Moving to Northern Virginia—or NoVA, as anyone who lives there will immediately correct you—comes with a learning curve that nobody warns you about. The traffic alone requires an advanced degree. Here are 11 unspoken rules that locals follow automatically and newcomers figure out the hard way. 1. The Metro Has a Complicated Relationship With Reliability…
Call me biased, but as an ’80s kid, I feel that younger generations are seriously missing out on good music. From pop anthems to rock ballads, these are some of the top songs that shaped the 1980s in Alabama and across the U.S. Billie Jean by Michael Jackson When Michael Jackson released “Billie Jean” in…
The 1940s in West Virginia were a time of swing music, soda fountains, and Victory Gardens. Families gathered around the radio at night, kids played outside until the streetlights came on, and everything seemed simpler… even if it wasn’t always safer. A lot of things that were normal back then would never fly today; some…
Nobody warns you about Philly. You move in thinking you’ve got a handle on big-city life, and then a Wawa appears on every corner, a stranger passionately corrects your cheesesteak order, and you sit on the Surekill Expressway for 45 minutes going two miles. Welcome to Pennsylvania’s most intense city. Here’s what you’re about to…
Back in the day, Oklahoma homes came with built-in gadgets and gizmos that you actually had to learn how to use. Nothing had a touchscreen, and if it broke, you had to figure it out on your own (or call Grandpa). Fast forward to today, and some of these once-normal home features are now total…
Growing up in New York in the 1950s meant living in a world full of jukeboxes, Hula-Hoops, and the sweet sound of a soda bottle popping open. It was a time when Elvis ruled the radio, kids played outside until dark, and phones had actual dials. Think you still remember those days? These trivia questions…
Shakespeare gave us sonnets, poets gave us timeless verses, and then… some everyday person gave us “it is what it is.” Some phrases were catchy the first time around. But after the millionth repeat, they’ve lost all charm. Here are some of the most annoying phrases in the English language that many New Jerseyans can’t…
There’s an entire language in the South that doesn’t come with a dictionary. Georgians grow up hearing phrases that paint a picture better than any textbook ever could. But when someone from the North hears them? That picture can get completely lost in translation. It’s not that Northerners mean any harm. It’s just that when…
Florida changes fast. New developments, new residents, and new businesses move in so quickly that it’s easy to lose track of what’s left behind. Some things disappear with a headline. Others just fade out and nobody mentions it until someone brings it up years later. If you’ve lived in the Sunshine State long enough, you…
Thinking about moving to Virginia? You’re likely in for a treat. The Old Dominion offers a mix of history, nature, and country or city living, depending on your preference. But you pack your bags, here are some key things to know about life in Virginia. Many are positive; others not so much. Cost of Living…
