Blog Posts
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May the 4th Be With You! Celebrating Star Wars Day at The 501
In a couple of weeks you may find yourself hearing the greeting, “May the fourth be with you,” and you will know that it’s Star Wars Day, because what else? May 4th, Star Wars Day...
Apps for Navigating Baltimore + Car Cleaning 101
The 501 offers ZipCars onsite as one of our amenities , so in today’s blog post we’re sharing some apps that will help you navigate Baltimore efficiently. We also have some tips on...
Beware the Ides of March . . .
What does a band, a movie, and a date in the middle of March have in common? A name — the Ides of March. The Ides of March goes back to the Roman calendar, marking the time of the month when the...
It’s Girl Scout Cookie Month in Baltimore
Welcome back to The 501 Blog! It’s that time of year again, time for Girl Scout Cookies! Get your Samoas, Thin Mints, Trefoils, or Tagalongs from your favorite girl scout, a cookie selling booth, or maybe even...
Add a Pop of Color to Your 501 Apartment
It can be difficult to decide how to decorate your apartment. There are plenty of rules and restrictions about what you can and can’t paint, hang up, and change and those rules can feel limiting when you want to...
Winter Olympics + Classes + Sports Teams
The Winter Olympics, taking place in PyeongChang, South Korea, beginning later this week, and we have some info to help you follow along on today’s 501 Blog. Catch the thrills and spills of this winter...
Getting the Most Out of Our Fitness Center
It’s a new year, and for many residents at The 501 in Baltimore, MD that means taking the time to make some goals for the new year. Year after year, improving fitness is among the top ten goals people list among...
Preparing for a New Semester
January has arrived in Baltimore, MD bringing with it a new year and a new semester as well. Today, The 501 Blog is sharing some tips to help you get back into the swing of things on campus and in your apartment too;...
Hot Drinks for Wintry Baltimore Days
Today, The 501 Blog is sharing recipes for hot drinks — perfect for a wintry, Baltimore, MD day — or to serve at your Christmas or New Year’s Eve party. Make up a batch or two at your apartment this month...
Gift Wrapping Made Simple
Welcome back to The 501 Blog! Last month we shared some tips for Black Friday shopping, and this month we have some strategies for getting your gifts wrapped up and ready for giving. So cue up the holiday tunes or your...