Downey Palmer dons her crown after being named “best dressed” at a Kentucky Derby party in Georgetown.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the disaster in Alabama. And thank you to President Obama for getting down there so quickly to see the destruction first hand. Here’s an event organized for this Saturday night at Gin & Tonic where Washingtonians can help rebuild Alabama.

Earlier this week friends gathered at the home of The Washingtonian publisher, Cathy Merrill Williams, to toast Garrett Graff on the release of his new book, The Threat Matrix. Garrett is the current Editor of The Washingtonian and was previously the Editor of FishbowlDC. And guests at the event all …

1. Beat the last level of Doom. 2. Nothing. The release of an actual birth certificate is just what a foreigner would do. 3. Focus less on registering babies and more on makin’ ’em. 4. Solve the riddle that is … Obama’s missing boating license. 5. Hope that their next …

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 …

Ladies DC and the UN Foundation have joined forces to host the inaugural “Women Leading the Future” day-long women’s conference, bringing some of the most powerful women in America together to discuss major issues and topics important to women today.  Focusing on women making a difference in the world, some …

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 …

**Friends, we love DC. We really do. Remember, this is satire. ** Join the FamousDC fun on Facebook & Twitter [Originally published on April 24, 2008] Since it’s spring and soon it will be summer, I figured I’d put together a little guide for tourists coming to the area. This …

As we shake off the rust of winter and embrace the new warmth of spring, few rites do so quite as well as a trip to the ballpark. However, the Nationals being the Nationals, it’s not terribly likely baseball is the only reason you’ll need to pony up your hard-earned …

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 …

Navin Sarma is a Washington, D.C.-based landscape and fine art photographer who will be regularly sharing his work with FamousDC and its readers. You can visit his site to read his blog, view his portfolio, and purchase services or fine art prints. About this photo: A long exposure streaks clouds …

Jim Manley, left, and Rodell Mollineau, retired press aides to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., share a laugh during a going away party for former Roll Call editor Erin Billings, at Johnny’s Half Shell on Capitol Hill, March 24, 2011.

Navin Sarma is a Washington, D.C.-based landscape and fine art photographer who will be regularly sharing his work with FamousDC and its readers. You can visit his site to read his blog, view his portfolio, and purchase services or fine art prints. Otherwise, please enjoy the images he will share …

Navin Sarma is a Washington, D.C.-based landscape and fine art photographer who will be regularly sharing his work with FamousDC and its readers. You can visit his site to read his blog, view his portfolio, and purchase services or fine art prints. Otherwise, please enjoy the images he will share each …

Navin Sarma is a Washington, D.C.-based landscape and fine art photographer who will be regularly sharing his work with FamousDC and its readers. You can visit his site to read his blog, view his portfolio, and purchase services or fine art prints. Otherwise, please enjoy the images he will share each …