaneMelissa in #Jamaica.

@usembassyja
@statedept
@ffxfirerescue

[Dave Statter @STATter911]

Caught on camera: Vehicle went airborne in crash at Route 50 and I-66. Five people inside. Two with life-threatening injuries. @FairfaxCountyPD confirm reported stolen vehicle. Video from https://t.co/M3HNCTJYac. @ffxnow @matthewyoung31 @HCBright10 @CordellTraffic #safety #crash #caughtoncamera #collision #police #stolencar

[McLean Connection @McLeanConnect]

Herndon Councilmember Cesar del Aguila is supporting the Stars & Stripes Golf Event Charity Event on Friday, Sept 15, 6pm at Reston National Golf Course. 4 holes of golf, food, drinks, more. Benefits veterans, first responders and families.
https://t.co/Vha3mPJGy8

[Analemma Society @AnalemmaSociety]

Come to the annual Perseids Meteor Shower Public Viewing event at Turner Farm Park on Saturday, August 12 from 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM. Look for meteors from the field & look thru 🔭. Details at https://t.co/xE5mr80j1P.
Event is weather dependent, check here or website for updates.

[Town of Vienna, VA @TownofViennaVA]

Time flies when you're having fun! The second day of Viva! Vienna! is almost over, but there's still time to enjoy all the snow cones, ice cream, and spinning rides your heart desires. If you haven't been today, head over to Church Street for an evening filled with excitement.

[McLean Community Center @mcleanvacenter]

The results are in!

Meet the latest additions to the McLean Community Center Governing Board 👋

[Second Story @secondstoryorg]

Thank you to all our partner organizations who have supported Second Story in our mission to support young people and their families.

Spreading the word about our programs has helped us reach even more people who want to make a positive difference in their communities 👏

[McLean Community Center @mcleanvacenter]

McLean Day was the best day 🙌

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this spectacular event!

[McLean Community Center @mcleanvacenter]

Come join the fun at T.G.I.F. Carnival Rides!

We're here until 10 p.m.!

Bring your family and friends to help us kick off McLean Day Weekend!

Lewinsville Park
1659 Chain Bridge Rd.

[Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen]

MAGA Republicans aren’t just willing to risk a catastrophic debt default — they’re doing it to force a plan that could cause a recession and lead to 780,000 FEWER jobs by the end of next year.

This is whacko. https://t.co/XaXr18jGrq

[McLean Community Center @mcleanvacenter]

Join us for our upcoming MCC Governing Board Meeting!

Tax district residents (Small District 1A-Dranesville) who wish to speak at board meetings will be allotted three minutes each. A total of five speakers will be allowed at each meeting.

📆: Wednesday, April 26, 6:30 p.m.

[Jeanne Stuart McVey @RiverGirl707]

#PotomacRiver is high and turbid at Great Falls #Maryland Sunday following #Spring rains and still rising according to Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service! @camdenwalker @capitalweather @chesterlampkin @marykimm @StoryfulNews @WeatherNation

[Fairfax County Government 🇺🇸 @fairfaxcounty]

The FY 2024 Budget is scheduled for adoption on Tuesday, May 9, after public hearings and markup (when the board makes changes to the proposed budget).

Details: https://t.co/FMiYK7d6QK

[Jeanne Stuart McVey @RiverGirl707]

#Kayaker on #PotomacRiver taking advantage of mild winter temperatures at Great Falls #Maryland 2/9! ⁦@camdenwalker⁩ ⁦@capitalweather⁩ ⁦@AdamVanGrack⁩ ⁦@TheNationsRiver⁩ ⁦@hbwx⁩ ⁦@marykimm⁩ ⁦@StoryfulNews⁩ ⁦@WeatherNation⁩

[McLean Little League @MLLUpdates]

Thank you to Rock Hard Excavating for their time and equipment to help get us geared up for 2023! The fields are being regraded and re-sodded. Got to keep the best complex in Virginia in top form!

[Yorktown Athletics @yhssports]

Peter Oliveira broke the school’s 35 year-old 55m hurdle record (8.03) at the district track meet with a first-place time of 7.94. Congrats.

[Fairfax Schools 🌟 @fcpsnews]

Congratulations to @mcleanhigh senior Ethan Zhou, who has been chosen as one of the finalists for the 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search. The Regeneron Science Talent Search is the country's oldest and most distinguished science and math competition for high school seniors.

[McLean Highlanders @mcleanhigh]

Congratulations to Ethan for being named one of 40 finalists for the Regeneron Science Talent Search. Congratulations to Ms. Quarry for being named a Regeneron teacher of merit!

[McLean Connection @McLeanConnect]

Ring in the new year with these 5 resolutions to help protect the Potomac River — Potomac Conservancy https://t.co/0iHVB4j8Mf