Have you ever walked by Five Guys and asked yourself, “I wonder how much beef they go through in a week.”  Well, wonder no more… [Eater] If you were ever curious just how much peanut oil Five Guys uses for its signature fries, we can now officially tell you—it’s a …

Since we’re in the middle of a Congressional recess (and because a ton of new folks are stopping by FamousDC today), we thought it’d be a good time to showcase a couple of our favorite recess posts. FamousDC presents: A Day in the Life of a Congressional Staffer … during …

Easter – the time of year when kids look feverishly for hidden eggs, everyone dresses in pastels, and chocolatiers specialize in choco bunnies and ducks. In all seriousness, Easter is a special time for family, friends, yummy food and libations, and yes, eggs – so why not make a trip …

FamousDC mugs are popping up all kinds of places these days. Facebook’s DC HQ with Katie Harbath Page Six in NYC with Tara Palmeri C-SPAN with Jeremy Art ABC News with Rick Klein CQ-Roll Call with Tom Williams C-SPAN with Howard Mortman POLITICO with Meredith Shiner And now there’s a …

Some Metro employees are under fire for allegedly parking illegally at the Huntington Metro Station in Alexandria, Va. [come on] Metro Transit Police is investigating parking at the Huntington station in Alexandria, Va., after riders complained that Metro employees are taking the best spots and not paying. Roll the video …

Bike sharing in DC has started to take off. [read why] Capital Bikeshare puts 1,100 bicycles at your fingertips. You can choose from over 110 stations across Washington, D.C. and Arlington, VA and return it to any station near your destination. Check out a bike for your trip to work, …

We have never said this before, but it might soon be safer and wiser to start taking the Metro in DC. [seriously?] D.C. police officers still do not have one of the most basic tools for catching drunk drivers, even though more than a year has passed since city officials …

We’re a big fan of this.  The crowd reaction is priceless. President Barack Obama greets surprised tourists at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., Saturday, April 9, 2011. The President made an unannounced stop to thank people for visiting the memorial a day after he and Congressional leaders agreed on …

There’s a “government run company” joke in here somewhere… The annual Cherry Blossom Parade in downtown Washington carried with it a special floral display this year, courtesy of a new Dodge Durango that caught fire while towing a parade float. The incident Saturday halted the parade for about 20 minutes …

Rejoice.

You’ve landed an internship on Capitol Hill and you finally figured out your way around Rayburn. Now what? FamousDC presents: The HILLstory Flowchart [view the flowchart] [download the PDF]

D.C. just got a lot prettier. Do you want to raise money for a local organization while meeting Miss America, Teresa Scanlan, and 10 of the top 12 Miss America finalists? Then Tuesday is your lucky day. Stop by the Capitol Hill Club after work and donate a few bucks …

Moving on… nothing to see, taste or smell here. Your tap water may taste or smell a bit different today through May 2 as D.C. Water and Sewer Authority temporarily switches from chloramine to chlorine. “This annual change is part of a routine maintenance program to keep the water distribution …

General Patton, a French Bulldog and Boston Terrier mix, checks out a PBR during a cookout in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria.  Patton’s master is Greenwire writer John McArdle.

Even after a substantial pay cut, the D.C. schools Chancellor still makes more than a Member of Congress. [really?] Mayor Vincent Gray has slashed the salaries of several top political appointees just days after a D.C. Council report found the salaries were on pace to break city regulations, a Gray …