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Tommy and Kelly ShowPicture Worth 1000 WordsParklawn Elementary students in Alexandria, Virginia were ready for us. They created Tommy and Kelly portraits as past of a lesson on drawing. Things got creative in regard to like “where ears go” and the fun assignment brought smiles to our faces. Ms Z and the crew at Parklawn enjoyed Virginia Lottery scratchers and Georgetown Cupcakes.2022-12-2203 min
Tommy and Kelly ShowHonoring Pat Collins - Legendary DC Reporter Retiring After 50 YearsTommy and Kelly reposting an interview with legendary reporter Pat Collins from December in 2020 and discussing his book release "News Man".
The beloved veteran DC TV reporter known for his quirky reporting will end his 30+ year career NBC4.
Collins reported mostly on local crime but also known for his snow reports with the famous wooden yardstick.2022-12-2104 min
Tommy and Kelly Show❤️ Wendy Rieger: Unedited Conversation from Feb 2019Wendy Rieger was our guest the first week of our reboot. This conversation is something we've quoted ever since. We're sharing the full, unedited, interview to honor our dear friend Wendy Rieger. She brought the light and energy of the sun into Kelly's basement studio that cold February morning.
We learned this week Rieger has entered hospice care after an almost year-long battle with brain cancer. Wendy's life is one of no regrets. She openly shared details with us about her view of living, dating, her love for nature, and her 30+ career as a TV journalist in DC. Always with...2022-04-1649 minTommy and Kelly ShowSpock’s Ears Are in a Smithsonian, New Comedy Club Set to Open, New Mural at Union MarketWinter Solstice is today, both the Washington Football Team and Washington Capitals are in Philadelphia tonight.
According to the Washington Business Journal, the 4-H property on Connecticut Avenue was recently sold and will become a campus for senior living.
Self testing sites are open around DC, mask mandate returns to the Districts and we contemplate if Prince’s death is why we are where we are today. Then we question if Elvis Presley was a gay icon.
Five local black women are being painted larger than life on the side of Union Market, all entrepreneurs were created by a non-profit th...2021-12-2123 minTommy and Kelly ShowHonoring DC Broadcast Legend Wendy Rieger On Her Retirement, Iconic Dolle’s Sign Removed in Rehoboth BeachWe share memorable moments from Wendy Rieger, NBC4’s legendary broadcaster for over 3 decades, in honor of her retirement.
After nearly 60 years of overlooking the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk the historic Dolle’s sign was removed on December 15.
BTS rapper RM visited two Washington-area museums last week! On his Instagram account with over 22 Million followers, he posted from the National Gallery and Glenstone in Potomac, MD.
Mayor Bowser announced she will remove the reversible rush hour lanes on Connecticut Avenue after years of accidents and confusion to make way for more bike lanes.
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Wendy Rieger IG: https://www.instagram.com/nbcw...2021-12-1640 minTommy and Kelly ShowRyan Reynolds and Blake Lively Were in Bethesda, Zebras Have Been Captured, Jennifer Nettles To Perform at Capital One HallMoCo Show reports Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were in MoCo to meet with Total Wine at their HQ. In other Ryan Reynolds news his marketing agency produced Peloton’s commercial in response to Mr. Big’s death on the Sex and the City reboot.
Two zebras have been found and are back with their herd, and their owner who faces animal cruelty charges, after spending months roaming parts of Prince George's County, Maryland.
GRAMMY-winner Jennifer Nettles stops by Capital One Hall on Thursday, December 16 for a night of holiday favorites and Broadway hits. Tommy talks with her one on one...2021-12-1527 min
Tommy and Kelly ShowJennifer Nettles On Christmas Songs, Husband Poisoning and Speaking SpanishThere are few singers and song writers like Jennifer Nettles on the planet. Whether country, Broadway, rock, pop, writing, or game show judging Jennifer brings her unique perspective and iconic voice to the work. As you might have figured Tommy's a huge fan. Jennifer Nettles' show "Broadway Under the Mistletoe" is coming to Capital One Hall on 12/16/2021 but this conversation is a timeless checking in with one of the hardest working people in music.
From Real.Fun.DC. “The Tommy and Kelly Show” is produced in Washington, DC providing news, culture, playful conversation, positive energy, and a dose of morning fun...2021-12-1310 minTommy and Kelly ShowMambo Sauce Goes National, Sex and City Reboot Will Make You Cry, NASA Astronauts From DCSenator Bob Dole's funeral is today at the National Cathedral.
NASA announced its 2021 astronaut candidate class, two of them are from the D.C. area. In other space news, Michael Strahan is scheduled to go to space on Blue Origin tomorrow.
***Some spoilers about the reboot of Sex and the City “And Just Like That”. Unless you want to cry for 2 hours don’t watch.
KFCs in Maryland, Georgia and Texas will now offer Capital City Mambo Sauce.
White Flint Metro will be renamed North Bethesda after a Metro Board unanimous vote of 8-0.
Ford’s Theatre returns with a Christma...2021-12-1034 minTommy and Kelly ShowIngrid Michaelson's Nostalgic Christmas Sounds In Her Year of No.The incredible indie-pop queen Ingrid Michaelson is coming to DC for a "Holiday Pops" show with the National Symphony Orchestra. She and Tommy talk about holiday traditions, a love of classic Christmas music, being able to say no, and her upcoming project bringing "The Notebook" to Broadway.
Michaelson and the USO will perform three concerts that celebrate the holiday season. The program for these includes popular tunes, such as “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “Winter Wonderland,” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” You’ll also hear Michaelson’s best-known songs, including “Be OK,” “You & I,” and The Way I Am.” Reineke and th...2021-12-0813 minTommy and Kelly ShowCapitals Are #1 on and off the Ice, Details on Wreaths Across America, Indie Pop Christmas Music at the Kennedy CenterESPN ranks the top service dogs in training with NHL teams, and the Washington Capitals’ Dog, the chocolate lab Biscuit is #1.
Wreaths Across America is happening this year at Arlington National Cemetery and at hundreds of other military cemeteries around the country on Saturday, December 18. New this year, volunteers will be required to register to participate in the public wreath-laying.
The National Symphony Orchestra’s annual, “A Holiday Pops!” concert features indie-pop queen Ingrid Michaelson this weekend on December 10 and 11.
Virginia Lottery Teacher Tour continues with a stop at W.T. Woodson to honor four teachers.
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Tommy and Kelly ShowBoats and the Capitals Light Up the Wharf, Kennedy Center Honors, Carla Hall’s New BookThe late Senator Bob Dole to lay in state at the Capitol on Thursday and funeral set for Friday at the National Cathedral.
The Washington Capitals and The Wharf announced “Capitals at The Wharf,” a Capitals-themed setting located at The Wharf’s Campfire, is now open and concludes in February. Check the link for watch parties and other Caps themed events.
Recap of the Wharf’s annual Boat Parade.
Carla Hall returns to her hometown of DC for the Metro Cooking Show and shares details about her new book “Carla and the Christmas Cornbread.”
Tommy shares his red carpet interviews from the Ken...2021-12-0721 minTommy and Kelly ShowBreaking DC Charity Records, Baseball Lockout, Light Up The Season at the Four Seasons Benefiting Children's National, The Queen Gets RBG Award, National Christmas Tree LitThe Catalogue for Philanthropy, reports a 6% increase ($1.17 million) in donations on GivingTuesday. Last year, local charities received $1.1 million on GivingTuesday. Donations were collected via Give Local Together.
The MLB lockout is on. Players can’t communicate or train with the team. Kelly also explains why the Nats are still paying Max Scherzer? Plus what are the odds this affects Spring Training?
Deck the halls with holiday shopping to benefit Children’s National. The annual designer tree auction has become a swanky holiday market.
