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Life On the Campaign Trail: Digital Director
During an election year, the campaign trail receives constant coverage. That attention typically surrounds those folks campaigning for office, as it is important that we get to know the person we’re electing – everything from their fiscal policies to their hairstyles are scrutinized by the media. What is often forgotten, however, …
Oh, What A Night.
How’s your hangover? Ours is still kicking and we’re confident it will see us through the rest of the week. This past Saturday was the 2016 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, but the partying started well before the weekend and Sunday hangovers were nursed with more booze and brunch. It was the eighth and final …
Kentucky Meets DC
The Kentucky Society of Washington certainly knows how to throw one hell of a party. This past weekend we attended the societies 35th annual Pre-Kentucky Derby party at River Farm in Alexandria for a day of mint juleps, sear sucker and bowties, silent auctions, extravagant hat competitions and so much …
24 Hours in DC’s Eastern Market
Blame it on Veep, House of Cards, or just Congress in general, people are completely enamored with the Hill, along with its cast of dysfunctional characters including congressman, senators, reporters, and staffers alike. Capitol Hill is also home to two of the District’s most popular neighborhoods which are located mere …
Monthly Round Up: April
So here’s the deal: at the end of every month we’re going to give you our unsolicited commentary on what happened during said month. From politics and pop culture to pretty useless information, you’ll be able to find it in our Monthly Round Up. (you don’t have to tell us how …
Kentucky Society of Washington: Derby Talk
The Kentucky Society of Washington is on their marks and getting set for their 35th Annual Pre-Kentucky Derby Party this Sunday May 1st at River Farm. The Pre-Derby Party is annually held the weekend before the Kentucky Derby to celebrate the race and the beloved traditions of the south. Guests …
Friday Round Up
Weather: Alright, it’s still April so all this watery stuff falling from the sky and the 50-60 degree temperatures all weekend are still somewhat acceptable…maybe. Those May flowers better be epic. Awesome events you can attend this weekend: The Famous Maggie Rose will be at 9:30 on Saturday night; Head over to Georgetown …
Fashionably Famous: 2016 WHCD Edition
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner (WHCD) is taking place THIS Saturday and I anticipate, or at least hope, that it will bring out the best when it comes to fashion in DC. The WHCD is an annual fete known for convening Hollywood celebrities, Washington’s most prominent politicos and journalists, and …
Famously Quoted: This Time Boehner Takes A Turn
Headlines and soundbites from the past year have placed another highly quotable figure in the limelight of public attention. His name – John Boehner. We present you with the fifth installment of our Famously Quoted Poster Series:
Instagram Takeover – Hurd on the Hill
Congressmen: They’re just like us. They wake up, get out of bed, eat, attend long meetings, and get serenaded by a capella singers. Oh, not like us? Our bad. Maybe that’s just a day in the life of Rep. Will Hurd. He took over our Instagram yesterday to show us what a …
Correspond This, White House.
The night that has been marked on every Washingtonian’s social calendar with permanent marker (err.. maybe just marked on its Google calendar) is upon us. No, it’s not inauguration. No, it’s not the Fourth of July. Yes, the 2016 White House Correspondents’ Dinner is finally here. If you don’t know what …
Breaking News: Ted Cruz Has Something to Say
Another day, another “major” announcement. Today’s is brought to you by Ted Cruz or, as Trump likes to call him, “Lyin’ Ted“. Look, we’re not here to speculate, but he didn’t earn that nickname without a good reason. The media claims that Ted is announcing Carly Fiorina as …
Mike Robinson
Statistics show a lot of Mike Robinsons throughout the continental United States. If you don’t know a “Mike Robinson”, you’ve probably come across one at some point in your life. Case in point: now. DC has one and we want to congratulate him for setting the bar high for the …
Friday Round Up
Weather: DC is looking slightly rainy with some thunder storms, but don’t fret. Your Sunday Fundays and boozy brunch dates are still in tact with sunny skies and a high of 75. Awesome events you can attend this weekend: Food and wine lovers should hit up the Food & Wine Festival at the national …
Famous 5: Sabrina Siddiqui
Sabrina Siddiqui, formerly of the Huffington Post, is currently a political reporter for The Guardian – but you already know that because you follow her on Twitter. She’s a fierce journalist, power woman, political devotee (shocking), foodie, and lover of all things fluffy. Naturally, we had just had to know MORE about Sabrina so …