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Meet Alex Finland. He just launched Driver Eight Media: a boutique firm focused on booking clients on broadcast and cable television. In his free time, he is a father, a husband and longtime Georgia Bulldogs fan. He agreed to spend five minutes with us for a Famous interview. 1. Congratulations …

Hunger is constantly on the rise in every large city and Washington DC is attempting to reduce the poverty and hunger problems that many DC citizens face every day. Jenny Holm, a writer for The Dcist, has constructed 14 ways to reduce hunger in Washington D.C. Lend a helping hand.

Thats right! Washington D.C. will be welcoming Pope Francis this coming September. He is scheduled to meet President Barack Obama, address the United States Congress, and visit many of D.C’s renowned basilicas and churches.

President Barack Obama has had quite a week of accomplishment and nation altering achievements. Going forward from here, a plan for overtime pay for more American workers is being set into motion pending a formal announcement. Full details here.  

National Ian Desmond hit a 453 foot home run, making that hit this year’s longest home run yet! Missed the game? Check it out here!

President Barack Obama delivered a powerful speech in support of the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage nationally. “In my second inaugural address, I said that if we are truly created equal then surely the love we commit to one another must be equal as well,” said Obama. #LoveWins

These places could give you a longer life! Do you know what brew you’re going to be drinking on the 4th? Get some ideas here! Don’t miss these summer events! Last 3 decisions were made by the Supreme Court… Check out how they voted. Are you a risky eater? Find out!

We said it in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, and in the title of this post, but we’ll say it again. Matt Lira is awesome. Today is his first day back on the Hill via Harvard. He has taken a position with Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s office. Ya dig?

Take a walk on the wild side! On July 23rd, the National Zoo is hosting their 11th annual Brew at the Zoo! This year’s event is pouring a collection of over 70 craft beers for the tasting in support of animal conservation. Buy your tickets here!

A few weeks back, we threw this question out to some of our loyal readers, asking for your picks for the best discreet meeting spots in DC, and frankly, what we got back was questionable at best. One of you actually recommended Bullfeathers. We can only hope that you guys …

The Famous DC team loves us some Uber. Our team uses Uber multiple times a day every day. Uber in the morning, Uber in the evenin’, Uber at suppertime! Due to the fact that we fancy ourselves the ultimate DC Uber supporters, we feel entitled to rant about something: those …

  On Tuesday, June 23, Luigi Parasmo Salon and Spa welcomed new team member Kari Ellen Winik as their eyebrow, eyelash, and makeup maven. The salon treated a few of DC’s glamour girls to complimentary mimosas and makeup tutorials. The star of the evening was Winik’s critically acclaimed product, the Incredibrow. …

HUGE win for same-sex marriage! Not a cilantro fan? This could be the reason why! Head to Farragut Square tonight for the viewing of Hook. Don’t forget to stop by the annual Capital Barbecue Battle! Your recipe to the perfect glass of lemonade. Photo By: Mark Jones

Famous Friday Round Up   #WEEKEND Weather: Saturday is looking gloomy with thunderstorms and a high of 76; Sunday is on the brighter side with a high of 78 and mostly sunny. Awesome events you can attend this weekend: The Capital Barbecue Battle of 2015; Smithsonian Folklife Festival Featuring Peru; …

President Barack Obama slapped down White House heckler during his speech at the LGBT Pride Month event that took place at the White House. Society6 has just released their new Obama “You’re In My House” political t-shirt in response to this event! Buy HERE!