Decorating for Halloween can be challenging when you live in a small apartment. Participating in those neighborhood competitions of “who has the scariest house” or “who has the largest Halloween decorations,” and most of the time, entertaining trick-or-treaters is out of the question. But, having a small apartment does not mean the end to your Halloween spirit. There are several ways you can maintain the Halloween spirit in your home with decorations. Whether it’s for a small get together to watch scary movies with friends or your significant other, or just to be in the spirit of the holiday, you ...

D.C.’s museum and art scene has always been spectacular. There are all sorts of museums and art galleries all throughout the nation’s capital, that you couldn’t possibly visit them all in one week to fully appreciate each exhibit or piece in each of them. One of the best and largest museum’s in D.C. is the Heurich House Museum. The Heurich House Museum is filled with history and tons of events for visitors to enjoy. The mansion was built towards the end of the 19th century, when Dupont Circle was a center of wealth and fashion, built by German immigrant, local ...

One great aspect of D.C. is the cultural diversity that brings so much delicious international food to D.C. diners. Washingtonians cherish this diversity so much that they have several food festivals throughout the year such as Restaurant Week, and upcoming on Oct. 8, the Taste of D.C. For one weekend, Taste of D.C. will feature tastings from more than 70 of D.C.’s best restaurants , food trucks, caterers, a Beer Garden with more than 50 local, national and international brews, and a Wine Walk with over 100 wines. The festival will also have their usual chili eating contest with the ...

Fourteenth Street is one of the liveliest areas in D.C. As a neighborhood right nearby several amazing restaurants and jam-packed nightclubs and bars, it makes the perfect place for a sociable Washingtonian. New trendy bars are always popping up in D.C., but what better place for them to appear than Fourteenth Street, abundant with enthusiastic bar hoppers? Here are two new additions to the Fourteenth Street bar scene: Vieux Carre DC This New Orleans-style bar has a name reflective of its theme: Vieux Carre literally translates to “Old Square” or more commonly known as the French Quarter. Each of their ...

“This place is more than a building. It is a dream come true,” President Barack Obama said Sept.24, the day of the opening of the National Museum of African American History & Culture. The day of the opening was definitely one filled with magic and historical wonder as thousands of people came from all over the United States and even from out of the country to experience this special day in history. If you did not get the chance to attend the opening day weekend, here is what you missed: The bell rang out, marking the official opening of the ...

The nation’s capital is such a vivacious place to live for people who love being sociable, exploring the city, and celebrating the diversity of a city filled with history and culture everyday. This week, D.C. celebrates the good brews offered all over the city with beer specials and special events. Sept. 24 begins DC Beer Week and ends on Oct. 1 with special events such as beer tastings, food pairing classes, Q&A’s and more throughout the week. Here are some of the events happening in D.C. in some of the best neighborhoods near our properties here at Keener Management: Monday ...

D.C. has one of the best theatre scenes in the nation. You can always expect seats to be filled on the opening night of plays and musicals even in the smallest theatres. Summer is over, and that means Washingtonian theatre lovers are all anticipating the new season. Well, the wait is over. It’s theatre season in D.C. and several theatres are starting their 2016-2017 seasons. Check out these plays all starting in September at several local theatres: Collective Rage: A Play in Five Boops is showing at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre from Sept. 12 to Oct. 9, 2016. “Five different ...

D.C. has several Smithsonian museums that many Washingtonians and visitors cherish, but on Sept. 24, the Smithsonian museums will have a new addition to their family. Get ready for the new National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in the beginning of fall. Everyone who comes to the official grand opening and dedication can look forward to exploring the story of America through the lens of the African American experience. And, the Smithsonian has big plans to celebrate this momentous occasion of opening the newest, 19th member of the Smithsonian family. People from all over will be attending the three-day ...

Take a day trip out of the city and visit the Shenandoah River Outfitters. Visitors rave about their hiking trails and all of the different activities the ground has to offer. Even if you aren’t much of a camping enthusiast, there is so much to do at Shenandoah River that it makes for the perfect end-to-summer trip for everyone. Only an hour and a half away from D.C., this small yet exciting Virginia campground has beautiful views and tons of adventurous activities that will keep you happily immersed in nature. Although it makes for the perfect camping trip, the Shenandoah ...

With so many new options in DC, finding a new place can be challenging and stressful. Sarah K. recently moved in to The Harper and offered to share a little about her apartment-hunting experience. Tell us a little about yourself. Born and raised in Indiana, I recently moved to DC by way of California, the UK, NYC, and Bethesda. After getting a PhD (DPhil) in International Relations at Oxford, I started working as a Management Consultant at McKinsey & Co. I love to travel, do yoga, and spend time with friends. With so many choices for apartments in DC, why ...