Restaurants Close, Intruder Outside CIA: 2021 Top News In McLean

McLean VA

28 December, 2021

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MCLEAN, VA — While 2021 continued to be overshadowed by the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, there was a variety of local news that interested McLean Patch readers. Business news tends to be one of our popular topics. Two McLean restaurants — The Greek Taverna and Assaggi Osteria — cited failed rent negotiations as the factor in their closings. The McLean Safeway closed on Chain Bridge Road and is set to be replaced by a Lidl next year. In Tysons, development activity is taking shape with the opening of Capital One Hall and the sky garden with Starr Hill Biergarten. On the transportation front, the I-495 NEXT project advances to design and construction. In police and fire news, the most notable story was an intruder outside CIA headquarters who was killed in a standoff and shooting. In the case of McLean resident Bijan Ghaisar's fatal shooting in 2017, charges were dismissed against the two U.S. Park Police officers involved in the shooting. On the real estate front, McLean continues to have plenty of eye-catching listings. Two DC sports stars sold their McLean homes in 2021 — former Washington National Max Scherzer and former Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith. Last but certainly not least, numerous McLean residents made a difference in the community. When COVID-19 vaccines first become available and supply was limited, a neighbor helped seniors find appointments. A group of McLean High School students started a nonprofit to bring the joy of art lessons to hospital patients. Another teen completed on "American Ninja Warrior." An elementary school girl learned to bake during the pandemic and landed a spot on Food Network's Kids Baking Competition. The McLean Volunteer Fire Department celebrated 100 years of providing volunteer fire and rescue support to McLean. To stay up to date on McLean and Fairfax County news in 2022, subscribe to our free news alerts and morning newsletter. 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Here are McLean's top stories of 2021: Business The Greek Taverna To Close After 28 Years In McLeanPulcinella Restaurant Reopens In New McLean LocationSameday Testing Opens Coronavirus Testing Location In TysonsMcLean Safeway Store To Close In April, Liquidation Sale HeldI-495 NEXT Project Clear To Advance To Design, ConstructionContractor For 495 NEXT Express Lanes Project ChosenCapital One Hall Opens With Performances In OctoberLast Disney Store In Virginia To Close In SeptemberSandlot Tysons To Open At The Boro DevelopmentAssaggi Osteria To Close In McLean After Christmas Eve'Hell's Kitchen' Finalist To Head New Restaurant In TysonsRestaurant To Open At Capital One Center's Watermark HotelNew Tysons Restaurant Inspired By Persian Gulf, Northern IndiaBluestone Lane Opens First Virginia Location In TysonsNew Hijab Collection At Tysons Corner Center Boosts InclusivenessStorage Of Vehicles For Sales Approved At Tysons Corner CenterMass Vaccination Center To Reopen At Tysons Corner CenterStarr Hill Brewery To Open At Skypark Atop Capital One HallTysons Corner Center Announces New, Upcoming RetailersSky Garden At Capital One Center Open, Festival PlannedBusinesses Win Space At Tysons Corner Center Through CompetitionMonarch Luxury Condo Building Starts Above-Ground ConstructionLocally-Owned Playful Pack Dog Daycare Opening In McLeanGuidehouse To Create Over 900 Jobs With Tysons HeadquartersGOLFTEC Tysons Corner, A Golf Training Center, OpensTysons Named Top Booming Virginia Suburb In RENTCafé StudyPolice and fire Intruder Outside CIA HQ Dies After Shooting Involving FBI AgentBijan Ghaisar Case: Park Police Officers' Charges DismissedMcLean Remains Targeted Area For Recent Fairfax Co. 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