Fight Back Against Mold Illness with Help from Proactive Wellness Centers
(703) 822-5003CIRS Mold Toxicity Treatment in McLean, VA
Experiencing mold toxicity is a terrifying thought for most people. Although it may seem like an interesting concept for a medical drama, nobody wants to experience the effects of mold exposure firsthand.
Mold is a fungus that thrives in wet environments, such as under tiles, wood floors, and ceilings, pipes, and roofs. While several types of mold exist, some are more hazardous than others, and some individuals may be allergic or sensitive to mycotoxins, the toxins that mold naturally produces. Exposure to excessive amounts of mold, or the types of mold that trigger health problems, can lead to mold toxicity and even CIRS - Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. This acute and chronic systemic inflammatory response syndrome is typically acquired after exposure to mold or other producers of biotoxins, usually from damaged water buildings.
If you believe that you're suffering from mold toxicity or mold illness, it can seem like the world is folding in on you. No matter what you do, your symptoms persist, lowering your quality of life and eliminating your peace of mind. Fortunately, there is reason to be hopeful: Proactive Wellness Centers now offers a research-backed, highly effective mold illness poisoning treatment in McLean, VA for men and women just like yourself and your children as well if they have been impacted.
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CIRS and Mold Toxicity
CIRS and mold illness are on the rise, and accurate diagnosis of the issue plays a major role in this trend. Thanks to Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, there is a huge body of evidence that covers diagnosing and treating patients with CIRS. Dr. Lawson is one of less than 30 practitioners in the United States that are fully certified by Dr. Shoemaker for diagnosing and treating CIRS. The body of evidence by Shoemaker and many associates is the largest body of scientific evidence that is published in major medical journals. Around 80% of CIRS/Mold cases are caused by indoor air contaminated with mold toxins and other triggers. However, it's important to note that CIRS can also be caused by biotoxin producers such as cyanobacteria and a marine dinoflagellate that produces the Ciguatera toxin found in certain types of fish.
When mold or biotoxins are not processed effectively, a series of biochemical changes known as the Biotoxin Pathway occur. Genetic studies have revealed that approximately 24% of individuals have a genetic makeup that makes them susceptible to developing an illness related to mold or biotoxins. The remaining 76% of the population can typically eliminate these toxins from their system and avoid the development of the Biotoxin Pathway that can lead to various diseases.
CIRS and Mold Poisoning Misdiagnosis
CIRS and mold exposure symptoms overlap with many other chronic illnesses, which makes diagnosis challenging and can even lead to missed diagnosis of CIRS. Based on research from Proactive Wellness Centers, CIRS is frequently misdiagnosed. Some of the most common misdiagnoses include:
- Lupus
- Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Parkinson's Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- PTSD
- More
Lyme disease, in particular, is often misdiagnosed. We have treated a number of patients whose symptoms were in line with Lyme disease. Fortunately, we were able to confirm the presence of CIRS and mold and were able to successfully help those patients using CIRS treatment in McLean, VA.
Note that many of these patients have CIRS and Lyme disease and in that case, it is necessary to treat both in order for full recovery. Treating one or the other will invariably leave the patient with debilitating symptoms and even more frustration with their medical team. At Proactive Wellness Centers, we are skilled In diagnosing and treating both.
CIRS and Mold Poisoning Symptoms
If you're reading this page, chances are you're concerned that you might have CIRS or some form of mold poisoning. You may be wondering what you have - is it CIRS, or is it something else like Lyme disease? We can't provide the answer to that question without consultation and testing at our wellness center in Virginia. However, there are common symptoms of CIRS and mold toxicity you should know.
