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And check out Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala on the McLean Patch calendar

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Hello again McLean! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the 1957 Ford Ranchero that survived a stormy run to McLean
  • See how a McLean estate remodel won a major design award.
  • Why Great Falls' calm-looking Potomac can be far more dangerous than it appears

Also on today's calendar: Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain, temps: high: 68, low: 63.
  • Monday: Warmer; a morning shower, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• CLASSIC CARS: More than a car, more than a truck, 1957 Ranchero was built 'Ford tough' (thederrick.com) — A retired airline pilot recounts buying a 1957 Ford Ranchero and battling failing wipers, a dying generator, and a nighttime storm to get the car home to McLean. He has since upgraded the wipers, tuned the V-8, and preserved many original details, turning the Ranchero into a well-loved local classic that still lives up to Ford's "Built Tough" slogan.
   

• 2026 Chrysalis Awards: Residential Interior $300,000 (qualifiedremodeler.com) — A McLean estate home in Fairfax County just earned a regional Chrysalis Award after a major remodel opened its once-narrow kitchen to a two-story family room and wooded views. With dual islands, a 12-foot window, professional appliances, and upgraded finishes throughout, the project now better matches the elegance of its five-acre McLean setting.
   

• The American Rivers With The Strongest Undertow (worldatlas.com) — If you visit Great Falls Park in McLean, be aware that the Potomac River there hides powerful underwater currents, whirlpools, and rock gaps that can trap even strong swimmers, which is why swimming and wading are banned. The piece compares the Potomac's hidden dangers with other hazardous U.S. rivers and stresses sticking to overlooks, obeying closures, and treating seemingly calm water with caution.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Balducci's Food Lover's Market posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in Falls Church. Apply here.
  • DHS Brand posted a job opening for Houseperson|Overnight Shift in Arlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McLean here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tysons

  • Ernst & Young Wins $455M DFAS Contract for Navy and Marine Corps Financial Audits (envzone.com)
  • Print fashion brand Lilly Pulitzer opens in Fairfax County's Mosaic District (ffxnow.com)
  • TRSS Announces Up to $128M in DHS Contract Awards (executivebiz.com)

Vienna

  • Shelton - Center Hall Classic Plan, PCI - 22180, U5fth7 Vienna, VA 22180 (zillow.com)

Arlington

  • Arlington To Host Free Electronics, Hazardous Waste Recycling Event (patch.com)
  • Arlington Teacher Sues School Board, Claiming Religious Discrimination, Retaliation (patch.com)
  • Arlington County Sues To Block Trump's Triumphal Arch Near National Cemetery (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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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