Looking for something to do nearby your apartment home at The Ridgeleigh at Van Dorn, our Alexandria apartments? Pop on over to Washington, D.C. and help them celebrate Forbes Magazine voting them the #2 Coolest City in the US! Forbes has used some complex mathematical equations to asses the the USA's 65 largest cities and rank them according to coolness.... [Read more...]

January is the best time to get a fresh start for the year because it marks new beginnings. You're probably already scouring the Internet looking for the best ways to live a healthier physical and social lifestyle, only passively aware of the increasingly slow nature of your computer on which you are surfing. Sure, you could blame it on your neighbor's slow... [Read more...]

Now that it is fall, the air temperature is dropping and we're all digging through closets to find slippers and space heaters and watching fall fashions for the latest style of coats, hats, and clothes. Whether we're spending the weekend watching football in a chilly stadium or hiking out in the mountains to admire the fall foliage, good preparation will ensure... [Read more...]

The unique Crystal City neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia is characterized by an extensive network of underground tunnels connecting sleek high rise office buildings with sleek high rise apartment dwellings.  Invisible beneath the high rises is a huge underground shopping district of restaurants, stores, and boutiques.  In inclement weather, this network... [Read more...]

This July celebrate the joy of chocolate on Chocolate Day, July 7th.  This unusual holiday is one everybody loves celebrating!  It's an excuse to indulge in that delicious sweet treat.  Not all chocolate is created equal of course, and the such a special day calls for a visit to what may be the best chocolatier in Alexandria, Artfully Chocolate. Artfully... [Read more...]

Does the thought of a great deal excite you? The Washington Metro area has some great yard sales and it is the place to find upscale items at low prices. The Washington Post actually has a search tool to find yard sales in the area. Click Washington Metro Yard Sales to see some of the yard sales planned for today and this weekend. In order to be a savvy yard... [Read more...]

Have an eclectic take on apartment decorations? Check out the unique and rare findings at Verdigris antiques. Located at 1215 King Street in Alexandria, Verdigris is only 10 minutes from our apartments and will serve as your outlet for everything antique and vintage. You will find everything from a 1970s lucite bench to a Italian table lamp, all with affordable... [Read more...]

Studies have proven that local farmers markets are the place to find the best savings on fresh vegetables, fruit, meats, diary, and fish. Alexandria is home to many local farmers markets that will give you the best taste in Northern Virginia! Four Mile Run Farmers’ & Artisans Market: Four Mile Run Market is located at 4109 Mount Vernon Road and... [Read more...]

Operation Walk Virginia is a non-profit organization that provides medical services to developing countries across the world who do not have access to professionals or equipment. Professionals are sent to developing countries regularly to care for arthritis or other debilitating bone and joint conditions. Operation Walk Virginia has planned a trip to Managua,... [Read more...]

Are you one of the many that are trying to use more eco-friendly, "green" ways to do daily tasks? Household cleaning products that you may use in your own apartment are actually some of the most harshest products for the environment. Here are some household products that you can substitute for harsh chemicals: Baking Soda:You can use this as a cleaner and... [Read more...]

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