Amelia Bedelia takes D.C. Ends Up Getting Arrested Multiple Times In an Effort to be the Hill’s Best Intern D.C. speaks its own language (and it usually sounds like we are practicing the alphabet). Add that to typical (read: painful) office jargon and it can be nearly impossible to understand …

When in doubt, twerk it out! Excuse us while we regain our balance and normalized heart rates. Our Friday night was spent moving to a new kind of rhythm, and it wasn’t at the club – it was at the newest exercise class to hit our nation’s capital: the twerkout. …

“MCON is for people who give a damn about social change and aspire to turn their interest into action… MCON seeks to gather leaders, activists and social entrepreneurs to act and find creative solutions for social issues.” Influenced by The Millennial Impact Project, MCON helps people understand the best approaches in motivating the …

With National Candy Month in full swing, the National Confectioners Association and FamousDC have a few twix up their sleeves to keep the celebration going. This Wednesday, June 22nd, they’ll be hosting an event so sweet, Mr. Goodbar would be impressed. The event honors #NationalCandyMonth – a time to celebrate …

The Public Religion Research Institute is well-known for its impressive polls and explorations into American religious life. Now, it’s got one more thing to be proud of. PRRI just launched a brand-spankin’ new website, complete with beautiful graphics and a clean, easy-to-use interface. The redevelopment project was spearheaded by PRRI Editor …

Move over Kanye, there are way cooler dads in town and we wanna shout ’em out. From patching up our scraped knees to picking us up when we’re down, we want to say “Thanks, Dad!” for everything you’ve done for us and everything you let us do that mom didn’t. …

Who said it, Hillary or Beyonce? “If I want to knock a story off the front page, I just change my hairstyle.” It’s a toss up for best hair flip when it comes to Hillary and Beyonce, but this is a quote from Mrs. Clinton. These women have both made …

Weather: No singin’ in the rain this Father’s Day! The drizzly streak comes to an end over the weekend with temps in the low to mid 80s and sunny skies. Awesome events you can attend this weekend: Final weekend of the D.C. Jazz Festival; Kinky Boots comes to the Kennedy Center; Catch a movie …

  Josie Martin is the queen of balance. We’re not sure about her tightrope-walking abilities, but we do know she has got health and wellness down pat (unlike some of us, who consider an entire pint of Ben & Jerry’s a light snack). She’s the Executive Vice President of Public Affairs for PhRMA, …

We’re well into this 2016 election season and it has seriously felt like one big science experiment, but instead of lab rats and monkeys, it’s us – innocent and defenseless human beings. Our principals, ideologies and, especially, our patience continue to be tested by two mad scientists guised as presidential candidates – Donald Trump and …

In honor of National Fudge Day, let’s do some brief fact checking, why don’t we? QUOTE 1: “It’s the largest winery on the East Coast.” – Donald Trump on his winery in Virginia FACT CHECK: Donald doesn’t even actually own the winery. To top it off, it’s not even the …

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.  …

And no, we don’t mean Northwest DC. We’re talking about something a little more famous. As her name predicted, baby superstar North West is rising to the top (and slightly to the left), in her third year of life. Today is this tiny fashion icon’s birthday, which just happens to coincide with …

Candy – we love to treat ourselves every now and later, but rarely do we think about the direct impact the #PowerOfSweet has every time we purchase – and thoroughly enjoy – our beloved Hershey bar. The sweet snacks that bring smiles to our faces (and stomachs) are pretty much lifesavers, bringing …

Move over, Silicon Valley. DC is the startup capital now. Last week, the District was home to 1776’s Challenge Cup, a massive startup competition packed with drones, complicated code and four giant parties. 1776 is a tech incubator based in DC that helps fund some of the world’s most innovative …