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When FamousDC found out the Washington Wizards were hosting a Bloggers Suite Night, we knew we had to be a part of it. Going to a basketball game, tweeting to our hearts content, and enjoying good food and a beer or two is just about at the top of our …

Last night the National Press Club‘s restaurant, The Fourth Estate, hosted a Wine & Food Truck Pairing Dinner for the first time. The sold out crowd was filled with DC food truck aficionados and club members alike. Featured food trucks included The Big Cheese, Go Fish!, Lemongrass, DC Empanadas, BBQ Bus, and …

Were you lucky enough to get some presidential treatment from yesterday’s UBERcade?

Meet Andrea Powell. Meet Andrea Powell, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the local anti-trafficking non-profit, FAIR Girls, and 2012 nominee for the Diane Von Furstenberg (DVF) People’s Voice Award. Cast your vote NOW at www.dvfawards.com through February 15th to help FAIR Girls win $50,000 and continue to prevent the commercial sexual exploitation of young girls in D.C. and abroad. Plus, you can enter to win a trip to NYC and a DVF outfit!

Did a Bad Lip Reading endorsement lead to the Santorum primary victory last night?

Last night the Jefferson Hotel hosted Fashion for Paw‘s 6th annual launch event to kick start the weeks of fundraising leading up to the Washington Humane Society’s April 14th Fashion Show. The invite-only list included committee members, models, and top fundraisers for the Washington Humane Society. A bar with theme-inspired …

Sunset last night from the Jefferson Memorial.  Visit Navin’s website.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The chairman of the Democratic National Convention says President Barack Obama will have one more shot alone at a microphone to articulate his vision of America. (Via the AP…)

On February4, Luke’s Wings will host Fashion Takes Flight, a swank and high energy fashion show as the kickoff event to the 2012 campaign.  This year, the show will be held at one of the most unique venues in Washington, D.C. – the Stars and Stripes Club of Nationals Park.  …

Be sure to wish GOP Whip Kevin McCarthy and his Communications Director Sarah Pompei Happy Birthday today!   And here’s a picture of Sarah from the talented Mr. Tom Williams:

Meet Alison Napolitano. Annapolis-native, laxer, art major and big ole Redskins fan. 1. Tell us about ThDstrct. What made you want to make this? ThDstrct is a simple and straightforward website that promotes and connects creative individuals. DC has numerous tech groups, photography sites, and strategist and marketing groups, but …

One of DC’s favorite restaurateurs is out fighting the speed cameras and their sky-high fines. Chef Geoff will hire a guy to stand outside all next week to warn drivers of the speed camera near his New Mexico Avenue location. Our only question is, how many supermugs could you buy with the …

@ochocinco: Thanks & good luck in the @SuperBowl; we’ll see you in the playoffs next year. Go #Bengals #WhoDey — Speaker John Boehner (@SpeakerBoehner) January 25, 2012 Someone give Don Seymour a high five. Brilliant!

Meet Michael Clements. Washington Life Magazine Executive Editor by day. ArtJamz Chief Creative Enabler by night. Michael spent a few minutes with FamousDC to answer a few questions for one of our Famous 5 interviews.