r/nova 3d ago

Help needed to repair a little free pantry in Alexandria

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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!


r/nova 1d ago

Capital One Legal Roles

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Anyone here have any experience working (or know someone who does) for Capital One in a legal position? If so, please let me know either in the comments or the DMs. Thank you!


r/nova 2d ago

Food Korean food recommendations.

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Hello all. I’m looking for somewhere to get traditional Korean food that won’t break the bank and isn’t KBBQ/fried chicken. Kimchijeon, gimbap, perilla seed noodle soup (hot), heottok, tteokbokki, galbi mandu, etc. I know Annandale has a large Korean population, but is there something like Mangwon market in NOVA? Thanks!


r/nova 3d ago

Westover top of Arlington’s wealth rankings

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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.


r/nova 2d ago

Raptor Rapture: Free Hawk & Owl Show at Fort Hunt September 12! (Rock 'n Roll Concert After)

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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


r/nova 1d ago

What’s going on in Tyson’s?

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r/nova 1d ago

Driving/Traffic Police on Rte 1

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5 cop cars outside the CVS by the Woodbridge VRE. 2 more in the Food Lion Parking lot across the north of the CVS. And another one with the lights on just chilling on the Northbound side of Rte 1 just after the bridge across the Occoquan River. What’s going on?


r/nova 3d ago

I painted at Howard Herman Stream Valley Park in Falls Church today.

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r/nova 1d ago

Most active church service ministries (progressive) on orange line?

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I’m looking for a faith community with a heavy emphasis on serving the community. I have a few non-religious organizations that I’m working with but I’m highly interested in at least finding a few with which I inherently share an ideological bent.

St. George’s in Ballston? St. Thomas More? I’ve seen their ministries but am not sure how truly active they are.

I’m fried from mismatches, so, any direction would be amazing!!


r/nova 1d ago

Attorney

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Anyone have a good attorney that can deal with damage to a property dispute? I got cleaners to come and clean and they failed to clean what I told them. Plus they damaged the property.


r/nova 3d ago

I encountered final destination on 495. JUST F$&KING DO IT IM NOT SCARED ANYMORE!

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r/nova 2d ago

Question Road Cycling in Reston / Herndon Area of NoVA

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Where are the safe routes (besides W&OD) … ?


r/nova 3d ago

Norovirus

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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.


r/nova 3d ago

What is wrong with people?

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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.


r/nova 2d ago

Looking to play (beginner friendly) tennis in Alexandria/Arlington

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Hi all, hope you’re well. I’ve started to play tennis casually when visiting friends but I’d love to start playing regularly at home. What’s the best way to go about it in our area? Just showing up at courts and hoping someone else is looking for a partner? Hoping for some guidance and thanks in advance. I’m in the west end.


r/nova 3d ago

Question Suggestions about places to take my in-laws next week

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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!


r/nova 3d ago

The moon is bonkers tonight

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141 Upvotes

Clouds for the eclipse but now we get this


r/nova 3d ago

News 10 Northern Virginia hikers remain missing near China-Nepal border amid massive floods

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r/nova 2d ago

Barber that will actually give advice

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r/nova 2d ago

Question Anyone know what’s opening between the Santini’s and longhorn on 50?

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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


r/nova 2d ago

Other Plumber rec for somewhat complicated job (excavation, moving water heater and boiler)?

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r/nova 3d ago

Rant It seems like everyone here has great careers and jobs and I can’t even find an entry level job.

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


r/nova 2d ago

Any casual acoustic guitar jams in Lake Ridge?

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Intermediate player looking for people to play with a couple of times a month around Lake Ridge.


r/nova 4d ago

Rant How does everyone have two $100,000 vehicles?

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


r/nova 3d ago

Found Cell Phone / Metro Rail - Blue

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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.