Last night at the Library of Congress the 2nd Ruth Bader Ginsburg Women of Leadership Awards, was give...2021-12-0325 minTommy and Kelly ShowRG3 Writes Tell All Book on WFT, Foo Fighters Return to DC, Restaurants Ask Patrons Not To Do Coke In Their BathroomsFoo Fighters are coming to Merriweather Post on May 16, tickets go on sale on December 3.
RG3 announces on his Twitter a new book, "I want you to take the journey with me as I walk you through one of the most dysfunctional franchises in all of sports.” The book will be released August 9.
In other WFT news, they have the third consecutive kicker this season from the DMV area. Brian Johnson is the latest from Gonzaga High School.
Restaurants around DC are asking patrons not to do coke in the bathroom; those messages can be seen on a neon sign at...2021-12-0121 minTommy and Kelly ShowGiving Tuesday, Scherzer is a Met, VP Harris Visits Local Business, Remembering Meteorologist Doug HillFormer Nationals Pitcher, Cy Young Winner, Max Scherzer signs a 3 year, $130 million contract with the Mets. The 37 year old pitcher will see his former team on opening day 2022, when the Nats head to New York on March 31.
It is Giving Tuesday! Check out local charities like Nats4Good.org and The Catalogue For Philanthropies which will again serve as the community leader for all local nonprofits on GivingTuesday, the global generosity movement that celebrates all acts of giving.
The Washington Football Team beat the Seattle Seahawks in a dramatic end to Monday Night Football. The final score was 17-15, the...2021-11-3025 minTommy and Kelly ShowNovember is National Epilepsy Awareness Month5 years ago Kelly’s teenage son was diagnosed with Epilepsy after having a grand mal seizure. She is passionate about educating people about Epilepsy and talks with Dr. Archana Pasupuleti a Pediatric Epileptologist at Children’s National.
We discuss what is epilepsy, signs of epilepsy, treatments, mental health implications, and what to do if you witness someone having a seizure.
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Children’s National Hospital https://childrensnational.org/visit/find-a-provider/archana-pasupuleti
Epilepsy Awareness Month
https://www.epilepsy.com/make-difference/public-awareness/national-epilepsy-awareness-month
From Real.Fun.DC. “The Tommy and Kelly Show” is produced in Washington, DC providing news, culture, playful conversation, positive e...2021-11-2421 minTommy and Kelly ShowWizard’s Fashion Statement, Wreaths Across America, Holiday Season in Full SwingWashington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma had social media buzzing ahead of their game against the Charlotte Hornets last night, arriving at Capital One Arena in a giant pink sweater. Twitter compared his bold fashion statement from everything to a Pepto Bismol bottle to the Pink Panther.
Wreaths Across America is on this year on December 18 at Arlington National Cemetery and military cemeteries around the country.
We share a preview of local artisans that are at the Downtown DC Holiday Market. Featured vendors include Cannimals, IndiBlooms, Smell of Love Candles, Painted Palettes, Marcella Kriebel, and Turtle’s Web.
Many big box re...2021-11-2328 min
Tommy and Kelly ShowWashington Spirit Wins Championship, Pat Collins Goes Viral, Fight Night Returns with Al RokerWhat a season on and off the field for the Washington Spirit. They won the NWSL championship on Saturday against the Chicago Red Stars. Spirit defenseman Kelley O'Hara (33) is the oldest player to score in an NWSL Championship, while Trinity Rodman (19) is the youngest to have an assist.
Fight Night will reboot in 2022, according to their press release, it will be “Fight Night meets The Kennedy Center Honors,” celebrating those who have leveraged the power of sports for positive social impact on May 19, 2022 at the Anthem, they have partnered with Al Roker’s production company to tell the story of the ho...2021-11-2222 min
Tommy and Kelly ShowMaskless in DC, Taylor Swift Easter Eggs, Lunar Eclipse, Holiday Market Kicks Off on FridayMayor Bowser announced yesterday that beginning Monday, November 22, masks will not be required in private businesses.
Teacher Tour with Virginia Lottery and Georgetown Cupcakes continues with a visit to McLean High School.
A car was vandalized in NE DC with “Mike is a cheater” spray painted and windows bashed. NBC 4’s Pat Collins talks with the car owner, not Mike; someone raged on the wrong car.
Taylor Swift continues to surprise fans with Easter Eggs in her 2 new videos from the re-recorded Red Album, I Bet You’ll Think Of Me and All Too Well.
The Downtown Holiday Market begins Friday...2021-11-1723 min
Tommy and Kelly ShowSpirit Heading to the Finals, Celebs Coming for the National Christmas Tree Lighting, Brothers Osborne Come Home to the AnthemThe Washington Spirit is heading to the finals on Sunday against the Chicago Red Stars! Game is at noon, a watch party is in the works, stay tuned to the Spirit’s Twitter. Game will air on CBS and Paramount+.
National Christmas Tree Lighting is on December 2 in President’s Park on the Ellipse. LL COOL J will be the host, joined by Billy Porter, Chris Stapleton, H.E.R., Juanes, Keb’ Mo’, Kristin Chenoweth, Maren Morris, and Patti LaBelle performing holiday favorites alongside the U.S. Army Band Downrange and the Howard Gospel Choir.
As You Are Bar is headed f...2021-11-1617 min
Tommy and Kelly ShowMeet DC's Queen Of The UnderworldShe was known as the "female Al Capone." Odessa Madre is a mysterious figure in DC history who ran gambling, bootlegging and other illegal activities. Madre's empire spanned decades and a new documentary tells the story of a complex woman.
"She was a woman who was not welcomed in society because of how she looked because of her sexual orientation and she said, "you know what? I'm going to be successful and live life on my terms the way I want to." And she was unapologetic."
Tommy chatted with filmmaker Robin Hamilton about her journey in uncovering the woman behind...2021-11-1517 min
Tommy and Kelly ShowDua Lipa Hangs in DC, Maryland Teacher Wins $1 Million, Rockefeller Tree is From MarylandA Maryland high school English teacher who teaches at International High School at Langley Park in Prince George’s County won the $1 million Global Teacher Prize from the Varkey Foundation for her work to help first generation students with college education.
For the first time, the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree will come from the state of Maryland.
Dua Lipa in DC according to her instagram. She was in town to support the screening of the movie Hive, a story of a woman who starts her own business after her husband goes missing in the war in Kosovo. Lipa, who is...2021-11-1217 min
Tommy and Kelly ShowNational Cherry Blossom Returns to In-Person Events, 771 Area Code Launches, Porcupine Population Is Growing in VirginiaYesterday the National Cherry Blossom Festival announced its programming for 2022 with several in-person events. They are working with the Mayor’s office, the National Park Service, and other officials, partners, and stakeholders to plan a variety of safe, entertaining, and fun programming for the Festival that will unite communities, help support economic recovery, and embrace springtime in the District. It kicks off on March 20.
Yesterday marked the first day DC became a two-area code city with the launch of the 771 area code.
Squid Game 2 is coming! No release date but a confirmation from the director that Gi-hun will return.
The po...2021-11-1017 min
Tommy and Kelly ShowTomb of the Unknown Soldier Is Open to The Public, Washington Spirit Is In The Semifinals, Soto is Almost an MVP, Tommy Receives Lifetime of Friendship AwardFor the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza at Arlington National Cemetery and lay flowers in front of the Tomb on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021.
Washington Spirit Is Heading to the Semi-Finals this weekend after their overtime win against North Carolina.
Washington Nationals Juan Soto was named one of three finalists for the 2021 National League Most Valuable Player award, winners announced on November 18.
DCA opened two new 50,000-square-foot security halls to help with passenger traffic just...2021-11-0924 minTommy and Kelly ShowCaptain White’s Seafood Sets Sail, Pickleball Craze Is Happening in DC, Washington, Spirit Gets A New OwnerColin Powell’s funeral is today at the National Cathedral; his son Michael and Madeline Albright are expected to speak, Presidents Biden and Bush also expected to attend.
Big changes at the Wharf after Captain White’s Seafood Market pulls out their barges after a dispute over rent with the developer and the city.
