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🌱 Patch AM: How Janet Howell’s legacy still touches McLean neighborhoods today

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Good morning McLean! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Janet Howell's legacy still touches McLean neighborhoods today

Also on today's calendar: Bethesda Help: Back to School Food Drive and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 86, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fairfax County leaders salute the impact, legacy of late state Sen. Janet Howell (ffxnow.com) — Former state Sen. Janet Howell, whose long-serving 32nd District once covered parts of McLean, is being remembered by Fairfax County leaders for three decades of work on budgets, mental health, and family violence prevention. Supervisors from both parties praised her bipartisan respect and her role in steering state funding to local projects, underscoring how her leadership shaped life across Fairfax communities, including McLean.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Tysons Library Book & Media Sale Sept 10-13, 2026 —Friends of the Tysons-Pimmit Library Read on Patch
  • Guess who's back!!!
    Mama and baby Dolly. They're hungry. Never thought I would see them again. Makes my heart sing. (Nextdoor Arlingwood)
  • Hi Everyone: I am looking for recommendations for a good arborist.
    I have a maple that appears to be ailing. Thanks in advance. (Nextdoor Elizabeth Drive)
  • Chuy's posted a job opening for Janitor/Busser in Falls Church. Apply here.
  • World Market posted a job opening for Stock Associate in Falls Church. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McLean here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tysons

  • US lawmakers seek investigation into impact of CISA cuts. (thecyberwire.com)
  • Lidl grocery store might be coming to Plaza America in Reston (ffxnow.com)
  • Strategy Stock's 33% Rebound Meets a $2 Billion Dilution Test (ts2.tech)

Vienna

  • EIA: Ethanol Production Rises, Demand Stays Flat (dtnpf.com)

Arlington

  • NoVA Leaders Debate Data Centers, Metro Funding And Affordable Housing (patch.com)
  • Arlington Woman Wins $1.7 Million Lottery Prize During Lunch Break (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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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