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Calling All Interns
FamousDC wants YOU to apply for some really cool internship opportunities. We must warn you though, your friends WILL get jealous. If you’re interested in any of the opportunities below, send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] Media Internship – Video Production FamousDC is seeking a qualified individual to assist in …
Famous Friday Round Up
Weather: Spring is here and damn it, it wants to be heard. This weekend brings you lots of sun with highs in the 60s and 70s. If you’re not outside this weekend, chances are you’re a vampire. Awesome events you can attend this weekend: Catch the Shakespeare classic, Hamlet, at the Kennedy …
CURES is Making Congress Cool
For those of you who are on Spring Break, your heads are totally filled with pollen, are experiencing a sugar crash from the Starbucks Cherry Blossom Frappuccino or are just not paying attention… Something pretty cool happened in Congress this week. Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton became friends …
Famous Birthday Wishes
The pride of Colorado doesn’t age, he only gets more mysterious. Be sure to wish Mr. Lira a happy birthday tomorrow!
Famous Five – Daniel Lippman
Daniel Lippman is just like everyone else. He co-authors one of the most influential political digests in DC, climbed the Himalayas when he was five, and wakes up at the crack of dawn without an alarm clock… or coffee. Ok maybe not like everyone else, but definitely impressive. He’s been interviewed by The …
Fashionably Famous
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. …
FAQS: March Madness
If you’re not participating in it yourself, you know someone who is. March Madness is here and compared to most things we’ve seen in the news, it’s one of the more tame events. Even if you know nothing about college basketball or sports, you’re either rooting for the team wearing your favorite …
A Hurley Happy Hour
Yes, it’s that time again – time for another Hurley Happy Hour. HHH part 2 will take place at Pacifico Cantina near the Hill (Eastern Market) on March 23rd from 5:30-730pm – and of course, the wonderful Carolina Hurley is pitching in for the tab The special guest for this event …
A Sweet Surprise
College Republicans, journalists, Republican strategists and TV personalities alike came together last night for Alexandra Smith’s 27th birthday party at Molly Malone’s in southeast DC. (h/t Carolina Hurley) As the National Chairman of the College Republican National Committee – not only the first woman chairman, but also the recently re-elected chairman …
Donald’s DC Itinerary
By now you’ve heard the news – Donald Trump is in DC. He started his day with a press conference at the Old Post Office Pavilion that is currently being renovated as the newest branch of the Trump International Hotel. Fun fact: During the conference, the campaigning presidential candidate managed to …
Famous Friday Round Up
#WEEKEND Weather: Thought winter was gone? Guess again! Temperatures in the high 30’s are literally raining down on DC. Expect lots of slush and possibly several inches of snow. Yayyyy. Awesome events you can attend this weekend: Check out the incredible “Kites of Asia” exhibit at the Air and Space museum; Brave the stormy weather …
Famous 5 – Peter Mirijanian
Peter Mirijanian is ageless. He has often been mistaken for George Clooney’s younger and more attractive brother. We don’t exactly know if this is the case, but we can safely assume. When he’s not hosting DC’s classiest rendezvous or serenading his peers with the sweet sounds of Frank Sinatra, he’s running a full-time Public …
The Tip Off
FamousDC teamed up last night with the American Gaming Association and the Washington Examiner to tip off some good ol’ March Madness mayhem. Political contest was set aside for the most important contest of the evening – the NCAA basketball tournament. Guests mingled, buzzers beat and brackets busted as large screen TVs broadcasted the games throughout …
Famous Birthday Wishes
Andrew Kovalcin of the US Chamber of Commerce turned 36 in Germany this week on St. Patrick’s Day – which is fitting for this international man of mystery. He celebrated his birthday with his European free-market friends on the rooftop of the Soho House Berlin. We send him our best …
Someone’s a Little Jealous of the Metro
Everyone in DC is WELL aware that the Metro has announced it has shut down for 29 hours. Why 29 hours? We’re not really sure. In any case, hashtags including #NoMoMetro and #29hours have inundated the internet. It’s been all over the news, Twitter, Facebook, you name it. It’s the reason your …