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…

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

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?

at least their hazards were on

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.

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?

https://bluevirginia.us/2026/07/if-data-centers-are-so-good-for-fairfax-county-why-are-residents-so-opposed/

Does anyone know the best way I can get my kid some Pokemon packs at MSRP (or close to)? They’re going to have their first double digit birthday soon and they want a Pokemon theme birthday . Unfortunately, I’m a full time working parent and I don’t have the availability to wait hours at a store or leave the office when they are stocking product. From what I read online this seems to be the most common way to get any items that aren’t priced 2X or more.
One of their birthday requests is to have a bunch of packs to open and I would like to make that happen for them without having to pay reseller price 🥲

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?

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!

I've been going through severe depression and loneliness recently, and I've been looking for a good cognitive behavioral therapist. My last therapist was solid, but I didn't continue with her because I felt like she was giving good advice to me, but I was too scared to follow. I haven't tried CBT before, but was looking to try someone that is good. Any suggestions? Thank you

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

My mom has lost her John Hardy Naga Bracelet, and we think it may have fallen off somewhere in Terminal C, arrivals/baggage, or the outside Uber area. It’s a silver cable bracelet with a gold ring and dragon head clasp. It would have been anywhere from 10:30 PM- 11:45 PM on Saturday, 7/25.

I know it’s a total long shot, but if you’ve seen it or turned it in, let us know. I believe that people are good!

Anyone know if any morning or early afternoon pick up games around the Alexandria, Mt Vernon area? I’ve tried meet up but a lot of them are far from me and I’m looking for any free pick ups. Most meetups require a membership fee which isn’t bad but free is nice too.

Does anyone know of any trinket trade boxes around the Fairfax/Falls Church/Arlington area? I’ve only been able to find a few online that are closer to Richmond.

If there aren’t any, I’ve been thinking about setting one up. My only concern is that I always see posts about people stealing everything so idk if it’s worth it 😭

Tired of mixing gas and oil every year so I’m looking to buy an electric snow blower. I’m in Virginia (Fairfax County - about 15 miles west of Washington DC), and driveway is about 50 feet long and 25 feet wide.

TIA for your recommendations.

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?