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Kathryn Lyons
The Untied State of Autocorrect
Poor Marco. He’s not even in the 2016 race anymore and he still can’t catch a break. And that ducking sucks. Yesterday the former presidential candidate misspelled the name of his own country in a letter sent to the Alaska GOP asking them not to release his delegates just …
FamousDC Koozie Contest
Spring has sprung and summer is literally on it’s way. The weather is only getting warmer which begs the question, how are we going to keep our drinks cold? Well we have the answer for you and you’ll be relieved to know we’ve done all the hard work – FamousDC has …
Morning Grind
FAMOUS FORECAST Clear skies and cool temps. Highs are in the mid 50s so keep that sweater with you and don’t forget the shades. TUESDAY JAM Brought to you by Taz Jones of Bryant Row. We know you know that we love Tame Impala, but did you know that we also love …
Morning Grind
FAMOUS FORECAST Morning rain with a partly cloudy afternoon and a side of wind. Highs are in the mid 60s so don’t leave that sweater at home just yet – mom doesn’t want you catching a cold. MONDAY JAM Brought to you by Taz Jones of Bryant Row. We get it: …
Calling All Interns
FamousDC wants YOU to apply for some really cool internship opportunities. We must warn you though, your friends WILL get jealous. If you’re interested in any of the opportunities below, send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] Media Internship – Video Production FamousDC is seeking a qualified individual to assist in …
Famous Birthday Wishes
The pride of Colorado doesn’t age, he only gets more mysterious. Be sure to wish Mr. Lira a happy birthday tomorrow!
Famous Five – Daniel Lippman
Daniel Lippman is just like everyone else. He co-authors one of the most influential political digests in DC, climbed the Himalayas when he was five, and wakes up at the crack of dawn without an alarm clock… or coffee. Ok maybe not like everyone else, but definitely impressive. He’s been interviewed by The …
FAQS: March Madness
If you’re not participating in it yourself, you know someone who is. March Madness is here and compared to most things we’ve seen in the news, it’s one of the more tame events. Even if you know nothing about college basketball or sports, you’re either rooting for the team wearing your favorite …
A Hurley Happy Hour
Yes, it’s that time again – time for another Hurley Happy Hour. HHH part 2 will take place at Pacifico Cantina near the Hill (Eastern Market) on March 23rd from 5:30-730pm – and of course, the wonderful Carolina Hurley is pitching in for the tab The special guest for this event …
A Sweet Surprise
College Republicans, journalists, Republican strategists and TV personalities alike came together last night for Alexandra Smith’s 27th birthday party at Molly Malone’s in southeast DC. (h/t Carolina Hurley) As the National Chairman of the College Republican National Committee – not only the first woman chairman, but also the recently re-elected chairman …
Famous 5 – Peter Mirijanian
Peter Mirijanian is ageless. He has often been mistaken for George Clooney’s younger and more attractive brother. We don’t exactly know if this is the case, but we can safely assume. When he’s not hosting DC’s classiest rendezvous or serenading his peers with the sweet sounds of Frank Sinatra, he’s running a full-time Public …
The Tip Off
FamousDC teamed up last night with the American Gaming Association and the Washington Examiner to tip off some good ol’ March Madness mayhem. Political contest was set aside for the most important contest of the evening – the NCAA basketball tournament. Guests mingled, buzzers beat and brackets busted as large screen TVs broadcasted the games throughout …
Famous Birthday Wishes
Andrew Kovalcin of the US Chamber of Commerce turned 36 in Germany this week on St. Patrick’s Day – which is fitting for this international man of mystery. He celebrated his birthday with his European free-market friends on the rooftop of the Soho House Berlin. We send him our best …
Montana’s Cherry Blossom Princess
The first sign of Spring is Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction in early February that it will be arriving early. The second is definitely the best one – the blooming of the nation’s most notable flowers that line Washington, DC. That’s right. The 2016 Cherry Blossom Festival is upon us and even though we look forward to it here in …
Rock n’ Roll Souls
Congratulations to everyone that ran the Rock n’ Roll Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k in DC this weekend! These pictures look so good we might consider taking up running as a hobby… but probably not. Amy Fenton was desperate to eat anything after her half marathon. Nothing like a little …