The National Press Foundation celebrated forty years of distinguished journalism last week, but the annual awards dinner was far from dated. Held for the first time in the Marriott Marquee of Downtown DC, the new venue was a big hit. FamousDC welcomed VIP guests, hosts, chairs, and awards winners to the …

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO RISE AND GRIND COFFEE QUOTE FRIDAY JAM Brought to you by Bryant Row. After yesterday’s Song of the Day, we won’t blame you for disregarded last week’s advice to take it easy on Thursdays. Whether you’re struggling from last night or amped for the weekend, MJ is all …

If you work on Capitol Hill you see, hear, and overhear many things that the rest of the mortal world isn’t privy to. These privileged professionals that serve our US government acquire a wealth of knowledge that sometimes is just too good not to share. We’ve provided a platform on …

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO RISE AND GRIND COFFEE QUOTE THURSDAY JAM Brought to you by Bryant Row. We’ve received hundreds of emails, letters, and phone calls from loyal readers all asking the same thing: “What’s the secret formula to your ‘Song of the Day’ selections?” Against our better judgement, we’re going to tell …

Carrie Giddins Pergram, founder of GiddyUp! Communications and American University Communications Professor, brought a handful of her students to experience the primary election in Manchester, New Hampshire earlier this week. These journalism students must have a good eye because as soon as they spotted Tazzy, the Socialist Pig, they knew they were in …

So you’re single this Valentine’s Day? Most District dwellers are. It turns out that more than 50% of adults living in D.C. are single, according to data from a recent Martin Prosperity Institute study. With an abundance of events curated for the unattached-only crowd, D.C. tops the list of great …

Carrie Giddins Pergram, founder of GiddyUp! Communications and American University Communications Professor, brought a handful of her students to experience the primary election in Manchester, New Hampshire earlier this week. We are used to seeing the political mayhem unfold through the lenses of nationally renowned news outlets like Fox and NBC, but …

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO RISE AND GRIND COFFEE QUOTE WEDNESDAY JAM Brought to you by Bryant Row. We’re pushing ahead toward the weekend at full speed over here at FamousDC, and we aren’t looking back. You should take our advice and do the same, because you’ll hit your goals and crush …

The National Press Foundation will host its 40th Annual Awards Dinner this Thursday and celebrate a landmark anniversary. NPF, led by veteran journalist Sandy Johnson, has offered free professional development to journalists since 1976. Through seminars and webinars, NPF helps journalists better understand and explain the impact of public policy and …

DC can be a tough town to make friends in but more often than not, the relationship gets its roots in business. At FamousDC, we’ve made it our motto to be “in the friends business”, to give credit where it’s due, and high-five the unexpected people who make DC tick. …

Wishing a very happy birthday to good friend, Shannon Croom. We wanted a more embarrassing photo of you but your wife was too kind. Have an amazing day and an epic birthday weekend. Cheers!

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO RISE AND GRIND COFFEE QUOTE FRIDAY JAM Brought to you by Bryant Row. We’re glad you followed our advice yesterday, because today’s Song of the Day is a special one. When music compels you to move, you just have to – it’s not optional. Maurice White embraced …

Steph Curry congratulates Sen. John Thune on his 51 point performance against the Wizards last night. We heard the South Dakota Senator hit seven 3-pointers in the first quarter. SEVEN. Steph Curry has been known to hang out with powerful people from the likes of Bill Clinton and even golfing with …

SOME (So Others May Eat) is uniting DC’s most engaged and sociable young professionals for its 13th annual Jr. Gala THIS Friday evening. BUY YOUR TICKETS TO SOME’S JR GALA RIGHT HERE SOME is a DC-based organization that helps homeless and underserved community members throughout our nation’s capital. By sponsoring services …

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO RISE AND GRIND COFFEE QUOTE THROWBACK THURSDAY JAM Brought to you by Bryant Row. We know you’re pumped for Friday, but here’s the trick to a best-ever weekend: don’t blow all of your energy on Thursday. Our #ThrowbackThursday Song of the Day might just be the best …