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🌱 Patch AM: McLean man awaits sentencing Friday in 2025 Herndon shooting case.

You won't want to miss Lafayette Federal Credit Union Food Truck Friday 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:

  • McLean man awaits sentencing Friday in 2025 Herndon shooting case.
  • McLean-based senior-care firms just landed big tax breaks on Long Island.

Also on today's calendar: Lafayette Federal Credit Union Food Truck Friday and 17 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Breezy at times with some sun, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Driver to be sentenced for manslaughter in 2025 Herndon shooting death (ffxnow.com) — A 20-year-old McLean man faces sentencing in Fairfax County Circuit Court this Friday after pleading guilty, via an Alford plea, to voluntary manslaughter in a 2025 Herndon shooting. Prosecutors dropped several weapons charges under a plea agreement, and the judge will decide between a potential prison term of up to 10 years or a shorter jail sentence and fine.
   

• Plans for assisted living center in East Northport revived as new developer gets early tax break approval (newsday.com) — Two senior-living companies headquartered in McLean are behind a revived $112 million assisted living project on Long Island, now moving forward with fresh tax incentives. While the facility will serve New York seniors, the decision underscores how McLean-based Sunrise Senior and Silver Fox are expanding their footprint, potentially strengthening the local employers' stability and job base here at home.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Tysons

  • Fairfax County to start electronic monitoring for noisy vehicles in early 2027 (ffxnow.com)
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Arlington

  • Special Grand Jury Sought In Fatal Arlington Police Shooting At 7-Eleven (patch.com)
  • Arlington Board Approves Later Music Hours At 2 Clarendon Venues, Denies Big Tony's (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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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