1. John Kerry prefers fist bumps over handshakes 2. Snoop Dogg loves Kerry Dogg 3. Snoop Dogg is on track to be ambassador of the country of his choice, rumor is Jamaica 4. John Kerry is a baller 5. The Snoop Dogg/John Kerry 2016 ticket will be announced soon 6. …

It’s so … beautiful. via user Hoooooooar on Reddit.

Were you enjoying a day with family and friends instead of checking Twitter today? Then you may have missed some of the most epic Tweets a Senator has ever Tweeted. Check below for our favorites, and enjoy. [<a href=”//storify.com/FamousDC/sen-rand-paul-s-airing-of-festivus-grievances” target=”_blank”>View the story “Sen. Rand Paul’s Airing of Festivus Grievances” on …

New Year’s Brunch? New Year’s Brunch. [where] Everything sucked this year [legislators say] Lia Seremetis and her stolen bike [reunited] Santa robs a bank [you can’t make toys for free] DC schools getting new books and musical instruments [hell yea education] Photo by Tom Wilbur

#NATIONAL Pope Francis celebrates his 7-7; everyone is leaving on a jet plane; The world’s best family, here; What ELSE can Uber deliver to you?!; Robin Roberts signs big at GMA; Ummm… Who lit UMD’s mascot on fire?; #DCINSIDER #ShoveIt or #LoveIt; Who went to Playbook Breakfast?; What happens in the cloakroom…; Congrats, budget deal; We spotted Bill McMorris in a bathrobe at Black …

That’s right, these bad boys. Will there be another appearance by the Washington Nationals Racing Presidents? Better see the Washington Ballet‘s Nutcracker at the Warner Theater to find out. h/t and photo credit: Ginny Veatch Photo Credit: Warner Theater

Yeah, that’s Rob Lowe, aka Sam Seaborn. They met at the Handsome Convention. Sorry they’re not sorry.

It’ll be nice but there won’t be a White [Christmas] WaPo’s top 10 local stories [local 2013 glory] Goodbye beautiful view of the Capitol [restoration] Get yourself a little puppy- WHS adoption fees are waived [can’t get that on Amazon] Photo by Fred King

Facebook launched a “dislike” button [omg wtf] DC was super worried about shutdown and relaxation this year [google searches] Sweet photo of Washington Monument from 1921 [no seriously look it’s amazing] Hugh Jackman got exclusive baby Bao Bao access [we’re so jelly] Photo by John Sonderman

VA recount happening [1,2,3,4] Bakery coming to 17 and U [on a roll] Metro is worried you’re going to be pissed [fare hikes] Real Christmas trees are better for the environment [than fake ones] Photo by Jason Vines

Andrew Bossi captured a killer photo of this Mt. Vernon Triangle area building. See more of his work here.

…ial Mascot. It’s that time of year again, when everyone in town between 5’7″ and 6’6″ can become leader of the free world and leader of jogging around Nationals Park. That’s right, it’s time to put in your applications to be a Racing President! Apply here! Right here! Right now! Go Teddy! h/t Morgan …

Sure, you’ve got plenty of parties this weekend, but maybe you need something to fill in the gaps (or horrors, you don’t have any parties this weekend) between party going. We’re here to help! We hand picked a few activities we’re sure you’ll like.

For a little end of the year holiday cheer, we pondered the most D.C. things possible, and reworked them into lyrics. For maximum enjoyment, sing along to the chorus of “12 Days of Christmas” as you read. Photo by SN Long ♫ This year at Christmas, DC gave to me: ♫ Twenty …

Streetcar’s comin [but you can’t get on] Food trucks get regulated [it’s kinda good] Guide to dining at DCA [“dining” is a stretch] New DC Driver’s Licenses [hot off the printers] Photo by Ismadison