It has been two days since presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump duked it out in the most fire rap battle of recent history. Amidst the name calling, threats of jail, and personal attacks, the American public found ways to make light of the hell-fire that was the town …

We know a lot about Donald Trump these days. He wants to build a wall between the U.S. and Mexico. He likes long walks on the beach and 3 a.m. Twitter rants. He has five children (but Ivanka is his favorite). In the insanity that has become the presidential race, …

The White House South Lawn may or may not be littered with flower crowns and tie-dye today. President Barack Obama is hosting his very own music and ideas festival inspired by SXSW (South by Southwest) in Austin, Texas.  The all-day event, cleverly dubbed South by South Lawn, started at 9:45 this morning …

Sing it with us! The hills (of Adams Morgan) are alive with the sound of music. AdMo isn’t technically hilly, but it will be extremely musical this weekend. More than three dozen musicians will play live music along the streets at this year’s PorchFest on Saturday. The festival, which started …

Justin Bieber once asked, “Is it too late now to say sorry?” and we’re pretty sure he was inspired by every U.S. President in recent history. Ok – it’s unclear if that’s the case, but one thing is certain: U.S. presidents rarely apologize, and when they do, they often lose the …

Ah, matcha. It’s delicious, earthy, and endlessly Instagrammable. Although the matcha latte craze has already swept the nation, it’s really starting to come into its own here in D.C. Popular café hotspots are putting their own spin on the bright green delicacy, and we’ve got a list of the best …

Put on your lederhosen, because Oktoberfest is here. If you don’t have lederhosen, we’re disappointed in you, but we’re also here to let you know that you can still celebrate an authentic Oktoberfest. Wunder Garten, a new NoMa hotspot, is bringing the party all the way from Germany to 1st …

Even though it’s nearly 80 degrees today — and will be for the next couple weeks — fall is coming, we swear. Mother Nature clearly isn’t aware of the human calendar, because September 22 is the first day of fall, and it’s coming at us fast. Despite the fact that you …

On Monday night at 8:52 p.m., the cutest thing in D.C.’s recent history happened. Batang, a 19-year-old Bornean orangutan at the Smithsonian National Zoo, gave birth to a little bundle of joy. Just look at him. Try not to squeal at his tiny face. It’s literally impossible. Nice try, though. Batang’s baby …

It’s hard to overcome your fears. Whether you’re afraid of heights, spiders, snakes, or Donald Trump’s inhumanly small hands, facing what makes you nervous is nearly impossible. On September 18, some extremely brave volunteers are facing their own fears for the greater good. They’re repelling 25 stories down the side …

There is only one day on the calendar that rivals fan-favorites like Christmas and Halloween. It is more hallowed than Easter and more debaucherous than Cinco De Mayo. This day is known as Beer Lover’s Day and although we can argue that Beer Lover’s Day is everyday, we want to …

After nearly thirteen years of planning and construction, the beautiful bronze building on the National Mall will open for the first time. The long-awaited National Museum of African American History and Culture, which was authorized by Congress in 2003, will open September 24 with a three-day festival and a dedication …

Many dream of reporting live from remote locations, broadcasting through torrential downpour or dangerous gunfire. At the Newseum, these hopefuls can live out their dreams, standing behind a fake news desk and reading a teleprompter in front of a green screen. Thanks to the Newseum’s YouTube channel, which features hundreds of fake …

Quick. You have five seconds to think of three things that are better than food. Couldn’t think of anything? Yeah, neither could we. Food is life, and these DC Instagrammers know that more than anyone. They make it their duty to travel around the District, looking for the most mouth-watering …

Everyone who lives and plays in D.C. has seen the monuments. The Washington, the Lincoln, the Jefferson, etc. etc. etc. But if you don’t have access to a car or don’t go to Virginia very often, you might have never seen one of the coolest, most under-recognized monuments there is, …