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Paige Gress
Top 10 Most Awesome Things About Being a Hill Staffer
#1: Your mom tells all her friends that you work at the White House directly for the President of the United States. #2: Receptions. Free finger food and cheap wine after work. “Of course I want to hear about sustainable farming using the power of the sun association.” #3: The occasional Matt Lira …
How to Conquer Shaw Beer by Beer
Grab a boot at Dacha Beer Garden Dacha Beer Garden is your “go-to” outdoor bar in the Shaw area. Rain or shine, this unique beer loving bar is always serving. They carry a vast array of German, Belgium, and American brews along with wines, ciders, and meads. Dacha welcomes people and …
Famous Friday [Round Up]
Famous Friday Round Up #WEEKEND Weather: Make sure to keep your umbrellas handy and the sunscreen lathered! Scattered thunderstorms will be raining down on DC this Saturday and giving us a high of 94. Sunday is going to be a heater with a high of 96, bright clear skies …
Top 5 Watering Holes on Capitol Hill
Washington DC definitely has a taste for every kind of cuisine and drink you can imagine. Whatever you are in the mood for, you can certainly find it! But what about the hidden dives, secret gems, and unknown true hot spots of DC? Well folks, here you have it! A list of DC’s top 5 watering holes unique to Capitol Hill.
Through the Lens of Andrew Smith
Taken behind the Washington Monument, this breath taking photo captures the sun rise of Washington DC, one of the most beautiful sites of the city.
Famous Friday [Round Up]
Famous Friday Round Up #WEEKEND Weather: Lay on the sunscreen and throw on your sunglasses, this weekend is bringing blue skies! Saturday will be at a high of 88, looking mostly sunny with some cloud cover in the early evening. Sunday brings temperatures as high as 95 with bright sunny …
DC Date Spots That Won’t Break the Bank
A hundred bucks doesn’t go far in DC these days, but your date night shouldn’t have to suffer the consequences. Here’s a list of 8 great spots around the city that give new meaning to the term “cheap date” Date Spot #1: Daikaya Ramen Looking for a fun, delicious, take the edge off kind …
Happy Birthday Ice Cream Jubilee!
A HUGE congratulations to Ice Cream Jubilee on their 1 year anniversary! In celebration of this accomplishment, Ice Cream Jubilee is handing out FREE, yes I said FREE, mini ice cream cones on July 12th from 11:30 to 2:00 pm to anyone who wishes them a Happy Birthday at their ice cream cart …
Let There be Solar Power!
The Obama administration has placed into motion the installation of solar power products and 300 megawatts of renewable energy in low-income areas across the United States. In past years, this type of energy was neither affordable nor accessible, but with recent advances in technology, it has been made possible. Using …
The Power of Possibility and People
Kiruna 4-ever – How to Move a City? is a video capturing the process of an architectural project to physically relocate the city of Kiruna to a sustainable location before the destruction of the city by environmental pressures. Architects have traveled the globe to take part in this exceptional challenge. It …
Through the Lens of Zack Lewkowicz
DC photographer Zack Lewkowicz captured this stunning photo during the fireworks display at the Jefferson Memorial encompassing the patriotism and celebration of Independence Day. This site was viewed by thousands of individuals at the United States Capitol, the national mall, and the Washington Monument.
Hillary Emails EXPOSED
Late last night the US State Department exposed 3,000 emails from Hillary’s personal account that contained discussions ranging from climate change and elections to fax machine feuds and Twitter debates. We got our hands on some new Hillary emails not included in the 3,000. Check them out below. Got ya! …
Efforts to Reduce Hunger in the District are Being Made
Hunger is constantly on the rise in every large city and Washington DC is attempting to reduce the poverty and hunger problems that many DC citizens face every day. Jenny Holm, a writer for The Dcist, has constructed 14 ways to reduce hunger in Washington D.C. Lend a helping hand.
Pope Francis is Taking D.C. by Storm
Thats right! Washington D.C. will be welcoming Pope Francis this coming September. He is scheduled to meet President Barack Obama, address the United States Congress, and visit many of D.C’s renowned basilicas and churches.
Obama is on a Roll: What’s next?
President Barack Obama has had quite a week of accomplishment and nation altering achievements. Going forward from here, a plan for overtime pay for more American workers is being set into motion pending a formal announcement. Full details here.