Stephanie Elms
@stephelms.bsky.social
Book lover, Va Tech & Marching Virginians alum (Go Hokies!), YIMBYs of NoVa📍Del Ray, Alexandria | she/her
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Yikes. Second time this year we’ve had someone electrocuted here on W. Mount Ida. Not sure how hurt he is. Road is closed.
December 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Yikes. Second time this year we’ve had someone electrocuted here on W. Mount Ida. Not sure how hurt he is. Road is closed.
Just got a text from “Tom at UHB Investments” wanting to know if I would consider selling my house for $222,000 less than I paid for it 3 years ago. Ummm…no?
December 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Just got a text from “Tom at UHB Investments” wanting to know if I would consider selling my house for $222,000 less than I paid for it 3 years ago. Ummm…no?
Thank you @ericspiegel.bsky.social for the holiday card! So warm & cozy. Perfect for this slightly snowy day.
December 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Thank you @ericspiegel.bsky.social for the holiday card! So warm & cozy. Perfect for this slightly snowy day.
This virtual webinar hosted by Coalition for Smarter Growth on Wednesday looks fantastic! The question of how building luxury housing helps w/ affordability is one that feels counterintuitive & tends to break people’s brains. (Justine’s videos are great if you haven’t seen them!)
Webinar: Beyond Luxury: How New Housing Affects Affordability; Virtual Screening; Q&A with Justine Underhill - Coalition For Smarter Growth
How does new housing affect affordability? Join us as we explore this question through a virtual screening of the video, What Luxury Housing Does to Homelessness, followed by a Q&A with […]
www.smartergrowth.net
December 14, 2025 at 9:04 PM
This virtual webinar hosted by Coalition for Smarter Growth on Wednesday looks fantastic! The question of how building luxury housing helps w/ affordability is one that feels counterintuitive & tends to break people’s brains. (Justine’s videos are great if you haven’t seen them!)
Been really bummed about having to cancel my WaPo subscription, mostly missing Carolyn Hax & Capital Weather Gang (& the occasional good reporting that still happens). Can’t believe I forgot I can get free online access via the Alexandria Library! (Thanks for the reminder @alexgoyette.bsky.social!)
December 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Been really bummed about having to cancel my WaPo subscription, mostly missing Carolyn Hax & Capital Weather Gang (& the occasional good reporting that still happens). Can’t believe I forgot I can get free online access via the Alexandria Library! (Thanks for the reminder @alexgoyette.bsky.social!)
Love to see it! ❄️
Coldest morning since last winter! Lows: DCA 20; Dulles and BWI 14.
December 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Love to see it! ❄️
Snowy morning walk to pick up bagels.
December 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Snowy morning walk to pick up bagels.
Wow! Del Ray bought out the entire stock of Christmas trees at the Farmhouse already! On to Plan B…
December 4, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Wow! Del Ray bought out the entire stock of Christmas trees at the Farmhouse already! On to Plan B…
I just got an email saying that because I bought something for 30% off during their Black Friday sale, they were offering me 1 day to take advantage of 40% off…of the thing that I had just bought (which I haven’t even gotten yet). What?
Within the last three hours I've received Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday emails... DO DAYS OF THE WEEK MEAN NOTHING ANYMORE???
December 2, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I just got an email saying that because I bought something for 30% off during their Black Friday sale, they were offering me 1 day to take advantage of 40% off…of the thing that I had just bought (which I haven’t even gotten yet). What?
We Rate Dogs is always good, but oh my. This compilation had me actually LOLing. Though personally I think the snowman pup deserved to be ranked way higher than 9th.
November 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
We Rate Dogs is always good, but oh my. This compilation had me actually LOLing. Though personally I think the snowman pup deserved to be ranked way higher than 9th.
Anyone know if Stracci will be open on Friday?
November 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Anyone know if Stracci will be open on Friday?
Enjoying the Alexandria Historical Society’s screening of Ken Burns’ Revolutionary War at the Lyceum.
November 22, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Enjoying the Alexandria Historical Society’s screening of Ken Burns’ Revolutionary War at the Lyceum.
Any recommendations for a local place where I can order a Thanksgiving dinner (there will be 3 of us)? Trying to see what my options are.
November 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Any recommendations for a local place where I can order a Thanksgiving dinner (there will be 3 of us)? Trying to see what my options are.
Really good explanation here.
As city pursues plan to preserve thousands of affordable units, understanding definitions and income thresholds is crucial to grasping who would benefit.
What does 'affordable housing' actually mean? A guide to Alexandria's housing categories and income levels
As city pursues plan to preserve thousands of affordable units, understanding definitions and income thresholds is crucial to grasping who would benefit
www.alexandriabrief.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Really good explanation here.
November 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Had to check this out & happy to say that I scored a @kerrinsuzanne.bsky.social original chicken! Who knew it even has little chicken feet. 🐓
Of course, also got a bunch of other beautiful pieces because I’m a sucker for pottery.
Of course, also got a bunch of other beautiful pieces because I’m a sucker for pottery.
November 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Had to check this out & happy to say that I scored a @kerrinsuzanne.bsky.social original chicken! Who knew it even has little chicken feet. 🐓
Of course, also got a bunch of other beautiful pieces because I’m a sucker for pottery.
Of course, also got a bunch of other beautiful pieces because I’m a sucker for pottery.
Saturday morning vibe.
November 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Saturday morning vibe.
How easy is it to stretch suede shoes?
Been searching for comfortable penny loafers for months. Most in my size are too narrow/small. Going up 1/2 size makes them too long.
Finally found a pair that fits but is just a bit too tight. 1/2 size up fits but hurts my heels because they slip a bit.
