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Famous Friday [Round Up]
#NATIONAL 1WTC at 1,776 ft = ‘MERICA; We love our vets! [On Nov. 11 & all other days of the year]; On Instragram straight flexin’; We’re really looking forward to crashing some holiday parties; Adam Levine and his puppy. You’re welcome; Don’t tase me bro; Under Armour drops $150M on MapMyFitness; Sorry; #THEDISTRICT If your colleague went to Fight Night and made it …
Councilmember David Grosso
By day, Councilmember David Grosso works diligently to improve the lives of the citizens of the District of Columbia. By night, he is a husband, long-time Brookland resident; dog lover, local food supporter, craft beer aficionado, and Grateful Dead fan. Find out how this former Chief Counsel and Legislative Director for Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and now At-Large D.C. Councilmember went from bartender at Colonel Brooks Tavern to big city politician.
The Gettysburg Address: Louis C.K. and Jerry Seinfeld style
“Consecrate is a little overused,” Louis C.K., talking about the Gettysburg Address. His reading of the speech was filmed by Ken Burns for The Address PBS. Something else we found out watching this video: Jerry Seinfeld is a bit of a history buff.
Hyper Hill: Puppy Hill
I <3 DC [cancelled] LivingSocial having [problems] Secret Service [misbehaving] Lady brings alligator on train [Chicago] U Street getting a retractable roof [tacqueria] DC supermarkets popping up [everywhere] Taylor Gourmet offering $5 sandwiches [better than Footlongs] Photo by Ismadison
Hyper Hill: Yellow and Red and Delayed, Oh My
Are you in a Super Zip? [interactive] Don’t go hungry [Thanksgiving takeout] Smithsonian is 3D printing some sweet [artifacts] H St. streetcar wire is about to be [installed] No yellow line service this weekend [whoops] Andy Shallal wants to run the city [Busboys and Mayors] Weather actually going to warm …
Congratulations to the Yoders
Congressman Kevin Yoder and his wife Brooke have amazing news. The Yoder family has expanded by two tiny feet. Congratulations on baby Caroline! Also, do they not look amazing for just having a baby? You go, Yoders. Congressman Kevin Yoder and his wife Brooke are happy to announce the arrival …
Hyper Hill: Freezing
Amex is our sugar daddy for Union Station’s repairs [ceiling] Attorney General race [recount] Zagat’s guide to hipster hangouts [guide] DC is in the Tidewater Nation [FYI] Congressional Staff Open Enrollment [info] NoMa Traffic Disaster [blog] Photo by Jason Vines
Famous Friday [Round Up]
Post another picture of the Sunset this weekend. We dare you. #NATIONAL Who snagged up some Twitter IPO? #hashtag; EDNA passes in the Senate; Poor Ferrari; Cory Booker bookin’ it around town; TomTom shows us just how terrible DC traffic is; Election Day 2013; Fox News gets hacked LOL; Help name the CUTEST PANDA CUB EVER; McAuliffe takes VA; “I’m sorry” -Obama; We totally forgot about …
Working for It
It’s that time again. Welcome to your long weekend, we’ve got enough to keep your calendar as full as possible. AND if your office is closed Monday we suggest the following rocking activities: the Capital Food Fight, Worn Issue 6 Launch Party, and/or the Wounded Warrior Veterans’ Benefit at Jack Rose.
Hyper Hill: Zebraesque
Humpbacked Zebras still not keeping cars from U-turns [PA Ave] WaPo helps you get your chocolate fix [Chocolate Crust] Become a Citizen Scientist! Track [Bunnies!] Cherry Blossom lantern has its own space [plaza] Almost all DC cabs are legit now [dome lights] Photo by John Sonderman
Monument Sunset: The Lay of the Land
The perfect shot for a grey day like this one. Photo by Navin Sarma.
Hyper Hill: Again
Another Whole Foods [H Street] Measuring the Monument [Washington] No more styrofoam [DC] Chef Alison Reed leaves Ripple [and DC] Photo by Justin Schuck
Hyper Hill: Peaky
Million Mask March happened yesterday for [some reason] Streetcar promised “soon” [beep beep] Skating rink opening info [it’s winter] DC has been super rich for a long time [incomes] Habanero margarita? Ok, leaving work [now] Photo by Rob Hohmann
DC Through the Lens by Kevin Sutherland
We dare you to try and not feel some emotion watching these strong photos come across the screen to the soundtrack of Inception.
Hyper Hill: Election
Sci-fi museum coming to DC [and needs your help] Anchorman exhibit coming to DC [and needs your questions] Navy Yard is all grown up [Takorean restaurant] How Virginia’s voting [liveblog] Tiger cubs are coming [babies] Gossip of the rich and famous [Headfirst Baseball lawsuit] Photo by John Sonderman