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!*\*

In a statement, a U.S. Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said the agency “was not involved in the distribution of these flyers.”

Olivia Troye, who lives in the same neighborhood, said she woke up Monday morning and realized several blocks of cars had “anti-immigrant flyers.”

“They had covered this street and all of our neighboring streets,” she said.  

Troye worked for former Vice President Mike Pence during President Donald Trump’s first term, and announced a plan to run for Congress as a Democrat in a redrawn district under Virginia’s redistricting push.

Anyone with video footage of the person distributing the flyers, Troye said, can contact Sgt. John Jones with Alexandria police at 703-746-6867.

Find time now if you’re able.

I dont remember, is this normal?

Anyone know why there are 15 cop
cars lined up outside of ballston golds gym? Almost looks like they’re arresting the driver of an Advance Towing truck

Edit: The cops brought out a dog and it looks like they’re trying to pick up a scent, I wonder if they’re still looking for someone

The sad thing is their food isn’t bad, but this is the sloppiest slop that ever slopped.

This Zillow listing of a small lot in Del Ray near a car dealership features renderings of a large house on a sprawling wooded lot, on a hill, with a large swimming pool in the back. I get that the seller has to use renderings to sell a house that isn’t built yet, but don’t lie about the lot.

I love Del Ray, but if you want the house in the renderings, I have terrible news for you.

I’ll add the worst offender rendering and the Google map view of the lot in a comment.

On my morning jog witnessed 2 car t-bone. Called it in. Road closed in both directions with multiple pd and ems

They’re both obviously amazing pie shops but was curious which one people liked better! Especially curious about the apple pie

Do NOT eat.

If it's a public service repair or an emergency, I kind of get it, but I'm very over my commute. Doubling because a private contractor needs to block Lanes of traffic, their new apartment building build. These f\*ckers get subsidies to build housing. They should not be allowed to inconvenience the surrounding community every single day for months on end. I'm not saying stop development but for the love of God can we not block traffic during the worst travel times of the day?

Good Morning,

I am looking to see if anyone has a recommendation for gas stove repair? Looking to get the back burner valves replaced. Its an LG appliance which I know not all techs work on.

Thank you

Per the title, submitting a shot in the dark request because, regrettably, I now count myself among the ranks of those drivers who learn the hard way the importance of having a dash cam. I'm hopeful that someone smarter than me (who already has a dash cam) may have picked up the interaction and could perhaps help me out with the insurance claim and police report.

On the way into Tysons this morning at around 7:15 am on Rt 7 eastbound, right around the toll road / 267 overpass, I was involved in a hit-and-run, sideswiped by a Red F-150 with American flag lettering on the tailgate and a Don't Tread on Me plate with a Koons licence plate cover. I was driving a green Genesis GV70. After the sideswipe, they took the exit onto eastbound 267 and drove off down the road, almost hitting other vehicles while recklessly merging onto the toll road.

I followed onto 267 to try and get a pic of the license plate, then immediately got off the at the first exit to International/Spring Hill Dr. Didn't want to follow any longer than necessary to take a quick pic. Regrettably, that picture isn't terribly clear, and the plate number I relayed to FCPD did not come back with a hit.

I'm not banking on this working out in my favor or anything; just hopeful that a good samaritan and fellow r/NoVA user may have the missing link that could help wrap this up and tie a bow on this morning's lovely life lesson.

Thanks for your time, get a dash cam, and drive safely out there!

hey yall - anyone have an experience or tips on how to get things done with property mgmt on repairs with cortland/AIO? i haven’t lived in there long but did report that there was *potential* water damage on the move in maintenance form, and has since gotten a lot worse.

i’m pretty much out of the apartment all day, leaving & returning when it’s dark (i’ll do a pitstop to change for the gym right after work), and keep my bedroom low/no lights. wfh last week, and actually confirmed water damage when i saw my bedroom wall & ceiling bubbling, peeling, and sagging.

reported it on the online portal maintenance + via email to mgmt to not only have it looked at, but inspect for underlying damage/mold issues, trying to raise awareness and to try and prevent any spread in my unit and to my neighbors. responses with them have been terrible (from other experience, not surprising), however thought with a situation like this would be more communicative.

a couple days ago when we had gotten all the rain on sunday into monday, i had gotten home ~5/6 a.m. and was getting ready for bed when i heard trickling from my bedroom. turns out there’s a water leak from the top of the window going straight into my hvac convector. immediately called emergency line, worried now abt potential electrical fire/damage to hvac and they said they’d come by around 8 a.m. 8 comes and goes, i have to leave at 8:30. after i send another email, i get an email ~10 that there’s someone coming to inspect and do drywall repairs and some had come in at 10:30.

since then, no communication, reports, status updates, etc. on top of that - any portal maintenance requests disappear from open status, but don’t go into closed status (which i’ve also told them about).

i understand they need to wait for the drywall to dry before repairing but like… what abt i have a strong feeling they need to inspect for mold bc water damage has been sitting there for months at this point, aren’t addressing the hvac issues i’ve raised, and aren’t really addressing the portal issue that i’ve raised, too.

not trying to be a bitch or annoying w the amt im contacting them bc i can see how they’re busy, there’s probably a lot to manage with a building like that, and it’s not like the leak cause a flood. i’m really just looking for communication on their plan for full remediation, since im increasingly feeling uncomfortable living in that space. i’m super sensitive to mold and while there’s always potential of some type in an older building, am realllyyyy trying to mitigate anything that could spread further, esp beyond my apt.

yes, i understand these events happened w/i a week, so maybe im just jumping the gun and being too persistent? but would have thought given the circumstances and initially asking them confirm water damage when i moved in makes me annoyed :/ but maybe im doing too much since there’s multiple concerns to address.

tldr; potential pre-existing water damage i reported turned into an issue, and haven’t received a response on how they’re fully addressing the issue after numerous emails and maintenance requests (to mgmt that’s unresponsive) except for someone coming into inspect drywall, and repair when it’s dried. any tips on getting through to them?/AIO?

We’re an alternative/hardcore/emo whatever band. We have songs to bob your head to. We are looking for a drummer to play shows and record. We practice at Crescendo Studios in Falls Church and typically get together at least twice a month. You would need a kit and reliable transportation to be considered. If you have any specific questions feel free to reach out. Here is a recently released song:

https://youranecdotallife.bandcamp.com/track/fountainhead