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Let’s be honest – DC could use some funny people. Geoff Embler is just that. He’s a public affairs professional by day and aspiring comedian by night. You can catch him telling jokes at comedy clubs around town, in the shower, or in front of his mirror. We chatted with …

BREAKING NEWS: THE SUN IS FINALLY SHINING. What’s more of a shocker is that summer is basically here. Don’t kick yourself if you forgot this change in seasons – with temperatures barely above 60 and skies barely seen for the past 12,874 days, we don’t blame you. But let’s put the …

Famous congratulations are in order for our friend, Elaina Plott. Elaina has joined Washingtonian magazine as a staff writer, where she’ll be writing long form features on everything from politics and personalities to crime in the city. Elaina previously spent the last year as an editorial fellow for National Review, …

According to a recent HuffPo article, The Trump has some strict rules on who and who cannot be #2 on his presidential ticket. After all, he doesn’t want anyone to outshine him – which is most definitely why he’s not going to pick a woman. In an effort to simplify things, we …

Anna Palmer likes long walks on the beach (we’re assuming), bottomless glasses of rosé (confirmed), and aging like fine wine (who doesn’t?). Although the beach part is a little tricky here in DC, she’s got the fine wine part down. We know because today is her birthday and she looks as …

Make America travel again. A slogan so simple, yet so appealing. No one gets it better than U.S. Travel Association – they promote this ideal everyday and with summer right around the corner, we need no further convincing. Jonathan Grella is the Executive Vice President of Public Affairs for U.S. Travel …

Notice anything different today? If you haven’t been outside yet, you probably noticed something was up simply because your co-worker isn’t being a complete a**hole. For those of you too slammed to step away from your excel spreadsheets and your “chill workday” playlists on Spotify, you probably should. Remember that yellow ball that used to …

Working out can be dangerous which is why I try to stay away from it. Throw in some weights and we’re now flirting with death. Call me old fashioned, but I’d like to live a long life. Stuart Roy and Hazen Marshall? Not so much. The two love Crossfit so much …

Meet Annie Baker and Mackenzie Jortner – two badass women that have put the fun back in “fundraising”. Annie and Mackenzie recently started the The Morning Group, a consulting firm specializing in national fundraising, comprehensive finance planning, finance staff recruitment, and event build and execution. When the two aren’t working their butts off, …

Dating in this town is a challenge – just ask any Washingtonian. But throw in the chance at saving a life? Challenge accepted. Erica Andrew, candidate for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) National Capital Area Woman of the Year, is doing just that. On Saturday, this single lady will be auctioned off in support of …

The Undefeated – ESPN’s newest platform focused on the intersection of race and sports – is finally seeing the light of day and, after several months of some turbulence, the light at the end of the tunnel. The Undefeated launched this morning to bring its audience stories of athleticism, altruism and inspiration from …

Attention all ball busters: Grab your party pants… err, leave them at home because this is one party where they’re optional. This weekend is the 12th annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Festival in DC aka DC Testy Fest and it’s sure to be a real ball. The Montana State Society is hosting …

Don’t be alarmed when you see flashing cop lights in your rear view mirror this weekend – they’re not going after you for once. Well, we don’t know that, but we do know that there will be tens of thousands of officers from around the world in town for National Police …

Strange things happen on the Hill all the time. In fact, it’s strange when something strange doesn’t happen. Yesterday, supermodel Kate Upton was in town with fiancé and pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, Justin Verlander. The two were in DC for a three-game series between the Washington Nationals and the Detroit Tigers …