Speculation over who will replace FP in the booth to cover Nationals games for MASN- making the list are past players such as Zimmerman, Jayson Werth and pitcher Drew Storen.
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country and DC Parks and Rec has noticed, ther...2021-11-0523 minTommy and Kelly ShowKevin Hart Pops Up in DC, Squid Game Conspiracy, House of Gucci Local Connection, American Girl Doll From AnacostiaTommy and Kelly discuss conspiracy theories around the plot and characters on Squid Game.
Kevin Hart pops up at the DC Improv to work on new material.
House of Gucci with Lady Gaga will open in theaters in November, the book the script is based on has a DC connection, the author Sarah Forden is a reporter living in the area.
A biracial American Girl Doll is inspired by environmental activist Sharon Dennis Wyeth, 73 who grew up spending time with her family on the Anacostia River.
DC Night Market founded by Peter Chang from No Kings Collective is happening on...2021-11-0421 minTommy and Kelly ShowElection Day in VA, New Dictionary Words, Mariah Says it is Christmas Time, Smashing PumpkinsElection Day is here in Virginia, there are drink specials at Myron Mixon’s BBQ.
The new National Christmas tree is here and planted on the White House lawn and Mariah Carey has announced that Christmas time is officially here. Her song, All I Want For Christmas, consistently hits number 1 every year and has made her over $60 million since its release 25 years ago.
Merriam-Webster Announces 455 new words including amirite, dad bod, air fryer and TBH.
Cox Farms in Centreville, VA will be smashing pumpkins this weekend.
Yummy giveaways in Shaw neighborhood for their Eat, Drink, Shaw, Reimagined campaign.
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Merriam-Webster An...2021-11-0227 minTommy and Kelly ShowCoyote in Rock Creek, Halloween Festivities in DC, Teacher Tour Rolls OnAccording to Popville, a female coyote was spotted in Rock Creek Park as part of #SnapshotUSA, a nationwide study using camera traps in suburban, rural, wild, and urban areas across all 50 states.
Tropicana announces on social media they are releasing a toothpaste that will make your morning OJ taste good.
Northern Virginia Teacher Tour continues, surprises for teachers at Willow Springs Elementary.
The High Heel Race was last night and over 400 competitors completed the block and half race.
Round up of Halloween activities in the DC area. Links below!
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Coyote Spotted at Rock Creek Park: Coyote in Rock Creek...2021-10-2721 minTommy and Kelly ShowKatie Couric Coming to DC, Free Bikes, High Heel Race TonightKatie Couric returns to DC on Saturday night for an appearance at the Anthem to promote her new book “Going There”. In her time as a local TV reporter in DC at WRC Channel 4, she talks about her former colleagues including Barbara Harrison, Wendy Rieger and Pat Collins.
Halloween decorations at a house in Friendship Heights, shows off how many businesses are “RIP” in this NW neighborhood including Neiman Marcus, AMC, and Lord and Taylor.
The High Heel race is tonight on 17th Street with a parade at 6:30 pm and the race at 9:00 pm.
D.C. residents are eligible for a free o...2021-10-2624 minTommy and Kelly ShowAmazon Rolls Out Community Plans, Popping Bottles in a Haunted House, Metro PR Nightmare ContinuesArlington County and Arlington Public Schools announced Wednesday that Amazon will support the building of a permanent home for Arlington Community High School (ACHS) as part of its PenPlace development in Pentagon City.
Orkin released its Top 50 Rattiest Cities List and the top five cities didn’t budge, with DC coming in at #5.
Maryland's legendary screamfest Markoff’s Haunted Forest to host Haunted HEIST, a nightlife takeover of Markoff's spooky "Town."
In a statement, Metro said it is “working to reach out to customers that were on board the train that derailed last week and are providing a $21 SmarTrip credit. While...2021-10-2228 minTommy and Kelly ShowRemembering Colin Powell Rules for Life, WMATA is a Disaster, Maryland Towns Rank in the Top 100We are remembering Colin Powell and his 13 rules for life. Rule #1 It ain’t as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning.
Delays continue with WMATA as they investigate the recent derailment. Yesterday, Washington Metrorail Safety Commission investigators found the fourth axle of the train involved in the Blue Line incident was “out of compliance with the 7000 series specifications for the wheel and axle assembly.”
National Geographic released a documentary on the rescue of the Thai boys soccer team. The incredible story includes real footage, “The Rescue” has already received accolades at the Middleburg Arts Festival.
Three Mary...2021-10-1934 minTommy and Kelly ShowMax Scherzer Saves the Dodgers, Zebras Are Still Roaming, Broadway Returns to the Kennedy Center, Adele’s New MusicMax Scherzer enters the 9th inning to save the Dodgers as they go on to the NL championships against the Braves.
One of the three zebras that escaped from a farm in Upper Marlboro more than a month ago has died.
Adele's long awaited single has been released, “Easy On Me”, it is about her divorce, and moving on. She shared the inspiration behind her new song with BBC Radio.
The Capital Pride Alliance is hosting the inaugural Colorful Fest weekend, including a Block Party & Fair at Dock 5, located at Union Market on Sunday, October 17. It will feature small independent busi...2021-10-1516 minTommy and Kelly ShowBaby Makes A Grandslam, Caps Win, Odessa the DC Gangster Gets a Documentary, Squid Game Candy Comes to DCMr. National, Ryan Zimmerman, and his wife Heather announced on Instagram they are expecting their 4th child in January, a baby boy.
The Capitals won their home opener last night against the Rangers 5-1. Alex Ovechkin scored a pair of goals and passed Hockey Hall of Famer Marcel Dionne for fifth place on the League's all-time list.
The Korean candy made famous from Squid Game, dalgona, is available in the DC area at Annandale’s Shilla Bakery for $4.99.
A documentary about a DC-based black female gangster, Odessa Madre who ran a lucrative gambling ring in D.C. in the 1950s ha...2021-10-1420 minTommy and Kelly ShowMoCo Most Vax’d, Caps Home Opener, Adele Loves DC and Has New Music, 007 Is Back in Movie Theaters, Northern Virginia Teacher Tour ReturnsCapitals Fans are invited to attend ‘Rock the Red Carpet’ on F Street from 4-6:30 p.m. on October 13 prior to the home opener. Festivities for kids and adults are planned.
Adele is expected to release new music on October 13.
Is the James Bond worth seeing in a theatre and sitting through at 2 hours and 43 minutes? No spoilers, but whoa her Majesty’s Royal Navy!
Just the clip? Is nail clipping in a waiting room super gross or a good use of free time?
Plus what’s with all the Squid Game slapping?
And the annual teacher tour has returned! Kelly an...2021-10-1225 minTommy and Kelly ShowMax on The Mound, High Heel Race Returns, Alexandria Ranks on Small Town List, DC Central Kitchen Gets Donation from Imperfect Foods, Halloween is on NextdoorDrag Queens in high heels returns on October 26 for the 34th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race.
Max Scherzer is starting on the mound for another wild card game, this time for the LA Dodgers game tonight against the Cardinals. Three former Nationals players are playing in tonight’s game, Max, Trea Turner and Jon Lester (Cardinals).
Alexandria, Virginia has been named a Top 3 Best Small City in the U.S. according to the 2021 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.
This week Dauphine’s, Chaia Tacos, ANXO, Toki Underground, Seylou Bakery and RASA will feature limited edition, waste-less menu items, incorpo...2021-10-0616 minTommy and Kelly ShowBeing Fresh Isn’t A Bad Thing, Foliage Peak Dates, Chappelle Returns to DC, Zimm’s Tearful GoodbyeTommy makes amends with 94.7 Fresh FM and reconnects with the Fresh Family on Facebook.
DCist shares the peak foliage times in the DC area. Hint mark your calendar for October 18.
Dave Chappelle returns to DC to share his new Netflix special and raise funds for his alma mater Duke Ellington.
