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An overview of International Drive in McLean (staff photo).

Teen Charged in Fatal Fairfax County Shooting — “Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, have arrested and charged a 17-year-old who they say is responsible for the fatal shooting of a man in a parking lot in the Woodlawn area on Friday evening.” [WTOP]

New Stroller Policy In Effect for Fairfax Connector Buses —“. Effective immediately, adults boarding with a child in a stroller are no longer required to fold the stroller and hold the child in their lap. This family-friendly approach allows passengers to board Fairfax Connector buses with children comfortably secured in their strollers,” [Fairfax County Government]

Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Fairfax Station — A 22-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Sept. 1 in Fairfax Station. Police believe the man as speeding a stolen motorcycle. When he crestted a hill, he lost control and fell off the motorcycle, police said. [Fairfax County Police Department]

A Look Inside the Life of Herndon’s ‘Baby Doctor’ — “Dr. William Meyer was a popular doctor in Herndon, from the 1920s to 1960, and was well known for delivering many babies, earning him the moniker: ‘The Baby Doctor.’” [Reston Patch]

Pricey McLean Home Hits Market — One of the state’s priciest homes is officially on sale for $25 million. It includes about 210 feet of frontage on the Potomac River. [The Wall Street Journal]

It’s Tuesday — The weather forecast for Tuesday is primarily sunny and hot, with temperatures reaching around 97°F and a north wind at about 8 mph. As for Tuesday night, expect mostly clear skies and a low temperature of approximately 74°F. The north wind will be around 6 mph before becoming calm in the evening. [Weather.gov]

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