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Paige Gress

Paige Gress

FAMOUS FORECAST It’s a perfect day in DC – the sun is shining, temperatures are in the 80’s, and it’s Thirsty Thursday. THURSDAY JAM Brought to you by Robert Cogan of the United States House of Representatives. My Throwback Thursday track is THUNDER IN YOUR HEART from the critically acclaimed 1986 BMX …

FAMOUS FORECAST Fingers crossed that summer is here to stay. We are loving the 80 degree temps and fabulous sunshine! WEDNESDAY JAM Brought to you by Taz Jones of Bryant Row. If you haven’t heard of the Morrison Brothers Band, you’d better listen up. These DC locals are making us proud nationwide with …

FAMOUS FORECAST We don’t want to jinks it, but it’s looking like summer is FINALLY here. MONDAY JAM Brought to you by Taz Jones of Bryant Row. Killer pump up jam from the Beastie Boys? Yep. Hilarious celebrity cameos? Yep. Did we mention it’s a killer pump up jam from the Beasties? …

FAMOUS FORECAST We’re making progress! The temps are slowly climbing with a high of 81 and scattered storms throughout the District today. MONDAY JAM Brought to you by Taz Jones of Bryant Row. Mondays are a lot easier when you remind yourself that you’re a rock star. A motivating soundtrack helps a …

Weather:  Prepare yourself for the monsoon that is about to hit the district. 100% chance of downpours all day Saturday and Sunday with temperatures in the 60’s. That rain gear is getting put to good use this spring. Awesome events you can attend this weekend: It’s all about the beer. Hit up …

FAMOUS FORECAST Could it really be the sun? YES! FRIDAY JAM Brought to you by Taz Jones of Bryant Row. It’s gorgeous out there today, folks, and that’s a powerful reminder to pause and enjoy the simpler things in life – they’re usually the best. You’re going to need a great soundtrack …

FAMOUS FORECAST Absolutely no rain in sight for the duration of today with temperatures hitting 68 degrees. THURSDAY JAM Brought to you by Brian Johnson, founder of HungryLobbyist.com. My Throwback Thursday jam is Wu Tang Clan’s “Da Mystery of Chessboxin” from their 1993 album 36 Chambers. When Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, …

If there was ever a time Michael Calvo considered another profession, it would be now. The Deputy Chief of Staff for Rep. Jody Hice scored a goal against former US National Team goalkeeper, Juergen Sommer at last night’s US Capital Classic. In honor of his sweet kicks and what will …

FAMOUS FORECAST Well…at least there isn’t any rain today. Fingers crossed it stays that way! WEDNESDAY JAM Brought to you by Taz Jones of Bryant Row. We love being that voice in your head telling you to turn it up and let loose, but that doesn’t mean we can’t kick back and take …

FAMOUS FORECAST This is a sick joke, right? TUESDAY JAM Brought to you by Taz Jones of Bryant Row.  Some people are going to tell you that Tuesday is way too early in the week to cut loose and have fun. None of those people work at FamousDC. Crank out Song of the …

FAMOUS FORECAST It may feel like October but at least it’s not raining! Temps as high as 62 today with blue skies and sunshine. MONDAY JAM Brought to you by Taz Jones of Bryant Row. Monday‘s aren’t meant for half-assing it. They’re an opportunity to get ahead by innovating, working hard and standing …

On this day, many moons ago, the world was graced with the birth of someone who would turn out to be one of the greatest additions to the human race. His name is Stevie Wonder. Also born today (fewer moons ago than Stevie) is an individual who we’d like to celebrate as …

Weather:   Awesome events you can attend this weekend:  #WATCH     #NATIONAL   #LOCAL   #ICYMI Beers for the Boys in Blue The Speaker is in the House Everyone Was Wrong: A Mostly Accurate Headline Keeping Up with the Uptons Sightseeing for Politics: Where To Spot Your Favorite Congressmen …

FAMOUS FORECAST Overcast. Rain. 70’s. You know the drill. FRIDAY JAM Brought to you by Taz Jones of Bryant Row. Here’s a challenge for you: spend the next 7 hours absolutely crushing life. It’ll make the reward of this weekend all the better. And while you’re at it, crank our Friday jam from …

FAMOUS FORECAST Wait…no rain? REALLY!? We’re not convinced…but we will enjoy that high of 72 degrees. THURSDAY JAM Brought to you by Taz Jones of Bryant Row. We don’t have time to mess around this morning, folks. It’s Thursday. That means it’s almost Friday, which means that it’s basically already the weekend. So …