Some of the most common symptoms of CIRS include:
- Fatigue
- Decreased Word Finding
- Headaches
- Difficulty Concentrating
- Morning Stiffness
- Tremors
- Excessive Thirst
- Tingling
- Night Sweats
- Frequent Urination
- Confusion
- Mood Swings
Proactive Wellness Centers'
Tools for Diagnosing Mold Sickness and CIRS
Identifying and confirming if a patient is being impacted by CIRS and identifying the cause and source of the biotoxin are the two main steps in diagnosing CIRS and Mold Exposure. To diagnose CIRS and Mold Exposure, the following diagnostic tools are commonly used:
Visual Contrast Sensitivity Test
A positive result from this screening test tells us with a high probability that you have a biotoxin illness
Lab Tests
These may include MSH, TGF Beta 1, C43a, MMP9, ADH and Osmolality, ACTH and Cortisol, Leptin, and other tests as needed based on individual presentation.
MRI Scanning with NeuroQuant Technology
This software-based diagnostic tool helps us distinguish CIRS from Lyme disease by measuring the brain volumes of specific brain structures. Studies have identified a unique signature in CIRS patients that sets them apart from Lyme patients, and this test can reveal that signature.
"GENIE" (Genomic expression: Inflammation Explained)!
After ten years in concept and three years in development and validation, the application of transcriptomics to confirm hypometabolism is available. Based on the work of James Ryan, PhD, for the first time we can use differential gene expression to tell us about abnormalities in gene functioning in illnesses characterized by chronic fatigue.
Understanding the gene expression lets us use targeted therapies based on our published, peer-reviewed work.
Contact our office to learn more about how genomics testing helps diagnose CIRS and mold poisoning.
Environment Relative Moldiness Index (ERMI):
This is a test of your home or office that you suspect to be the source of the mold exposure. It involves a specialized DNA-based technique utilized to measure the number of mold species present in a given environment, such as a residence or workplace. This methodology is employed to identify the source of biotoxins that the individual is being exposed to, as well as to determine the type and severity of mold species present in the environment.
The advantage of ERMI over other forms of testing is that ERMI provides us with an easy to understand overall "score" that determines mold burden in the home. When we combine this with Shoemaker's research, we can then determine if the mold burden in the home/office is too much for you.
To learn more about the debilitating symptoms of mold sickness and to find out whether you have CIRS or something else, contact Proactive Wellness Centers. Our team of medical professionals is here to help you every step of the way.
To learn more about the debilitating symptoms of mold sickness and to find out whether you have CIRS or something else, contact Proactive Wellness Centers. Our team of medical professionals is here to help you every step of the way.
Hope for Patients with CIRS: Proactive Wellness Centers' Mold Illness Treatment in McLean, VA
Our approach to treating CIRS utilizes integrative and functional medicine, The Shoemaker Protocol along with the latest evidence-based approaches to treating mold illness and the related secondary issues that it causes. We begin by utilizing advanced diagnostics to confirm the presence of the condition and identify the specific environment causing continued exposure to biotoxins. Next, we take a stepwise approach to halt the progression of the disease, eliminate biotoxins from the body, and reverse any damage to cellular structures. Our goal is to help patients achieve a full recovery.
To do this, we not only have to identify the primary condition like CIRS or Lyme disease, but we then have to continue looking to see if you have any of the common secondary conditions like reactivated EBV, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and others. Once we understand the totally of your condition, then we can implement a treatment plan tailored for you. Yes, it will leverage the Shoemaker protocol, but we have found that we have to extend the protocol to cover the secondary issues that we uncover.
The steps we follow to reach that goal include:
- VIP
- TGF Beta 1
- MMP9
- ADH
- Antigliadin
- Androgen Imbalance
- C4a
- More
- Barley
- Cottonseed
- Peanuts
- Corn
- Black Pepper
- Figs
- Rice
- Bread
- Beans
- More
Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Chronic Fatigue, and Chronic Pain Syndrome are examples of illnesses that are often diagnosed without such confirmatory tests. If you are experiencing unexplained health issues or have been exposed to water-damaged buildings, it is possible that you are suffering from CIRS or a mold illness.
The good news is that we can diagnose and address this disease with a mold illness treatment program in McLean, VA tailored to your body and your symptoms. That way, we can help you regain your health as soon as possible.
