Welcome, 2023! Everyone here at The Palatine Apartments is overjoyed to be stepping into a new year along with our fantastic community members. The Palatine Apartments is proud and lucky to be located so close to the fantastic Washington DC community, where there is always something to do. Yes, even in the cold of January,…
Thanksgiving is a national United States holiday that takes place every third Thursday of November, this year on November 24th. The first Thanksgiving dates back to 1621, when the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag shared an autumn feast. Then, for more than two centuries, Thanksgiving was celebrated on different days by the US colonies and…
Whether you’re craving a hot cup of coffee and a breakfast sandwich or a craft cocktail and a plate of freshly caught seafood, Bar Ivy has you covered. By morning, its coffee kiosk doles out travel mugs of artisan coffee to go; by afternoon and evening, its full kitchen delivers delicious small plates and the…
The Girls on the Run program combines physical activity with life skills designed to instill a sense of purpose and confidence in girls of all ages. The program culminates in the 5K GOTR. It’s not just an opportunity for the girls participating in the program to show off what they’ve learned, but also a chance…
Let’s cut to the chase, Halloween is peaking its head around the corner. Well, it’s a headless horseman head! With that, there is nothing more exciting than decorating for Halloween. Here are some DIY decorations you can make to get in the spooky spirit! Delightful Devilish Handsoap- Buy some hand soap from the Dollar Store,…
A burger for brunch? It makes perfect sense at Melange, a restaurant that’s known for its over-the-top artisan burgers. The brunch menu’s burger is no exception. The chef shapes high-quality beef into a thick patty and sears it to perfectly tender, then adds strips of crispy bacon, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, and pickled green tomatoes…
For Halloween, some like to stay home and field trick-or-treaters. Others want to switch on their favorite spooky flick and snuggle up with some hot apple cider. Then some want to get out and explore with their fellow city dwellers. If you fall into that final category, don’t miss the Trick or Drink Washington, D.C.…
It’s the last weeks of summer! This means school is starting back up soon. Perhaps, some children are already back in school. But, as always, going back to school is a big transition. No matter the age of your kids, going back to school can cause mixed feelings of excitement and anxiety. For young kids,…
Nonprofit organization Turning the Page exists to get the community, especially its parents, engaged in children’s learning experiences. The organization brings special events to schools that invite parents and grandparents to come and read alongside their little ones, taking on a more active role in their education. So it’s a fitting beneficiary for the 2022…
Anyone who knows anything about Ethiopian food understands that injera is the keystone of this cuisine. The spongy flatbread serves as a stand-in for utensils. In traditional Ethiopian dining rooms (and restaurants), it’s torn into pieces and used to scoop up the rest of the meal. So it makes sense that Zenebech Restaurant started out…