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Helping our community is a part of our company culture. It is an honor to partner with @abc7dc to sponsor this years Toys for Tots campaign.

We were thrilled to present a $25,000 check to Sergeant Evans to purchase toys for local children in need this holiday season on behalf of The Van Metre Foundation.

It’s not too late to donate a new, unwrapped toy to the Van Metre / WJLA Toys for Tots campaign! Make a child’s dream come true this holiday season. Donations are being accepted in our leasing offices and model homes until December 12.
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#vanmetre #vanmetrecompanies #vanmetrefoundation #vanmetrestrong #toysfortots #holiday #dogoodfeelgood

Here’s How to Volunteer in DC This Holiday Season

The season of giving is upon us. Click the link to find out how you can support nearly two dozen nonprofits who need our help feeding the hungry, supporting Black lives, aiding foster kids, and more. Many charities have volunteer programs that can be completed at home or have implemented safety measures in light of COVID-19 so you can feel comfortable lending a hand.
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#SeasonOfGiving #ComfortAndJoy #volunteer #DC #TheDistrict #WashingtonDC #happyholidays #homefortheholidays #DCVolunteers

thrillist.com Mentor kids, walk dogs, and clean up your parks.

Crystalline | A Submerge by ARTECHOUSE Experience

Get ready to #submerge yourself into the pantone color of the year 2020: classic blue 🔷. Inspired installation “Crystalline” at ARTECHOUSE DC
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#ARTECHOUSE #DC #Crystalline #classicblue #coloroftheyear2020 #art #immersiveart #digitalart

dc.artechouse.com Inspired by PANTONE Color of the Year 2020, Classic Blue and its dependable qualities, Crystalline at ARTECHOUSE DC explores the color’s connection with earth and crystals through a journey that is both an adventure and a meditation—an exploration through an illusory, blue-hued castle.

Van Metre has proudly partnered with ABC-WJLA to sponsor this year’s DC Metro Area Toys for Tots Campaign. New, unwrapped toys are now being collected in our leasing offices to be donated to underprivileged children in our area.
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#ToysForTots #VanMetre #VanMetreCompanies #DCMetroArea #DC #TheDistrict

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Happy Thanksgiving from our Van Metre family to yours! Our leasing office will be closing at noon today and will reopen on Saturday, November 28th. We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday!
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#Thanksgiving #HappyHolidays #VanMetreApartments

On the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, we celebrate Veterans Day. On this day, we honor all current and former members of the Armed Services. Our country’s greatness is built on the foundation of your courage and sacrifice. Thank you!
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#VeteransDay #ThankYou #USA #celebrate #armedforces #honor #freedom

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Break out Your Best Costume for These DC Halloween Events

There is certainly a lot to be spooked by this Halloween season—and we’re not just talking about your typical ghouls and goblins. Between a high stakes presidential election and an ongoing global pandemic, getting into the holiday spirit on October 31 is certain to look and feel pretty different this year.

Social distancing is still of the utmost importance, and the DC Department of Health even released official guidance on how to have fun while staying mindful during Halloween and Día de los Muertos.

No need to fear, though—as plenty of socially distanced activities are still on for October 31 and beyond. From catching classic horror flicks outdoors to a mansion Halloween hunt right in the middle of the city, here are the best ways to spend the spookiest weekend of this year.
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#Halloween2020 #HappyHalloween #Halloweenspirit #spooky #horrormovies #halloweenhunt #DC #TheDistrict #weekendplans #spookyseason #October #OctoberintheDistrict

thrillist.com What’s spookier than modern-day DC?

The Ultimate DC Pizza Spots for a Legit Slice

Celebrating National Pizza Month with the best of the DC Pizza spots.

Sure, DC may not have a style of pizza to call its own, perse, but that just means it gets the best of everywhere else. And isn’t that the most democratic way to enjoy pizza anyway? What that also means is pizza lovers can afford to be picky when it comes to their preferred pie.
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#DC #NationalPizzaMonth #TheDistrict #DCEats #pizza #pizzabytheslice #DCfoodies #DCPizzaspots #Thrillist

thrillist.com We sussed out some of the greatest pie-slinging spots around Washington DC.