Be Wary of These
5 Symptoms of Mold Exposure
Mold spores can easily be brought into your home on your shoes or clothing or through open windows or doors. If these spores can find a warm, damp, humid environment, they can begin to multiply. Soon, your home can be filled with toxic mold. If you think mold has invaded your home or another environment, like in an office or warehouse, it's important for you to know about the symptoms.
Unfortunately, diagnosing mold issues can be exceptionally difficult. But why? The answer can be quite frustrating.
Understanding the Difficulty of Diagnosing Mold Symptoms
Many doctors fail to recognize the impact of mycotoxins emitted by certain indoor mold species, which can lead to chemical and inflammatory reactions. While conventional medicine acknowledges that mold can cause allergies, it may overlook this crucial aspect of mold-related health issues.
This can happen for several reasons:
- Standardized treatment protocols for mold toxicity are offered mostly by Functional/Integrative physicians as the conventional physicians are not on board despite over 20 years of published research. Due to this issue, patients spend precious months/years going from doctor to doctor in the conventional channel with no answers.
- Though ERMI testing has been accepted in the integrative/functional medical community, there isn't a "gold standard" in mold testing that is universally accepted.
- Mold symptoms can manifest in vastly different ways depending on the patient.
After understanding the points above, it's no wonder that mold poisoning can be hard to diagnose. Fortunately, integrative and functional holistic medicine providers and wellness centers like Proactive Wellness are flipping the proverbial script. Unlike traditional clinics, our team considers environmental factors that can affect patient health and has advanced training to provide mold poisoning treatment in McLean, VA.
Now that you understand why mold symptoms are so hard to diagnose let's take a closer look at five of the most common indicators of mold sickness.
Fatigue
Fatigue is probably the number one symptom of well over 90% of CIRS patients. The level of fatigue varies from 5 on a 10 point scale all the way to 10 on a 10 point scale. Many patients can no longer work or remain productive as in the worst cases, the fatigue is overwhelming. College students living in moldy dorms frequently have to drop out of school until the illness is treated effectively. Older adults have to retire or stop working due the fatigue. If you have overwhelming fatigue, CIRS may be a major contributor to your illness.
Breathing Problems
Exposure to mold can cause a host of respiratory problems, such as breathing difficulties, allergies, and asthma, especially in individuals with a weakened immune system. Mold can worsen asthma, irritate the nasal passages, lungs, and throat, and lead to symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, sneezing, sore throat, and nasal congestion. Other health issues such as hypersensitivity pneumonitis, sinus congestion, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis have also been associated with mold sickness.
Sadness and Depression
Mold can cause a variety of illnesses that can show up in different ways, such as psychological symptoms like anxiety, depression, insomnia, concentration problems, and memory loss. It has been reported that nearly 40% of people who live in moldy homes experience depression. Researchers suggest that exposure to toxic mold and dealing with the physical symptoms of mold illness can contribute to mental health issues.
Due to this phenomenon, many mold patients are given antidepressant medications in the conventional channels.
Feeling "Pins and Needles"
Numbness, twitching, or tingling in the extremities, such as hands, feet, legs, and arms, is another symptom of mold illness. The sensation is similar to pins and needles, which are often felt when the body is held in an uncomfortable position for a long time. While this sensation can indicate serious nerve damage or disease, it can also be a symptom of mold sickness.
Digestion Problems and Disorders
When exposed to mold, individuals may experience various digestive problems. Some may lose their appetite, leading to unintentional weight loss. Others may suffer from stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. Furthermore, the influx of mold spores may trigger systemic inflammation, causing bloating and weight gain due to the digestive system's exposure to harmful mold.
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Top Tips for
Controlling Mold in Your Environment
It's not possible to completely eliminate all mold and mold spores from your home or place of work. However, since mold spores need moisture to grow, the best way to prevent or get rid of growth is to reduce the moisture in your environment. If you already have mold growing there, it's important to clean it up and address the issue causing dampness. If you only clean up the mold and don't address the underlying problem, the mold is likely to return.
