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

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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.
   

📸 Around McLean

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🗓 Upcoming Events in McLean

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 27
• Bethesda Help: Back to School Food Drive →
  ONLINE,
  9:00 am
• Heirloom - Silver & Brass Restoration Services: Thursdays 10-4 →
  6830 Elm St, Suite 9, McLean, VA, 22101,
  10:00 am
Saturday August 29
• Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary →
  Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St, Alexandria
  9:00 am
• OFC IGNITE: Back to School Kickoff & Tailgate Party →
  Mc Lean Old Fire House Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean
  9:00 am
Tuesday September 8
• Mastering Middle School Program →
  Lunghi Counseling Group,
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• Walk, Talk & Connect with AARP Virginia →
  Tysons Galleria, 2001 International Dr, McLean
  9:00 am
Wednesday September 16
• Let's Lunch Together →
  Mylos Grill, 6238 Old Dominion Dr, McLean
  11:30 am

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Other local events

Sunday August 30
• Sunday Worship Service →
  1367 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean
  10:00 am
Monday August 31
• Virtual Information Session for Prospective Members →
  Virtual
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Alden Performance Ushering Volunteer Event →
  McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 5
• 33rd Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival →
  Holy Transfiguration Church, 8501 Lewinsville Rd, McLean
  11:00 am
• Blithe Spirit →
  Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 6
• Shoff Promotions Comic Book, Sports Card and Pokemon Show →
  Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003
  9:30 am
• Sunday Worship Service →
  1367 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 8
• Virtual Information Session for Prospective Members →
  Virtual
  7:00 pm

📣 McLean Shout Outs!

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making McLean PatchAM possible:

• The Fairfax Christian School — (703) 759-5100
• The Brooksfield School — (703) 356-5437
• Green Hedges School — (703) 938-8323
• Rogers Resolution Services — (703) 997-9301
• Grapevine Vows — (703) 810-7511
• Lewinsville Presbyterian Church — (703) 356-7200
• Mclean Swim & Tennis Association
• DMV Go Junk — (703) 828-7824
• DIW Massage — (703) 399-0800
• Bel-Air House of Silver — (703)691-4190
• The Brooksfield School — (703) 356-5437
• R2 Advisors — (571) 766-6727
• Amelia Vallone Interiors dba Decorating Den Interiors — (703) 464-0459
• Redeemer Renaissance Preschool — (703) 356-3567
• McLean Youth Soccer
• EZ Mobility Company — (703) 436-8883
• Good Beginnings at Redeemer Renaissance Preschool — (703) 356-3567
• Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream

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💬 Chatter

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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