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Welcome To the World, Anabelle Scout Gunasekara
The world is a crazy place, but infinitely more beautiful with you in it, Anabelle. Congrats to Surya, Mandy, and Rico Rhyder on welcoming a healthy new baby girl to the family.
FamousDC Well Represented in the McCarthy Office
The political team of House Majority Leader, Rep. Kevin McCarthy may have moved offices but the FamousDC sticker stayed. McCarthy’s Political Director, Freddy Barnes gave us a comment but didn’t hesitate to take a jab at good friend and Alabama football foe, Amos Snead, “Put the new FamousDC sticker on office mini-fridge because we love …
Famous 5 – Chef Geoff Tracy
Geoff Tracy is one of DC’s most notable community members. The founder and owner of some of DC’s most successful restaurants, author, and most importantly, a loyal husband and father of three. Naturally, we thought this was all too good to be true and had to find out for ourselves …
Famous 5 – Kristen Soltis Anderson
Kristen Soltis Anderson is more than just a successful maven in the world of politics— she can sing too (and we assume she can dance). As author of “The Selfie Vote: Where Millennials are Leading America”; co-founder of Echelon Insights, columnist for the Washington Examiner; and a dependable go-to for political commentary, …
Amos Snead Crushes Another Year
FamousDC co-founder Amos Snead had an amazing year even if we consider only a few of his highlights: The launch of his firm Bryant Row, His adorable family getting even more adorable, His interview with Ludacris, FamousDC expanding into a media empire, Listening to 31,000 minutes of mostly Drake, Watching …
Famous Birthday Wishes – Shannon Croom
Wishing a very happy birthday to good friend, Shannon Croom. We wanted a more embarrassing photo of you but your wife was too kind. Have an amazing day and an epic birthday weekend. Cheers!
FamousDC Presents: A [non] Interview with Kathryn Lyons
FamousDC has announced some major news this year. A few weeks ago, we expanded the team with five new hires and promotions; and most recently we announced the addition of Managing Editor, Kathryn Lyons who will roll out a video series for the growing media outlet. Naturally, we thought it best …
Famous Birthday Wishes – Kathryn Lyons
Kathryn Lyons is awesome. You may have heard of her. But in addition to being the new Managing Editor of FamousDC, she has a few other awesome things going for her as well. Number one most awesome thing being: today is her birthday. Please join us in wishing the newest …
Geoff Embler: Growing A Beard Is Like Being Pregnant
From his first-ever standup appearance, Geoff Embler says growing a beard is the closest thing a man experiences to being pregnant. Geoff followed his dreams and braved the main stage at Standup Studios Showcase, The Electric Maid, Washington, DC on Jan. 30, 2016. When he’s not performing live, Geoff is …
Famous Birthday Wishes – Paige Gress
Happy birthday to FamousDC’s very own, Paige Gress! This Buffalo, NY native may have settled right in to the district, but she is always on the hunt for some tasty (never chewy) wings and a cold brew to wash them down. Paige is an event planning rock star at FamousDC …
Famous Feedback: Storm Jonas
Welcome to Famous Feedback – where we ask the folks that live and run this city a question and compile the responses. In light of the recent blizzard that just passed through the city we asked the friends of FamousDC how they weathered Snowzilla. “It was a pleasant, peaceful experience – the …
FamousDC Grows Team; Adds Capabilities
Washington, D.C. – FamousDC today announced the addition and promotion of several team members. The media company will continue to grow its audience, while also rapidly expanding its event production capabilities around the country. “At FamousDC we are successful because we engage and connect with our audience,” said Amos Snead, Co-Founder, FamousDC. …
Famous Birthday Wishes – Jonathan Grella
FamousDC talked to some of professional wrestling’s greatest today, and interestingly, they all told us the same thing – Happy birthday, Jonathan Grella! One of them also called us “Hulkamaniacs” and told us to eat our vitamins, which was a little weird. Jonathan shares a birthday with his wife Lauren. So …
Famous 5: Paul Brandus
Meet Paul Brandus, award-winning journalist and independent member of the White House press corps and the voice behind the West Wing Reports since 2009. Most recently, he authored the book, Under This Roof: A History of the White House and Presidency released this fall and is also a Washington columnist on economics and …
You Owe Erin Veltman A Gift
One of the most amazing ladies in the District turned 30 today. You of course remembered to get her a gift, right? Right? If not, here’s a photo of Erin, judging you. Aww, you’re right. She doesn’t look mad. Happy birthday Erin!