Where To Grab a Drink in Washington DC Right Now

There’s plenty to drink about in DC in a normal year. Now factor in an election year and an ongoing pandemic, and we’re ready to belly up to the bar and not move until it’s all over.
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#DC #TheDistrict #DCbars #2020 #bestbars #bestbarsDC #beergarden #greatoutdoors #socialdistancing #happyhour #HH

thrillist.com The election and 2020 give us plenty to drink about.

6 Great Wineries Near DC Where You Can Sip in the Sun

On Monday's we plan for the next weekend! Escape the city at these vineyards offering reservations and socially distanced seating.
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#VAwineries #wineries #outdoors #vineyards #Virginiawine #sociallydistanced #weekendplans #LoudounCounty

washingtonian.com Escape the city at these vineyards offering reservations and socially distanced seating.

Everything You Can Do in DC This Weekend

Perfect weather for outdoor yoga, cheese fondue, and Oktoberfest beers.
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#weekendplans #perfectweather #sweaterweather #DC #TheDistric #WashingtonDC #outdoors #Oktoberfest #DCOktoberfest #outdooryoga #thewharf #ballston #MidAutumnFestival #Celebrate #Fall

thrillist.com Perfect weather for outdoor yoga, cheese fondue, and Oktoberfest beers.

Beloved NYC Bakery Levain Brings Cookie Empire to DC

This is no ordinary cookie. It weighs a whopping six ounces and is a splurge-worthy $4 treat that comes in several flavors, indulging chocolate chip walnut, dark chocolate peanut butter chip, and oatmeal raisin.

After establishing a New York empire, this week co-founders Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald added their eighth storefront in Washington DC’s Georgetown neighborhood -- a place known as a cupcake capital, made famous by Georgetown Cupcakes and Baked and Wired. That’s part of the reason why Levain opened up shop here -- its first location outside New York.

Besides one-off collaborations at the DC location, expect the full roster of Levain Bakery’s legendary cookies, plus pastries, loaf cakes, bread and rolls, and decadent sticky buns, as well as tea, coffee and espresso beverages.
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#LevainCookies #Levain #WelcometoDC #DC #georgetown #cookies #noordinarycookie #coffee #sweettreats #cookiecapital #cupcakecapital #washingtonDC #DCeats #georgetowneats #grandopening #nowopen

thrillist.com This is no ordinary cookie.

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Where to See the Most Beautiful Fall Foliage in the Mid-Atlantic

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted us to reconsider how we travel. Fortunately, fall leaf peeping can be done while socially distancing, whether you’re enjoying the view of gold and amber hues from your car or on a hiking trail. We’ve highlighted scenic drives, hiking trails, and parks known for offering especially resplendent fall foliage in four Mid-Atlantic states.
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#fall #fallcolors #DMV #hiking #scenery #scenicroute #midatlantic #fallingleaves #autumn #falltime #crispair #september

thrillist.com These leaves won’t peep themselves.

Check Out These Drive-In Movie Theaters Near Washington DC

Drive-in movie theaters have been among the most popular comebacks as Americans experience a wave of nostalgia. Just pull in, and pull out your popcorn.
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#DriveInMovies #dontcallitacomeback #movies #driveins #popcorn #socialdistancing #weekendplans #movienights #DMV

thrillist.com Just pull in, and pull out your popcorn.

Last call for summer! We hope everyone has a safe and festive long weekend. In observance of Labor Day, all Leasing Offices will operate on modified schedules.

#VanMetreApartments #VanMetreAtHome #LaborDay #LDW #VanMetre

There Are 2 Types Of Work-From-Home Personalities. Which Are You?

There Are 2 Types Of Work-From-Home Personalities. Which Are You!? Knowing your preferred working style can help you get the most out of your day.
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#wfh #workfromhome #workstyle #themoreyouknow #apartmentlife #segmenter #integrator

huffpost.com Knowing your preferred working style can help you get the most out of your day.

Washingtonian's Great Big DC Quiz

How well do you know your city?? Take the Washingtonian's Great Big DC Quiz!
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#DC #knowyourcity #TheDistrict #quiz #DCQuiz #WashingtonDC

washingtonian.com How well do you know your city? Part one of our summertime challenge

Support These Local Breweries in Washington DC

Beers are best brewed inside the Beltway. Here are the best area breweries that are open for business, and some of the best beers to drink from each.
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#DC #craftbrew #DCBreweries #Beers #OpenForBusiness #SupportLocal #NOVA #NOVABreweries #MDBreweries #DCBreweries #DMV

thrillist.com Beers are best brewed inside the Beltway.

