It’s no secret that Obama has led a presidential legacy of many “firsts”. Luckily for us, many of those firsts have been on social media. His administration was the first to have presidential Twitter and Facebook accounts; and now he is gracing us with his presence on Snapchat. Love him …

Every happy couple is subject to the occasional quarrel. Money, jealousy, and life’s stresses can always disrupt an otherwise smooth relationship. In DC, however, where we have unhealthily high thresholds for stress, we have a unique set of triggers that make us manic. Related Links: If the Presidential Candidates Had …

The holiday of thanks is upon us. One of the things we’re most thankful for is the precious time in which families and friends come together for one giant, gluttonous, forced, drunken, argument-induced meal. A night where bonds are formed, feuds are solidified, and awkwardness runs rampant. That’s right- it’s …

It seems like everyday we have a new politician announcing their candidacy for the 2016 presidential race. Is there some sort of unwritten guide that us common folk haven’t cued in on? We nailed down a few key steps that will surely have you on your way to joining the federal government as an elected official, whether in the Oval Office or House Office Buildings.

When you work on the Hill, certain tasks can take over the time you spend at the job. We put the call out to our chief of staff friends to ask how their time is spent at work. This week, we have how a Capitol Hill chief of staff’s day can sometimes be divided. Click on the preview above to see the full animated infographic.

When you work on the Hill, certain tasks can take over the time you spend at the job. We polled our press secretary and former press secretary friends to ask how their time is or was spent at work. This week, we have how a Capitol Hill press secretary’s day can sometimes be divided.

When you work on the Hill, certain tasks can take over the time you spend at the job. We polled all of the LCs and former LCs we could get in touch with to ask how their time is spent at work. This week, we have how a legislative correspondent’s day can be divided.

Washington, DC gets 48 pleasant weather days between 55° F and 75° F a year, according to this Kelly Norton infographic. Once you give that a once over, if you’re not moving to southern California, remember that the next time you decide… You’re not taking the day off You’re not leaving …

Every other commercial on tv is a campaign ad. It’s awesome.

Find out what really happens when Congress leaves for recess. Hint: It involves long lunches and early happy hours.

Draw your own conclusions. [graphic] h/t LE

Public Notice recently released an infographic featuring the Congressional Super Committee – and they’ve never looked so good. [Bankrupting America] What if there was a group of lawmakers whose sole mission was to scrutinize our spending and find at least $1.2 trillion in cuts in a sweeping effort to control …

Popular quick bites in Old Town [infographic] Harry Potter brew served locally [popular] When your family loves your ex [too much] Serial butt slasher still loose [disturbing] Obama compares himself to Giant’s pitcher [skinny dudes]

National Journal’s Peter Bell answers important beltway questions: Hill People: Who Are They and Where Did They Come From? Fun facts from the infographics: Republican staffers tend to live in Virgina. And most Democratic staffers live in D.C. Georgetown University has the most alumni working in senior positions on Capitol …

You’ve landed an internship on Capitol Hill and you finally figured out your way around Rayburn. Now what? FamousDC presents: The HILLstory Flowchart [view the flowchart] [download the PDF]