Kennedy Center is hosting an incredible hands-on and interactive arts festival this weekend.
Road Diet is a new term for road construction that will cause headaches and delays.
Nationals’ home closer was a tearful goodbye for Mr. National, Ryan Zimmerman and Juan Soto is in the running for MVP of th...2021-10-0523 minTommy and Kelly ShowJuan Soto Sighting, Alex Ovechkin Fights Childhood Cancer, Capital One Hall Opens, New Maryland MillionairesHouse for sale that includes a batting cage and a panic room. Home to former Washington Nationals star Jayson Werth can be yours for just 6.495 million and is open this weekend.
Nationals have their final weekend of games to end their season against the Boston Red Sox. Juan Soto, up for National League MVP player, was spotted at Carmine’s on Thursday night enjoying a meal with his family and stopped to take photos with fans.
Capitals’ star Alex Ovechkin announced his name brand cereal, ‘Ovi O’s,’ has raised $44,008 for research into childhood cancer.
It is opening weekend for the Capita...2021-10-0120 minTommy and Kelly ShowCat Count in DC, TikTok MeetUps, Weiner Dogs Takeover the WharfThe DCist has a story about the official DC Cat Count which concluded after 3 years of counting. Over 200,000 cats live in DC and 3000 of them are feral.
There are 6 payphones still in operation in DC. According to WTOP the locations are:
1432 H St. NW, in front of a Cheesecake Factory,
2452 18th St. NW, in Adams Morgan, right between Shenanigans Irish Pub and Julia’s Empanadas.
Four phones are on Mount Pleasant Street in Northwest in front of a supermarket, dry cleaner, community center and ice cream shop.
Axios DC has a story about a new meetup group of young TikTokers me...2021-09-3020 minTommy and Kelly ShowNew Caps Pup, Celebs Filming in DC, Exorcist House Has New Owners, Twitter War Over DC Food SceneHappy Birthday to Rock Creek Park, turning 131 years old today.
The Washington Capitals have partnered again with America's VetDogs, a non-profit that provides service dogs to veterans and first responders with disabilities, to train future service dog ‘Biscuit.’ Biscuit is a 9-week-old male chocolate Lab, will undergo basic training and socialization with the Capitals staff, players and public for the next 14-16 months.
DC extends its ticket amnesty program, allowing drivers to pay only the fine without late fees on outstanding parking, speeding, red light, and other tickets until December 31.
HBO’s White House Plumbers a docuseries about Watergate was filmin...2021-09-2822 minTommy and Kelly ShowArtists Will Be Up All Night in DC, Caps Are the First in the NHL to Have Jerseys Sponsored, Downtown Park to Reopen, Georgetown Student Experience An OutbreakGeorgetown University students are experiencing an outbreak of a bacteria causing gastrointestinal illness for dozens of students. The cause is unknown but comes on the heels of the CDC announcing a nationwide salmonella outbreak.
Downtown Franklin Park is opening today after months of renovations. The Park will include a restaurant and pavilion, an expanded and restored fountain plaza, and a new children’s garden as well as ADA accessible sidewalks and enhanced lighting.
The Washington Capitals and Caesars Entertainment Inc. announced a multi-year partnership agreement today that places the Caesars Sportsbook logo on Capitals home and third jerseys worn for ga...2021-09-2420 minTommy and Kelly ShowZebras on the Loose….Still, Where to Get Pawpaws, and Heinicke Gets A BudWith the White Flint name no longer relevant to the surrounding community, Montgomery County requested the name be changed to North Bethesda Station after consulting with business and community leaders. Metro's Board of Directors is responsible for approving or declining requests for station name changes. Metro is seeking public feedback on the proposed name change.
September is the best month for pawpaws in this area, a fruit that is a cross between a banana and mango that is native to the mid-Atlantic region. Starting this weekend, the local farmer’s market will have limited supplies.
Katie Ledecky announced Wednesday that sh...2021-09-2330 minTommy and Kelly ShowDC Winter Predictions, Indoor Ski Slope in Fairfax, Caps Bobbleheads, Yodel LessonsPlans for Fairfax Peak, an indoor skiing and entertainment venue were submitted to Fairfax County in late 2018. Happening this weekend an open house event is being held in advance of public hearings and a review by the Board of Supervisors. If approved, the indoor skiing facility would host a 1,700 foot indoor ski slope, the longest in North America.
Farmer's Almanac predicts a “flip-flop” winter for the DC area, meaning it will be mild then a snow storm then mild again.
Starting October 1, riders in the District will be required to lock their rental scooters to a bike rack, a sign or a...2021-09-2219 minTommy and Kelly ShowBeloved Captain Obvious Shares His Long Journey of Survival and Recovery From CovidCaptain Obvious is seen at almost every home Nationals and Capitals game wearing his signature “captain” costume and carrying his “obvious” signs. Always positive, always with a smile, fans and players love seeing him in the stands. This weekend he will be back at Nats Park for their 3 day homestand after a 5 month struggle with Covid that almost took his life. In the hospital for months and on the brink of death, he shares his experience, the strength of his family and long journey of recovery. His story is inspiring.
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Captain Obvious Recovery Journey: Cap...2021-09-1728 minTommy and Kelly ShowBugs in Cocktails, Civilians in Space….Again, Max Scherzer Back in DC, NoVA Teacher Tour is BackA giant painting will wrap around the Hirshhorn Museum this weekend while the museum undergoes renovations. Also on the Mall 660,000+ flags will be laid out over the next two days in front of the Washington Monument to honor those that have passed from Covid.
Columbia Room is reopening with a $120 tasting menu that includes cocktails infused with algae, mushrooms and insects! Black ants, worms, and other insects are sustainable and are going more mainstream in food and drinks.
Arlington based Best Buddies, Connor Garwood, 18, and his girlfriend Sarah Buzby, 16, will be featured in a billboard in Times Square this weekend...2021-09-1524 minTommy and Kelly ShowSewage Water in DC, Olney Fans Sparking Controversy in Takoma, Met Gala - Who Cares?, H Street Has A NASCAR DriverOn Sunday, Rock Creek stream in Northwest DC had a bright fluorescent green color. DC Water confirms that it was not toxic but a test for sewage water.
Speaking of sewage water during last Sunday’s Washington Football game, fans were surprised with water dumping on them. Many said it was sewage water but FedEx Field confirmed via Twitter that it was rainwater - but it wasn’t raining?
A satirical site in Takoma Park is having some fun with the Olney, MD baseball, developing a brand called “Olney Fans” a play on the controversial web site Only Fans. And now lawy...2021-09-1424 minTommy and Kelly Show9:30 Club Reboot, Bull Riders Coming to Fairfax, DC’s Best Chefs, Ovi is BackA smaller and intimate venue to mimic the original 9:30 Club is opening soon. According to WTOP Grohl broke the news while performing “Now, guess what — they’re going to open up a place that’s an exact replica of the old 9:30, right next door,” to the current club, Grohl said. “Nobody knows that, because I’m the first one to tell you right now.”
Food & Wine released “Best New Chefs 2021” list with two DC chefs making the cut - former DC based (La Bodega/Maydan/Compass Rose) pastry chef Paola Velez, who co-founded Bakers Against Racism, and Angel Barreto, head chef at Anju.
World...2021-09-1019 minTommy and Kelly ShowIce Cream Champion Nod to Maryland, Look Out For Armyworms, Foo Fighters Back in DCRabia Kamara, a Silver Spring native won the grand prize on the Food Network show “Ben & Jerry’s Clash of the Cones.” Ice cream “masters” competed for a $20,000 prize and a spot in a Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop. Kamara explained to the Bethesda Magazine that her flavor was meant to represent her identity, both as a person of color and as a Marylander.
