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🌱 Patch AM: Federal Drug Case Details Cocaine, Fentanyl Sales During Undercover Meetings In McLean

Also check out Heirloom - Silver & Brass Restoration Services: Thursdays 10-4 on the McLean Patch calendar

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Cheers McLean! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Undercover fentanyl and cocaine deals unfolded in McLean during FBI probe
  • How upcoming GW Parkway lane closures will affect McLean drivers
  • Why two schools keep sending McLean families to the wrong campus

Also on today's calendar: Heirloom - Silver & Brass Restoration Services: Thursdays 10-4 and 17 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Some sun with a t-storm; hot, temps: high: 95, low: 74.
  • Friday: Hot; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Federal Drug Case Details Cocaine, Fentanyl Sales During Undercover Meetings In McLean (patch.com) — Residents in McLean may be alarmed to learn that two undercover drug buys involving cocaine and fentanyl took place in the community as part of a larger FBI investigation. Court records describe detailed October and November 2025 meetings in McLean where an undercover Fairfax County detective purchased drugs, evidence that later helped lead investigators to a Washington, D.C., suspect now facing federal distribution charges.
   

• George Washington Memorial Parkway Announces Extended Northbound and Upcoming Southbound Closures for Tree Maintenance Between Spout Run Parkway and Route 123 (nps.gov) — If you commute through McLean on the George Washington Memorial Parkway, expect significant midday closures between Spout Run Parkway and Route 123 through late October for tree maintenance. Northbound lanes are shut Mondays–Thursdays through September 17, with southbound closures starting September 21, so plan alternate routes, allow extra time, and watch for detour signs and work crews.
   

• McLean Is in Potomac. Potomac Is in McLean. Why?! (washingtonian.com) — Families considering private schools around McLean will appreciate this look at the long-running name confusion between McLean School in Maryland and the Potomac School in McLean. The story shares real mix-ups with buses, tours, and games, and explains how both schools ended up swapping locations in name only decades ago.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey neighbors we are looking for safe home for my friend cat he give it to me because he is leaving the country and I just know that I'm allergic to cats I can't have him .
    Please contact me if you are a good person who wants to have cat as pet. I feed him clean food so if you want to have him make sure you feed him… (Nextdoor Elizabeth Drive)
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🗞 Nearby News

Tysons

  • Housing developer seeks to demolish Sheraton Tysons Hotel instead of converting it (ffxnow.com)
  • Capital One Center Celebration of the Arts (tysonstoday.com)
  • Attackers begin exploiting critical Ruby on Rails flaw. (thecyberwire.com)

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Reston

  • Crossing Guard Returns To FCPS High School Hours After Student Is Hit By Car (patch.com)
  • Fairfax School Board Advances Plan To Bring Full-Time AAP To Every Middle School (patch.com)

Ok McLean! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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