Here in the United States, it’s football that steals the hearts (and eyes) of many sports fans, sending them running for the local sports bar once the season begins in early September. However, for soccer fans, high-time is coming – the World Cup starts Nov. 20. Whether you hail from one of the many…
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When Thanksgiving Day arrives here in Washington, D.C., we all want to celebrate with a decadent turkey dinner alongside mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce and more. However, you don’t have to dirty your Vale kitchen to get this meal on the table – instead, you can head to a local restaurant. Near our Vale…
After a savory Thanksgiving meal, there’s nothing like a sweet apple, blueberry or pumpkin pie to finish off the evening. But as we all know, baking a pie is no easy task! That’s why this Thanksgiving, you can leave baking to the experts and get your pie from a local bakery. These Washington, D.C.…
The leaves are changing, there’s a breeze in the air… and more importantly, it’s pumpkin spice latte season in Washington, D.C.! Here near your Vale apartment, you can find a pumpkin spice latte at one of the many artisan coffee shops in our neighborhood. These pumpkin spice lattes are made with thoughtfully-sourced ingredients and…
You might be a little too old to go trick-or-treating, but you can still get a taste of all of your favorite candies this Halloween season. In Washington, D.C. we have tons of shops that will take you back to your childhood with chocolates, sours, gummies, bubble gum, hard candy and more. Forget the…
Whether you’re five or 50, there’s no activity more necessary during October than pumpkin picking! Even though we live in a bustling city, it’s still easy to escape to the many farms that we have on the outskirts of Washington, D.C. for a fun afternoon pumpkin picking with family or friends. Check out these…
From Sept. 25 through Sept. 27, one of Judaism’s holiest times will be celebrated when the Jewish New Year – Rosh Hashanah – falls on the calendar. During the two-day event, those who practice love to indulge in sweet foods that will hopefully attract a sweet coming year. If you’re heading to a Rosh Hashanah…
Whether you’re seven or 70, we all enjoy an hour – or a few – parked in front of the screen with a controller in our hands. Playing video or other arcade games is a great way to decompress, relax or just enjoy downtime with friends. But if your pile of games in the…
For football fans, their favorite day of the year is almost here – the first day of the NFL football season! However, you don’t have to even know how to spell quarterback to enjoy the part of the game that everyone likes – tailgating. If you’re planning on hosting a tailgate this football season,…
Whether you’re thrilled to have a few kid-free hours once again or you’ll be missing your mini-me’s come September, the time is almost here – children and teens in Washington, D.C. will be back in the classroom in just a few short weeks. To get them psyched and ready for another year hitting the…