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Famous Friday [Round Up]
Famous Friday Round Up #WEEKEND Weather: Make sure to keep your umbrellas handy and the sunscreen lathered! Scattered thunderstorms will be raining down on DC this Saturday and giving us a high of 94. Sunday is going to be a heater with a high of 96, bright clear skies …
Happy Birthday, DC!
Dear DC, we’re so sorry, we forgot your birthday (it was yesterday). Please forgive us and allow us to make it up to you. But first… play this while you’re reading. Today, on your 225th birthday, we pledge to: Cherish all 68.25 square miles of your sacred soil. Relish in the fact …
From Intern to Senior Partner: How to Get Ahead on the Hill (Chart)
You’ve landed an internship on Capitol Hill and you finally figured out your way around Rayburn. Now what? Back in 2011 we were feeling particularly empathetic of the trials and tribulations faced by our Hill staffer friends, so we created a chart to help provide some guidance in an otherwise intimidating …
Famous Friday [Round Up]
Famous Friday Round Up #WEEKEND Weather: Lay on the sunscreen and throw on your sunglasses, this weekend is bringing blue skies! Saturday will be at a high of 88, looking mostly sunny with some cloud cover in the early evening. Sunday brings temperatures as high as 95 with bright sunny …
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 …
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 🙁
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
Hyper Hill: Change it Up
These places could give you a longer life! Do you know what brew you’re going to be drinking on the 4th? Get some ideas here! Don’t miss these summer events! Last 3 decisions were made by the Supreme Court… Check out how they voted. Are you a risky eater? Find out!
Through the Lens of Clif Burns
A life changing day for many captured beautifully in this photo of the White House supporting the Supreme Court decision to legalize same-sex marriage nationally.
Famous Friday [Round Up]
Famous Friday Round Up #WEEKEND Weather: Saturday is looking gloomy with thunderstorms and a high of 76; Sunday is on the brighter side with a high of 78 and mostly sunny. Awesome events you can attend this weekend: The Capital Barbecue Battle of 2015; Smithsonian Folklife Festival Featuring Peru; …
“You’re In My House!”
President Barack Obama slapped down White House heckler during his speech at the LGBT Pride Month event that took place at the White House. Society6 has just released their new Obama “You’re In My House” political t-shirt in response to this event! Buy HERE!