Traffic on the Bay and Key bridges in Maryland will be held temporarily in both directions Thursday so that ships can ferry four large construction cranes. Note that this is not the Key Bridge DC, the other Key br...2021-09-0924 minTommy and Kelly ShowZebras in Maryland, Britney Is Free, Metro Is Coming to Georgetown and WFT’s New NameSeveral reports on Zebras being spotted in Prince George’s County, NBC4’s chopper spotted them grazing in a field in Upper Marlboro.
According to a viral tweet, two men sprinted off a Red Line train at Dupont Circle, and one of them beat the train and boarded at the next stop, Woodley Park. Is that even humanly possible?
In other Metro news, they are considering new options for expanding, including one scenario updating the Blue Line that would add an additional Rosslyn Metro station and a tunnel to a Georgetown station, then going through Buzzard Point to the St. Eliz...2021-09-0823 minTommy and Kelly ShowFamous Washingtonians Wills On Display, ABBA back together, Maryland Blue Crabs Are in France16 historical figures’ wills are on display at the Wills Project at the DC Superior Court building, including Frederick Douglass, and James Madison.
Arena Stage will be simulcasting a live performance of Toni Stone from the stage of the Kreeger Theater to the center-field video board at Nats Park on Sunday, September 26 at 7:30. And it's FREE! Toni Stone was the first woman to play baseball in the Negro Leagues, making her the first woman to play men's professional baseball in the 1950s.
After 40 years, ABBA is releasing a new album and going on tour. They recorded 10 tracks; a few tracks premiered du...2021-09-0319 minTommy and Kelly ShowZoom’s Boom May Be Over, 90s Fashion Makes A Comeback and DC JazzFest Starts TodayAfter months of a healthy increase in their stock price, Zoom shares started falling on Tuesday. Pre-pandemic shares were around $75 and increasing well above $500 in 2020. The fall in the stock may be in part due to work and school returning in person.
Starting Thursday, September 2, Taco Bamba is hosting a bar crawl highlighting a unique cocktail in collectible Bamba glassware at each of their five bar locations in Fairfax, Vienna, Ballston, Springfield and Rockville. Participants visit their bar location of choice on the start date of their release, order the cocktail and keep the glass. Each $11 cocktail will be available...2021-09-0123 minTommy and Kelly ShowDC Has the Best Pizza in the World, Chefs Being Generous, Living in a Bar During Lockdown, School Board PranksDC based Andy’s Pizza won the top prize at the International Pizza Challenge in Las Vegas. Andy’s Pizza owner Andy Brown won the traditional pizza prize with a Manhattan style cheese pie. There are locations in McLean and DC.
Chefs in DC are getting together to help Afghan Refugees in need. Albi, Bammy’s, Chiko, and Grazie Grazie will feature sandwiches at Belly Full, a pop-up based out of Grazie Grazie at the Wharf, from Thursday, September 2, through Sunday, September 5. The sandwiches will cost $14, and with the proceeds going to Kind Works.
Bar owners of Public Option on Rhode...2021-08-3117 minTommy and Kelly ShowSupporting Afghan Refugees, Gondola Coming to Georgetown, 9:30 Club Re-Opens, Fireworks at Nats ParkYou can help Afghan refugees that are coming to the DC area. Several organizations are helping them get settled with some basic needs for food, hygienic items, and housewares. Lutheran Social Services has a dynamic website where you can volunteer for services and goods.
“Lutheran Social Services is mobilizing its community supporters to be a part of this historic welcome of Afghan Allies! Within a two-month period, LSSNCA is expecting to resettle potentially 800 individuals. As a comparison, LSSNCA welcomed 500 individuals in total last year. We need your time, talents, and gifts to help provide transportation, housing, and other basic needs to...2021-08-3028 minTommy and Kelly ShowEd Hardy Breaks Cheugy, Swingers Near Nats Park, Benny Drama at the White House, 270 Gets Hot, and Scherzer’s LegacyAbout that Benny Drama video at the White House. We wonder how Kooper got the internship with Jen Psaki.
Restaurant week is back in the DC area. Check out several favorite spots offering $22 lunch and $25 dinner specials.
Swingers' indoor golf house and bar is getting a second location at 1250 Half St. SE near Nats Park and will be the third in the U.S., 24,000 square feet across two floors, similar to its location in Dupont Circle.
Washington Nationals Philanthropies announced a new Legacy Field made possible by the financial contributions of Max and Erica Scherzer, located at Ferebee-Hope in the...2021-08-1327 minTommy and Kelly ShowWendy Rieger on “Chasing Life,” her revolutionary treatment journey and trying to get marriedWendy Rieger is a beloved NBC4 anchor in DC and all around force of nature. Earlier this summer “Rieger” announced she has a brain tumor. The news was a gut punch to the countless people who have watched her for years on TV and devastating to those who know her personally.
Wendy isn’t about to take this lying down. Just months after also having open heart surgery she sprung into action and has been on a cutting edge journey of medicine while "Chasing Life." We hope you'll find our chat with Wendy as inspiring and uplifting as we did.
From R...2021-08-1141 minTommy and Kelly ShowVan Gogh Comes to DC, Nadal Loves Georgetown, Earthquake in MarylandDave Chappelle was seen about town before his show at the Anthem, including Hank's Oyster Bar at the District Wharf. Nadal is also in town for the annual CitiOpen tennis tournament. He has visited restaurants and monuments all around DC.
Nationals released their 2022 schedule. The team will open the 18th season in Nationals history (2005 – present) with a three-game series against the Mets at Citi Field before returning to D.C. for the home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies on April 4.
The 2022 season is highlighted with exciting match-ups, including Interleague play with the American League West. The Nationals will welcome the Ho...2021-08-0619 minTommy and Kelly ShowGarth Brooks Wants To Rock Baltimore, Go To The Olympics and Meet BeyoncéGarth Brooks certainly does have “Friends In Low Places” as he zoomed into Tommy’s home studio at 630 on morning. The king of Country is embarking on a stadium tour with Baltimore’s M&T Bank stadium on the list for October, tickets are on sale, but may be sold out by the time you’re listening to this.
In a truly open conversation Garth and Tommy McFly talk about the experience of a Garth show, his performance at Joe Biden’s Inauguration, the Olympic sport he played in college and his hope to someday meet Beyoncé. Garth Brooks and the love of h...2021-08-0208 minTommy and Kelly ShowIn Rizzo We Trust? The Future of Nats without Scherzer, Turner, Huddy, Schwarber and HandNationals spark a fire sale of players as the trade deadline nears. Max Scherzer and Trea Turner are expected to head to LA and play for the Dodgers, in a surprise move. Home run hitter, Kyle Schwarber heading to Boston, Daniel Hudson to the Padres, and Brad Hand who did not have his best record as a closing pitcher (just recently back to back walk off while he was on the mound) is heading to the Blue Jays.
Hard for fans to digest these beloved players in another uniform but is this a good time to rebuild a team that...2021-07-3031 minTommy and Kelly ShowOvi To Stay, More Gold for America, W Hotel to Change Hands, Mosquitos on the RiseWashington Capitals have re-signed captain Alex Ovechkin to a five-year, $47.5 million contract. Ovechkin’s contract will carry an average annual value of $9.5 million. Ovechkin – who will enter the 2021-22 season in sixth place on the NHL’s all-time goals list – is under contract through the 2025-26 season.
Vitek Vanecek’s stay in Seattle was a short one, just re-signed with Capitals. Nationals are struggling with Covid outbreak.
More gold medals for America! Katie Ledecky won gold in the 1500 M, and Suni Lee won the gold medal in Tokyo's women's individual all-around gymnastics. Phoebe Bacon makes it through her 200 M backstroke heat.
100...2021-07-2929 minTommy and Kelly ShowSimone Biles Out of the Olympics, Best Restaurants in DC, FAA Cancels Bezos and Branson Astronaut WingsUS gymnast Simone Biles is out for the Team USA portion of the Olympics. Unclear yet if she will compete in the individual section on Thursday, July 29.
Washington Capitals’ defenseman Tom Wilson is engaged to his long time girlfriend Taylor Pischke.
