McLean Revitalization Corporation

10/05/2026

McLean Community Members:

Please take a brief survey focused on revitalizing Downtown McLean. Your feedback will help guide efforts to improve business offerings, public spaces, events, and overall quality of life in our downtown area.

Click here to take the survey:

The McLean Revitalization Corp (MRC) thanks you for taking a few minutes to share your ideas about the future of Downtown McLean. Your responses will help guide planning decisions. This survey takes about 5 minutes. For the purposes of this survey, Downtown McLean is considered to be the county-defi...

09/11/2026

You voted & chose the movie for our annual tradition, Movie Under the Stars, on Sept 25: Monsters Inc. Today we’d like to extend a special thank you to our featured sponsors making this event possible: Lynn Heinrichs of StateFarm and Transurban. Don’t forget this year’s showing is at a new location, McLean Central Park. This event is free but registration is encouraged. https://mrcannualmovienight.eventbrite.com/

09/11/2026

You voted & chose the movie for our annual tradition, Movie Under the Stars, on Sept 25: Monsters Inc. Today we'd like to extend a special thank you to our featured sponsors making this event possible: Lynn Heinrichs of StateFarm and Transurban. Don't forget this year's showing is at a new location, McLean Central Park. This event is free but registration is encouraged. https://mrcannualmovienight.eventbrite.com/

09/08/2026

Hot off the presses -- the Fall 2026 edition of MRC's Downtown McLean Restaurant and Retail Guide is out!

54 restaurants! 40 Retail Stores! All in Downtown McLean!

Pick up your copy all over McLean, at:

- McLean Community Center
- Dolley Madison Library
- Fairfax County McLean Government Center
- MPA Berlage Arts & Education Center
- Staybridge Suites
- Archer Hotel
- The Watermark Hotel
- Greenberry's Coffee
- and at McLean supermarkets and other businesses.

You can also get a copy at upcoming events including

- MRC's Movie Under the Stars on 9/25
mcleantoday.org/event/mrcs-movie-under-the-stars

- McLean 5K on 10/10
mcfonline.org/mclean5k

- McLean Winterfest on 12/6
mcleantoday.org/winterfest

If your business would like a packet of Guides to distribute to your customers, email MRC at [email protected]

09/04/2026

🗳 Last Chance to Vote! 🗳
Our annual Movie Under the Stars is coming up Sept 25th at McLean Central Park. We have a poll going to pick the showing! Check the link below. Many thanks to our sponsors and supporters, State Farm's Lynn Heinrichs, Transurban, the McLean Community Center, the McLean Citizens' Association, Supervisor Bierman's office, and a generous donation from one of our own Board Members for supporting this free annual family tradition in McLean.

09/03/2026

🍰 Meet the story behind Sweetbites Cafe and Bakery!
For owner Sandra Panetta, a lifelong passion for food and Italian desserts grew from a small catering business, to a food truck, and eventually into Sweetbites right here in McLean. Today, the bakery is known for its handmade, small-batch treats and the strong relationships Sandra has built with customers throughout the community.
From family traditions to overcoming the challenges of the pandemic, Sandra’s story is one of passion, perseverance, and a love for the McLean community.
🍪 Read more about Sandra’s journey and the story behind Sweetbites!
Read the full Business Spotlight on McLean Today (https://mcleantoday.org/sweet-bites-cafe-and-bakery-built-on-a-lifelong-passion-for-italian-desserts/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

09/01/2026

It’s that time of the year again! Our annual Movie Under the Stars is coming up September 25th in a new location. This free event is thanks to our generous sponsors and partners. You still have 7 days to choose what movie to screen in our poll below!

09/01/2026

It's that time of the year again! Our annual Movie Under the Stars is coming up September 25th thanks to our generous sponsors and partners. You still have 7 days to choose what movie to screen in our poll linked here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScveQLcSYov6vVwRTtEGIl7Xo-WBJtsUyBEZbXHptWP8UBCsg/viewform?usp=header
Registration is encouraged for this free event so we can be prepared to welcome you at the new location in McLean Central Park on Sept 25.

08/27/2026

Our Annual Movie Under the Stars is coming up Sept 25th. Vote to help us choose the movie by Sept 7.

You get to choose the movie for our annual Movie Night Under the Stars! Voting closes September 7!

08/24/2026

🏙️ Exciting changes are coming to Downtown McLean!
A new mixed-use redevelopment project has been approved for 1368 Beverly Road, at the corner of Beverly Road and Elm Street. Plans include a seven-story residential and retail building, along with wider sidewalks, new landscaping, bike infrastructure, outdoor gathering spaces, and other streetscape improvements designed to create a more walkable and connected downtown.
Construction is currently anticipated to begin in Summer 2027.
Read more about the project and what it could mean for the future of Downtown McLean:
Read the full article on McLean Today (https://mcleantoday.org/redevelopment-project-approved-for-1368-beverly-road-in-downtown-mclean/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)