Been searching for comfortable penny loafers for months. Most in my size are too narrow/small. Going up 1/2 size makes them too long.
Finally found a pair that fits but is just a bit too tight. 1/2 size up fits but hurts my heels because they slip a bit.
November 14, 2025 at 10:52 PM
How easy is it to stretch suede shoes?
Been searching for comfortable penny loafers for months. Most in my size are too narrow/small. Going up 1/2 size makes them too long.
Finally found a pair that fits but is just a bit too tight. 1/2 size up fits but hurts my heels because they slip a bit.
Been searching for comfortable penny loafers for months. Most in my size are too narrow/small. Going up 1/2 size makes them too long.
Finally found a pair that fits but is just a bit too tight. 1/2 size up fits but hurts my heels because they slip a bit.
Great housing thread. Find out what’s going on at the state & city level (and what you can do to help!)
Time for my semi-regular thread on upcoming housing actions & events in Alx! 🧵
Starting off with something for any Virginian: elections are over, now email your state legislators to support statewide housing reforms in the upcoming General Assembly Session!
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Starting off with something for any Virginian: elections are over, now email your state legislators to support statewide housing reforms in the upcoming General Assembly Session!
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Ask Your Delegate & Senator to Support More Homes:
Virginia is short roughly 188,000 homes due to restrictive local zoning rules that limit home construction and prevents affordable homes from being built. This home shortage leads to bidding wars and ...
actionnetwork.org
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Great housing thread. Find out what’s going on at the state & city level (and what you can do to help!)
I’m sure I have plenty of local library loving friends here, right?
2026 board elections for the Friends of Duncan Library are coming up & we’d love to have you join us!
It’s truly a great group of folks & a fun way to support the community! 📚
www.friendsofduncanlibrary.org/news/2026-du...
2026 board elections for the Friends of Duncan Library are coming up & we’d love to have you join us!
It’s truly a great group of folks & a fun way to support the community! 📚
www.friendsofduncanlibrary.org/news/2026-du...
2026 Duncan Friends’ Board Elections — Friends of Duncan Library
Make A Difference at Duncan Library Join the Duncan Friends’ Library Board! WE’RE LOOKING FOR Members with skills in Accounting, finance, or Administration. WHY JOIN THE BOARD BE A LEADER: Support...
www.friendsofduncanlibrary.org
November 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I’m sure I have plenty of local library loving friends here, right?
2026 board elections for the Friends of Duncan Library are coming up & we’d love to have you join us!
It’s truly a great group of folks & a fun way to support the community! 📚
www.friendsofduncanlibrary.org/news/2026-du...
2026 board elections for the Friends of Duncan Library are coming up & we’d love to have you join us!
It’s truly a great group of folks & a fun way to support the community! 📚
www.friendsofduncanlibrary.org/news/2026-du...
Packed house at the ALX YIMBY Social this afternoon. Really loved seeing new & old faces. Had a great time talking about housing in ALX (and how to get more of it!)
yimbysofnova.org/alexandria/
yimbysofnova.org/alexandria/
November 8, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Packed house at the ALX YIMBY Social this afternoon. Really loved seeing new & old faces. Had a great time talking about housing in ALX (and how to get more of it!)
yimbysofnova.org/alexandria/
yimbysofnova.org/alexandria/
This looks cool! Anyone want to meet up with me?
For the program's finale, on Friday, November 21st, AHS will be holding a Revolutionary Watch Party with popcorn, cash bar, and most importantly, local Historians ready to answer your questions!
sites.google.com/view/alexand...
For the program's finale, on Friday, November 21st, AHS will be holding a Revolutionary Watch Party with popcorn, cash bar, and most importantly, local Historians ready to answer your questions!
sites.google.com/view/alexand...
AHS
Alexandria Historical Society is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization, with the mission of promoting Alexandria and local history. Over our 50+ year existence AHS has shared research on local his...
sites.google.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
This looks cool! Anyone want to meet up with me?
For the program's finale, on Friday, November 21st, AHS will be holding a Revolutionary Watch Party with popcorn, cash bar, and most importantly, local Historians ready to answer your questions!
sites.google.com/view/alexand...
For the program's finale, on Friday, November 21st, AHS will be holding a Revolutionary Watch Party with popcorn, cash bar, and most importantly, local Historians ready to answer your questions!
sites.google.com/view/alexand...
They are destroying everything aren’t they?
I spent two summers interning at a laser optics lab at Goddard in the late 80s (which was really cool but also what actually helped me realize I did not want to be an electrical engineer.) Fun fact: was thrilled to be making $7+/hr (double min wage!)
I spent two summers interning at a laser optics lab at Goddard in the late 80s (which was really cool but also what actually helped me realize I did not want to be an electrical engineer.) Fun fact: was thrilled to be making $7+/hr (double min wage!)
BREAKING: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is illegally closing 13 campus buildings (including ~100 laboratories).
Report coming from GESTA, the Goddard employee union
Report coming from GESTA, the Goddard employee union
November 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
They are destroying everything aren’t they?
I spent two summers interning at a laser optics lab at Goddard in the late 80s (which was really cool but also what actually helped me realize I did not want to be an electrical engineer.) Fun fact: was thrilled to be making $7+/hr (double min wage!)
I spent two summers interning at a laser optics lab at Goddard in the late 80s (which was really cool but also what actually helped me realize I did not want to be an electrical engineer.) Fun fact: was thrilled to be making $7+/hr (double min wage!)
Seeing people vote always makes me feel good. 🗳️ Really fun feed.
So much excitement on the I VOTED! feed today! I'll be checking it all day, and I hope you will be too bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Seeing people vote always makes me feel good. 🗳️ Really fun feed.