Dave Chappelle is returning home to his DC roots and is the first show on Friday, July 30, since the pandemic shut down concert venue the Anthem at the District Wharf.
RAMW announced new categories this year to honor the restaurant industry in the annual RAMMYS nominations. For this year only, many stakeholders came together to identify categories that speak to...2021-07-2730 minTommy and Kelly ShowKatie Ledecky Goes For Silver, Leo DiCaprio Movie Films in DC, Zimmerman Loves His BourbonAustralia's Ariarne Titmus beat Katie Ledecky to win the women's 400-meter freestyle at the Olympics, getting the gold medal with the second-fastest time in history on Monday.
Break dancing is coming to the Summer Olympics in 2024 and on Sunday, in Silver Spring the Black Box Theatre hosted “Rock the Box” break dancing competition.
Nats Player Ryan Zimmerman is on the cover of the food issue of Washingtonian Magazine shares his favorite restaurants around DC.
A movie is being filmed at Eastern Market, it is a b-roll for an upcoming Netflix movie Don’t Look includes the actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep...2021-07-2622 minTommy and Kelly ShowFree Football Tickets, Hello Kitty is Coming to Town, Amazon Fresh Opens in DCFord’s Theatre Society announced a one-night concert version of musical Come From Away on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, September 10, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Members of the Come From Away company will star in this free, 100-minute concert in honor of the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
The official Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is coming to Pentagon Row on Saturday, July 24 from 10 am - 7pm. Hello Kitty food and swag will be available for purchase. .
DC’s first Amazon Fresh grocery opened on Thursday, July 22 in Logan Circle.
Washington Football Team is hosting 25,000 fans on August 6 at FedEx Field for 'Friday Nigh...2021-07-2318 minTommy and Kelly ShowJose Andres’ Gets Bezos Money, Garage Sale At Capital One Arena, Mormon Temple To Reopen to the PublicWashingtonian reports a few details about Jeff Bezos’ trip to space. Amelia Earhart’s aviator goggles, a piece of canvas from the Wright Brothers’ plane, and a bronze medallion made from the first hot air balloon flight in 1783. All items were borrowed from The Explorers Club.
Jeff Bezos announced in a post-flight press conference that he would be donating $100 million to José Andrés’ D.C.-based World Central Kitchen.
Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s professional sports team brands is hosting a Garage Sale at Capital One Arena on Friday, July 23 from 8am-8pm. Merch items from Washington Capitals, Wizards, Mystics, Capital City...2021-07-2117 minTommy and Kelly ShowJeff Bezos Cooks Before Space Flight, Exercise Dress Goes Viral, Olympic Beds Are Fake News, New Food Hall Comes To DCWashingtonian is reporting on a viral trend of the exercise dress from Outdoor Voices. The Exercise Dress is nearly sold out in all colors and sizes on their website and sells out in days at the DC location in Georgetown.
Irish Olympian Rhys McClenaghan posted a video on his Twitter of him jumping up and down on Olympic beds to proves they are not anti-sex beds.
Former Anthropologie and PF Chang’s in Chevy Chase will become The Heights Food Hall at Wisconsin Place, coming from Alexandria, VA based restaurant group Common Plate Hospitality.
The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, VA is...2021-07-2013 minTommy and Kelly ShowDr. Ovi on Ice, Air and Space is Opening Back Up, New Coach at the Wizards, Trade RumorsSmithsonian announced that visitors no longer need to reserve a timed-entry pass to check out most of the Smithsonian museums starting on Tuesday, July 20, except for the National Zoo and the National Museum of African American History and Culture, which required free tickets prior to the pandemic.
The Olympic Rings will be open to the public from 10AM to 6PM on Tuesday, July 20th on the grounds of the Washington Monument.
Jazz in the Garden is now Concerts in the Garden, the series returns this month with four performances of different genres, including mariachi, brass, and classical music.
Russian Machine blog...2021-07-2017 minTommy and Kelly ShowSaturday Night At Nationals Park, Emotional AccountKelly shares her experience at Nationals Park on Saturday night as shots rang out just outside the Park. Not our usual content at RealFunDC but an important story to tell for our neighbors in and around DC and Nats fans. And Davey Martinez, manager of the Nats, again proves what a class act he is.
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Follow Kelly Coll...2021-07-1934 minTommy and Kelly ShowTeenager Going to Space with Bezos, National Ice Cream Day, Simpsons Predict the Future - Again“You know Moose Tracks Ice Cream doesn’t have actual moose in it.”
The Anonymous 28 million dollar donor cannot go to space with Bezos due to a scheduling conflict. The seat will be filled by an 18 year old physics student from the Netherlands. Oliver Daemen will become the youngest person ever to go to space.
We also learned from Pitbull that Jeff Bezos’ father was born in Cuba.
The Virgin Atlantic Twitter posted a pic of a Simpson episode that shows someone resembling Branson floating in space and wrote, "The Simpsons predicted it…"
National Ice Cream Day is this Sunday (July 18th...2021-07-1626 minTommy and Kelly ShowFancy Dinner Tradition Returns to DC, Lincoln Memorial Frees Britney, $200 Million Goes to Space“I betcha you never guess who could give $200 million dollars away. It's one way to win the space race.”
Free Britney coverage from yesterday’s rally at the Lincoln Memorial. Hundreds gathered to protest Britney Spears' conservatorship.
Nationals Rookie RobertAnthony Cruz goes viral on TikTok surprising his dad with the news of signing with a professional team.
The Washington Capitals first officially licensed Non-Fungible Token (NFT) collection, ALL CAPS All-Digital collection launched today. These NFTs are limited edition digital assets that use blockchain technology to authenticate that their owners can access genuine Caps digital collectibles.
Le Dîner en Blanc is back...2021-07-1522 minTommy and Kelly ShowOlivia Rodrigo is in DC, Free Britney Rally, New Name for the Washington Football Team“If you want to live forever don’t carve your name in sandstone.”
A bunch of celebrities are coming to DC. Dave Chappelle will be at the Kennedy Center on August 1 premiering his yet to be named documentary.
Olivia Rodrigo will be at the White House today meeting with President Joe Biden and Dr Anthony Fauci. They’ll also record some videos to help vaccination efforts of young people.
Britney Spears returns to court today and there are rallys all around the world to support her including in DC, today the Free Britney rally will be at the Lincoln Memorial at 2 pm...2021-07-1422 minTommy and Kelly ShowFree Britney Movement Comes to Capitol Hill, Soto Breaks Records, Nymphs Are Falling From the SkyToday is Tuesday, July 13, 2021.
The Georgetown Canal boat has returned and was spotted in the canal over the weekend. The newly renovated boat will offer rides on the canal locks via the traditional method of mules. The boat has two electric motors, for when the mules are on break. The National Park Service hopes to open it to visitors in 2022.
According to the Washingtonian, a Free Britney rally is scheduled for Wednesday, July 14, at 2 PM at the Lincoln Memorial. It’s organized by a new local group named Free Britney America, that intends to pressure Congress to reform conservatorship.
Nationals’ Juan...2021-07-1324 minTommy and Kelly ShowSpace Journeys, International Tennis Star Coming to DC, MLB All Star Festivities Kicks Off with Soto, Gourmet Burger Joint ReturnsToday is Monday, July 12, 2021.
Now that Sir Richard Branson has been to the edge of space and back, his company, Virgin Galactic, wants you to have a chance to do the same. Virgin Galactic and Omaze have opened a sweepstake giving you and a friend the chance to win two seats on "one of the first" commercial flights into space.
