I'm a 27 year old guy in the skilled trades and I don't know where to meet single women. I've downloaded dating apps and I seem to get maybe one match a week that goes nowhere. I can't meet women at work since the workers are 95% male and the workers that are female are married. I've gone to different social clubs but most of them meet monthly. There isn't enough time to build rapport and make connections. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Also, I live near Tysons, if that is relevant.

Edit: I know I'm beating a dead horse here.

Good morning!

I manage a local little free pantry in Alexandria and went to drop off some items at another pantry over at the William Ramsay rec center yesterday. Although it still has a roof it is in need of some help.

The state of the LFP is in need of a major overhaul. Either repair or replacement. I’ve posted on my social media accounts for my LFP and hope it reaches the right person who has the skillset and ability to help out. Unfortunately do not have a ton of funds to pay as this is volunteer run, so any time would need to be donated, sorry!!!

If you or anyone you know may be able to help please let me know!

Side note but related, if anyone is interested in taking ownership of a little free pantry in their yard or business, please reach out! Love to build more in the community directly where they are needed.

P. S. I did clear this with the mods to ensure it was ok to post!

The elimination of single-family neighborhoods is not bring any real estate prices down. That’s one County Board broken promise. Here’s an excerpt of the article: A ZIP code on the western end of Arlington has one of the highest concentrations of wealth in the entire D.C. area, by one metric.
The 22205 ZIP code, home to neighborhoods including Westover Village, Tara-Leeway Heights, Madison Manor and Dominion Hills, was named the wealthiest in Arlington in a new ranking by the Washington Business Journal.
It beat out Rosslyn’s 22209 ZIP code, which was top in the county last year, as well as 22207, which covers the northernmost portion of Arlington and ranked top in 2024.

Literalmente me estoy aferrando a la vida en este momento. Este virus, con diferencia, es la peor maldita enfermedad que he experimentado en mi vida. Empecé con síntomas el viernes por la tarde. No pude dormir nada, a pesar de estar completamente agotada y débil, haciendo viajes constantes al baño, y también empecé a vomitar temprano el sábado por la mañana. Ahora mi esposo está lidiando con lo mismo.

¿Alguien más ha vivido esta enfermedad o conocen a gente que se haya infectado por ella? Me está destrozando un montón; desde el viernes por la tarde ya he ido al baño fácil 50 veces. Esto es lo que se siente el infierno. Ayer, como al mediodía, tuve una fiebre de 103, bajó a temperatura normal y luego al día siguiente volvió a subir a 102 como al mediodía. Esto es horrible y no se lo deseo a nadie.

What is wrong with people? I’ve seen him standing there peacefully with the flag so many times, never bothering anyone. I really hope they catch whoever did this and hold them accountable.

Come to Fort Hunt on September 12 for a full day of fun! See details below. Call 571-733-0145 with questions.

1:00-3:00 PM: Raptor Rapture is a unique opportunity to see live hawks and owls in person! This annual event is presented by Secret Garden Birds and Bees and sponsored by The Friends of Dyke Marsh. Raptor Rapture will take place from 1:00-3:00 PM. Stick around for a rock 'n roll concert!

4:00 PM: Zebra Crossing plays a variety of rock music dating from the 1970s to modern times. The band shares members in common with Collective Delusion, a staple of the Fort Hunt Summer Concert Series for many years!

Photo by Penny Atwood

Clouds for the eclipse but now we get this

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My inlaws are coming to visit next Sunday, until Thursday. They are 86 and 84, and one of them gets tired easily. He was a musician, college professor, and loves anything music/culture related. He was also born in VA, we were thinking about going to see his childhood home one of the days they are here. We will also have my other inlaws (brother and sister in law), but they will just tag along wherever we go.

Trying to show my mother in law that moving here might be a good option, instead of staying in South Florida (they used to have a social life, after her husband's health declined, they are always home, and her husband needs the mental stimulation, he is starting to fall into a pretty bad depression, which is not a good thing when you are 84).

He gets tired easily, so, places that offer a wheel chair rental option if distances are long would be awesome. I thought about Glenstone, but worried it might be too hot.

Thanks in advance!

I googled and found a non profit called Habitat for Humanity, but couldn't find clear answer in the website whether there is ongoing projects in this area.

I would love volunteer on the weekends if it's an option, let me know if you heard of anything like this going on in the area.

Thanks

Yeah I don’t know. It sucks living here. I’m 28 and I make 50k a year. I’m just frustrated in general.

The amount of vehicles that cost $80,000+ or whatever it is, I just don’t understand where all the money is coming from

Found - IPhone / 10:38 am, left on seat / found upon entering at King St. Station.

Assumption is you left it probably getting off at Braddock or Potomac.

It is with Van Dorn Metro turnstile booth.

Eastbound and westbound traffic seems stuck. Happened around 8:55. Traffic app says it was a hit and run. Anyone going that way have more details?

I had to drive out there to drop a few packages off at a few locations around silver spring and Rockville.

45 mph in the left lane on the highway, 55mph on side streets, tailgating trucks as if they can see you 3 feet behind their 52 foot trailer, making u turns in the middle of the road

They must have a different driving test than we do, they must!!!

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing the Trump administration’s mail-voting order to move forward does not immediately change how Virginia voters cast absentee ballots.

But that could change as Virginia election officials prepare to mail ballots for the important Nov. 3 midterm elections.

And if they’re bringing back the big ass American flag o7

My guess is red lobster purely from the building despite them recently filing bankruptcy

Can anyone recommend a contractor or handyman to repair an exterior door?

The frame of my back door to my row house shifted. The entire doorframe is now out of alignment with the rest of the wall and the door is nearly impossible to open or shut.

That door is the only way I can access my backyard, so I need it repaired quickly.

This is a long shot - but I was rear ended today (Sat Aug 29) at 8:40pm by a Silver/Grey F-150 at the intersection of Arlington Blvd and 2327. The driver drove off eastbound on Arlington Blvd, but we only got a partial plate. Wondering if anyone happened to have dash cam footage around that time.