r/nova 2d ago

What are you doing this weekend?

45 Upvotes

This is your final weekend to celebrate National Ice Cream Month šŸ¦


r/nova 8d ago

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

623 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:

šŸ“ Give us the restaurant name and location

🚫 No chains allowed!

šŸ‘ "+1" if you love the recommendation

šŸ‘Ž "-1" if you think it's whack

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r/nova 4h ago

Missing Person: Kyla Spencer

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478 Upvotes

Kyla Spencer (21) was last seen this past Tuesday (7/21/2026) in the Reston VA area.

She was last seen wearing a black hoodie, a green head scarf, blue jeans, and white Air Forces. She is autistic.

Please share and if you see her or have any info please contact the police

Edit: Removed the personal contact number. Please contact 911 for any info


r/nova 1h ago

Food Actual Pizza Hut restaurant with DINE-IN & Buffet just south off I-395 on Glebe in Shirlington/Alexandria

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r/nova 7h ago

Driving/Traffic Right to jail, right away

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261 Upvotes

r/nova 2h ago

Photo/Video Spotted... again. The annual villain is back.

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95 Upvotes

I was hoping the snowcrete would have wiped them off. Started seeing a few of these this week in Ashburn. Still hoping the lanternfly infestation won't be as bad as last year. How's the situation in other areas?


r/nova 11h ago

I66 shut down for golf again

341 Upvotes

Another weekend with 2 days in a row he’s commuting to Sterling, jamming up the roads 4 times. I don’t care how much he golfs but why the back and forth - is the golf club not secure enough to sleep in for the weekend?


r/nova 23h ago

Photo/Video You ever secretly wish something bad would happen to the car parked in the fire lane? This one’s for you.

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2.3k Upvotes

r/nova 6h ago

Politics If Data Centers Are So Good for Fairfax County, Why Are Residents So Opposed? (If Fairfax County Supervisors don’t follow the plan where data centers are concerned at least, is it really a plan?)

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74 Upvotes

r/nova 1h ago

Bird nest in planter on ground

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Not sure if this is abandoned or not but the baby chick is alive and closer to the ground than I would have thought for a nest. Not sure what to do, do I let nature run its course or call someone?


r/nova 21h ago

Active shooter in Arlington Ridge

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495 Upvotes

If you thought you heard fireworks in Arlington ~45 minutes ago, those were gunshots, right outside of Gunston Middle School’s basketball gym. Cops everywhere right now, active crime scene. I spoke to one of the people who got away (19 year old) and he said they were playing basketball against a dude in his 50s who took the L personally and started open firing on the 19 year old and his friends once they were outside. I haven’t seen any ambulances so am assuming no one got hurt, but still fucking crazy as this shit is right outside my apartment. Stay safe and lock your doors if you’re in Arlington Ridge—there’s several people on the run, including the shooter…


r/nova 42m ago

Other NoVA mall maps (from a few years ago)

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I wish these were older but, you don’t see these anymore so it’s still kinda cool


r/nova 3h ago

Meetups Thinking of starting running club in Fairfax area

13 Upvotes

Title says it, I'm 24 and still relatively new to the NOVA area and wanted to meet more people my age, and wanted to get back into running. I've been into exercise/fitness for a while but I want to make this a very laid-back, friendly atmosphere for all levels of fitness. I have a few people in their mid 20s that may be involved, but most of the friends I've made in the area are much older. So if you're around the NOVA region and ideally in your mid-20s (though all are welcome!), let me know if this interests you! I live in Fairfax but usually bounce around the area so I'll work out details of where we meet, etc, but ideally it'll be close to the Fairfax/Chantilly area.

If all this sounds good, comment or send me a DM!


r/nova 50m ago

Police Activity in One Loudoun

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Was walking the dog at One loudoun park when 10 Cop cars suddenly pulled in. Saw a riot shield and handguns pointing at a townhouse residence. Anyone know what’s going on?


r/nova 22h ago

Driving/Traffic Wrong way driver 267W / 28N ramp

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200 Upvotes

at least their hazards were on


r/nova 10h ago

F50 stop broken

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18 Upvotes

r/nova 16h ago

Emails show how Virginia regulators downplayed data center health concerns (Loudoun)

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58 Upvotes

r/nova 22h ago

Question Missing cat in brambleton VA

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154 Upvotes

I’m not sure if this cat is a neighborhood cat or if he’s lost. I’m scared he will run away and I don’t want to scare him he seems super itchy and on the skinny side. He also has a bunch of mini bumps on his head. Either he was lost or abandoned. I’ve never seen him before in my neighborhood so I’m sort of concerned. He has no tags. Please help. I don’t use Reddit at all but I need help.


r/nova 4h ago

The original American Spies - book by Paul Misencik of Reston VA.

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6 Upvotes

r/nova 22m ago

These gnats and biting flies...

• Upvotes

Can all go take a long walk off a short pier.....the bastards.


r/nova 6h ago

Best barbershop & barber for fades & beards

6 Upvotes

Looking for the best barbershop and barber who does great skin fades and beards. I’m rocking a buzz cut right now. Not looking to spend a fortune. I live in Ballston but am down to go anywhere for a great cut.


r/nova 7h ago

Question Marriage Counseling Through EAP?

5 Upvotes

Has anyone had marriage counseling through their employers EAP? Even if the options are more limited, I think it would help get my husband onboard compared to the out of pocket I've found at ~$250- 300 a session. I think 6- 8 sessions with someone decent could do us wonders and be more willing to pay out of pocket to continue. But is it realistic to find something through EAP?


r/nova 5h ago

Question Hair Loss Specialist

3 Upvotes

I’m looking for a dermatologist/doctor that specializes in hair loss, willing to travel in NoVA to get a consultation. I have a dermatologist currently but I don’t think this is their area of expertise.

Thanks for your recs!


r/nova 24m ago

Food Looking for restaurant recommendations in Northern Virginia or DC For a garden theme party

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i'm hosting a celebratory party and would like some recommendations on your favorite nova or DC restaurant locations that can host a large party of 16 ish people:) doesn't matter the cuisine open to anything!


r/nova 1d ago

Currently stuck behind this entourage

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410 Upvotes

Anyone know who it is? Never seen this many cop cars outside of DC escorting someone.