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Montgomery County | Dining | Bethesda | Grosvenor Heights | Montgomery Row | Pets | Building Community
By:
Colleen McGrew
October 11th, 2019
From dog parks and local trails to dog dining and diving, we've compiled a list of the best local spots to enjoy some time with your favorite furry friend in and around Bethesda, MD! Here are the top places to explore, eat, and enjoy with your dog:
EYA Foundation | Company News | Old Town Alexandria | Service
By:
Colleen McGrew
October 8th, 2019
On Friday, October 3rd, EYA team members gathered on the green of Four Mile Run Park & Playground in Alexandria, VA for EYA Foundation’s annual Day of Service. This year, EYA teamed up with RunningBrooke and the City of Alexandria, Virginia Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities.
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Events | Shopping | Old Town Alexandria | Lock and Go Lifestyle | Robinson Landing | Retail | Wine | D.C. Area | Bike | Halloween | Building Community
By:
Colleen McGrew
October 3rd, 2019
The mornings are turning crisp, the leaves are tinted golden, and you can almost taste the cinnamon and pumpkin flavored pastries on display at your favorite coffee shop. As sweater weather begins and we transition from summer to autumn, Old Town Alexandria embraces more than just the change in weather. With charming brick homes framed by auburn and amber colored trees, the city itself seems like it was designed for the season.
Events | Rockville | Tower Oaks | Rockville MD
By:
Colleen McGrew
October 1st, 2019
EYA’s newest Rockville community, Tower Oaks, will feature a unique destination at its center: the CORE. This amenity-rich space will act as a central gathering spot for residents. With a variety of features from a yoga studio to a neighborhood cafe, there will be many opportunities for residents to engage in recreational and community events. This is where a distinct feature of the CORE will come into play: a full-time lifestyle coordinator.
Events | Home Buying Tips | Tower Oaks | Rockville MD
By:
Colleen McGrew
September 30th, 2019
This past Saturday, we were thrilled to welcome hundreds of guests to our Tower Oaks VIP preview event in Rockville, MD. It was a warm and sunny afternoon as folks met and mingled with members of the EYA team to learn more about this unique new neighborhood.
Events | Transportation | bike to work | capital bikeshare | D.C. Area | Bike | Building Community
By:
Colleen McGrew
September 18th, 2019
This weekend, thousands of commuters across the globe will choose to take alternate forms of transportation to get where they need to go for World Car Free Day. While World Car Free Day is technically this Sunday, September 22nd, Commuter Connections is challenging DC metro area residents and commuters to participate from Saturday, September 21st through Monday, September 23rd.