Here are some tips to help reduce moisture throughout your home or office:
- Use A/C or Dehumidifiers. This is especially important if you live in a hot, humid area of the United States.
- Ensure A/C drip pans are clean, dry, and obstruction-free.
- Thoroughly dry areas that are damp or wet within 48 hours.
- Be sure to install insulation in cold areas like your home's exterior walls and windows. Doing so will reduce condensation.
- Work with an HVAC company to check your HVAC system. Doing so can help ensure your unit is removing as much humidity as possible.
- Keep the humidity in your home below 60% whenever possible.
Here are some tips to help reduce moisture in your kitchen:
- Check for leaks near your ice makers, sinks, and anywhere else water is present.
- Make sure your exhaust fans are directing moisture outside, not into your attic.
- If you notice your appliances are causing moisture on windows and other surfaces, turn them off as soon as you're done using them.
Here are some tips to help reduce moisture in crawlspaces:
- Use a plastic covering on the dirt in your crawlspace. Doing so will prevent moisture from saturating the ground.
- Ensure that your crawlspace or basement is ventilated well.
- Check your home's gutters. Make sure they're directing water away from your property, not toward your foundation or crawlspace.
Your Top Choice for
Mold Toxicity Treatment in McLean, VA
Trying to "tough it out" through life with CIRS isn't any way to live. If you're suffering from the effects of biotoxin illness, you should know that there are solutions available to help you reclaim your health and your life. With the help of a can-do attitude, healthy living, and mold illness treatment from Proactive Wellness, there's light at the end of the dark tunnel you're trapped within. Contact our office today to get started on your first step toward recovery!
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231-unit affordable housing development coming to McLean
Beth JoJackhttps://www.virginiabusiness.com/article/construction-to-start-on-231-unit-affordable-development-in-mclean/
$108M project is first of two phases Published April 3, 2024 Construction will begin immediately on the 231-unit first phase of an affordable housing development in McLean backed by Amazon.com, SCG Development announced Wednesday.Located at 1750 Old Meadow Road, Somos at McLean Metro will be developed in two phases. In the first phase, Tysons-based SCG Development will demolish an abandoned office building on the property and build 231 units, a mix of studio and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. The u...
$108M project is first of two phases
Published April 3, 2024
Construction will begin immediately on the 231-unit first phase of an affordable housing development in McLean backed by Amazon.com, SCG Development announced Wednesday.
Located at 1750 Old Meadow Road, Somos at McLean Metro will be developed in two phases. In the first phase, Tysons-based SCG Development will demolish an abandoned office building on the property and build 231 units, a mix of studio and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. The units will be rented to households earning between 30% and 60% of the area’s median income.
The second phase of the development will include 225 units, according to Steve Wilson, SCG Development’s president. The total development cost is about $108 million for the first phase and about $107 million for the second phase, he said.
The property is located within a 10-minute walk to the McLean Metrorail station and less than 10 minutes from Tysons’ new pedestrian bridge.
“Somos at McLean Metro Phase A will bring high quality affordable housing options to families and individuals in a very high barrier to entry market,” Wilson said in a statement.
Amazon.com provided a $28.97 million low-rate loan to the project from the Amazon Housing Equity Fund, a $2 billion commitment to create or preserve more than 20,000 affordable homes for low- to moderate-income families in the Arlington-Washington, D.C., area, Washington state’s Puget Sound region and the Nashville, Tennessee, region, locations where Amazon has offices.
HQ2, Amazon’s East Coast headquarters in Arlington County, began a phased opening in June 2023. Since January 2021, Amazon has committed over $1 billion in loans and grants to create or preserve 7,000 affordable homes in the region, according to the ecommerce giant’s website.
“We embrace opportunities to work in partnership with innovative organizations dedicated to creating much-needed affordable housing that connects individuals and families to transit, employment and other resources across the DMV,” Senthil Sankaran, managing principal of the Amazon Housing Equity Fund, said in a statement.
