The division leading Washington Nationals are on a tear and DC is rallying around the winning sports team. Over here at FamousDC, we thought it would be fun to list just a few of our favorite things about the Nats. Read the top 10 list.

Nothing. Ben’s Chili Bowl just opened in DCA. Because nothing says, “hey, that’s me in the middle seat,” as you clutch a bowl of chili before a 4-hour flight. h/t Byers

The only thing scarier than Friday the 13th is how out of control my weekend will be: Hey #FamousDC Fans-Happy Friday the 13th; Read this funny s*** NOW, oh, this too; Obama gets serious on #Syria; Crossfire launch spices up Mt. Vernon Square, #NYFW happened and it was #TRENDY; Congrats Laura McGann on to bigger things as MSNBC.com‘s news editor; #DCWeatherPanic happened; Dear Amos: …

Wizards can’t keep up [again] This study won’t comfort you [at all] DC bike polo [looks dope] DC Chili War continues [Ben’s vs ?] Bristol changes her mind about reality TV [yea!] By Biketripper  

We love going out in DC. We also love when we get out in DC and don’t have to break the bank. FamousDC has jumped on the Scoutmob wagon today and doesn’t plan on getting off. Not only do they offer great deals in this crowded sea of group-buying sites, but they’re …

There might be delicious news on the horizon for VA residents who hate to cross the rive on the weekends. [yum] Residents of the D.C. suburbs with a hankering for a chili half-smoke may not have to go all the way to 13th and U streets NW or Nationals Park …

As we shake off the rust of winter and embrace the new warmth of spring, few rites do so quite as well as a trip to the ballpark. However, the Nationals being the Nationals, it’s not terribly likely baseball is the only reason you’ll need to pony up your hard-earned …

He breaks free from the defender — He grabs a half smoke  — GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!! On Thursday, DC United Head Coach Ben Olsen is taking over Ben’s Chili Bowl in celebration of the team’s home opener Saturday at RFK Stadium. The legendary U St. eatery will be transformed into “Ben Olsen’s …

What would you say to the First Lady if she greeted you while on a White House tour? If you’re the guy with the beard and blue jacket who walked through earlier today, you would ask her: “Hey, where’s Ben’s Chili Bowl?” True story. He must have been nervous. Cut …

GreaterGreaterWashington: Then and Now: Ben’s Chili Bowl For many of us in DC, Ben’s Chili Bowl goes far beyond the half-smokes, shakes and chili served in the historical U Street corridor. Having survived gentrification and culture clashes, the Ali family’s business became a cultural institution since the 1950s. The Alis …

This could be the harshest Deadspin treatment we’ve ever seen, but it comes honest. Deadspin has 21 slides that take us through the painful memories of the season … one picture at a time. Deadspin: The 2009 Washington Nationals: A Season Of Bigger Failure Despite appearances, the New York Mets are …

Nothing celebrates a 50th Birthday like multiple MOON BOUNCES! If they had these all the time, all of the city’s problems would be solved. Streets would get fixed, crime would come to a grinding halt, Pepco workers would be helpful – simply, the world would be a better place. We …