What once was a conversation starter, is now a vacant lot full of hay. [what was it?] You may recall walking up C Street Southeast to Eastern Market on weekends, past a dilapidated house, boarded up and yellowing, collecting old newspapers and rubbish. It is no longer there. It is …

A FamousDC reporter spotted a lone suitcase on the street, and feeling an instant connection to it, took it upon himself to document its journey This is their story. Friday, January 7, 2011 After years of service to a loving family, the suitcase was not left for dead – but …

The top aides to House Speaker John Boehner and Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi participated in a national moment of silence earlier this morning. President Obama ordered the national observance in tribute to Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., and the victims of the shooting rampage in Tucson that left six people dead. …

WaPo highlights the FamousDC movers and shakers to watch on Capitol Hill: ALEXIS COVEY-BRANDT AMANDA CARPENTER DAVID KRONE NADEAM ELSHAMI STEVE STOMBRES ROBBY MOOK JOSH HOLMES NICK SCHAPER DOUG STAFFORD CYNTHIA HERRLE

Dear New Media Directors on Capitol Hill, The next time you’re looking to churn out one of the those really clever web videos, you know, the ones with the sharp voice-overs, think about hiring this guy. Trust us, you’ll be saving the taxpayers money and providing this well-deserving guy some …

Spotted on Capitol Hill’s 8th Street

And we thought parking was bad before. New York Times: Junk Food Is a Source of Comfort on Capitol Hill Leading the charge is the Matchbox Food Group, DC-3’s parent company, which began with a pizza joint in nearby Chinatown and has recently opened a sister “pizza bistro” on Eighth …

Megan McArdle: Night Life Clusters I’ve always been fascinated by the way businesses cluster, even retail stores.  You tend to get multiple clothing shops, home improvement stores, and so forth in a relatively small area, especially when there’s high population density–New York City has an entire area that’s just chock …

On Tuesday, November 2, the American people had their say. On Thursday, November 18, Republican staff on Capitol Hill will have their turn. Making the Lounge Right 11.18.10 Republicans want you to join them for one final get-out-the-vote effort that’s been long overdue – taking back the Lounge. Come out …

Here’s what we know. Hawk ‘N’ Dove is going to welcome Giants fans and anyone else who comes in with money to spend [including Ranger fans].  According to Rebecca Mark, one of DC’s biggest Giants fans, the Hawk ‘N’ Dove is talking about extending their Sierra Nevada special throughout all …

They climbin’ in yo windows …

Every day is an adventure on Capitol Hill.

Our tip box received a press release regarding Pet Night on the Hill, so we clicked through. And found some gems: RELATED: Pet Night on Capitol Hill 2009

Something on your mind? Need to Rant? Email [email protected] Tune Inn joins DC reality television craze, crushing hearts more than their mozzarella sticks The successful opening of Chef Spike’s tourist-beloved We the Pizza and the Silk Road-length lines outside Georgetown Cupcake have proven that television celebrity can add cold hard …

Last week the Restaurant Associates, the folks in charge of the delicious cafeteria items throughout the Capitol complex, blew our mind with the burger sans turkey special that turned out to be the turkey sandwich sans burger special. [yes, confusing]. This week: The taco special [spotted this time in the …