Virginia Housing, Virginia’s state housing finance agency, committed over $54.5 million in financing and 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credits, which the federal government uses to subsidize the acquisition and construction of affordable rental housing, to the project.
“Our investment towards Somos at McLean provides much needed increased affordable inventory in the Northern Virginia area,” Virginia Housing CEO Tammy Neale said in a statement.
In 2022, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved $33.3 million to acquire the property and support the development of Somos at McLean Metro. The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority will own the land and lease the property to affiliates of SCG Development.
“Innovative partnership has enabled us to leverage private equity to convert an unused office building site into hundreds of affordable homes in the Providence District,” Dalia Palchik, a member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, said in a statement.
Where to Eat Around Tysons Corner
Missy Frederickhttps://dc.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-tysons-corner-mclean-vienna
Tysons Corner is known primarily for three things: its massive pair of malls, the large number of companies headquartered there, and the resulting terrible traffic that results from all of these things colliding at once. A day of hitting the shops or braving the commute is sure to work up an appetite or a thirst, and Tysons Corner has options for nearly every price point and cuisine.Beyond those standouts highlighted here, the number of quick-service and chain options in the area continues to be substantial, from Virginia’s orig...
Tysons Corner is known primarily for three things: its massive pair of malls, the large number of companies headquartered there, and the resulting terrible traffic that results from all of these things colliding at once. A day of hitting the shops or braving the commute is sure to work up an appetite or a thirst, and Tysons Corner has options for nearly every price point and cuisine.
Beyond those standouts highlighted here, the number of quick-service and chain options in the area continues to be substantial, from Virginia’s original Shake Shack location to an outpost of area favorite Lebanese Taverna. Starting this holiday season, shoppers can even stroll the mall with an adult beverage in hand.
Eater maps are curated by editors and aim to reflect a diversity of neighborhoods, cuisines, and prices. Learn more about our editorial process.
Zentan veteran Yo Matsuzaki is behind this fusion izakaya in the hotel attached to Capitol One’s headquarters. There’s a generous raw bar and dishes like scallops with bacon enoki and yuzu vinaigrette.
This Virginia brewery has made a splash in Tysons with its rooftop beer garden atop the Capitol Hill building, which includes 24 tap lines.
One of the area’s best food trucks has a standalone location to serve up lamb, chicken kebabs, stewed chickpeas, and more.
The revolving sushi bar out of Japan debuted its first Virginia outpost this summer with a steady stream of $3.30 plates. A whopping 140 items circulate on a conveyor belt at any given time, from rolls to noodle soups to a variety of hot and cold side dishes.
Though the Urban Space food hall that originally housed it is no more, this excellent purveyor of pizza by the slice (as well as robust whole pies) lives on in Tysons II.
This international chain out of Hokkaido made its D.C.-area debut with this Tysons location. Expect traditional varieties of ramen, like shio and shoyu, prepared with thin, springy noodles. A small collection of appetizers rounds out the menu. The restaurant is frequently busy, and does a robust takeout business.
A relatively new addition to the area for dim sum, Han Palace also has cocktails and a small patio. Look for items like shrimp toast, stuffed duck, lobster sticky fried rice, and more. Order online here.
This bistro in the Ritz Carlton in Tysons draws menu inspiration from a variety of countries including Italy, Singapore, Thailand, Toronto, and St. Thomas. Options include everything from biryani to katsu sando riffs to lobster pastas.
Shipping containers give shape to this food and beer pop-up with almost an outdoor food hall quality to it, complete with firepits for keeping warm during winter months. The idea is an evolution of Tysons Biergarten and now includes dining from vendors serving waffles and tacos, fast-casual Persian, and sushi burritos (and even sushi pizza).
The Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken is the specialty at this counter service spot. A quarter, half or whole bird can be paired with simple sides including fried yucca, black beans, and salad.
Pho is obviously on the menu at this local chain, but there are also several traditional Vietnamese dishes, from shaking beef to shrimp-stuffed crepes.
