#MANAGINGEDITOR   KATHRYN LYONS Managing Editor at FamousDC “Don’t kiss, touch, or be within a 10-mile radius of me, I’m Irish“ Weather: On a scale of 1 to “o-m-g amazing”, it’s a solid “alright, I guess”. The rest of your Friday will be chilly with a chance of rain later tonight (good …

By Politiquette’s Marissa Mitrovich: Politiquette is a place to be inspired by the art of fashion. Readers gain an understanding of the politics of why to wear–and the etiquette of when to wear–specific styles. Marissa Mitrovich founded Politiquette with the goal of bringing further substance to the dialogue surrounding style in DC.  …

DCist advises, “don’t worry about it.” If your water just started smelling a bit like a swimming pool, it isn’t another mystery contaminant. Along with the start of spring comes the annual cleaning of the water pipes in D.C., as well as Arlington County and the northeastern part of Fairfax …

***ROUND UP PRESENTED BY The American Gaming Association*** The American Gaming Association has released new research estimating that Americans will bet more than $2 billion through more than 70 million brackets on March Madness this year. With more people filling out brackets than casting a ballot for President Obama – who makes …

Good weather, a GI film festival, free DJ set, patriotic concerts, Summerfests & community markets. This weekend is awesome-bound.

While DC bid farewell to the cherry blossoms on this week, we received some lovely blossom photos from Charlotte Selmeyer, who reviewed: “The blooms and my allergies are insane this year!” Take a look through these beautiful photos and reminisce until next spring.

This photo by L. Schaull aka number7cloud will make you look twice. We loved this whimsical take on spring’s arrival combining two of DC’s favorite things: peeps and cherry blossoms.

It’s almost here. Conquer the winter by getting out in semi-spring weather this weekend. And no matter what you do, don’t say that four letter word, “S n _ w.”

Even though there still may be a few flakes in the air, we can’t help but get excited for the warm weather and all the great things to do in DC that are just around the corner. With that, we decided to ask some of our FamousDC readers what their favorite thing is to do during spring in DC. Here’s what they had to say: All you can eat crawfish boils with Abita beer at @PearlDiveDC. –Kate Bennett Golf. –David Popp Best thing to do in DC in spring is harder to do every year – get a cheap ticket to a Nationals game and then spend the whole time in the centerfield bar. –Rick Klein Nats opening day! –Mindy Finn

Photo credit: Jessica Vibrant green, satisfyingly crunchy, and one of the harbingers of warmer weather — it’s no wonder asparagus is a fan favorite.  Give spring’s superstar a makeover that’s sure to dazzle those taste buds. Bacon Wrapped Caramelized Sesame Asparagus via How Sweet It Is Spring Panzanella with Asparagus …

Photo credit: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt It’s ramp season.  One of nature’s more fleeting delicacies, ramps are also known as the wild leek.  Similar in appearance to scallions, ramps have a more mild onion flavor and a garlicky sent.  Head to your local green market this weekend and give these flavor …

  Photo credit: Golubka Spring is here!  Allergies are in full swing, tourists are wreaking havoc on our commutes in the name of cherry blossoms, and swimsuit season is just around the corner — what’s not to love?  Get your spring on with a bite on the lighter side. Grapefruit …

Spring is just around the corner.  Daffodils are blooming, birds are chirping, the multitudes will be baring their legs in no time.  You know what that means: it’s brunch season.  Forgo the lengthy waits and hungover servers and whip up a scrumptious eye-opener at your place.  Nothing is sexier than …

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