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By now this should no longer come as a shock, Donald Trump is leading in the Republican Primary polls – okay it’s still shocking – but it is, in fact, a reality. And as the country draws closer and closer to determining who the party nominee will be, we were …

There was a Sweet Sixteen in town and the guest of honor was Peter Mirijanian Public Affairs. PMPA celebrated its 16th anniversary of hard work and success the only way it knew how – with a party. The event took place last night at Teddy & The Bully Bar in Dupont Circle …

#WEEKEND Weather: We hate to say it but this weekend looks dreary. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a chance of rain on Saturday and Sunday – perfect weekend to binge on the new House of Cards season if you ask us. Awesome events you can attend this weekend: Hit …

It’s a beautiful day to rise and grind. FAMOUS FORECAST DC got a beautiful dusting of snow overnight reminding us that we’re not quite done with winter. Today will be mostly cloudy and chilly in the low 40’s. FRIDAY JAM Heavy bass and ethereal falsetto vocals tend to have the makings …

Generation Progress descended on Capitol Hill this morning to deliver an important message to eleven Senators of the Judiciary Committee. The group of 30 – 40 young professionals thought the message would be best delivered in the form of a lesson, as apparently these Senators have forgotten how a certain aspect …

It’s a beautiful day to rise and grind. FAMOUS FORECAST Remember how it was 60 degrees last weekend? Well it’s going to snow tonight. Punxsutawney Phil is confused. THURSDAY JAM Brought to you by Josh Shultz of NJI Media On the heels of the Foo Fighter’s latest announcement, which was well …

If you work on Capitol Hill you see, hear, and overhear many things that the rest of the mortal world isn’t privy to. These privileged professionals that serve our US government acquire a wealth of knowledge that sometimes is just too good not to share. We’ve provided a platform on …

Yes, Spring is coming to DC, but we’re inviting you to the endless summer of Miami, Florida on Tuesday March 8th. And let’s be honest… we could all use a tan. One day before the next DNC debate and two days before the RNC debate in Miami, FL, the FamousDC …

It’s a beautiful day to rise and grind. FAMOUS FORECAST Don’t let the overcast get you down. Temps will be in the upper 50’s and there is a 0% chance of rain. Crush the week! MONDAY JAM Brought to you by Taz Jones of Bryant Row. New week, new you, right? …

We got sick of the whole news, politics, DC thing. We’re just going to make music videos now. When it’s Friday and @tazewelljones’ song of the day comes on… A video posted by FamousDC (@famous_dc) on Feb 26, 2016 at 12:35pm PST Follow us on Instagram for more of where …

The National Press Foundation recently celebrated forty years of distinguished journalism which was a perfect opportunity for us to showcase our distinguished journalistic skills as well.

It’s no secret – President Obama’s days are numbered… at least in terms of days he has left in the Oval Office. When a successor is named and it is time for Obama to depart, he’ll undoubtedly hope to be remembered by his impressive legacy of accomplishments (and he will happily list all …

Is it soul? Is it jazz? Is it Motown? Actually, it’s all of those things, and more. Lake Street Dive is a Boston-bred and Brooklyn-based quartet with a stunning sound that combines elements of music both new and old, and commands attention. They stopped by NPR’s Tiny Desk in Washington …

The political team of House Majority Leader, Rep. Kevin McCarthy may have moved offices but the FamousDC sticker stayed. McCarthy’s Political Director, Freddy Barnes gave us a comment but didn’t hesitate to take a jab at good friend and Alabama football foe, Amos Snead, “Put the new FamousDC sticker on office mini-fridge because we love …

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO RISE AND GRIND COFFEE QUOTE FRIDAY JAM Brought to you by Bryant Row. After yesterday’s Song of the Day, we won’t blame you for disregarded last week’s advice to take it easy on Thursdays. Whether you’re struggling from last night or amped for the weekend, MJ is all …