Welcome back to 1999 [Tryst] Watch out if you get rear-ended [car jacking] DC Weather Panic ensued last [night] BWI’s air traffic control tower struck [lightning] Cops pulling over bikers [DC] Photo by The Q

Since recess has come to an end, the Ladies Who Lobby spent some time thinking about the personalities we’ve uncovered at some of DC’s most (in)famous bars… …We spend a lot of time drinking. Dan’s Cafe = Drunk college students. Drunks. Tortilla Coast = Interns as far as the eye …

I am so sick and tired of explaining myself to my other, less important friends. #DCWeatherPanic — There’s something about weather and D.C. residents that just doesn’t mix. OMG it’s going to snow 30 inches!!! OMG tornados are on the loose! Derecho! Nor’easter! The sad thing is, none of these things ever …

Be sure to tell Amy Hammer happy birthday; college football is coming; Ramesh Ponnuru turned the big 2-1; POLITICO’s Danielle Jones is celebrating a birthday this weekend; are you impressing people or impacting them?; Andrea McCarthy is rocking a bday weekend; always try your best; #BonjeanBirthday; your move Rolling Stone; Fins Up! – …

If you’ve yet to catch the web series Cap South, you’re missing out. Cap South takes a humorous, and often times over the top look at everyday life on Capitol Hill. After enjoying a lot of success and plenty of good ink this past season, the final episode was posted …

One year ago we penned this post: FamousDC’s Top 10 Favorite Things About the Nationals With the help of Stef and Kelly, we changed it up this year. Our Least Favorite Things About The Nats 10) The Pressure Sure, baseball is one of America’s greatest past times. But there is …

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Unpaid Intern: Napkins and Ice Water Why? Because your boss just spilled coffee all over himself.  And face it, between high DC living costs and your student loans, you really can’t afford a $5 dollar coffee. Paid Intern: Grande Double White Chocolate Frappuccino with Extra Whip and Caramel Sauce Why? Because …

Meet Will Simon. Will Simon is bringing some DC pride to our every day fashion choices with his DC inspired Socks. Currently, Simon is working to fund his new fashion sock line, LINEDWEAR, on Kickstarter. As an early investor we hear you’ll be the first to receive a pair as they are already in the process of being manufactured. When we asked Simon what inspired his venture, he responded by noting that even though we may all be from elsewhere, everyone is incredibly proud of the place we now call home. We couldn’t agree more. Below is the quick story behind LINEDWEAR and how you can get a pair of these amazing socks. Check out LINEDWEAR’s awesome Kickstarter

Where is this mysterious location? Northwest DC? A Maryland mansion? A European country? If you’re a famous Capitol Hill reader, you probably know where to find this hidden gem. This is the interior of Frederick Law Olmsted‘s well-shaded Summer House, tucked into a Senate side corner of the U.S. Capitol’s west front …

Chris Moody spotted a very unique birthday invite that only people in D.C. would appreciate. People who work in politics and live in Washington, D.C. are, well, different. Our lives are consumed and defined by work, and sometimes we send invitations to birthday parties that look like this: Via Yahoo …

Meet Brendan O’Connor. Brendan O’Connor is the co-founder of RaiseDC and with a tagline like “A Virtuous Nightlife” we could not help but be intrigued when we learned of his venture. Starting just a year ago (anniversary party details below), RaiseDC seeks to combine the forces of DC’s nightlife with fundraising for local nonprofits. In just one one year they have helped out 8 DC organizations with 100% of ticket sales going toward the cause. Win-win, right? We thought so too and were lucky enough to chat with O’Connor about the organization, its upcoming events and how we can all be a little more virtuous. *Follow RaiseDC at www.facebook.com/RaiseDC and stay tuned for their coming website: www.raiseyourcity.com .

The Smithsonian National Zoo held their eighth annual Brew at the Zoo benefit this past week. Apparently no one can say no to llamas, lions or beers, evident since the event sold out days before. Spread over one of the Zoo’s open areas, the benefit was packed with people tasting over 60 craft and microbrews (Capitol City, Abita, Chocolate City, DC Brau, Port City, Redhook, Saranac, Dogfish Head, Allegash and Devil’s Backbone, just to name ten). VIP attendees were able to get up close and personal with a llama, small mammals and lizards, but everyone could visit the majestic lion oasis. The District’s biggest beer and conservation fans toasted to various good causes at the National Zoo: animal care, education, wildlife conservation, and research efforts. All the while, a baby animal was born: The Pale Alephant, a new brew from Port City Brewery, was created and named for the occasion. Fueled by food from the likes of Pepe, BLT Steak, Jack Rose, Tonic, Rocklands, Red Hook and Goodies, DC’s finest took a few hours out of their Thursday night to talk shop, beer and animal welfare.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, opened in 1972 to much fanfare, took the banner of “central library” from the Mt. Vernon branch for which Andrew Carnegie donated funds (Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square). After a study from Booz Allen confirmed the downtown area needed a modern library, the MLK Jr. Library was constructed. Now, the 40,000 square foot glass and steel hulk stands apart from its neighbors, not quite traditional DC style and not quite contemporary, but altogether bold. Originally (that’s 1896 originally), Congress decreed DC needed libraries “to furnish books and other printed matter and information service convenient to the homes and offices of all residents of the District.” Now, in an age where libraries can go bust thanks to digital resources, the library offers classes on modern subjects like how to use Adobe Illustrator (gasp!) and Vine (gosh!) and will have a Digital Commons space soon. Since it will be renovated (already in process), it’s worth a stroll through the stacks to get that pop-70s feel one more time.

The DC-duo running the hottest viral news site NowThis News talks Obama’s food drawer, dream dinning with Joe Biden, and Grumpy Cat’s diet Everyone with a webcam and cat-chat thinks they are the internet’s newest hot sh!t. Generally this happens with much little street cred, or a CV to back them up. Occasionally, a random interview can turn viral (see Antoine Dodson), or some marketing geniuses put together a satirical commercial that goes viral on sheer brilliance (see Somersby Cider spoof on Apple). However for some people, it’s their job to make things go viral – and not just cat-bearding and babies dancing – I’m talking interviews with Grover Norquist talking about Grumpy Cat, and Congressman Trey Radel (R-Fla.) droppin’ dope knowledge about rap. Now making those viral takes skill and talent. Lucky for the interwebs, Ashley Codianni and Julie Eckert are doing just that, and killing it, over at NowThis News.