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Hyper Hill: Congressional Cupcakes
Congressional cupcake war [partisanship] Holy see tweets [Vatican] Is this your boss [yeah] FamousDC thanks Andrea (@andreajm) for her awesome DC Fish Market picture.
Famous 5: Independence Day
Famous 5: Independence Day Ah, Independence Day – that 4th day of July when our nation commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with fireworks, parades, barbeques, music, and family reunions. DC is THE place to be on the 4th and although you can hit the tried “A Capital …
FamousDC Hero: WordPress Guru Dave Newman
Dave Newman (@groovysoup) is the Chuck Norris of spam control. Thanks to Dave, FamousDC is back to bringing you politics, gossip and everything Famous. Tweet him if you need any WordPress help.
FamousDC is not a Drug
Although you may become addicted. Everyone should know that the site has been spammed and that we will not be venturing into the pharmaceudical business. Thank you to all that tipped us off, posts will be a little light for the next 24 hours. Keep sending those tips to [email protected].
Hyper Hill: R. Kelly on P Street
Obama’s Signature [autopenned] Local history check [Bachmann] No P Street [R Kelly] Thanks to Pamela Hughes (@pamelahughes) for the picture. Check out her blog here.
FamousDC through the lens of Tom Williams
Brianna Keilar, left, of CNN, and Shawna Thomas of NBC News, lead the crowd in a karaoke rendition of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” at the Ugly Mug on Barrack’s Row after the third annual Congressional Women’s Softball game held June 23, 2011, at Watkins Recreation Center on Capitol Hill. The …
There is no P Street on Capitol Hill
R. Kelly is apartment hunting on Capitol Hill. That’s right, the R&B star is looking to bring his bump n’ grind to DC. H/T Becca Glover for kick starting the jokes.
FamousDC Congratulates Sommer Mathis & TheAtlanticCities Launch
Sommer Mathis (@sommermathis) is moving from the Washingtonian, where she was online director, to become editor of the brand new TheAtlanticCities.com TheAtlanticCities.com will be The Atlantic‘s online, urban focused forum with Mathis leading the charge into the publication’s first single-topic forum. Mathias starts July 11 with the site’s launch set for …
Tucker Blair Partners with Opening Ceremony
D.C.’s very own, Taylor Llewellyn (@tuckerblair), has brought his preppy wares to the big-time with his new partnership at Opening Ceremony. The brand’s belts, seen on nearly every guy walking through Georgetown, have taken a hipster turn, and we like it! The four designs, slated to be released at Opening …
Doug Heye on his A-game
FamousDC supports any person who quotes Ric Flair on a regular basis. “To be the man, you have to beat the man.” Read all about Doug Heye’s style on Politico.
Hyper Hill: Fragers is for Real
Another country heard from [Al Gore] Still Texting [Weiner] Completing the best mid-life crisis ever [Mark Cuban] Obama’s Diamond Anniversary [golf] Calvin and Hobbes [explain war] New Washington Wizard Jan Vesely [he’s got game]
Congressional Women’s Softball
See the winning play from Thursday night’s Congressional Women’s Softball Game. With runners on first and second (both of whom were intentionally walked), Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz singles up the middle, driving in the winning run for the Congresswomen. They defeated the reporters 5-4. From Jonathan Allen’s Huddle: ON THE …
Chris Frates Takes His Hustle to National Journal
Chris Frates (@frates) is leaving Politico and jumping to National Journal, but not before one last drink. Read the Frates email obtained by FamousDC: Friends and Colleagues, After more than four amazing and crazy years at Politico, today is my last day. In mid-July, I start at National Journal covering lobbying and influence …
Famous 5: Changing Style with Christina Albina
Famous 5: Changing Style with Christina Albina FamousDC caught up with Christina Albina, product fashion specialist and co-creator of Style Etoile, at L2 Lounge Wednesday night for their Fashion Fusion event. Constantly asked “What am I going to wear!?” Christina answered a few questions for us. Here’s what we learned …