Ten years ago our great city of Arlington and the rest of our country was rocked by the September 11th attacks on the Pentagon and the World Trade Center. To honor those that lost their lives in the buildings, and the first responders who took part in the rescue there will be numerous remembrance events taking place throughout the country; and of course... [Read more...]

Has the time come for you to begin devising plans for Labor Day? If you aren't making your way to the beach, but are instead looking for ways to celebrate locally we suggest you attend the Herndon Labor Day Wine and Jazz Festival. The festival will be a culmination of live entertainment, a craft show, a culinary show and sample selections from twelve wineries... [Read more...]

Have you ever had one of those mornings where you just didn't feel like getting up, or you just couldn't shake your sleepiness? We understand because unfortunately those come around too often. However, a good way to get over the morning slump to visit a local coffee shop in Arlington for a fresh cup of Joe. Not only does The Java Shack have great coffee,... [Read more...]

Have you begun taking steps to living a sustainable lifestyle? The best way to transition into going green is by beginning with what you already have in your home. For instance, did you know that you can clean your apartment with fruit? The common staple found in the majority of households is extremely handy when it comes to removing stains, freshening rooms,... [Read more...]

Do you enjoy visiting our blog to find out what's going on in our community? Are you always on the lookout for something cool and interesting to do in Arlington? If so you should subscribe to our blog. By subscribing you will receive our posts directly in your inbox. So instead of typing in our URL, or scrolling through all your favorites every time you want... [Read more...]

Moving into a new place can be both stressful and exciting which is why it's important to prepare weeks in advance of your move, that way you are fully prepared. Before you begin your moving process take a look at these tips for moving into an apartment at 55 Hundred. 1) Set-up a moving budget- Creating a budget will allow you to know exactly how much... [Read more...]

Do you have a soft spot in your heart for sandwiches? The question should be, "who doesn't?" Think about it...kids like them (minus the crust for some) as well as adults of every age. It's easy to see why the classic food is a favorite to so many. They are easy to create, highly customizable and simply delicious. Aside from being extremely lovable because... [Read more...]

Are you a fan of our state-of-the-art fitness center, but sometimes you can't find the time to workout due to your schedule or do you need a change in your routine? If so we completely understand which is why we would like to share a few alternatives with you. Even though you are a part of an apartment community with a fitness center there are other ways... [Read more...]