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Party on the Patio and Help Kids at Children’s National
Posted on 15. May, 2012 by almostfamous.
On Thursday, the Children’s National Junior Council will host its 2nd Annual Hill House After Dark at the Strategic Health Care Townhouse located at 230 2nd Street, SE (right around the corner from Cap Lounge!). It will be 80 degrees and sunny on Thursday — perfect for a patio party! You can buy tickets here. [...]
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Supermoon Saturday
Posted on 04. May, 2012 by Fierce.
No, it’s not another take on the infamous No Pants Subway Ride. A few too many Cinco de Mayo margaritas won’t be playing tricks on you when you see the biggest supermoon in recent history this Saturday. According to the Smithsonian: “The moon will make its largest, most stunning appearance of the year—an event known [...]
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Cinemagraph by Mike Lurie
Posted on 02. May, 2012 by nolongerfamous.
In honor of May being Military Appreciation month. The WWII Memorial, by Mike Lurie
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Bryce Harper Plays Softball On the National Mall
Posted on 01. May, 2012 by nolongerfamous.
Because this is normal for an MLB player. On his first off day as a Big Leaguer, and first day as a resident of Washington DC, Bryce Harper played softball on the Mall in front of the Washington Monument. [via Nats Enquirer] Very cool seeing Bryce enjoying himself around town. h/t Carolyn Pierce
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Women Leading the Future
Posted on 19. Apr, 2012 by almostfamous.
Ladies America, founded by DC’s Lindsey Mask, and the United States Chamber of Commerce Center for Women in Business have joined forces to host 2012′s “Women Leading the Future” day-long women’s conference on May 5, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. This conference brings some of the most powerful women in America together to discuss major issues and [...]
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Fashion for Paws
Posted on 16. Apr, 2012 by almostfamous.
This past weekend the Washington Humane Society hosted its annual Fashion for Paws Runway Show at the National Building Museum. Pulling in almost $700,000 for DC’s top animal charity, the event was WHS’s most successful to date. Hosted by E! News’ Ashlan Gorse and featuring many local DC celebs, it was a fun and critter-filled evening of 1700 of [...]
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Metro Has a Sense of Humor
Posted on 13. Apr, 2012 by nolongerfamous.
What’s wrong with this picture? [hint: the people on the far right are using the stairs] Photo by: Robert Bluey
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Fashion District
Posted on 13. Apr, 2012 by almostfamous.
DC style hounds stepped out yesterday for Ready Set DC’s Fashion District, a night dedicated to showcasing local DC designers. Attendees were able to view the works and talk with designers while Jon Harris rocked the bar with his best mixes and the DJ kept up the jams. Some of our favorite designers included Accoutre, Artaya, Hugh and [...]
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D.C. Messscalators
Posted on 13. Apr, 2012 by nolongerfamous.
How is Washington, D.C. supposed to run the world when it can’t even fix its own escalators?
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Cinemagraph by Mike Lurie
Posted on 11. Apr, 2012 by nolongerfamous.
More great cinemagraph work by Mike Lurie.
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Yeah, About That Chick-fil-A Food Truck
Posted on 10. Apr, 2012 by nolongerfamous.
So, what ever happened to that Chick-fil-A food truck that was supposed to roll into DC on April 8th? City Paper has some insight: NBC 4′s Darcy Spencer, who originally reported on the truck’s roll out, offers an update via Tweet: “now I’m told it will happen next week, but waiting for a call back [...]
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Speaking Of Career Changes, Metro’s Looking For Help
Posted on 28. Mar, 2012 by nolongerfamous.
Draw your own conclusions. [graphic] h/t LE
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Chick-Fil-A Food Truck Heading to DC
Posted on 26. Mar, 2012 by nolongerfamous.
There’s a decent chance this truck will be popular. [h/t NBC Washington] According to News4′s Darcy Spencer, one food truck which might leave them all behind is coming to D.C. very soon. Spencer was out in Largo when she snapped the above picture Friday afternoon. That’s right, the Chick-Fil-A food truck will be on the [...]
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Famously Tweeted: Congrats Hill Country BBQ
Posted on 12. Mar, 2012 by nolongerfamous.
Congrats to our friends at Hill Country BBQ on their one year DC anniversary. 1 yr ago today, Hill Country opened its doors to the public in Penn Quarter. Thank you, #DC, for such an amazing first year!!! — Hill Country D.C. (@HillCountryWDC) March 12, 2012
