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An Open Letter To Conan O’Brien: Lay Off Our Landmarks
TO: Mr. Conan O’Brien
FROM: DC Residents Whom Are Proud of Their Landmark Establishments
Dear Mr. O’Brien,
On behalf of all District dwellers, we hope you enjoyed your time here in our Nation’s Capital. We truly love our city and we hope you were able to drink it all in while you were here – it always goes down smooth.
We also want to congratulate you on your almost perfect performance at the annual White House Correspondence Dinner. You were very funny. That is, until you started to make fun of the Hilton Hotel, the service, and the quality of the hotel thereby insulting a notable DC landmark as the staff and other employees stood in the back and listened. Not cool bro, we need to have a chat about that.
Internet Association Showcases Local Biz in #SMWWDC Dupont Circle Small Business Crawl
Yoga, cupcakes, fashion, and the interminable DC job search were brought together Tuesday evening during The Internet Association’s (IA) Dupont Circle Small Business Crawl highlighting the profound impact of the internet on jobs, economic growth, and innovation on Main Street. The Internet Association represents the interests of some of the leading internet companies in the world, including Google, Airbnb, Amazon.com, eBay, LinkedIn, Yahoo!, and Facebook.
In the spirit of DC Social Media Week, IA facilitated a walking tour through some of the most successful independent businesses in Dupont circle. The event was attended by several local leaders including representatives from the Mayor’s office, the DC Chamber and the small business community.
Doug Thornell Goes RG3 on MSNBC
Washington Redskins playoff-mania has reached a fever pitch inside the beltway as evidenced by Doug Thornell’s appearance on MSNBC today. We reached out to Mr. Thornell (A.K.A. DT3) for comment. His response: “That was for the millions and millions of fans in Redskins Nation who have been waiting 13 years …
Slam Dunk: 2012 Wizards Draft
With the long tradition and legacy of the Skins, a Capitals team whose popularity stretches far into the MD/VA suburbs and the fresh-faced and finally-fun Nationals, it’s easy to forget DC is among the best basketball cities in the world. Some of the NBA’s most compelling players, players such as …
One Thing To Do in DC This Summer
New to DC this Summer? Recently, FamousDC was asked “What is one thing I should do this summer?” by a DC newcomer. We decided to open it up and ask some true Washingtonians for their recommendations. We couldn’t come up with just one thing as there’s nothing quite like a …
Recipe Round-Up by @domnicella
While some of us have emerged from our Thanksgiving-induced food hangovers unscathed, many of us can’t bear the thought of more turkey. Don’t despair — we’ve got just the thing to revamp those leftovers. BLT Turkey Tacos with Cranberry Salsa via How Sweet It Is Leftover Bird & Orzo …
Famous Weekend Picks by @BlairDC
December = fun, period. Everything is sparkly, celebrations abound and unless you’re a total Scrooge, moods are elevated and excited. Kicking off this first weekend of my 2nd favorite month are plenty of events to keep you occupied. Let’s go! Friday Andrea Bocelli – this amazing Italian tenor will be …
Hyper Hill: #HyperNetworking with American University
Reid Wilson [#HotlineSort] A history of WH Christmas decor [festive] Work Habits [Newt] Reason to panic? [light jog] HyperNetworking [American University] Photo courtesy of Stephanie D’Introno
New Years Eve Picks by @BlairDC
If you’re like me, you wait until the last minute to make New Year’s Eve plans. But not this year! 2012 is going to be THE year, and although almost every venue in DC will have a NYE party, I have several ideas for your NYE party fun! Ring in …
Thanksgiving Talking Points
It’s about that time. A few weeks ago, you cursed yourself for not buying your ticket home for Thanksgiving sooner. “How could I have waited this long?” you lament, as you reluctantly enter the 3 digit code on the back of your credit card. If your family only knew how …
Famous 5: Eric Schulze | ThirstDC
Meet Eric Schulze. He’s the creative brains behind ThirstDC. The Washington Post’s Sara Schwartz recently called ThirstDC, “a social event that aims to meld networking and drinking with stimulating discussion.” Mr. Schulze recently spent a few minutes with us for a Famous 5 interview. 1. What is ThirstDC. Why did …
Famous Weekend Picks by @BlairDC
It’s Friday. It’s Veterans’ Day. It’s a 3-day weekend. It’s fall. I couldn’t be happier. Everything points to a perfect weekend of fun and I have just the lineup for you. Friday Whether you have the day off or not, it’s a must that we pay tribute to the veterans …
Famous 5: David White
Meet David White By day, he’s the co-owner and COO of Keybridge Communications, a boutique public relations firm. By night, he runs one of the country’s most popular wine blogs, www.Terroirist.com. The blog celebrates its first anniversary today. He was nice enough to spend a few minutes with us for a FamousDC …
The Grover Norquist Week in Washington
It’s a good week to be named Grover Norquist. He’s been mentioned everywhere. Alan Simpson, Tuesday