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Come Join us Tomorrow for a Few Drinks
Tomorrow night, we’re teaming up with Roll Call’s Heard on the Hill to host another Happy Hour – and thanks to the good folks at Cava, we’re now able to invite a few more folks. If you want to join us tomorrow night for a fun-filled happy hour, drop your …
Get Your USPS Fix While You Still Can
Someone is taking the Netflix price hike a little rough … The U.S. Postal Service is set to close nearly 3,700 locations beginning in January. The closures would affect almost every state and the Washington area, where dozens of post offices would close— from those servicing Congress in the U.S. …
Hyper Hill: Obama Compares Himself to Giant’s Pitcher
Popular quick bites in Old Town [infographic] Harry Potter brew served locally [popular] When your family loves your ex [too much] Serial butt slasher still loose [disturbing] Obama compares himself to Giant’s pitcher [skinny dudes]
Redskins Have 10 Minutes to Prepare For First Pre-Season Game
The Redskins have less than three weeks to get ready for their first preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. [Aug 12]
Hyper Hill: Raise The Debt Ceiling Rap [Remy]
Nice hotels, free bikes [luxury] John Kerry on a bike [good cause] Oklahoma on stage [Arena] Will Ferrell is always funny [FAQs]
Recycled Post: What Can Wu Do for You?
Originally posted March 2, 2011. What’s old is new.
Hyper Hill: Sweater Weather!
A tactic for the government to use in order to trim some fat? [jarring truth] Young baseball fan does the right thing [nice] Not getting any cooler [wow] Texas technical glitch gets funny [finger]
Hyper Hill: Space shuttle Atlantis touches down at Kennedy Space Center
Chef Spike expands his empire [restaurants opening in…] Another Palin baby [who this time?] Ken Jeong photobombs Kate Upton [worth the click] WaPo battles Drudge readers [slap in the face] The end of an era [h/t @ShawnaNBCNews]
Bears Gone Wild in DC
Black bears are popping up all over the place. The latest spotting came in Bethesda. [hide yo wife, hide yo kids] We’ve been telling you about black bear sightings in the D.C. area for weeks. Now we’re getting a good look at one. A viewer sent News4 pictures of a …
Hyper Hill: Sean Penn Gets Grumpy, Again
Sean Penn hates DC residents [this is not a f*cking zoo] Boats burn at DC marina [flames] Playing the lottery pays off [Alexandria resident wins] Celebrity snap shots [Gawker] Best cookie in the city? [chocolate chip]
Democrats Beat Up On Republicans [Baseball Edition]
We’re not sure how the debt debate will turn out, but if last night was any indication, things don’t look good for Republicans. Last night Roll Call pulled off another successful baseball game at Nationals stadium. The Weiner-less Democrats crushed the Republicans by a score of 8 to 2. [via …
Local Bakers: We Hate Cupcakes
Like a chef telling someone he doesn’t like to cook. [interesting marketing technique] Cupcakes have plenty of critics. Those twee little lumps topped with towers of frosting have drawn the ire of foodies, the frugal, and people who don’t like standing in line for 45 minutes. But there’s another group …
Hyper Hill: Democrats Spank Republicans
Dems beat Republicans 8-2 [congressional baseball game] Jerky Metro rides explained [jerks] Closer look inside José Andrés’ America Eats Tavern [delicious] DC newscaster sits down with Obama [keeping it local] In case you wanted Palin advice about the economy [reload] A view from the seats at last night’s Roll Call …
Obama Will Have to Camp Alone This Weekend
There will be no bipartisan camping trip this weekend and not because Mitch McConnell doesn’t like sleeping outside. [No debt talks. No trust falls. No campfires. No smores.] Tensions are running so high over debt talks that Capitol Hill leaders are turning down a trip to Camp David before it’s …