An international tennis star Rafael Nadal will compete in the DC summer tradition at the Citi Open tournament. Nadal, a 20- time grand slam champion, has not played professionally since the French Open back in June opting out of both...2021-07-1229 minTommy and Kelly ShowDC's Music Festivals Broccoli City and All Things Go Are Back!After a quiet year (and change) DC's music festivals are amp'd up to create the sound of summer. All Things Go and Broccoli City Fest both announced strong line ups within a week of each other. We talked to founders of both fests and found the optimism and excitement for two of DC's signature musical moments is real. Brandon McEachern and Jermon Williams of Broccoli City and Stephen Vallimarescu from All Things Go chat with Tommy McFLY about their October events.
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Line Up includes Lil Baby, Snoh Aalegra, Moneybagg Yo, Lucky Daye, Rubi Rose...2021-07-0814 minTommy and Kelly ShowMayor of the City of Rehoboth Discusses Biden’s Summer House Plus Kelly’s Favorite Places at the BeachThe Nation’s Summer Capital, Rehoboth Beach Delaware recently received international attention, as President Joe Biden made his first visit as President to his summer home in Rehoboth. The Mayor of the City of Rehoboth, Stan Mills join us to discuss why Rehoboth is so special, how it has recovered from the pandemic and the logistics around the President’s visit and other celebrities that visit this small Delaware resort town. Plus, Kelly shares some of her favorite spots to eat, shop and drink at the beach.
From Real.Fun.DC. “The Tommy and Kelly Show” is produced in Washington, DC provi...2021-07-0221 minTommy and Kelly ShowHow to Get A Selfie with the Panda, No More Drinking at Parks in MoCo, Wonder Woman Has New MusicToday is Thursday, July 1.
Lil Fox visits the National Zoo to see the baby panda and gives us the scoop on the best way to get passes.
A beloved toy store is closing its doors. Sullivan Toys and Art Supplies in Tenleytown has been family run since the 1950s.
Nationals continue their winning streak with a sweep of the Rays. Trea Turner celebrated his 28th birthday with a cycle, his third one with the Nats!
Rumors spread on social media that Bowie, MD resident and famous “Just A Friend” rapper, Biz Markie had died, but those are not true. Biz Mark...2021-07-0120 minTommy and Kelly ShowParades in DC this Weekend, Good news in the Baseball World, Less Robo Calls, DC Area Has Another OlympianTwo parades are happening in DC to celebrate the 4th; Barracks Row and the Palisades, also The Reach at the Kennedy Center and the District Wharf have special programming and viewing spots.
Tommy does a deep dive into the history of Clarendon, Virginia and realizes it is not the only Clarendon in the country.
Trey Mancini, the Orioles first baseman will compete in this year’s Home Run Derby as part of the All-Star festivities. Unfortunately, he missed all of the 2020 season undergoing chemotherapy treatments for stage 3 colon cancer.
In other good baseball news, local celebrity at Nats and Caps ga...2021-06-3022 minTommy and Kelly ShowWolfgang Puck Shares Stories from His Decades As A Celebrity ChefBefore there were celebrity chefs there was Wolfgang Puck, all part of his multi-million dollar empire are restaurants, cookbooks, cookware and now a new documentary about his life, which started streaming on Disney+ on June 25.
Wolfgang Puck is hanging out his latest restaurant concept to open in DC, Cut, in the Rosewood Hotel on 31st Street in Georgetown. A chef and friend to the stars he sits down with Tommy to share stories from his childhood and career; discusses the resiliency of the restaurant industry, stories from Pablo Picasso to Gordon Ramsey - he is the OG of celebrity chefs.
...2021-06-2826 minTommy and Kelly ShowCats Cafe Opens in Georgetown, How to Deal with a Chicken Wing Shortage and Olympians Love DoritosWingstop is evolving given the recent chicken wing supply shortage with a new venture, Thighstop, a virtual kitchen that delivers chicken thighs via DoorDash.
Alexandria has renamed 2 of its schools effective July 1. TC Williams will become Alexandria High School and Matthew Maury Elementary will be renamed to Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School after an Alexandrian educator, leader, citizen, wife and mother who died last year.
Montgomery County Park announced that they have placed 13 selfie stands in different parks around the county. The locations were selected based on scenic views and the diversity of landscapes around the park system.
Cat Cafe...2021-06-2519 minTommy and Kelly ShowBroccoli City Returns, Nats Go Hawaiian, National Mall is Available to Rent By the Hour, Free BritneyA DC tradition continues! Broccoli Festival returns to RFK on October 2, Lil Baby, Snoh Aalegra and Moneybagg Yo joined by Lucky Daye, Justine Skye, and Rubi Rose. Tickets are on sale Friday, June 25.
The Nats beat the Phillies in an exciting game 13-12, and it is the first MLB game in history where both teams hit a 3-run homer and a grand slam. Nats headed to Miami for a 4 game series in festive tropical shirts, looks like the team is having fun on and off the field.
D.C. United will host club teams from El Salvador and Mexico next...2021-06-2423 minTommy and Kelly ShowThere is a Night Club Coming to the Kennedy Center, Scherzer Undresses on the Mound, Elton John Returns to Nats ParkElton John is coming to Nats Park for his farewell tour on September 24, 2022. Last time he performed at Nats Park was with Billy Joel in 2009.
Heist Night Club is coming to the roof of the Kennedy Center this summer. We talk to the creator Vinoda Basnayake on how this will be an awesome experience.
Nats Game last night was a win and placed them in second place in the NL East but it was not the win that was memorable. It will be Max Scherzer almost undressing on the mound and mocking Phillies manager Joe Girardi.
Girardi asked umpires to...2021-06-2322 minTommy and Kelly ShowVice President Kamala Harris’s Pride BrunchJune is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and Capital Pride is being celebrated across Washington this weekend. In a surprise appearance, Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff even joined in, participating in the Pride march on Saturday. And they even had their own version of a Pride Brunch, making a surprise stop at Centrolina in CityCenter DC. Chef Amy Brandwein, a pioneer female Chef-owner, and her team aren’t just known for standout and award-winning regional Italian cooking and commitment to sustainable ingredients, but also for strengthening and building the community around them.
So it probably wasn’t unexpected that...2021-06-1203 minTommy and Kelly ShowCan Congress Fight Childhood Brain Cancer?This is something a little different than our usual podcast -- Tommy recently hosted an important conversation with the Lilabean Foundation for Pediatric Brain Cancer's Executive Director, Nicole Giroux and CNN reporter Andrew Kaczynski. Andrew's daughter Francesca passed away from a brain tumor last year at only 9 months old. Nicole, whose daughter Lila was diagnosed with brain cancer almost 12 years ago, and Andrew discuss their daughters' life-changing diagnosis days, as well as what drives them to help fight pediatric brain cancer and advocate for research funding. May was brain cancer awareness month so we thought this was an important time to have...2021-06-0121 minTommy and Kelly ShowWe Are Going Streaking at Nats Park, Philly Fans Are Animals and Recipes to Enjoy Cicadas for DinnerToday is Thursday, May 27, 2021.
There was a streaker at Nats Park last night during the rain delay. Philly fans throw popcorn at Wizards player Russell Westbrook during last night’s playoff game. The Wizards are 0-2 in the 7 game series and return back to DC to play on Saturday and Monday.
Howard University announced on Wednesday that it will be naming its newly established College of Fine Arts after notable alumni Chadwick Boseman.
The Drake coming to DC debate continues - his music producer DJ Prince will be at the Main Event on June 4th in Columbia, MD with his ne...2021-05-2729 minTommy and Kelly ShowQuarantine Creativity in Zoe August's New MusicLook out Taylor Swift and Lorde, Zoe August has been writing songs and recording during the pandemic. The 16 year old singer, songwriter and musician joined Tommy McFLY for a chat about her new EP and performs her song “Where Happiness Hides.”
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Twitter: @TommyMcF...2021-05-1808 minTommy and Kelly ShowRe-opening is happening: Broadway is Coming Back to DC and Eased Mask MandatesToday is Tuesday, May 18 and we have some Real.Fun.DC. headlines to share from the updated mask mandates to the 2 DC sports teams that are in the playoffs. Also Tommy goes down a rabbit hole on the decline in lesbian bars.
