It might be hot out there this weekend but that won’t stop DC from drinking, swimming, eating and dancing its way through Sunday so brace yourself for another great weekend (with just a little extra humidity). And don’t forget to drink plenty of water out there.

This weekend starts out fast and then takes it slow so hold on tight as we get ready for another swingin’ summer weekend in DC.

Now go out there and get your red, white and blue on. Have fun and stay safe. Photo by John Sonderman

DC is all about government and all about drinking so with help from the Ladies Who Lobby, we decided to combine the two by pairing up our favorite DC bars with government agencies. FamousDC presents… The Department of Drinking Department of Agriculture (USDA) = Farmers Fishers Bakers Department of Commerce (DOC) = The Exchange Saloon Department of Defense (DOD) = Commissary *NASA = Rocket Bar & Marvin (the martian). You can’t contain space to just two bars. Department of Education (ED) = Science Club

You know that feeling you get when you meet someone and know that they’ll be successful and famous one day soon? We mean, like really famous – not just FamousDC. We’re talking about those times when we first met Brent Colburn, Jonathan Martin, Pam Brown, Kevin Madden, Jackie Kucinich, Chris Cillizza and Jaime Harrison. Washington, D.C. launches famous careers almost daily. So we decided to ask our contacts on the hill, downtown and some seasoned reporters for their thoughts on DC reporters we should all know. We received a lot of recommendations and narrowed down the list to ten journalists. Below you’ll meet them and learn what folks around town love about the next generation of rock stars. They also answered a few questions regarding their hometowns, just how they got into journalism and other tidbits to help you get to know them a little better. FamousDC presents: 10 DC Reporters You Should Know 10. Julia Ioffe, The New Republic What DC is saying: “If you want to know what Americans should be paying attention to on the global stage, look no further than Julia. Her insights are brilliant and a good reminder of the important role the United States serves as a global superpower. Plus, her twitter feed proves that brevity is indeed the soul of wit.” Hometown? Moscow/Columbia, MD How did you get into journalism? I was studying for the LSAT my senior year of college, and realized that my brain just doesn’t work the right way for this stuff, so I thought: what am I good at? My answer: writing papers. Luckily, the New Yorker’s fact-checking department was looking for a Russian speaker. Who is your role model? My mom. She’s a professor of medicine, travels the world giving lectures on gynecologic pathology, is a gourmet chef, oenophile, and a snappy dresser. A professional woman and a bon vivant. Name one thing that your readers likely don’t know about you. I used to be a flamenco dancer, and I have a potty mouth. Follow Julia on Twitter 9. Mike Catalini, National Journal What the newsroom is saying: “Mike would never tell you this because he’s too modest, but he’s a real power center insider the NJ newsroom. His work ethic and smarts have earned him the respect, and ear, of some of the newsroom’s senior leaders.” “Sure, everyone’s looking to Mike for his political insights – I’m hoping he’s tweeting fantasy football tips this fall…” Hometown? Bensalem, Pa. (Suburban Philly/PA-08) How did you get into journalism?  I tried out for the newspaper in college at Penn State and got hooked after covering the near-closure of the local hospital. Who is your role model? Gene Foreman, the former managing editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer and a professor of mine in college, is the journalistic voice I hear inside my head when I write and report. Is this accurate, fair, complete, concise? Name one thing that your readers likely don’t know about you.  I’m a decent cook. I have two specialities: homemade bread and homemade pasta. Follow Mike on Twitter

Due to the fact that fiscal cliff negotiations may ruin many holiday plans this year for our friends on Capitol Hill, we felt it appropriate to celebrate this exciting time of the year with a holiday-inspired board game. What better way to spend the holidays than with all your FamousDC …

Foggy Morning at the Washington Monument by Navin Sarma. You can find him on Facebook or visit his site for more shots of DC.  

Charlotte Sellmyer works as a Cap Hill flack by day and photographer by night. She frequently shoots events, portraits and sites around the district. Follow, like or visit Charlotte’s site to see more great photographs.

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 …

For more great photos, check out Angela’s blog or follow her on twitter.

Last night was the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. Jimmy Kimmel hosted and President Barack Obama was on fire. Welcome, to C-SPAN’s Super Bowl: Jimmy Kimmel President Barack Obama, aka Barackness Monster

Luke Marchant retired Black Death, Ryan Howell celebrated his birth, Winston Lord & Venga are straight crushing it, RIP Steve Jobs, looking for something to do this weekend?, Congratulations to Don and Shannon McGahn on your baby boy, Lauren Pratapas, you ride’s here, part 58, Fantasy Football Week 4, Did …

We previously covered the Motors in Morocco event from a few weeks ago, but our coverage ain’t much of nothing compared to this. Motors in Morocco | Marrakesh Restaurant | 4MATIONMEDIA from Daniel Phan | 4MATIONMEDIA on Vimeo.

Sun streams through the stones that adorn the Martin Luther King Memorial, in Washington DC. Visit Navin’s website.

As a summer storm breaks, a rainbow connects Washington D.C. to Virginia over Roosevelt Island. For more of Navin’s images, check out his website (navinsarmaphtography.com), Facebook Page, Flickr or follow him on twitter(@navinsarmaphoto).