Celebrating the red, white and blue! We hope everyone has a safe and festive weekend. In observance of Independence Day, all Leasing offices will be closed.

How are you and your family celebrating the 4th in your Van Metre Community!? Tag us and use hashtag #VANMETREATHOME for your chance to win prizes!

To Enter:
1) Like this post
2) Tag the community
3) Use hashtag #VANMETREATHOME

Winners will be announced on July 7th!
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#4th #VanMetre #VanMetreApartments #Celebrate #sparkle

Let's see your red, white and blue! How are you and your family celebrating the 4th in your Van Metre Community!? Tag us and use hashtag #VANMETREATHOME for your chance to win prizes!

To Enter:
1) Like this post
2) Tag the community
3) Use hashtag #VANMETREATHOME

Winners will be announced on July 7th!

#VanMetreApartments #VanMetreManagement #IndependanceDay #redwhiteandblue #July4th #homedecor #recipes #fashion #petfashion #petfriendly

We know Summer may look a little different this year but we would love to see how you’re making the best of summer within your Van Metre community! All summer long we will be posting contests on social media for your chance to win prizes but we’d also like to see how you and your family are making the most of summer 2020 in your community so don’t forget to share and use the hashtag #VANMETREATHOME. You could be featured on our social media account!

#VANMETREATHOME #VanMetre #VanMetreApartments #summer #summer2020 #instasummer #adventuresathome #picoftheday #summertime

*Insert Dad Joke Here* Happy Father's day from our family at Van Metre to yours! Drop your favorite dad joke in the comments below.
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#FathersDay #FathersDay2020 #VanMetre #VanMetreCompanies #VanMetreHomes #VanMetreApartments #VanMetreCommercial #AFamilyOfCompanies #GirlDad #ThanksDad #dadjokes #dadjoke #apartments #homes #commercial #design #family #interiordesign

What To Bake After Banana Bread: A Choose-Your-Own Adventure Guide

Banana bread is just a gateway dessert. Expand your baking horizons with these recipes.
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#rainydayrecipes #baking #bread #bananabread #recipes #carbs #sweettreats #huffpost #whattobake #InTheKitchen #dessert

huffpost.com Banana bread is just a gateway dessert. Expand your baking horizons with these recipes.

Your Guide to Newly Reopened Patios, Rooftops, and Gardens for Outdoor Eating and Drinking Around DC

Because it feels great to eat and drink outside.
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#DC #DCEats #OpenForBusiness #TheDistrict #Washingtonian #patioseason #beergardens #Alfrescococktails #dineAlFresco #AlFrescoDC

washingtonian.com An al fresco table for every occasion—because it feels great to eat and drink outside.

The 10 Most Popular Shows On Netflix Right Now

Need new shows to binge? Check out the latest list of the 10 most popular shows on Netflix right now.
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#Netflix #bingeworthy #bestshows #top10 #boredomtherapy #13ReasonsWhy #June2020 #summer #summershows

huffpost.com The final season of "13 Reasons Why" takes the top spot.

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Please read the letter that our President & CEO Rick Rabil shared with employees today. #AMessageFromThePresident #VanMetreCompanies #diversity #respect #dignity #community

Best Burgers in DC You Can Order For Takeout and Delivery

Celebrating America’s most iconic food today: The Hamburger. Americans eat over 50 billion burgers a year, so it’s only fitting we set aside a whole day for these special sandwiches. Check out this list for the best burgers in DC to celebrate National Hamburger Day!
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#NationalHamburgerDay #Hamburger #IconicFood #burgers #DC #foodie #WashingtonDC #NOVA #DMV

thrillist.com Get your burger fix this Memorial Day.

Today, we remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. We are forever grateful and indebted to those who have served. Thank you for your sacrifices for our country.

In honor of Memorial Day, all Leasing offices will be closed.
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#MemorialDay2020 #MemorialDay #WeSaluteYou #VanMetre #VanMetreCompanies

The Van Metre VIRTUAL 5k race is coming June 2020. Registration is OPEN through 5/31. Stay tuned for more details.

Register here -> https://potomac.enmotive.com/events/register/2020-van-metre-5k-run

#VanMetre5k #VanMetreVirtual5k #VanMetreCompanies #RaceForACause #CharityRace #FunRun #5krace #5k #VirtualRace