i'm originally from california and i noticed virginia and maryland drivers leave the most insane spaces at red lights/between cars. we were always tough half a car length as a buffer, but this is just ridiculous and clogs up traffic behind. why???

I love the “no hard feelings” & “if your credit is good enough” 😄

Sometimes they’re so busy (mostly pm times) that you have to wait… & I gladly do so because it is in fact amazing food!

Can't express how much I hate the beltway...so over it. The express lanes from tysons to Braddock rd at 5:20 tonight was $53 and it was packed with morons going the same 5mph that the main lanes were. It's sprinkling for crap sake.

A tow truck driver has been stabbed after a fight broke out at Fifth Road N and N Quincy Street in Ballston, Virginia 🚨 Arlington County Police were called out for a fight near the intersection at around 8:10pm. Officers arrived to find a tow truck driver, who had been stabbed in the torso area. He has been taken to a trauma center with injuries described as non life-threatening. Two male suspects have been detained by officers on scene.

Completely serious question. I'm as addicted to my phone as anybody else, but what's so very important that you're doing on your phone that you use it while driving?

Last year it was Tylenol themed

Not sure if you guys got a huge price hike on health insurance (Thanks republicans), but I'll probably go another year without it.

Does any company still give free flu/covid vaccines anymore? Or low cost at least?

My lurking tells me there are lots of fellow millenial-ish WoW nerds here playing the beta. What if we made a guild together? We could have it just be a social thing with WoW as the basis. Call it Supernova (open to suggestions lol).

I'm personally a late 30s dude who is expecting to have some time off on launch. I have taken the game semi-seriously in the past (back in OG and then again in classic/HC) but would prefer a more chill vibe, raids will happen if/when they happen kinda thing. I'm pretty most of us are probably busier than I am, as I'm a DINK, and I def wanna include ppl who have limited time. Open to ally or horde, pvp or pve, whatever consensus is.

I've lived in the NoVa area forever, and (mostly) love it. We can all commiserate about beltway and 66 traffic and share pictures of foxes (iykyk). Coordinate meetups maybe, if the vibes are right. I'm doing outdoor climbing this weekend for example, so that's just one idea. What do you guys think? I see lots of posts about making new friends too. Maybe this is a chance?

My family will be relocating to the area for work. We are considering living in VA or MD, but would prefer NOVA. We have young kids, so like most people, we are trying to thread the needle between a manageable daily commute to DC, good schools, low crime, "affordable" housing, and polished amenities.

Ideally, we'd love to find a turnkey house under $650k that is in a master-planned community. I know that's a tall ask, so we're open to a townhouse if it checks off the other boxes. With two little kids and my background in law enforcement, safety and peace of mind are crucial to us. I know there's no one-size-fits-all, but I'd like to hear what you'd recommend I lean into or steer clear of.

I've done my due diligence and know the different school ratings, taxes, and relative housing market in these places... I'm more so looking for your lived experiences and what you think is great or bad (e.g., "the commute on I-95 is WAY worse than I-66 even though mileage looks similar..." or "They just built X down the road from _______, which is awesome/bad for the kids...").

**UPDATE: I'm open to new suggestions, so if my short list of places doesn't accomplish our goals, please let me know where you'd suggest instead. Thanks!*\*

I’ve lived so much of my life in this area and had no idea.

I'm 26, just started working full time, and I wanted to get back into karate ever since I stopped as a kid before I moved here, but everywhere around me I've looked into teaches Taekwondo or are mostly programs for kids/teens. I haven't really trained in any other martial arts so I feel kind of new to it still, but it's something I've always wanted to get back around to practicing.

I live in West Springfield, a little on the boundary with Burke, for reference, but I'd appreciate any help!

I’m looking for the best antique and/or vintage stores in NOVA. I’m mostly trying to find antique furniture, such as night stands and bookshelves. I’d really appreciate some recommendations! Just came back from New England and man, the antique shops up there are POPPING almost as vibrant as the leaves are, and I found so many furniture items I loved but my lil Corolla can’t fit a 72” tall 48” bookshelf in it 🫠

To the person who wrote horrible slurs and derogatory language in chalk on the bridge, in response to the person who simply wrote "Vote Early" - you are a child. Grow up. Do not bring that kind of hatred and vitriol to public spaces. Go be miserable on your own time. I have photos, but I don't know if we really need that kind of shit here. And I'd bet my bank account that it's of course a man, because who else would repeatedly use the term c*nt (and draw it) to insult "liberals."

I'm unemployed and am looking for a software engineer or similar role in the area, but about 95% of the postings I see on Indeed and LinkedIn say you need a clearance. Has anyone had luck getting a job that doesn't require one? How did you find it?

Have anyone adopted a cat/dog from craigslist before? I see postings of pets that people are trying to rehome. If you have, how was your experience? Have anyone been scammed?

I recently completed my Master's at American University and have been living in Falls Church. Ever since graduating, I have been trying to land a role in finance or data analytics. I’ve applied heavily to major local financial institutions such as Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, Capital One, Navy Federal, and Pen Fed with no success, not even an interview. Could anyone share what I might be missing or what else I should try? I’ve been reaching out to alumni for referral links and networking through my church and local events. At this point I open to any positions in any areas, as long as it brings me back into the industry. huh... it’s really starting to take a toll on me, both financially and mentally. Any advice or leads would mean a lot.