Nostos is an underrated destination for contemporary Greek food. There’s a deep lineup of cheese dishes — think pan-fried, sesame-crusted feta served with honey and almonds. Seafood is a speciality, and mezze are plentiful.
This upscale Iranian restaurant comes from Maydan vet Chris Morgan and Persian chef and cookbook author Najmieh Batmanglij. Find luxurious kabobs, platters of duck and lamb shoulder, thadig and more. The Kitchen Collective is also using the space to hold pop-ups featuring upcoming restaurants during daytime hours.
This huge venue from Great American Restaurants has hits from all of its restaurants on the menu, from Sweetwater Tavern to Ozzie’s. Look for crab cakes, lobster rolls, a strong French dip, and more. The restaurant chain has a variety of option in Tysons, including Coastal Flats and new steakhouse, Randy’s Prime Seafood, that’s attached to Patsy’s.
Zentan veteran Yo Matsuzaki is behind this fusion izakaya in the hotel attached to Capitol One’s headquarters. There’s a generous raw bar and dishes like scallops with bacon enoki and yuzu vinaigrette.
This Virginia brewery has made a splash in Tysons with its rooftop beer garden atop the Capitol Hill building, which includes 24 tap lines.
One of the area’s best food trucks has a standalone location to serve up lamb, chicken kebabs, stewed chickpeas, and more.
The revolving sushi bar out of Japan debuted its first Virginia outpost this summer with a steady stream of $3.30 plates. A whopping 140 items circulate on a conveyor belt at any given time, from rolls to noodle soups to a variety of hot and cold side dishes.
Though the Urban Space food hall that originally housed it is no more, this excellent purveyor of pizza by the slice (as well as robust whole pies) lives on in Tysons II.
This international chain out of Hokkaido made its D.C.-area debut with this Tysons location. Expect traditional varieties of ramen, like shio and shoyu, prepared with thin, springy noodles. A small collection of appetizers rounds out the menu. The restaurant is frequently busy, and does a robust takeout business.
A relatively new addition to the area for dim sum, Han Palace also has cocktails and a small patio. Look for items like shrimp toast, stuffed duck, lobster sticky fried rice, and more. Order online here.
This bistro in the Ritz Carlton in Tysons draws menu inspiration from a variety of countries including Italy, Singapore, Thailand, Toronto, and St. Thomas. Options include everything from biryani to katsu sando riffs to lobster pastas.
Shipping containers give shape to this food and beer pop-up with almost an outdoor food hall quality to it, complete with firepits for keeping warm during winter months. The idea is an evolution of Tysons Biergarten and now includes dining from vendors serving waffles and tacos, fast-casual Persian, and sushi burritos (and even sushi pizza).
The Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken is the specialty at this counter service spot. A quarter, half or whole bird can be paired with simple sides including fried yucca, black beans, and salad.
Pho is obviously on the menu at this local chain, but there are also several traditional Vietnamese dishes, from shaking beef to shrimp-stuffed crepes.
Nostos is an underrated destination for contemporary Greek food. There’s a deep lineup of cheese dishes — think pan-fried, sesame-crusted feta served with honey and almonds. Seafood is a speciality, and mezze are plentiful.
This upscale Iranian restaurant comes from Maydan vet Chris Morgan and Persian chef and cookbook author Najmieh Batmanglij. Find luxurious kabobs, platters of duck and lamb shoulder, thadig and more. The Kitchen Collective is also using the space to hold pop-ups featuring upcoming restaurants during daytime hours.
This huge venue from Great American Restaurants has hits from all of its restaurants on the menu, from Sweetwater Tavern to Ozzie’s. Look for crab cakes, lobster rolls, a strong French dip, and more. The restaurant chain has a variety of option in Tysons, including Coastal Flats and new steakhouse, Randy’s Prime Seafood, that’s attached to Patsy’s.
Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In McLean?
