If you don’t know Tom Manatos, well, you should. You might know him from his extensive job list with over 10,000 subscribers, or perhaps it’s that perpetual smile he wears all through the Capitol, he is not to be forgotten. Tom Manatos made the short walk down to the Democratic …

It looks like the Chamber (and we suspect newly-hired digital pros @nickschaper and @seanhackbarth) are looking to steal the spotlight during Obama’s Twitter townhall. From today’s Playbook: “…[W]hen the President conducts his Twitter ‘townhall’ he’ll be met online by his neighbors across the street along with thousands of Americans asking one simple question: …

Famous 5: Happy National Fried Chicken Day. In honor of this fantastic holiday here are 5 great places to go and get your fried chicken fix: Crème Café and Lounge (1322 U Street Northwest) Not only do they serve fried chicken…but they serve fried chicken and waffles all day! Enough …

Two of DC’s most well-known event and social media ladies, Lisa Byrne (@DCEventJunkie) and Melanie Spring (@Sisarina), co-hosted the second-annual Mashable Social Media Day last Thursday, June 30. Some of our favorite twitter handles were spotted enjoying the great weather and happy hour specials in honor of the new holiday. …

Shameless Shenanigans! This is why we have Intern it Down.

Z-Burger Tenleytown hosted the annual eating contest where DC’s eating champs got their hands (and faces) dirty tearing through burgers in the ten minute race for $2,500 and glory. Furious Pete won Z-Burger’s annual Hamburger Eating Contest took out the competition with 17 burgers downed in total. h/t SnarkInfested

  Welcome to a new FamousDC feature called, “Intern It Down.” We’ll be posting regular intern updates from across the District and encourage you to send in your stories: [email protected] Today’s installment was written by a guest contributor that we’ll call: “DC Wife Snake” FamousDC presents … Intern It Down: …

Happy 4th of July. We’ll see y’all after the break.

Why the Pauls broke up [Traffic] Salahis crash another pad [Tommy McFly] 7 restaurants coming to DC [yards] NBA players clearly have nothing to do [planking] Eat, drink and be independent [BYT] Senate has to work on debt ceiling during recess since they didn’t use their time wisely during study hall. …

The senator from Kentucky decided it’s finally to move out of his dad’s place. Originally reported that the two would share a house while Congress was in session this year, the father and son duo have split. Although the deficit cut to his weekly allowance was a factor, DC traffic was …

Lindsay Lohan pimps out her political tweets for a little over over $3,500, which the National Inflation Association is apparently willing to pay. Lohan was still under house arrest when she tweeted, but is now free. Wonder if her price will go up now that’s she’s no longer a criminal. John …

Trying  to outdo Anthony Weiner, Mark Halperin called President Obama a “dick” on Morning Joe today. Halperin quickly apologized on air, and on twitter and again on air. The apologies just keep coming. MSNBC Statement: Halperin’s comments … were completely inappropriate & unacceptable. We apologize to the President/WH/our viewers. MSNBC …

Aspen Ideas Festival [DC Summer Camp] Bachmann Mania [South Carolina] District MCs drop new beats [rap] Don’t try too hard [hipsters] This scarecrow was spotted on Capitol Hill. And it ain’t even near Halloween.

Be sure to tell Emily Spain happy birthday Photo h/t Tom Williams (@pennstatetom)  

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