This Sunday, July 12, Union Market will host the 2nd annual Launch Pad– a culinary business competition created by Union Market, Mess Hall, and RIS owner Ris Lacoste.     Guests at the finale will be treated to cocktails and small bites as finalists Arepa Zone, Bao Bros Bar, Half Smoke, Whisked, and Bene pitch their original concepts. The winner will be announced by a panel of judges, …

Well, at least a lot of them do. The numbers are in and they’re speaking loud and clear: support for marijuana legalization is rapidly outweighing the opposition. How are we so sure? It’s all thanks to New Frontier Financials Group. New Frontier has become a leading Big Data authority for the Cannabis Industry by collecting reliable …

A HUGE congratulations to Ice Cream Jubilee on their 1 year anniversary! In celebration of this accomplishment, Ice Cream Jubilee is handing out FREE, yes I said FREE, mini ice cream cones on July 12th from 11:30 to 2:00 pm to anyone who wishes them a Happy Birthday at their ice cream cart …

The Obama administration has placed into motion the installation of solar power products and 300 megawatts of renewable energy in low-income areas across the United States. In past years, this type of energy was neither affordable nor accessible, but with recent advances in technology, it has been made possible. Using …

Grammy winners, supermodels, and art collectors, oh my! Clinton Yates of the Washington Post points out Serena’s star-studded lineup in her cheering section at Wimbledon. We spy with our little eyes: John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Drake, Karlie Kloss, and Dasha Zhukova.

Kiruna 4-ever – How to Move a City? is a video capturing the process of an architectural project to physically relocate the city of Kiruna to a sustainable location before the destruction of the city by environmental pressures. Architects have traveled the globe to take part in this exceptional challenge. It …

As if we needed to be convinced of our city’s beauty, Dan Dowly has reassured us with this exquisite time lapse video shot at over 25 different locations throughout the nation’s capital.

Local nonprofit, Thrive DC partners with Adams Morgan retailer, Le Bustiere Boutique and international brand, Curvy Kate to bring 500 new bras and underwear to homeless women. “Homeless women struggle in unique ways that are oftenoverlooked but are critical to their ability to build themselves up with dignity and determination. Proper hygiene …

Famous Friday Round Up   #WEEKEND Weather: Keep your rain gear on standby! This Saturday’s 4th of July is looking a bit grey with a 50% chance of thunderstorms and a high of 81. Sunday is mostly sunny with a high of 85  but might bring some rainy skies in …

Former DC resident and vetted Republican Party staffer, Kathryn Staczek Rudloff submitted this letter to [email protected] earlier this week. We were happy to be a forum for Kathryn’s concerns; and we encourage all others to submit your thoughts/ rants/ funny stories/ love letters/ and snide remarks to us via email. Have something to …

It’s that time of year again, when Americans all across the nation celebrate the pride, freedom, and honor they feel from the right to be… An Independent. Independents day is a reminder that today and everyday Independents celebrate the right to be indecisive, the solace of knowing you can always …

What’s going on? Oh it’s just Michelle Obama being a boss… again. Today, she literally ripped up the sign that bans visitors from snapping photos in the White House. Can you say, White House selfie?* *Selfie sticks are still banned 🙁

With all the drone controversies going on, we thought we’d dig back into our vault of posts and resurface this video of an innocent and courageous drone providing beauty to the world from a never before seen angle.

Late last night the US State Department exposed 3,000 emails from Hillary’s personal account that contained discussions ranging from climate change and elections to fax machine feuds and Twitter debates. We got our hands on some new Hillary emails not included in the 3,000. Check them out below.     Got ya! …

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