McLean, VA Patchhttps://patch.com/virginia/mclean/will-i-see-total-solar-eclipse-mclean
We're not among some 32 million Americans living in the path of totality, but neither will we miss out on the celestial sensation.Michael O'Connell, Patch StaffMCLEAN, VA — Excitement is building in McLean for the April 8 total solar eclipse. We’re not among some 32 million Americans living in the path of totality, but neither will we miss out on the celestial sensation.Although school systems in some a...
We're not among some 32 million Americans living in the path of totality, but neither will we miss out on the celestial sensation.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
MCLEAN, VA — Excitement is building in McLean for the April 8 total solar eclipse. We’re not among some 32 million Americans living in the path of totality, but neither will we miss out on the celestial sensation.
Although school systems in some areas of the state, such as Arlington and Fredericksburg, are either providing protective eyewear or dismissing early, Fairfax County Public Schools will not have any schedule changes on Monday due to the eclipse.
However, a spokesperson said, "we do have safety protocols in place to ensure students are protected while viewing the eclipse." Because the eclipse may coincide with dismissal, schools are directing students and staff to solar eclipse educational and safety resources through the FCPS website.
Related: Solar Eclipse Prompts No Schedule Changes At Fairfax County Schools
In the United States, the path of totality extends from Texas to Maine, but each of the 48 continental states will see some of the solar eclipse, which occurs when the moon slips between our bright star and Earth. In McLean the moon will cover about 87.7 percent of the sun at the peak of the eclipse, according to a NASA map that is searchable by ZIP code.
Find out what's happening in McLeanwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Here are the details:
The eclipse will last 2 hours and 28 minutes from beginning to end in McLean.
Here are some of the places around Fairfax County to watch the eclipse:
Right now, it looks like we could have partly cloudy skies for the big event, according to NASA's forecast.
The total solar eclipse starts in Mexico, entering the United States in Texas and traveling through Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, as well as small parts of Tennessee and Michigan, before entering Canada in southern Ontario through Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Cape Breton before exiting continental North America on the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada.
Silver Line Casino Opposition Joined By McLean Citizens Association
Reston, VA Patchhttps://patch.com/virginia/reston/silver-line-casino-opposition-joined-mclean-citizens-association
MCLEAN, VA — McLean Citizen's Association joined other community groups on Tuesday in expressing its opposition to any legislation introduced in the Virginia General Assembly that would allow developers to build a casino in Fairfax County."The McLean Citizens Association has recently become aware of intentions to introduce legislation in the upcoming session of the Virginia Assembly that would amend the Code of Virginia, Title 58.1 Chapter 41 in a way that would allow a gaming casino to operate in Fairfax County," MCA ...
MCLEAN, VA — McLean Citizen's Association joined other community groups on Tuesday in expressing its opposition to any legislation introduced in the Virginia General Assembly that would allow developers to build a casino in Fairfax County.
"The McLean Citizens Association has recently become aware of intentions to introduce legislation in the upcoming session of the Virginia Assembly that would amend the Code of Virginia, Title 58.1 Chapter 41 in a way that would allow a gaming casino to operate in Fairfax County," MCA president Linda Walsh said, in a letter to the county's delegation in Richmond.
Walsh noted that one of the sites being proposed as a possible location for a casino is in Tysons, a majority of which lies within her organization's general membership area.
"Since the bill has not yet been submitted in the Assembly, MCA is not able to comment on it in detail at this time," she said, in the letter. "However, many members of MCA are concerned about this initiative. Accordingly, the MCA Board has voted to express its opposition to legislation that would allow a gaming casino in Fairfax County."
Walsh told Patch on Tuesday that MCA decided to send the letter because the possibility of a casino being built in Fairfax County — and possibly Tysons — was of great concern for the McLean community.
"They seem to be concerned about having built Tysons to be an economic center," she said. "We've been very successful getting major headquarters there. It just doesn't seem that using that land, which is an economic center, fits with the overall plan for Fairfax County."
