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Morning Grind 7.27.16
FAMOUS FORECAST The heat is taking it down a notch today…but only for today so enjoy it while it lasts. MONDAY JAM Brought to you by Tazwell Jones of Bryant Row. We’re going straight for the slow jams this morning as we continue our salute to Philadelphia’s greatest music legends. And don’t forget …
Everyone Was Wrong: A Mostly Accurate Headline
Guessing is hard… really hard. But you know what’s even harder? Being wrong – which is something Donald Trump knows nothing about – just ask him. Below are headlines from this election cycle with a common denominator: they’re all wrong. What’s even more interesting is that we stopped pulling headlines after the second page …
Morning Grind 5.10.16
FAMOUS FORECAST This weather is really cramping my style… MONDAY JAM Brought to you by Taz Jones of Bryant Row. We love to celebrate legends at FamousDC. That’s why we’re friends with you, for example. And speaking of legends, Billy Joel celebrated his 67th birthday yesterday, so today we’re celebrating him with our …
Friday Round Up
Weather: We’re pretty sure April showers are supposed to bring May flowers – not the other way around. It’ll be in warm with highs in the low 70s, but with all this rain we continue to drown in, the only thing you’re gonna need this weekend is an Ark. Awesome events …
Famous 5: Sabrina Siddiqui
Sabrina Siddiqui, formerly of the Huffington Post, is currently a political reporter for The Guardian – but you already know that because you follow her on Twitter. She’s a fierce journalist, power woman, political devotee (shocking), foodie, and lover of all things fluffy. Naturally, we had just had to know MORE about Sabrina so …
Morning Grind
FAMOUS FORECAST Today’s forecast shows a high chance of angry commuters. Lots of them. WEDNESDAY JAM Brought to you by Taz Jones of Bryant Row. We love our advice; don’t you? When we told you momentum is key to crushing your week, we weren’t kidding (and we were right). You’re already …
The National Press Foundation Announces 2015 Award Winners
Congratulations are in order for the winners of the 2015 National Press Foundation (NPF) awards, as the highly anticipated list was just released. Where Washington is the hub of the most important decisions made in our country, it is the NPF that allows the news of Washington and the world …
Cade Martin Launches New Site!
D.C. photographer, Cade Martin, recently launched his newly redesigned website displaying and promoting his artistic pieces. You may recognize his work from last year’s Woolly Mammoth Theatre advertisement posters. Check out his new, revamped website here! Photo By: Cade Martin
While You’re Watching TV, Don Seymour is Working
This morning the Today Show did a segment on Capitol Hill staffers and their love of mobile devices. When producers showed an example of an iPhone and Blackberry in action, up popped an email from Don Seymour. Always working… h/t ML
Our Look Was Dated, So We Got Some New Threads
Thanks to the talented and energetic crew over at NJI Media, we hit the refresh button on FamousDC today. The new look and feel account for our visitor’s favorite features, including infographics, photos, videos and the always popular “Famous 5” interviews. We also reinvented the “weekend picks” to create an interactive experience, giving …
Will Vermin Supreme Show Up For Breakfast
Vermin Supreme was kind enough to show up to the ABC dining area last night, [look for the dude with the boot on his head] but does anyone know what he’s doing for breakfast? h/t @JordanFabian
Brian Williams and Jimmy Fallon Slow Jam the Health Care News
Solid work by Fallon [Boehner joke at 3:57]
H Street Blowing Up
Will they ever finish construction? WaPo’s Ashley Halsey III: Stalled D.C. merchants look with optimistic eyes towards blossoming of H Street
Famous Ron Bonjean
After weeks of cleaning up after his epic Christmas party, Bonjean found time to hit the Youtubes with Rick Klein