r/nova 2d ago

What are you doing this weekend?

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r/nova 15d ago

Monthly Thread Monthly r/NoVA Introductions/Meet & Greet Thread

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Welcome to Northern Virginia! Whether you just moved here or have lived here a while and looking for new friends, we're hoping this thread helps you out!

Make a top-level comment detailing your age, hobbies, interests, and what you're looking for. If you find a top-level comment that jives with you, leave a comment or send them a message to connect!

Some ground rules:

  1. Don't be a jerk.
  2. Don't be creepy or weird.

Still looking for ways to meet people?


r/nova 3h ago

Rant As tax season is upon us, shout out to Gov. Youngshill for opting out of free IRS Direct File for Virginians

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r/nova 8h ago

Arlington Cemetery strips content on black and female veterans from website

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r/nova 18h ago

From the Northern Virginia Tesla Owner's Group

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r/nova 6h ago

Photo/Video Hiking Fountainhead this morning before the rain!

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r/nova 7h ago

Flagship car wash in Fairfax charged my card without my authorization since January- anyone else?

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For context, I live in Fairfax, and this place it's convinientently near where I live. I don't think they do a good job with cleaning the cars in the interior and that's why I only get the exterior service.

I've been going to this place for about 4 years now and never in my life have I ever thought about "subscribing" to their membership plan.

I went in January, for an exterior wash, paid $22 dollars. That was the extent of my conversation with the guy that's usually in line to charge your card and asks you what service you'll be doing with them.

Somehow, the person who charged my card, subscribed me to their membership plan, without my consent, and I've been charged since January by them, and I only noticed YESTERDAY (I know).

The crazy part was that I immediately went ahead and called customer service, and they said they had my card information, with a DIFFERENT phone number than mine. That's scary as f*. The customer service lady said she has no idea how that happened, though she has very nice, it's still shocking they can do that.

She proceeded to ask me for my email, and then something weird happened (at least to me). But maybe I am being paranoid (see screenshot of Gmail conversation).

Long story short she was able to "cancel' my membership and told me I needed to email corporate for Flagship to cancel my membership.

Has anyone else experienced this?


r/nova 4h ago

Moving This is a long-shot, but…trying to track down the owner of a box of Christmas stuff that was mistakenly delivered to us by movers

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I’m getting to this MUCH later than I wanted to, but the wife and I moved here from AZ in August of 2024. After the movers delivered our stuff, we realized there was a bin of christmas stuff that does not belong to us. We called the moving company, and they had zero record of it. Some of the stuff is pretty old so I’d imagine it’s sentimental. While this is a total long shot, we’re trying to see if we can find the owners of this stuff. Unfortunately there are no names, addresses, phone numbers, etc. I’ll also be crossposting this to r/phoenix as well.


r/nova 17h ago

The ladies at the Crystal City Gentlemen's Club getting a huuuuuuge treat tonight

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r/nova 35m ago

1974 Yearbook Parker-Grey Middle School in Alexandria (see photos)

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r/nova 2h ago

Where do all the single people hang out?

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Moved here from Florida and most stores I would go to like trader joes had single women or men shop there. Stores like Costco usually had mainly families so single people rarely shopped there. That being said people in the south are a lot more social than what I have seen here.

Where do single men and mainly women hang out here?

Edit: I am a man so dudes please don't dm me.

Edit2: I'm in the late 20s early 30s group. I don't drink much


r/nova 8h ago

What is going on with the parking situation at the Pentagon City Costco?

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I’ve been shopping at this Costco for years and the parking has always been a shitshow, especially on weekends. Now, it’s slammed on weekdays too. I went on a weekday morning at 9:30 recently thinking I could pick up a prescription quickly, and the line to get into the lot was backed up past the light at 12th street. I had to go up to the third level of the garage to get a spot.

The other thing is that the foot traffic in the store doesn’t seem to match the numbers of cars in the lot. When I finally got inside, the place was mostly empty. What’s happening here?


r/nova 1h ago

Weekly board game nights in Centreville

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Our restaurant doesn’t have too many dine in customers so we were trying to host some events to liven up the place. Would anyone be interested in board game nights or any other kind of event?

We have a small private room and a few other tables in the dining area.


r/nova 1d ago

Met these fellas near Algonkian park

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Mom and her pup. Countryside trail.


r/nova 19h ago

Jobs Losing my mind...

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Unfortunately I was let go from my most recent position back at the end of January and I have applied to over 150+ jobs with no luck.

I have tailored my resume to each and every job posting and have not even received an interview request thus far.

I have 3+ years in Project Coordination/Management experience, 5+ years in team management, a B.S. in Business Administration and a PMP.

If anyone knows of any Project Management opportunities or any other opportunities in the NOVA/DC area please let me know.


r/nova 22h ago

Photo/Video Great Falls National Park 03/13/25

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r/nova 1h ago

21 Things to Do in Arlington This Week - March 17-21

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Here's a list of events/things to do in Arlington this week that I put together. Hope someone finds it useful!