MCA joins the Reston Association, the Reston Citizens Association, and the Vienna Town Council, who have all expressed their opposition to the legislation expected to be introduced in the general assembly when the 2024 session begins on Wednesday. As of 3 p.m. on Tuesday, 4,698 people signed an online petition at Change.org, voicing their opposition to a casino being built in Reston.
Patch first reported in September that developer Comstock Holding Companies was planning to build a casino at or near the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station in Reston.
The idea of putting a casino near one of the seven Silver Line Metro Stations outside the Capital Beltway first came to light a year ago, when state Sen. Dave Marsden (D-Burke) and Del. Wren Williams (R-Stuart) introduced nearly identical bills that, if passed, would've given the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors the authority to put a casino referendum on a future ballot.
Marsden has told Patch multiple times over the last few months that he planned to introduce an expanded version of his 2023 bill that would include a concert venue and convention center anchored by a casino. His preference was for building the casino in Tysons rather than Reston Station.
"The Silver Line was created for high density development and business owners paid a tax to build the Dulles Access Road and the Silver Line," Marsden told Patch in November. "They paid to have that done and if we can put in a conference center in an entertainment district, anchored by a casino and some hotels, it creates a tremendous number of construction jobs, good union jobs, to work in those hotels."
So far, Marsden has not introduced his new bill. Lawmakers have until Jan. 19 to file their bills, before the start of crossover, when the two houses vote on the other's legislation.Related:
Read all of Patch's reporting on Comstock Companies' plan to build a casino on Metro's Silver Line in Fairfax County at Silver Line Casino.
Undercooked Foods, Wiping Cloths: Restaurants In McLean Inspections
McLean, VA Patchhttps://patch.com/virginia/mclean/undercooked-foods-wiping-cloths-restaurants-mclean-inspections
MCLEAN, VA — As the Fairfax County Health Department continues to post restaurant inspection reports, we are looking at recent reports in the McLean area.The health department's environmental health staff inspect more than 5,200 restaurants and other retail food service establishments in Fairfax County to ensure safe food handling practices are followed. This includes proper sanitation, food storage and preparation, and adequate kitchen facilities. Aside from restaurants, staff inspect child care centers, hospitals, school cafet...
MCLEAN, VA — As the Fairfax County Health Department continues to post restaurant inspection reports, we are looking at recent reports in the McLean area.
The health department's environmental health staff inspect more than 5,200 restaurants and other retail food service establishments in Fairfax County to ensure safe food handling practices are followed. This includes proper sanitation, food storage and preparation, and adequate kitchen facilities. Aside from restaurants, staff inspect child care centers, hospitals, school cafeterias, and temporary food service vendors at festivals.
This week's report focuses on McLean restaurants inspected between Nov. 6 and Dec. 21. Many restaurants were found with no violations.
The health department cautions residents that a single inspection should not be used to evaluate a restaurant. Rather, the health department suggests looking at multiple inspection reports for a better overview.
Click on each link to see the full report for the restaurant. Residents can also search for a specific restaurant or browse a map of inspected locations through the online database.
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Cafe Tatti, 6627 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA 22101
Date inspected: Dec. 21, 2023
Pikoteo, 6811 Elm St, McLean, VA 22101
Date inspected: Dec. 19, 2023
Z-Burger, 1408 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101
Date inspected: Dec. 15, 2023
Red Tomato Pizzeria, 1327 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101
Date inspected: Dec. 14, 2023
Dal Grano, 1386 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101
Date inspected: Dec. 14, 2023
Pulcinella Italian Host, 1310 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101
Date inspected: Dec. 5, 2023
Madison Deli, 1320 Old Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101
Date inspected: Dec. 5, 2023
Greenberry's Coffee & Tea, 6839 Redmond Dr, McLean, VA 22101
Date inspected: Nov. 15, 2023
Amoo's Restaurant, 6271 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA 22101
Date inspected: Nov. 14, 2023
Cafe China, 6271 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA 22101
Date inspected: Nov. 6, 2023
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