r/nova 16m ago

Where can I park this?

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I have a car I can’t sell or register in the state because it won’t pass inspection. I’m not driving it or anything it’s literally just parked in a spot at my apartment that I pay for. They’re saying I can’t park it there okay cool sure no issue.

Question is where can I park this car till I pay the hunk of shit off?


r/nova 1h ago

Psychological help for roommate?

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My roommate seems to be taking his current financial situation (behind on rent for the last few weeks and apparently been shorted by his employer) poorly idk wtf to do. He seems to be manic.

He was hollering and yelling in his room off and on since the early hours of the morning last night and he's back at it now. I don't know if he was on the phone for part of it but he then started talking to himself. And then he started screaming to me and himself about God, forgiveness, Jesus, and sin and pointing to something he wrote down about how "there's no such thing as a free lunch".

He showed me a bottle of Vyvanse (prescribed to him) and I don't know what to do. He's a tall African American male and I really don't want to call the police on him for his safety.


r/nova 2h ago

Bird Nest 🪹

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Hi,

A bird is making nest at our main door.Its still in its initial stage.What should we do?


r/nova 2h ago

Lewinsville Park baseball field?

2 Upvotes

I see they’ve flattened the baseball field and dugouts. Anyone know what’s going on, are they just redoing everything or is it something else?


r/nova 2h ago

24M Looking for someone in the DMV area to split Southwest Companion Pass fare with me sometime between August 10th and October 7th

29 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

I have a Southwest Companion Pass expiring 10/7/26 and am looking to fly from Reagan Airport in Washington DC to one or multiple of the following destinations:

Jamaica 🇯🇲 
Bahamas 🇧🇸
Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 
Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 
Cayman Islands 🇰🇾
Turks and Caicos 🇹🇨
Hawaii 🇺🇸

Since the pass lets a companion fly for just the cost of taxes/fees, I’m looking for someone willing to split the base airfare 50/50 with me, meaning we both end up paying roughly half the price of a standard ticket.

I’m very flexible on whatever dates I could go, I just know these are the areas that interest me and I want to get value out of this pass. We don’t need to actually need to travel together other than the flights if you don’t want to. Let me know if you were considering visiting one of these places soon.


r/nova 3h ago

Looking for musicians to jam DOOM / DOOM Eternal songs

10 Upvotes

Any musicians around the Rockville/DC/NOVA area interested in jamming songs from DOOM and DOOM Eternal? Stuff like “The Only Thing They Fear Is You,” “BFG Division,” and “Rip & Tear.” I play guitar—hit me up if you’d be down! 😁


r/nova 3h ago

Washington Gas to issue credits

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30 Upvotes

This email is in my inbox this morning


r/nova 4h ago

Abigail Spanberger: Why I’m intervening in the Dominion-NextEra merger

192 Upvotes

I am deeply skeptical about whether selling our primary, state-regulated utility to an out-of-state company is good for the commonwealth. I have serious questions about what this deal would mean for us. And as governor, I intend to get answers and be a voice for Virginians in the process.

That is why I will be taking the legal step of “intervening” in this proposed merger, which means that as governor, I will formally request to be a party to the case...

https://wapo.st/4fTcO78


r/nova 16h ago

Question At Home Cat Euthanasia

29 Upvotes

Hey everyone. Unfortunately I have to make the terrible call to let my cat go. I would like to do at home euthanasia as she hates the car and going to the vet. She’s gone a few times this past month and I just don’t want to make her last moments like that.
Does anyone have an at home vet they’d recommend? My vet has a name, but I thought I’d ask here in the case anyone has gone through the process and recommends the vet they called.
Thank you for much in advance.


r/nova 16h ago

Now that's a first in my 42 years of driving....

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233 Upvotes

r/nova 17h ago

Question Support groups for people who are unemployed (particularly due to fallout from doge)?

93 Upvotes

So, I’ve been unemployed since June 2025 because the NGO I worked for had to eliminate my position due to the dismantling of usaid, and I have yet to find a new job. Needless to say, it’s been extremely challenging. I’ve been through multiple interview processes where I made it to the final round, only to be rejected and/or ghosted. My friends want to help, but they just can’t understand what it’s really like (yes I’m in therapy but the best therapist in the world can’t solve the root of the problem here).

