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We’d heard about the new phenomenon, Weed on Wheels, going around D.C., but it wasn’t until we stumbled upon it ourselves that we could really truly believe it. The rumors are true- marijuana-selling “Kush Gods” have taken D.C. by storm. The pot pushers currently have three operating vehicles in the …

Famous Friday Round Up #WEEKEND Weather: This weekend is looking sunny but a bit chilly. Expect temperatures in the mid 40s to low 50s with a slight possibility of scattered showers. Awesome events you can attend this weekend: Grab a drink during DC Cocktail week; Hit up your favorite Smithsonian; Take advantage of the …

NJI Media of Alexandria, VA kicked off the marathon of holiday events this season with their Moulin Bleu party last night. The company is known for their award-winning digital design, web development, and multi media production for some of the top companies in DC and internationally. NJI teamed up with FamousDC to produce the …

This week, Bloomberg Columnist and CNN Political Analyst Josh Rogin lobbed a question off into the Twitter machine to Seth Rogen. Much to Josh Rogin’s surprise and our delight, Seth Rogen answered. A little background: actor and comedian, Seth Rogen has established a trending hashtag #AskSethTheNightBefore in which people ask Seth Rogen questions, …

Meet Complex the Exec, a hip-hop artist and rising media mogul from Washington, D.C. His company, Complex Inc. creates and publishes Hip-Hop music and videos appropriate for all ages and catered to all audiences. Additionally, the media company has an entity in which they provide video production services for boutique businesses world wide. When it comes to his …

We’ve followed the campaign trail to Cleveland, Las Vegas, Boulder, and Milwaukee; and last Friday, we took over Des Moines. We teamed up with iHeartMedia and the Iowa Democratic Party as they hosted the appropriately named, iHeartPolitics Democratic Pre-Debate Party. Americana Restaurant and Lounge provided the perfect setting for top names in …

Famous Friday Round Up #WEEKEND Weather: Get outside! This gorgeous November weekend will be sunny with absolutely no chance of rain. Temps will drops to the 50’s on Saturday but will be back up to 60 on Sunday. You’ll be complaining soon, so enjoy the weather while it lasts. Awesome events …

Famous Friday Round Up #WEEKEND Weather: It’s basically summer today. But the rest of the weekend will be cooler in the low 60’s with a chance of showers on Saturday. Awesome events you can attend this weekend: Hit up the photography festival, FotoWeek DC; Enjoy a free bloody mary tasting at the opening …

FamousDC and the National Restaurant Association (NRA) teamed up for a fantastic event last night in Georgetown. The NRA headquarters offered a beautiful setting as the venue for the annual #WhatsHot event- a preview of restaurant menu trends for the coming year. Denson DC provided hand crafted signature cocktails- concocted individually …

We’re heading to the Midwest for another pre-debate event! Join us Monday, November 9th before the next GOP debate. We’ll be taking over Milwaukee’s prime champagne bar, Cuvee. You will be treated to bubbly, premium cocktails, delicious food and amazing company. We’re bringing together the who’s who of politics, D.C. and Wisconsin. …

It’s #NationalCandyDay, which doesn’t make a ton a sense seeing as Halloween was five days ago, we’re twitching from a sugar overdose, cavities are forming on our molars, and our kids have had a side of KitKats and Pixy Stix for breakfast lunch and dinner every day this week. BUT …

Last year she celebrated by standing on stage in Louisville for McConnell/Majority victory party. This year will be a much less stressful dinner with her husband. (h/t Josh Holmes)

Congratulations to our long “Famous for DC” friend, Neil Chatterjee who was recently featured in a great article on Bloomberg Government. As Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s advisor, Neil says success is achieved by “doing your homework.” “I’m up pretty early, reading, getting caught up on news, analysis. I’m physically here …

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