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Remembering Nate Graham
Nate Graham’s life was selflessly dedicated to helping and serving others. In the month’s following his unexpected death in December, those others have been dedicated to doing the same. Tonight, Nate’s friends and colleagues at Procter & Gamble (P&G), the International Franchise Association (IFA) along with Chick Fil A and special guests Sens. Hatch, Portman and …
Confessions of A Capitol Hill Staffer: The Hill’s ’50 Most Beautiful’ List
If you work on Capitol Hill you see, hear, and overhear many things that the rest of the mortal world isn’t privy to. These privileged professionals that serve our US government acquire a wealth of knowledge that sometimes is just too good not to share. We’ve provided a platform on …
4th of July Fireworks Caused Quite the Explosion
It was a dark and stormy night. People all across the nation were huddling around their TV screens to celebrate the original Brexit with a beautiful firework display. They turned their channels to PBS and soon enough things were exploding- are we’re not talking about the fireworks. People are freaking out …
Cheers, Cleveland
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 …
Famous 5: Greensky Bluegrass
For Greensky Bluegrass Fans – Nothing but Blue Skies Ahead It’s ok if you’ve never heard of Greensky Bluegrass until right now. They’ve always found new fans organically – one at a time along the course of an intense touring schedule that includes America’s most prestigious music venues and festivals. …
5 Free Things to Do Every Friday of Summer in DC
We’re just about halfway through summer and DC has come alive again! If you’re on a budget, or just plain broke like most of us, we’ve got your Friday night plans covered with free activities ranging from outdoor concerts to movies with exceptional city vista backdrops. There’s nothing better than …
Friday Round Up
Weather: It’s going to be a toasty 4th of July weekend so lather on that SPF 50, pour yourself a margarita and hit the pool! Awesome events you can attend this weekend: Don’t miss the annual 4th of July fireworks at the Capitol starting at exactly 9:09pm; The Air and Space Museum is …
Trump and Clinton Announce Their Running Mates
Okay, so maybe neither Trump nor Clinton have officially announced their choices for VP, but we have it on very good authority that said decision will be announced within the coming months. We thought we’d join the number of other theories out there and give our picks for who stands the …
Happy Birthday USA!
240 Looks Good on you, Miss America! Let the Weekend Activities Begin. Wow, 240 years young is a big one. Below we have holiday weekend suggestions for both our visitors and locals. Night at the Museum Start off your weekend with a night at the museum, although we can’t promise …
Red, White & Brew
Four score and seven beers ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men should celebrate the 4th properly. We firmly stand by our founding fathers proposition and are hoping to fulfill our duty as U.S. citizens by …
Fashionably Famous: Betty Liu
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. …
SpotiFamous: Pump Up the Jams (Cause We’re on Spotify)
At FamousDC, we make it our mission to keep you covered in every context, from headlines to high fives and every imaginable GIF in between. But that’s not enough for us. On our quest to conquer the world and be your best friend, we did another thing. We made a Spotify. …
Monthly Round Up: June
We don’t know how you feel, but summer needs to slow the F down. We’re like halfway through and we can barely remember what we did the first half (don’t mix alcohol and sun, kids). Thank goodness for these monthly round ups. We’d be so out of the loop if it …
Fall (Festival 2016) Is Coming
Move over, Bryce Harper and take those perfect locks with you. FamousDC is taking over your stomping grounds on Sunday, September 18th and there’s nothing you can do about it except attend (please). Be the first to know when tickets for Fall Festival 2016 go on sale by signing up here. Yes, it’s …
Take a Trip to Europe (Without Leaving the District)
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 …