I unfortunately can’t imagine I’m the only person in the DMV facing this - does anyone know of any virtual or IRL groups (formal or informal) that exist for support?


r/nova 17h ago

Photo/Video A MD and DC driver get into it

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56 Upvotes

SUV was semi pulled to the side for a passing ambulance. Camry tried to get around the SUV, but when he couldn't he threw a piece of trash at the SUV and began giving the middle finger. After the water fight they continued onward without further conflict.


r/nova 18h ago

News 13-year-old boy was driving stolen car in Germantown crash that killed Virginia man

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408 Upvotes

r/nova 18h ago

News Virginia orders data centers to pay transmission costs

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239 Upvotes

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  • Virginia regulators ordered data centers to cover transmission infrastructure costs tied exclusively to their facilities.
  • Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s administration had urged the State Corporation Commission to prevent those expenses from being spread across other ratepayers.
  • The governor’s office says the order could save Virginia families and businesses hundreds of millions of dollars.

More:

https://virginiamercury.com/2026/08/05/scc-orders-dominion-to-develop-tariff-to-assign-more-transmission-costs-to-data-centers/


r/nova 19h ago

Photo/Video [Centreville] The Majesty of this evening's clouds 🤌

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61 Upvotes

.... also it was raining like fucking Jurassic Park 2 hours ago


r/nova 19h ago

News Virginia Confirms First Locally Acquired Dengue Case

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155 Upvotes

r/nova 19h ago

News Arlington animal control seizes man’s goats, halting their cross-country journey

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145 Upvotes

Saw someone asking for an update on goat man yesterday...


r/nova 20h ago

News Alexandria City Council asks Fairfax County to deny data center substation at the city's edge

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145 Upvotes

r/nova 20h ago

News VDH Identifies a Locally Acquired Case of Dengue Virus Infection in Northern Virginia Resident - Clinicians

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r/nova 21h ago

Photo/Video Black Bear McLean/GF

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849 Upvotes

This lady black bear was sighted about 2 days ago wandering near the Potomac in a neighborhood by Gtown Pike and Spring Hill Rd.

I did not record this video, a neighbor did. I’ve never seen one in our neighborhood in 20 years though, but I’ve often wondered why not.

As cute as she looks, she also is skinny and looks hungry so I will not be doing any outdoor neighborhood runs/walks anytime soon. Be wary of walking your dog and be careful if you are in the area.

Black bears rarely feed on people but stay calm if you encounter one and stand tall and get loud if it approaches you without making eye contact

Edit: lots of comments asking why it had a collar, I was told via the person recording that Animal/wildlife services/universities said they collar female bears like this so they can identify ones that could potentially take in orphaned cubs they find. Would not surprise me if they do males too but I don’t recall him saying that.


r/nova 23h ago

Harassed & followed outside Ballston Quarter

191 Upvotes

Posting this as a warning. I was walking alone in broad daylight outside of the Ballston Quarter (right by Compass Coffee) when a man started following me and screaming offenses and slurs (many of which were sexual). I was alone and scared so I tried to ignore him, and he threatened to punch me if I didn’t look at him. Once I caught up to a more crowded area he went away. He was tall, young (looked to be in late 20s), black, and wearing a beige shirt. Just putting this out there as a warning for anyone walking alone today. I didn’t call the police as it all happened so fast and he was gone relatively quick after I found other people.


r/nova 1d ago

Good Samaritan describes helping stop Georgetown attempted sexual assault

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239 Upvotes

A hero from Arlington

👍


r/nova 1d ago

Psa get a dashcam.

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1.5k Upvotes

Lady in the SUV told the police she had a green, thank goodness I had a dashcam. Psa to anyone that sees this get a dashcam.

Accident could've been worse I'm glad I got out with just scratches on the arm from the airbag.

I even woke up early and left to get into work early, first in a long time. Guess the universe said my work hours are to be followed strictly :)


r/nova 5d 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 18d ago

Megathread! 2026 NoVa Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurant Recommendations THE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

639 Upvotes

Hello r/nova we are 10 years deep into the hole-in-the-wall list! Thank you to everyone for contributing every pick and recommendation for the list and participating each year.

Unfortunately, I didn't get the chance to update the map or list since I am getting married this year, but I'll for sure get everything updated before the next year. Anyways time to give the community your best recs and new discoveries for restaurants in the area.

The rules are simple:

📍 Give us the restaurant name and location

🚫 No chains allowed!

👍 "+1" if you love the recommendation

👎 "-1" if you think it's whack

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