For context: F 25 years old. Came into this country 3 years ago via marriage. I am not a US citizen but have Green Card. Graduated with Masters in Cybersecurity and havent been able to get any interviews whatsoever. I have cleaned up my resume, gone through several ATS screening methods. Most jobs require clearance or to be US CITIZENS. I’m targeting IT helpdesk jobs and even those have 0 luck.

As far as my work experience goes, i do have 2 years of IT helpdesk experience in past from 2020-2022 but no luck. Been over 6 months and i’m considering switching careers. Any word of advice as to what field i can get into where there is a better job market in NOVA?

I'm traveling from Europe to visit Virginia soon, and would like to stay in Old Town Alexandria for about 7 nights. I'm looking for a safe, clean and quiet place with good service. I've found 2 hotels in the Old Town within my budget: Club Wyndham, and the Hyatt Centric (both very close to the train/metro station). I'm hesitant on which to choose because of the contrasted comments on Google/Booking, so I was wondering if anyone here has firsthand experience with either of these hotels and can give me some advice?

We live about 2 hours north and are picking up a car near Dulles Town Center later today. Looking for Indian or something else uniquely delicious.

I only tried panda cafe in Manassas and it was solid . Any other good options. Looking for good quality and portion sizes. Pricing is not a huge deal if those two are good

Do I have to worry about mold, water damage, or pests with Fairlington villages condos?

I'm currently moving out of a condo due to severe mold, dust and roach problems.

I'm looking at taking a day trip to see the Rockettes next month via a motor coach bus. Leaves at 8 AM & returns around midnight. Long day indeed. Trip includes bus, lunch, & Rockettes tix. Before I put down a deposit, I'm asking for anything I should know beforehand. Did you have a decent seats or were you in the nose bleed section? Were you able to see the stage? Once in NYC, does the group stay together as 1 unit or do you have any free time to look around on your own? Any info would be helpful as I decide whether it's worth it to me. Thanks so much!!

Was anyone scanning the radios tonight? There was a person in a truck evading police, speeding down Columbia Pike without their lights on, and almost hit me. While the speed looks slow, I feel like I narrowly avoided a potential accident.

My wife and I are curious if there's any more info. It looks like they pulled out of the MegaMart strip headed west on Columbia Pike and made a left on S Jefferson toward Giant.

https://youtu.be/htoh_O3sONI

We spend $11,000 a month minus our mortgage. Id say we're upper middle class. Thoughts?

Sirens been going almost non stop this afternoon.

Any idea what's going on?

Minus my mortgage, my family goes through $7500 a month. I’m curious if this is above/ below average for inside the beltway. I know the COL is high, but this seems excessive.

Edit: kids are 12 and 16

This is food, utilities, cell service, internet, dining out, a few streaming services, “other” spending. Nothing jumps out at me as over the top. We eat out 2-3 nights a week. No car payments.

Anyone know what is happening with her mural? I saw there was work being done.

https://bluevirginia.us/2026/10/rep-suhas-subramanyam-d-va10-i-am-appalled-by-the-recent-ice-targeting-of-a-u-s-citizen-and-marine-veteran-here-in-loudoun-county/

Just heard about it till recently, but what is the best spot or location to see it? Apparently, runway location varies.​

Crazy weather in NOVA and a possible UAP? Hubby took this on his way home from work this afternoon. We didn’t initially see the lights until further inspection… 😮pls let me know your thoughts.. 🙌

I’m looking for the best/scariest or haunted house or attraction within an hour of NOVA. Adult only is fine. My favorite so far is Laurel’s House of Terror in MD. Anyone been to a better one than that?

Trying to be short and sweet; I’m gunna be a first-time dad soon (just started second trimester) and I’m super stoked. My wife and I are “crunchy” as the kids call it, and very much into trying to do things as naturally as possible. She wants a hospital/birthing center delivery, because the safety net makes her feel more comfortable, but I’m worried abt all the horror stories I hear about medical professionals not respecting birthing plans, pushing for interventions when there’s very low risk, trying to force delivery faster, restricting things like eating and movement, yanking on the placenta, not respecting the Golden Hour, etc. etc… Obviously I’m a bit worried.

All said and done, we are going to have a good birth plan, and I know I’m my wife’s biggest advocate. For this post, I’m mainly asking about StoneSprings Hospital, in Dulles, and for people’s experiences/reviews.

That being said, if you have other good advice or thoughts related to how to navigate “the business of being born”, I’d gratefully listen.

Hi everyone! A little over a year ago I launched the DC Movie Digest, a weekly free newsletter that aggregates all the movies being re-released in theaters across DC. After many hours of clicking, copying and pasting around every movie theater website, I’m super excited to launch a fully fledged website.

Introducing: DaMoVies! The only place on the internet where you can see all the movies being rereleased in theaters across the DMV.

The website is completely free to use, has no ads, and is a labor of love. I’d love to hear what yall think!

Go to damovies.org to check it out.

I feel like mental health isn’t talked about enough on here, so I wanted to ask anyone in NOVA who deals with anxiety what helps them get through it.
I recently started medication, and I know it can take some time to kick in. In the meantime, I’m trying to find things that help me manage my anxiety and get through the day. Whether it’s certain activities, routines, going for walks, therapy, or anything else that has helped you, I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences.
I know everyone is different, but sometimes it helps just to hear from other people who understand what you’re going through.
I’m genuinely looking for advice and a little support, so please be respectful. If you don’t have anything helpful to say, that’s okay, just keep scrolling. ❤️
Thank you!

What is their actual problem? I still haven't even gotten my Summer maintenance done yet and it's October already.

Coming up on the end of the season, and my road bike needs a good going over and servicing. I've gone to A-1 in Herndon for a while, but they changed ownership, and it's probably time to look at other potential shops. Between them (Now Al's Bike Shop), Green Lizard and The Bike Lane, does any one of them stand out in terms of service, quality or price? Any nearby options that should be considered?

I don't think I need an overhaul of bearings/bottom bracket, etc, so it's probably a standard annual maintenance deal, with likely replacing my tubeless tires.

I have recently started a small, home based LLC in the Fairfax area. This is my first experience with an LLC. I am looking for accounting/tax support to make sure I do not muck anything up.