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Americans Want to Get High
Well, at least a lot of them do. The numbers are in and they’re speaking loud and clear: support for marijuana legalization is rapidly outweighing the opposition. How are we so sure? It’s all thanks to New Frontier Financials Group. New Frontier has become a leading Big Data authority for the Cannabis Industry by collecting reliable …
What To Do in DC This Summer
We dug this post up from the vault because it’s just that good. If you are doing ridiculously awesome things this summer that aren’t on this list, PLEASE clue us in and shoot us an email at [email protected] New to DC this Summer? Recently, FamousDC was asked “What is one …
Let There be Solar Power!
The Obama administration has placed into motion the installation of solar power products and 300 megawatts of renewable energy in low-income areas across the United States. In past years, this type of energy was neither affordable nor accessible, but with recent advances in technology, it has been made possible. Using …
Rebecca Parrish
Meet Rebecca Parrish. She is a director and cinematographer and has run her own Chicago-based film company, Interchange Productions since 2007. We came across her here in DC when her latest project, Radical Grace, had its premiere debut at the AFI Docs Fest in late June. The film tells the …
Top 5 Spots for a Boozy Weekday Lunch
There are boozy brunch specials to be found all over the city every weekend. However, a boozy weekday lunch deal is a bit harder to come by. Fear not, we’ve done the work for you and tracked down a few of our favorites. We’ve gathered a range of cuisines to suit any palate and all for $20 or less. So whether its your coworker’s birthday, your boss is out of town, or you need just a bit of liquid courage before that afternoon pitch (note: we said, “just a bit”) these five restaurants will fix you right up!
Famous Friday [Round Up]
Famous Friday Round Up #WEEKEND Weather: Keep your rain gear on standby! This Saturday’s 4th of July is looking a bit grey with a 50% chance of thunderstorms and a high of 81. Sunday is mostly sunny with a high of 85 but might bring some rainy skies in …
Michelle Obama Lifts White House Photography Ban
What’s going on? Oh it’s just Michelle Obama being a boss… again. Today, she literally ripped up the sign that bans visitors from snapping photos in the White House. Can you say, White House selfie?* *Selfie sticks are still banned 🙁
Drone Flies Through Fireworks Show and it’s Amazing
With all the drone controversies going on, we thought we’d dig back into our vault of posts and resurface this video of an innocent and courageous drone providing beauty to the world from a never before seen angle.
Hillary Emails EXPOSED
Late last night the US State Department exposed 3,000 emails from Hillary’s personal account that contained discussions ranging from climate change and elections to fax machine feuds and Twitter debates. We got our hands on some new Hillary emails not included in the 3,000. Check them out below. Got ya! …
SC Squared Gives Incredible Impromptu “National Anthem” Performance
Not only do Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell share initials, but they also share an incredible talent for song! So please- remove your caps, watch this video, and try telling us you aren’t hyped for the 4th. It’s impossible.
Pope Francis is Taking D.C. by Storm
Thats right! Washington D.C. will be welcoming Pope Francis this coming September. He is scheduled to meet President Barack Obama, address the United States Congress, and visit many of D.C’s renowned basilicas and churches.
Obama is on a Roll: What’s next?
President Barack Obama has had quite a week of accomplishment and nation altering achievements. Going forward from here, a plan for overtime pay for more American workers is being set into motion pending a formal announcement. Full details here.
#LoveWins
President Barack Obama delivered a powerful speech in support of the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage nationally. “In my second inaugural address, I said that if we are truly created equal then surely the love we commit to one another must be equal as well,” said Obama. #LoveWins
Matt Lira Moves Back to D.C.
We said it in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, and in the title of this post, but we’ll say it again. Matt Lira is awesome. Today is his first day back on the Hill via Harvard. He has taken a position with Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s office. Ya dig?
Brew at the Zoo!
Take a walk on the wild side! On July 23rd, the National Zoo is hosting their 11th annual Brew at the Zoo! This year’s event is pouring a collection of over 70 craft beers for the tasting in support of animal conservation. Buy your tickets here!