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JoMa loves the designer fast food. DCist’s Aaron Morrissey: D.C. Chick-fil-A Reportedly in the Works The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Chick-fil-A has plans to open an urban “in-line” store in Washington, part of a strategy to grab a bigger slice of the urban fast-food market. As part of the strategy, …

That was quite the thunderstorm this morning. And we’ll all talk about it all day. Does DC get some sort of epic weather phenomenon each week? Thundersnow, snOMG, Snowpocalypse, flash flooding, 100+ degree heat, earthquakes, Albert Haynesworth Stay dry! UPDATE: Photo taken this morning Aterkel: Yep — Rhode Island and …

Congress is gone again. Now we’re all back to Chillin’

Can you really be gangsta if you take the Metro on a Friday night? A Metro spokeswoman says three people have been charged after a fight at a rail station that officials say involved about 70 teenagers and young adults. [4 hurt, 3 in custody after 70-person Metro Fight] The …

Staying hydrated is very important, but during the dog days of Summer, it is even more so. While you might be tempted to grab for another beer or glass of Sangria, opt for these drinks instead. Coconut Water is a wonderful source of potassium, magnesium, phosphorous, sodium and calcium. Otherwise …

The Hill’s Alexander Bolton:McConnell scolds Franken for making faces from dais during his speech Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) scolded Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) on the Senate floor Thursday for allegedly mocking him while he delivered a solemn speech on Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan.

Obviously God is mad about Congress coming back next week. Hold on to your hats. It looks like the End of Days could be upon us. Please send any storm pics to [email protected] and we’ll add them to this post. Live view of the storm, from the Senate side of …

Chris Frates is on Twitter, Kara Rowland is not a John Mayer fan, did you think things were quiet this weekend?,  so hot in herre, we welcome our new mice overlords, Obama is heading to the Gulf Coast, Is hilltern.com, Matt Zabel was on Target, figgity phat, eat before the …

The good people at Columbia University are smart – and now even smarter because they used pictures from the FamousDC community. [DC #snOMG] Global warming starts with you. We will never forget #BeltwayBlizzard >>Check out their latest press release.

Interesting piece about finding commercial real estate in DC. Dream on: You won’t get a view of the Washington Monument, but look for alternative space or incentives and you might just find a bargain in the saturated capital. [read article] 1. Think beyond the physical space. 2. Think about in-transition …

John Kerry launched a fashion movement, the @Twitter #DC  gov’t liaison job is still available, 50 Cent still hasn’t been invited to the White House, despicable, Alvin Greene action figures are this year’s Tickle Me Elmo, Chad Pergram business time, a year older and none the wiser, awkward, accidentally check …

Photo by: Christopher Gindlesperger, aka NotNotGindy FamousDC Nightlife Correspondent @BlairDC brings us the best fireworks viewing options for everyone sticking around the city this weekend. Washington DC is a spectacular place to celebrate July 4th. The National Mall, along with DC’s monuments and the U.S. Capitol, provides an exquisite and …

We’re going lobbying! Time Magazine’s Steven Brill: On Sale: Your Government. Why Lobbying Is Washington’s Best Bargain

Our friends over at What’s the Deal are giving away free Ketel One Vodka this Thursday at Old Glory. Now, the last time we posted about Old Glory we caused a little bit of ruckus, so we’re treading carefully this time around. Cruise on over to What’s the Deal and …

Bara Tunde is nerdy DC Famous, Rick Klein admitted that Ana Marie Cox could take him in arm-wrestling, McChrystal spent some time with Rolling Stone, don’t call me Liz!, it’s good to be the @HuffPostHill intern, hello John Wall, Abramoff delivers in 30 minutes or less, Go USA, we love …