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Sad news for a DC institution – Chef Ike’s Mambo Room is closing. “What a great run we’ve had! We would like to thank the [residents] of Adam’s Morgan and the DC Metro area, and those across the country who have supported Chief Ike’s throughout the years,” the restaurant wrote …

DCist advises, “don’t worry about it.” If your water just started smelling a bit like a swimming pool, it isn’t another mystery contaminant. Along with the start of spring comes the annual cleaning of the water pipes in D.C., as well as Arlington County and the northeastern part of Fairfax …

Ok, maybe not for the most part, but this Funny or Die video is entertaining if not just for the imitations – not imitations of politicians as themselves, but as clichès drawn from high school drama and these figures’ own personalities. via

***ROUND UP PRESENTED BY The American Gaming Association*** The American Gaming Association has released new research estimating that Americans will bet more than $2 billion through more than 70 million brackets on March Madness this year. With more people filling out brackets than casting a ballot for President Obama – who makes …

H Street doesn’t need the streetcar, [Benning Road does] Charles and Camilla have a [lovely day in DC] Before Metro, DC had [underground trolleys] Photo by Brett Bowers, submitted to the FamousDC Flickr Pool

Pre-game interview pic of @SecretaryFoxx @RepBillShuster & me at #njinfrastructure event this kind of pic 2 rare pic.twitter.com/duvdNOIbmq — Steve Clemons (@SCClemons) March 19, 2015

The Red Sweater Project collaborates with developing communities to create affordable, accessible and advanced educational opportunities for children in rural Tanzania. This is not the traditional aid model. Red Sweater Project brings together global resources and skills to create sustainable solutions locally. A community donates their own land, their own resources, and their energy, and the Red Sweater Project helps with the rest. Sounds awesome, right? But how can you help when Tanzania is 7,665 mi away? You can go to this classy charity fundraiser for the organization at Bobby Van’s on Wednesday, April 22nd from 6-8PM. They’re currently accepting RSVPs through Jessica Mandel at (202) 626-3304 or [email protected].

Emil Caillaux did some serious image homework  to tell the story of Aaron Schock through Taylor Swift lyrics. An example: See the whole thing at Buzzfeed, here.

Morgan Gress is Editor at 1776, and the former editor of FamousDC. A quick note: FamousDC’s current editor, Marie, asked Morgan to write today’s thankful Thursday post. Guiding influences that immediately came to her mind? Amos Snead and Josh Shultz.

Yes, that’s right, Nintendo is appealing to D.C. by citing its mayor who happens to share a name with one of its most famous characters: Hey, @MurielBowser! BEST NAME EVER! #MP10 needs players like you! Play as me and help defeat Team Mario! #BowserParty — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March …

When you work on the Hill, certain tasks can take over the time you spend at the job. We polled all of the LCs and former LCs we could get in touch with to ask how their time is spent at work. This week, we have how a legislative correspondent’s day can be divided.

You will not be disappointed. It’s not an ordinary call into Washington Journal.

Local DC filmmaker Eulonda Lea has created a short about the sometimes hilarious, sometimes horrific X2 line called “Ode to Rosa.” She says everything that happens in the 11 minute film really happened while she was riding the X2. via

Christopher Gindlesperger, affectionately known as “Gindy” to FamousDC, is moving from his position as Senior Director of Public Affairs at the American Beverage Association to Vice President of Public Affairs & Communications at the National Confectioners Association (NCA). Gindlesperger said leaving was “bittersweet,” surely an intended pun, but for good reason …