The White House and the Pentagon are places of serious business. Politicians and security advisors have a lot of tense meetings about our national security… but, at the same time, they’ve got a more pressing matter to address. They’ve gotta catch em’ all. We’re not even kidding. The White House …

Dena Battle’s husband Chris passed away in 2013 after a four-year fight with kidney cancer. But Dena, a former House staffer and lobbyist, has not stopped fighting. She started the Kidney Cancer Research Alliance (also known as KCCure) this year to help raise funds for accelerated cancer research. “Every year, …

The past couple of weeks have been pretty stellar for soccer fans. Two massive soccer tournaments, the Copa America and the UEFA European Championship, overlapped in June, to the delight of many jersey-wearing Washingtonians. Sadly, the fútbal frenzy is nearly over. The Euro Cup championship match between Portugal and France …

We took a trip to the National Building Museum to check out their newest installation, ICEBERGS. It’s pretty cool, and so is Brett Rodgers, the Vice President for Marketing and Communications at the museum. We sat down with him to discuss iceberg slides, shaved ice treats, and, of course, the …

When you’re at the Republican National Convention in a couple weeks, overwhelmed by the costumes, protesters, swag bags, and Trump love-or-hate-fests, you might feel like you need a drink. You’re in luck, because the Morning Consult, a media site known for its comprehensive coverage of what’s important in Washington, is …

Want to leave work early and jet to Europe or California? We bet. This week, you can! For free! Well, sort of… The 2016 Smithsonian Folklife Festival is here, and the six-day outdoor celebration on the National Mall will give DC a taste of Basque culture and a glimpse into the “Sounds …

The Public Religion Research Institute is well-known for its impressive polls and explorations into American religious life. Now, it’s got one more thing to be proud of. PRRI just launched a brand-spankin’ new website, complete with beautiful graphics and a clean, easy-to-use interface. The redevelopment project was spearheaded by PRRI Editor …

In honor of National Fudge Day, let’s do some brief fact checking, why don’t we? QUOTE 1: “It’s the largest winery on the East Coast.” – Donald Trump on his winery in Virginia FACT CHECK: Donald doesn’t even actually own the winery. To top it off, it’s not even the …

And no, we don’t mean Northwest DC. We’re talking about something a little more famous. As her name predicted, baby superstar North West is rising to the top (and slightly to the left), in her third year of life. Today is this tiny fashion icon’s birthday, which just happens to coincide with …

Here’s looking at you, Peter Cherukuri. The Executive Vice President of Audience Solutions at Politico is showing off his acting chops in an upcoming production of Casablanca.  He’s putting his suit aside to perform in the Picnic Theatre Company’s one-hour interpretation of the film, and anyone interested in classic movies (and …