The Bloggomist: Why I Love D.C.
Fashion Opinion

Has the stigma about DC’s bland sense of style gone away since Michelle Obama moved to the White House or Robin Givhan’s return to Washington give rise to a focus on DC fashion?

I’ve always felt that style has existed in Washington for decades but there were moments that had the entire country and world keeping a close watch on DC style.   →

The Bloggomist: Why I Love DC
Food Opinion

Ping Pong Dim Sum made it’s official U.S. debut a few weeks ago in DC, located between the Convention Center and Verizon Center on 7th street in Chinatown/Mt Vernon Square. As the very first location in the States, Ping Pong Dim Sum delivers a contemporary take on Chinese dim sum by introducing Washington to a 21st century tea house and dim sum experience. →

The Bloggomist: Why I Love DC
Food Opinion

Technology has certainly influenced our lives in ways beyond traditional communication methods. Social networking is no longer for just friends and families to stay in touch with one another but also a great tool for connecting local businesses to their customers. With the rise of new media, many entrepreneurs have started to use online social networking websites like Twitter or Facebook to engage with their market. →

The Bloggomist: Why I Love DC
Political Opinion

During one of DC’s biggest snowstorms, an event that was meant for fun could have harmed innocent citizens as a careless off-duty detective decided to take measures into his own hands. Was it worth his career?

As many as five million travelers were affected by this past weekend’s snow storm in the Northeast region. Many residents in Washington, DC experienced cabin fever from being snowed in at home. On Friday evening, a group emerged on the Internet with a proposal to rally DC residents to gather for an impromptu snowball fight. →

For the first time in history, a generation has never confronted the issues of universal healthcare, climate change, pollution, national security and a weak economy all at once. As the Class of 2009 enters the workforce, the unemployment rate continues to rise in record numbers. Broken promises of the past and decisions made by our grandparents and parents have left an unfortunate burden on the country and youth in America. Inheriting a country in decline will be the most challenging role for the Millennial generation.  →

The Bloggomist: Why I Love DC
Music Opinion

The foundation of go-go music emerged in Washington, DC’s dance clubs during the 1970’s when live bands were going head to head with disco music. It was Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers who first brought the funky beats to the nation’s capital. If you asked DC natives about go-go, many would attribute the subgenre of funk to Chuck Brown. →

The Bloggomist: Why I Love DC
Food Opinion

Ben Ali, founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl, passed away a few weeks ago.  Lines have stretched out the door of the Ali family’s business as the DC community has gathered to honor Ben’s legacy. For many of us in DC, Ben’s Chili Bowl goes far beyond the half-smokes, shakes and chili served in Washington’s historical U Street corridor (the intersection of 14th and U Streets).  →

With 600,000 residents, one would think that there were few cultural activities to partake in during a visit to the District of Columbia. As part of the Washington Metropolitan Area, DC plays a large role in the arts, entertainment and culture of neighboring VA and MD by serving 5.3 million residents.

The density and population size may not compare to larger cities but DC certainly has a unique edge that sets it apart from the others. Consider the latest buzz in mainstream media about Washington and one will stumble upon what the First Lady wore during a public appearance, the hamburger mom-and-pop eatery that the President went to during lunch →

HBO provides an exclusive backstage view of President Obama’s campaign that was filmed last year. The documentary provides footage of the President (then Sentaor of Chicago) and his campaign staff  traveling the country to speak to Americans during his victory in Iowa to making history as the first African American president of the United States. The HBO documentary is produced by Edward Norton and directed by Amy Rice and Alicia Sams. →

Over the past 5 years, the median age of magazine readers has remained consistently younger than the media age of total U.S. adults

I came across this video while scanning through the blogosphere earlier today. I am a huge advocate for “new” media and thought that it was interesting to view an embedded video released by the Magazine Publishers of America. The video features a series of 140 character →