I am thinking about joining, Do the indoor pools get crowded during daytime on weekdays? also which center has the most asian(Korean, Chinese etc) People?

I am looking for gym recommendations. Ideally, I would have access to a lap pool, sauna, stream room, hot tub, indoor track, racquetball, yoga, personal trainers, masseuse, the works in weights, etc. But I don't think that is in the wallet for me here in NoVa. Any combination of any of those with a lap pool would be great. Anyone got any ideas?

Any and all help is appreciated.

Has anyone here been scratched or bitten by a wild rat and gotten a rabies vaccine for it? I understand the risk is negligible but I’m wondering if the emergency rooms here still give it. The CDC algorithm does not recommend it: https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/hcp/diagnosis/index.html

My neighbor threatened to call the cops on me because I parked too close to the intersection (both side streets in Falls Church City, one doesn’t allow parking as it’s an emergency route). I moved our cars to the side street because we have contractors coming tomorrow. Could you not have asked politely? I did move the car but damn you ruined my whole evening. After I jumped the damn car because it wouldn’t start!

I have a driveway but when things happen (like needing a new roof) those folks need the space. I’ll admit to not knowing how far I should be from the intersection but he said 8 feet and, surprisingly, it’s actually 20 feet. So he was also violating the law he threatened me with because one of his cars was also on the street within that limit??!

This probably seems super trivial but (a) I’ve lived here 12 years and occasionally parked on that side street for contractor access and no one has come at me like that, and (b) I know he can’t know this but I’m caring for a husband that’s terminally ill and already had a super hard day, week, several months and that is just not how you approach someone, especially a neighbor.

Anyway, I shouldn’t be as shook up as I am but it was unnecessarily aggressive. Just suggest I should move like for real. My therapist will help talk me down tomorrow I guess 😭 everything seems a little extra when you’re already doing the most.

Please be kind to each other! And neighbor, if you happen to read this, just say hi and feel free to pat my big dumb dog when I’m walking him by your house. He may be huge but he’s friendly and soft and has never met a stranger.

Columbia Pike and Braddock isn't a 5 MPH bump. That's it. Please ostracize any friends and family that drive like geriatric new jersey snowbirds.

🆘There are 22 amazing dogs still left on the euthanasia list for the Prince George County animal shelter this week. We have about 24 hours left to match them with Foster’s adopters and to get rescues to tag and pull. 🆘

➡️For those unfamiliar with this process, each week the Prince Georges County animal shelter puts out a list of dogs that have a week to be fostered or adopted or they will be put to sleep the following Wednesday morning when the shelter opens due to shelter overcrowding. It is devastating and the pace is relentless.

🙏If you think you could possibly adopt a dog or Foster to save a life or if you have any connections with rescues, that might be willing to pull in a single dog, please reach out and comment below or message me. We are racing against time at this moment. 💔

⏰The shelter is open tomorrow (Tuesday 9/8) from 11 to 7 PM. Please arrive at least two hours before close of business to ensure you can save a dog!

Prince George’s County Animal Services 3750 Browns Station Rd Upper Marlboro, MD

🐾See full profiles here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HdDu1Bqds/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Anyone at Scott’s Run today around 10:30 and know what all the police & firetruck activity in the parking lot was about? I didn’t want to be nosy/get in the way, so I it kept moving, but it looked like someone maybe fell in a ditch or got hit by a car off Georgetown pike. I hope everyone involved is okay!

It’s that time of year! Where in NOVA can I get a pumpkin spice espresso martini?

We have a house on the market in Manassas. We haven’t had much interest and are considering renting it out for $3500-$4000/month. It’s in a good area of Manassas near Liberia/PWC parkway and is 5 bedroom 2.5 baths. It would be a great house for an active family or roommates who want their own space. 1.5 acres and very private. What’s the interest right now for rentals? Are people actually renting single family homes? Would it be better to just wait and see if our house eventually sells? Appreciate any thoughts. Thanks!

.....and not for praise but condemnation. This pool fucking sucks ass. I've been here for years and the pool has always been chill and nice. But this year it was a fucking disgrace.

There are these groups of teen boys who act like complete savages. It's one thing to rough house and goof off. It's completely different to cuss and use racial slurs (generally as a white man I feel like I have no room to tell young men of color that they cannot take ownership of that nefarious word, but these young men are not black and they were not using it in a way of showing brotherhood) and generally have no self regulation and self awareness.

Today my family and I were going to attend the pool for some relaxation for the last day of the season. But as usual this summer those teens were going the extra mile to being a pain in the ass. They eventually turned on one of my sons friends and grabbed him , said "Fresh meat!"

That's when I had to step in. "Yo! The kid said stop, so fucking stop!" They tried to talk back, but I shut it down "you stupid fucks dunce?! Jesus Christ!?"

