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August is the last full month of Summer, so make it a celebration! Make every day a holiday! August is not filled with annual celebratory days. No Labor Day, Memorial Day, or 4th of July long weekend to party with your friends and family. But no fret! There are plenty of holidays and reasons to…
Sometimes basic is actually better, like when it comes to the ingredients in your food. Instead of loading up their meals with ingredients you can’t pronounce, Basic Burger near The Wellington keeps it simple. Their chefs use 100% certified Angus beef, cage- and hormone-free chicken, and organic dairy in their burgers, sandwiches, and milkshakes. This…
There’s a reason Alice Walker’s 1982 novel The Color Purple has spawned so many stageplays, films, and other iterations of the story. It’s because the mix of heartbreak and hope experienced by protagonist Celie transcends time, race, and life experiences. Everyone who walks alongside Celie can’t help but become transfixed by her, whether it’s through…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well, the second-best time! It’s summer vacation! Between summer camps, vacations, and the many activities to keep yourself or your little ones occupied; the dollar signs can add up. But, there are plenty of inexpensive and totally free activities that are still barrels of fun! Bust summer…
Vincent Tramonte was a lawyer by trade, but an Italian-American by blood. His parents grew up in Italy, moving to New York City before he was born. He eventually left the Big Apple to start his law career in Northern Virginia and quickly found that the Italian cuisine scene was lacking compared to NYC. He…
If you haven’t heard the tragic story of Richard “Rich” Soul, then you won’t want to miss the stage production of Poor Man, Rich Soul at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts Theatre, just a stone’s throw from the Wellington apartments. From Friday, July 8th to Sunday, July 17th, Jimmy Jenkins will bring his…
As June 19th comes around the corner once again, it’s time to plan an extra special Father’s Day celebration. No matter who you are celebrating Father’s Day for, these Father’s Day gift ideas are thoughtful, creative, and can even be done last minute! Create your own scrapbook. There's nothing better than a homemade, one-of-a-kind scrapbook…
Are you looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon with your little ones this summer? Look no further! The Kids’ Paint and Glow Freestyle Paint Party by Paint Amore is happening every weekend this June and beyond, not far from The Wellington Apartments. In fact, there are multiple sessions slated for every weekend,…
When Austrian baker Anton “Tony” Schabas brought his scratch-made rye bread to the Waldorf Astoria decades ago, it wasn’t long before his recipe began to generate some buzz. President John F. Kennedy dubbed it the best rye bread he’d ever had, and he actually had fresh loaves shipped to the White House. Many years later,…
Trying to turn your home into an indoor plant oasis? After your Spring cleaning is done, this season is the perfect time to focus on those perfect oxygen-producing roommates of yours. To ensure they are happy and will thrive in time for their growing season, be sure to check on a few little things that…