Deidre Pujols founded Strike Out Slavery to bring awareness to the growing human trafficking problem in the United States. With the help of her husband and first baseman for the LA Angels, Albert Pujols, the two are traveling cross-country to spread the word and combat the issue

Famous Five – Climbing The Hill Co-authors, Amos Snead and Jaime Harrison Wait… a Republican and a Democrat not only worked together, but WROTE A WHOLE BOOK TOGETHER? We sat down with #ClimbingTheHill co-authors Amos Snead and Jaime Harrison to learn what it takes to excel on #CapitolHill – especially …

Don Ripper’s been painting for several years now. From class projects to portraits of his daughters, Don has made a name for himself in the District and surrounding DMV area. We just had one question – what came first? the art or the ‘stache? 🎨

You may have seen the news that DC-based tech start-up Fiscal Note is poised to acquire CQ Roll Call, one of DC’s most recognized outlets for in-depth coverage of high profile congressional happenings, and even the fun stuff you don’t get the chance to see in the saturation of divisive …

Did you know the system in place that rates movies is 50 years old? 50! It’s called the Classification and Rating Administration (CARA) and we sat down with the wonder woman in charge – Joan Graves – to learn about how our favorite movies get rated before they hit the …

“But Virginia is so far,” said every District dweller ever. “Wine tour? Ok fine.” An afternoon spent sipping vino at your leisure sounds like bliss, especially for workaholic Washingtonians who could use a siesta. So we decided to take a closer look at the hidden gems right here in D.C.’s …

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.  …

Summer is upon us and if you haven’t already, you’re likely to get ambushed by people telling you about summer workouts and tips to getting that beach bod blah blah blah. That’s great and all, but we’re here to remind you that summer isn’t just about the bods – it’s …

Welcome to FamousDC’s Morning Commute – our series where we give Washingtonians a little break from their morning frustrations that is DC traffic and give them a lift. In this episode, we meet Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States where he talks paw-licy, paw-ternity …

For many Washingtonians, the day begins with a cup of joe from the coffee shop around the corner. Monday through Friday, these joints are packed like cans of sardines with congressmen, lawyers, students, entrepreneurs — the full gamut of city folk. But only in recent years has D.C. experienced  a …

FAMOUS FORECAST It’s a bit rainy this morning in DC so hopefully ya’ll had your umbrellas for your morning commute, but those won’t be needed this afternoon because the sun will be making an appearance and temps are getting up to 50 degrees. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Yearly Round …

FAMOUS FORECAST 45 degrees today in DC getting into the low 30’s in the evening, but the sun is shining to keep our spirits high on this lovely Wednesday. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Furry and Bright The sweetest engagement Holiday Gift Guide: Politician edition WEDNESDAY JAM Brought to you by …

Weather: For those of you still in DC, Old Man Winter is giving you a tiny break from the blustery action. This weekend will bring temperatures that range from the high 30’s to low 50’s along with a chance of rain showers on Saturday. The good news is that your Christmas will be merry …

FAMOUS FORECAST Oh the weather outside is frightful, but our office is so delightful and since there’s no snow to blow…let it shine let it shine let it shine! That’s right, the sun is out bright and shiny today but temperatures are pretty frigid being in the high 20’s and …

FAMOUS FORECAST Temps are at the freezing point this AM in DC and creeping into the high 30’s throughout the day with sunny skies until sundown. The evening hours will definitely be chilly with temperatures as low as 25 degrees so be sure to layer up and stay warm! WHAT …