They stopped immediately and calmed down for like 10 minutes. But the air was still thick with awkwardness, could cut it with a knife.

But they started acting up again. Then one of the boys was having his friends rough up one of the others in their group...."catch that n-word! Catch that n-word!" At that point I looked at my wife and she knew. We either leave or I do something heavily illegal. So I rounded my two young children and Wife up and we left. I told my son if I ever catch him using that word it would be his ass in a sling.

Several times they have been reported and confronted by other parents. The life guards don't do anything. They just scratch their balls and watch shit on their phones while sitting on their asses. Our security team are completely worthless, I honestly do not know why we spend money on them. The only way to solve this is to issue week bans. You act up, yellow card. You get a second yellow card, red card banned for the season. The only solution to young teens is setting rules, test the boundaries get the fine.

Rant done.

Looking for recommendations on meal delivery services you've used (local or national). whenever I search online it's mostly sponsored ads, and I'd love to hear from people who've actually tried and loved theirs.

My husband's job is switching to nights soon, so it'll be just me and my toddler for dinners, and I want something that saves time.

I'm looking for a mix of meal options (some nights I want to actually cook, other nights I just want to heat something up)
- Bonus if they have kid-friendly add-on meals I can order separately, for nights when I'm only making a single serving for myself

Scenario above happened this evening in Arlington. I may be in the wrong here, and I’m open to feedback.

I have shoulder checked a handful of people in Nova after running here 15 years (never pregnant women, never children, never the blind, never the elderly, never the stroller, never the disabled, never anyone smaller than me, never anyone less privileged than me).

I often run in mulch, dog excrement, dirt, puddles, roads, bike lanes, gravel, to avoid the above exact scenario. I run nearly every day. The fact that I have shoulder checked <5 individuals who behave as the above - groups not moving aside for anyone running walking or biking towards them or behind them - should demonstrate this is not the typical treatment I bestow upon fellow Novans.

I am considering a bike bell to ring at groups who are on a crash course with me. Has any walker/runner in nova done this? It seems rude, but is it as rude as running my shoulder into someone?

Looking to rent in Herndon/Centreville area, prices are expensive everywhere but it's close to work. Literally every apartment complex in the area have bad reviews so I take it with a grain of salt but I still wanted to ask on reddit first.

If anyone else has apartment recommendations I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks

Hello! We are looking to repair the roof of our backyard porch, which has rotted in areas. The deck itself is fine and doesn't need to be replaced. The rafters are also mostly fine on the roof. A lot of the bigger contractors in the area have said this project is too small for them, so any recommendations for companies that would be able to do this kind of repair would be great. Thank you!

Thank you!

I'm looking to do a large birthday party for my my wife in October at a winery. We probably have 20 family members and 20 friends, including kids aged 5 to 18. Aside from wine, I was hoping to find one that worked with caterers to do parties. Bonus points if they have fire pits. Any recommendations?

Hi all. I have a friend (single professional female, ~50, not on Reddit) looking to move to the area. She's considering Falls Church or nearby and will work in the Tysons area. She doesn't want to buy until she knows the area better and ensures she stays, so she's looking to rent. Ideally a townhome, but anything else is fair game if it's the right set up. She doesn't want a massive building with all the bells and whistles, but something that is updated and well-kept in a walkable, safe area. Also preferred is a 2 BR, though a 1 BR with a den would work. Ideal max is about $3200. Would appreciate any suggestions, or recs on a realtor who might want to help out. Time frame is early November. Thanks!

I am sitting here on Labor Day evening still astounded at the day's experience with traffic. We travelled from Manassas to Silver Spring (outer) to see family and ..........I have never seen such light traffic on 495. Slow downs we usually see every single time.....nada. This was midday, so I thought okay, people are late leaving the beaches so when we come home later, it will be hell. Nope. Best traffic I have EVER encountered on this route. Any input? Any ideas? I pictured thousands of people trapped on the Bay Bridge due to something. But I can find no news of any problems. I will remember this day forever. LOL.

Any recommendations for who to call in Northern Virginia that replaced your water heater for a reasonable cost? Thanks in advance for any recommendations!

What’s the timeline of getting your legal status verified for getting DL in virginia nova ?

it’s already 20 days but nothing

What is the commute like from Fort
Belvoir to Woodbridge really like ?

Kensington place and The Enclave At Potomac apartments caught my eye.

Was considering Kingstowne but it is pricey, even for a 1bedroom.

Suggestions please !

Just the part above the roof is rusting and needs to be replaced. I've called around to some of the companies suggested in other HVAC recommendation posts, but they seem to be only interested in new installs and service contracts, not small jobs like this.

If you have used a trainer at a rec center, please advise who you used, what location, and why you did or did not like them. Thanks!

Where can I get the tastiest burgers around Fairfax?

I only have a few minutes left to order. Hopefully there are some suggestions!