Former Virginia Sen. Janet Howell, trailblazing Reston lawmaker, dies at 82 and more headlines

By: Staff Report

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: August 4, 2026

Words: 94

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

• “As $43 million for Southwest flood relief remains unspent, residents who can’t afford to fix their homes wait for help.” — Cardinal News

• “Former Virginia Sen. Janet Howell, trailblazing Reston lawmaker, dies at 82.” — Patch.com

• “AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia’s state primary.” — The Associated Press

• “A couple of Northern Virginia localities are doing away with gas-powered leaf blowers.” — WVTF

• “$2 …

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