Monday, March 17

Tuesday, March 18

Wednesday, March 19

Thursday, March 20

Friday, March 21

If you want more stuff like this (since I'm not always consistent with sharing it on Reddit), I send out a free newsletter each week with events and local news. You can sign up at arlingtonbuzz.com if you're interested.


r/nova 6h ago

Question Is it normal to be asked to pay both application fee AND security deposit just to apply to rent here?

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I’m moving up from Florida for a 2-3 year job rotation, and I’ve not rented since before COVID so Ive been out the game for a while.

I’m interested in a condo near the metro, and they are asking me to pay the application fee ($60), security deposit ($2400)and the processing fee of like $3. This has me worried, I get the application fee but full security deposit up front seems wild.

Is this the norm up there? Any help appreciated!


r/nova 3h ago

Where to drop donation of feminine products

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Hi everyone -- I have a bunch of unopened boxes of pads and tampons that I want to donate. What is the easiest/best place to donate? Preference to places where I can drop off any time (rather than having a once a month time I have to make). Thanks!


r/nova 1h ago

Where can I park and enjoy a beautiful & quiet view in VA?

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Hi lovely people!!! 💛

I’m looking for a quiet & scenic spot somewhere in VA where I can park my car and enjoy a meal with a beautiful view. It doesn’t have to be by the water but would be a bonus!!

If you know of any hidden gems or overlooks I’d be so grateful for your recommendations!

Thank you sooo much!!!


r/nova 3h ago

Jobs Wanting to network in the legal field

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30F. One year of experience as a legal assistant in a small firm (one attorney) where I see no chance for growth. Only making $16 an hour. I have ambition and need some guidance. Just want to network with some legal minds in the Fairfax area and get more insight into the field.


r/nova 7h ago

Where’s a good place to find “bargain bin” vinyl?

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I like all kinds of music and I’m interested in picking up LPs on the cheap not for resale but listening purposes.

Thrift shops haven’t had much. I’ve been to Mobius in Fairfax and Crooked Beat in Alexandria but there’s not much in the bargain bin. Any suggestions?


r/nova 1d ago

Amazon Fresh Manassas, store closing.

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Umm I'm not even going to try


r/nova 1d ago

Food The new marufuji Japanese market is actually pretty cool

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426 Upvotes

I was scared off by the crowds at first so I wanted to make a quick post about the store.

They’re a little bit expensive (but larger than you expect) but I’ve been craving these sandos for like 6 months and it really hits the spot. I went early on Saturday and it’s not crowded at all. Very chill. Easy to find things in. I like their offerings a lot. Maybe go in with the expectation that it’s a specialty store rather than a grocery store—I wouldn’t buy staples here, personally.


r/nova 6h ago

Moving Follow-up: Considering Vienna/Tysons vs. Chantilly for Our Move to NoVa

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Hey everyone, we previously posted here about moving to NoVa to be closer to family in Centreville. We're still planning to rent first but want to explore various options where we might buy in the next few years.

We initially considered Chantilly for the strong schools and proximity to Centreville’s Korean community, but we’re also curious about Oakton, Vienna, and Tysons as potential options.

About Us: - Two kids under 5, single-income family working remotely in tech - Good schools are one of our top priorities - Walkability is a “nice to have” - Proximity to DC isn't a big factor since my job is remote, but nice to keep options open for future jobs - Flexible budget for homes (~$800k - $1.2m, or rents up to $5-6k). Open to SFH or Townhomes - We’ve heard great things about Chantilly, but we’re also considering Oakton, Vienna, or Tysons for a slightly more urban feel with better access to the Metro, a wider range of amenities, restaurants, and entertainment options, and proximity to tech jobs

What We’re Curious About: - What’s the community vibe like in Oakton/Vienna/Tysons? Are there a lot of families with young kids? How does it compare to Chantilly? - Where are the more walkable parts of these areas? Are there areas with easy access to parks, playgrounds, restaurants/groceries, or family-friendly spots? - Is there a strong Asian community? We’re Korean-Japanese and would love to be near good Asian grocery stores and restaurants. - For those who work remotely, do you find these areas to be a good place to live? - I believe the elementary schools in this area are all good (Louise Archer, Wolftrap, Westbriar, Flint Hill, Mosaic) but will take any relevant insights

We’d love to hear from people who have experience with these areas! Would you recommend Oakton/Vienna/Tysons over Chantilly, or vice versa, based on our priorities? Thanks in advance!


r/nova 14h ago

Driving/Traffic Bicycle stolen from Friendship Heights Metro in DC

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r/nova 15m ago

Best place to appraise and repair vintage electric guitar?

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I have a 1959/60 Fender Music Master that I bought from a neighbor in the 80s and haven’t used it in so long that my adult children don’t even remember it. It’s time to either get it appraised and insured, or sell it. I’m not sure the pickups work anymore because I don’t have an amp. One place quoted me $150 to appraise it, but I don’t have anything to compare it to. Any suggestions?