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Who would’ve thought a place like Cleveland, Ohio would be giving you fomo while you’re stuck in the nation’s capitol? I mean, granted we are kinda killing it here in the CLE, there’s tons of things to do in DC to keep you preoccupied. And don’t worry, we made sure …

Today was the first day of the Republican National Convention. In case you weren’t there, or in case you were there and can’t process the events around you, we’ve got your back. Every day, we’ll share our favorite news stories, gaffes, and tweets from the convention. We call it The …

If you’re in Cleveland and getting ready to head over to the Quicken Loans Arena, you might want to double check your bag. The city released a very long, very detailed list of what you can bring into the convention and what you can’t, and we’ve got to say, it’s …

In Cleveland? Want more women represented in the Republican party? Into bourbon? If you said yes to any of these questions, we’ve got just the event for you. The RightNOW Women PAC, an organization that works to support Republican women running for federal office, is hosting a party they’re calling …

The 2016 Republican National Convention kicks off today in Cleveland, Ohio at the Quicken Loans Arena. Along with many other questions we have about this convention, like will Trump actually become a legitimate presidential nominee, one that we can answer is why host the convention in Cleveland, Ohio? Like most …

Recess may have started, but that’s not stopping the SPSA from work work work work work (prepare to have Rihanna stuck in your head for the rest of the afternoon/weekend). Today the Senate Press Secretaries Association convened a panel to facilitate a discussion on the art of Public Affairs with …

By Politiquette’s Marissa Mitrovich: Politiquette is a place to be inspired by the art of fashion. Readers gain an understanding of the politics of why to wear–and the etiquette of when to wear–specific styles. Marissa Mitrovich founded Politiquette with the goal of bringing further substance to the dialogue surrounding style in DC.  …

Congratulations on making it through another work week! Now it’s time to go out and get yourself a celebratory drink (or five). Fast forward a few hours from all of the shots, dancing (or whatever you call that movement you’re doing), trips to the bathroom, and singing (extremely off key) …

The Donald finally decided to choose a running mate for his 2016 Presidential campaign, and not a moment too soon seeing as the RNC starts on Monday. In typical Trump-fashion, he originally stated that he would release his VP nominee on Friday morning, then said he is postponing the big reveal …

Weather: That heat advisory is no joke. Hit up the community pool, stay “hydrated,” and lather on that SPF because it’s about to get hot as sh*t up in here. And yes, margaritas count for hydration purposes. Awesome events you can attend this weekend: Make partying great again with RCPT, SASOP, and …

Obviously TV shows aren’t the most-realist programs out there, but if we were looking for realism instead of entertainment we’d turn on the History channel. While some artistic freedom is granted, those writers in Shondaland just seem to take it a little too far. Seeing as Scandal is set in DC, we …

With the temperature index soaring into the triple digits today, we recommend hitting up happy hour and cooling down with a D.C. classic. The Gin Rickey, which is sometimes called a “refrigerator in a glass,” is a delightful mix of lime juice, gin, and soda water. Its origins trace back to …

Okay, so maybe there’s not enough evidence to corroborate that Drake wrote “Views” with The District in mind, but there’s also no evidence against the idea, unless of course DC has been relocated to Toronto. Either way, DC is home to some of the best views in the world, so …

So, you’re heading to the Buckeye state for the Republican Convention and you just realized that Congress is still in session and you haven’t had a minute to think about your travel to Cleveland in just a few short days. Don’t fear. Fashionably Famous has your back. I recently had …

Doughn’t fear, the Cookie Man is here! After years of investigation, we finally know who’s stolen all the cookies from the cookie jar- it’s Kirk Francis, the man behind the DC famous food truck Captain Cookie and the Milk Man. Baking cookies since the age of four, Francis decided that …