Which National Journal reporter rocks Reddit at the Watergate?, Amanda Carpenter and husband are expecting a baby, congrats to the lucky few trying to put a square peg in a round hole, Lira became the Twitter gatekeeper, lowly Congressional staffers ripped on superiors atop a humid Arlington rooftop, how hot …

What House & Senate spouses are featured on the cover of the latest issue of? C-ville Unions, Charlottesville’s guide to the best weddings in Central Virginia? Hint: one (noisy) member of the family is not pictured.

Photo by: Ryan Howell Be sure to tell the pride of Nordonia High School and one of the hardest working staffers on Capitol Hill, happy birthday today. After all, you only turn 25 once.

The view of the US Capitol at sunrise. For more of Angela’s images, check out her blog (www.abpan.com) or follow her on twitter (@abpanphoto)

As a summer storm breaks, a rainbow connects Washington D.C. to Virginia over Roosevelt Island. For more of Navin’s images, check out his website (navinsarmaphtography.com), Facebook Page, Flickr or follow him on twitter(@navinsarmaphoto).

Of course Michael Vick is on the Hill as the puppy planking craze catches fire. Tom Weir: Michael Vick on Capitol Hill today Michael Vick’s continued efforts to help end dog-fighting will take him to Capitol Hill today.The Eagles quarterback will join Humane Society of the United States president Wayne …

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 …

A little DC bureau news for the almost famous… Capitol Hill producer (and softball player, karaoke singer) Shawna Thomas (@ShawnaNBCNews) is taking her talents to the White House. FamousDC scooped the announcement from Antoine Sanfuentes, NBC News VP and Washington Bureau Chief: It is my pleasure to announce that Shawna …

Don’t forget, if you’re in town tomorrow, July 14, to stop by Molly Malone’s after 6 p.m. to grab a beer with Frates. Chris Frates (@frates) has left Politico for National Journal, but don’t worry you’ll be able to find him on a bar stool upstairs still.  

Meet Comedian Flip Orley. Meet Hypnotist Flip Orley. Flip was generous enough to answer a few questions about his show, an act that combines hypnotism and comedy. Be sure to grab your tickets as he’ll be in DC this weekend. 1. What is your favorite part of a performance? My …

The debt limit isn’t the only game in Washington this week. For 50 years, Democratic and Republican Members of Congress have set aside their gavels and blackberries to slug out their differences in a more traditional manner–on the baseball field. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Roll Call …

Famous birthday wishes for Scott Graves  

Be sure to tell Garrett Graff happy birthday today!

Vice President Biden is adding fans on Twitter at a Charlie Sheen-esque pace, meet the city’s best intern, RH needs to hang his own shingle, Pete Snyder came in second in the annual Nantucket pie eating contest, Sergio Rodriguera, Jr. took his talents to the Capitol building for Majority Leader …

Don’t miss out on the chance to witness an only-in-DC moment this Sunday, July 10, when fifteen spectacular young women take the stage for the chance to be crowned Miss District of Columbia 2011. Among the contestants vying for the crown will be three Congressional staffers and two White House …