Let’s be honest: DC has needed to embrace Snapchat for a while now. (We’re looking at you, Anthony Weiner.) Not only will it let you sext your intern without getting caught,* but you can now make your boss look like one of the cool kids. Not surprisingly, Rand Paul (SenatorRandPaul) …

It seems like everyday we have a new politician announcing their candidacy for the 2016 presidential race. Is there some sort of unwritten guide that us common folk haven’t cued in on? We nailed down a few key steps that will surely have you on your way to joining the federal government as an elected official, whether in the Oval Office or House Office Buildings.

Donald Trump say what? You have us “lol”ing. In other terrible ideas… Wall Street Journal says kill the Mac? Who wears short shorts? Guys- apparently you should not. The verdict is in for those girls on TV wearing orange behind bars. And it’s a good one! Photo by: Nicholas Kamm /AFP/Getty Images)

It’s hot, we know. But remember that one time you were stuck in DC’s coldest winter of the last 120 years and were wailing about whether you’d ever be warm again? Welcome to summer! But because we’re sympathetic we’ve rounded up some weekend activities with a range of outdoor AND AC enclosed events.

Jeb keeps millennials in mind, using social media to help launch his presidential campaign announcement [and an exclamation point] Greece bailout negotiations [messing with the Dow] Need a summer hobby? [Consider bocce] Stay chill, soup lovers [gazpachIT] Is there anything T-Swift [can’t do?] Photo by Nathan Jones submitted to the …

Props to The Lead for writing the best headlines so far about the Blackhawks winning the Stanley Cup. HOW ABOOT THAT? BLACKHAWKS WIN THIRD STANLEY CUP IN SIX YEARS  

Summer is upon us, and the days are as long as Rand Paul is short, which can only mean one thing… it’s time for a ROADTRIP! Don’t be an amateur and wait until August recess to hit the road. Escape from the swarms of tacky tourists and Instagramming interns now …

Meet Markette Smith Sheppard. TV personality, passionate travel communications professional and natural cosmetics ambassador. We spent a few minutes with her for one of our Famous 5 interviews.

We’re on Snapchat. You should be too. Get on it and add us via username “TheFamousDC.”

This summer, if you’re desperate for a popsicle in DC when it’s 90 out, don’t head to the trucks on the Mall. Go to your favorite Giant, Whole Foods and Safeway instead and grab a Squeaky Pop. Over the next month Squeaky Pops, the all-natural fruit pops, will be in …

Was she there scoping out future advertising options or did Bryce Harper invite his mystery girlfriend to the game?

10 suburban restaurants you should [visit the burbs to experience] DC got real nerdy this weekend [and the photos are awesome] Kendrick Lamar kicked Sweetgreen’s CEO [off the stage this weekend] Storms in the DMV area were destructive [but did produce cool photos] Photo by John Sonderman submitted to the …

Meet Earl Hamilton. He’s a former collegiate soccer player and now personal trainer in Washington, D.C. We caught up with him for some tips on how to get in shape for the summer while there’s still time.

Southern Maryland high school seniors are the worst [they let 72,000 ladybugs loose in their school] DC is more energy efficient than [San Francisco and Seattle] Free range parents almost off the hook [cleared of neglect in one case] Area man parks car with rice cooker and propane tank in …

Are you going to the 20 year anniversary party for Yahoo! in DC next Tuesday, May 19th? Because we are.