Caps fall to Boston last night in overtime, 4-3 tying up the series 1-1 and they head to Boston for Game 3 on Wednesday. Wizards are also in the playoffs and face off the Celtics tonight. And because we love the Nats, they play the Boston Red Sox but not until the home closer on October 3.
Broadway is coming...2021-05-1821 minTommy and Kelly ShowToday is Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Today's headlines include Stanley Cup Playoffs begin DC, Carol Baskin weighs in on a tiger on the run, gas shortage.Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm said on Tuesday that the Colonial pipeline would be ready to resume operations by the end of Wednesday and that there was no need for concern or panic buying.
Stanley Cup Playoffs Begin on Saturday in DC, Caps take on the Bruins with 25% stadium capacity and Mayor Bowser announces full capacity starting on June 11.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation has announced a multi-year global partnership with Procter & Gamble will focus on gender equality, more inclusive online spaces and resilience and impact through sport.
Elon Musk drew 7.3 million viewers as host of "Saturday Ni...2021-05-1218 minTommy and Kelly ShowOne On One With Dave Grohl"Could you F***ing imagine, that's your life? Putting everyone ahead of you to make sure they go on to achieve their dreams!" Teachers have a special place in Dave Grohl's heart. Foo Fighters front man and General DC Icon caught up with Tommy McFLY about his new show "From Cradle To Stage" on Paramount+. Grohl and his mom Virginia, a public school teacher from Virginia, traveled the country talking to other music stars and their moms in a wonderfully fun and captivating docu-series. Dave shared his unwavering love for public school teachers, playing the White House, growing up in...2021-05-0813 minTommy and Kelly ShowSay Yes To The Dress's Monte Durham Say No To SweatpantsMonte Durham of Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta has opened a dynamic beauty HQ in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. Salon Monte opened up in late 2020 and despite the crushing troubles of a pandemic Durham is upbeat, thriving and anti-lounge wear. Tommy and Monte's conversation goes from the dangers of doing your own color, to tips for the perfect micro wedding, his work as a hospice angel, why the fire department came to Salon Monte pre-opening and a love for Alexandria.
From Real.Fun.DC. “The Tommy + Kelly Show” is produced in Washington, DC providing news, culture, playful conversation, positive ener...2021-04-2911 minTommy and Kelly ShowThe Oscars Were Boring Da Butt, There Were Some Great Moments.Tommy's husband basically won an Oscar last night, Glen Close brought her EU (Experience Unlimited) DMV GoGo Knowledge,
Yuh-Jung Youn stole our hearts, Nomadland wins big, Anthony's upset, Soul's night.
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LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY2021-04-2616 minTommy and Kelly ShowNot Throwing Away Her Shot! Kelly Got VAX'dAfter a little time off to recuperate Kelly Collis is back to tell her vaccine story. She got the second dose of Pfizer on Wednesday. Apparently Tommy got his first shot all wrong? #RealFunDC
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LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY2021-04-2308 minTommy and Kelly ShowBlack Indy Artists Are Small Black Owned Businesses Chatting With Maimouna Youssef AKA MuMuFreshMore than 200 diverse artists have been tapped by the Kennedy Center for Arts Across America. Tommy McFLY chats with Maimouna Youssef AKA MuMuFresh one of the show's hosts. The free programs tackles different social issues each episode and Maimouna is one of your guides. She's Duke Ellington grad, grammy nominated performer and is working on her next album.
Maimouna talks about supporting Black Independent Artist because they are Small Businesses. She also share fun stories from touring with her son.
Connect with Maimouna at MuMuFresh.com
From Real.Fun.DC. “The Tommy + Kelly Show” is produced in Washington, DC providing news...2021-04-1413 minTommy and Kelly ShowThe Georgetown Transformers Are Multiplying! Dr Howard The Man Behind The Robots Shares The Latest“When you come visit them, I assure you they will be there.”
Dr. Newton Howard is the brain scientist and machine enthusiast at the center of a contentious battle with his Georgetown neighbors. The scuffle centers around two life size Transformers, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, placed in front of his Prospect Street house. Neighbors complained and the ANC (neighborhood commission) tried to get them removed using a property lines violation and claiming they devalued the historic district.
The giant robots are just a few blocks from Georgetown University, where he is a professor in computational neurology and functional neurosurgery. People from...2021-04-0712 minTommy and Kelly ShowSupport Dozens of DC Restaurants On One Delicious EveningThis year the National Cherry Blossom Festival is turning their #PinkTieParty into an evening of support for DC restaurants. We're asking the community to come together and buy dinner from delicious DC spots like Nina May - Chef Colin McClimans talked about the secret recipe for opening #NinaMayDC in late 2019 and how they're ready to wow guests for the Pink Tie Party!
Visit NationalCherryBlossomFestival.org to buy a 'ticket' that gets you a delicious meal from dozens of DC spots including Nina May in Shaw and access to an awesome live show. Kelly + Tommy are hosting the evening's event. Restaurants...2021-03-1812 minTommy and Kelly ShowTalk About Framing BritneyThat Weather Is Cray!, Let's Talk About Framing Britney, Courtney's Date Lab Update, Tommy Has British Questions, BEAN-ifet To Mark Mardi Gras, Couple Stressed During COVID
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LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY2021-02-1637 minTommy and Kelly ShowCold Weather Needs Warm Hearts From Arlington NeighborsA-SPAN strives to end homelessness in Arlington through housing and ongoing case management. During the cold winter months an already tough situation becomes very dangerous for those living on the streets. Terrance Toussaint Senior Director of Programs talked about A-SPAN’s work to combat hypothermia and also the broader mission to end homelessness in the county.
Join Tommy and the A-SPAN team for the “Home For The Heart” virtual breakfast on February 12th to learn more about A-SPAN’s vital work.
From Real.Fun.DC. “The Tommy + Kelly Show” is produced in Washington, DC providing news, culture, playful conversation, positive energy, and...2021-02-0507 minTommy and Kelly ShowYour Questions About The COVID-19 Vaccine AnsweredWe had an extended conversation with Dr Raj Chand the Chief Medical Officer at INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital. Dr Chand answered the questions you wanted to know and submitted to Tommy + Kelly.
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LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY2021-01-1425 minTommy and Kelly ShowWhy Is Montgomery and Prince George's Water So Darn Delicious?Think of how much water you've used already, today. A drink, a shower, cleaning the dishes, washing your hands -- for an increasing number of Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland neighbors their water bill is stacking up with little relief in sight. We talked to Kelly Caplan of WSSC's "Water Fund" a non-profit that provides up to $500 in relief for people behind on their water bills. The Water Fund is a special organization that is able to donate 100% of the money raised back to the community. The WSSC Water Fund partners with the Salvation Army to facilitate the program...2020-12-0805 minTommy and Kelly ShowTommy’s Celebrity Look AlikeOut at Saltline in DC to celebrate a friend's new job news, Tommy was told he looked like a very famous celebrity... Also we talked about how DC restaurants are preparing for the winter months and working hard to keep diners safe.
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Inst...2020-12-0405 minTommy and Kelly ShowIt's Cyber Monday. How Do You Plan to Shop?What's Your Cyber Monday Strategy, George Clooney's Beauty Regimen, When The Lunar Eclipse Hits Your Eye, Tonight's Charlie Mike Vets Kick Off, Come Inside Tommy's Test Kitchen
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LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY2020-11-3029 minTommy and Kelly ShowBirch Please! Extra Teacher Tour Surprises.We told you last week about Sarah and Chris Eckenrode of Featherstone Elementary in Prince William County, Virginia. They're working had to build free desk for students who don't have a "Study Station." As word traveled about their awesome efforts we caught up with them for an update and a big board surprise.
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Thanks to L&B Enterprises for keeping their mission moving and for helping get kids in functions Study Stations for distance learning.
The Tommy + Kelly Teacher Tour is made possible by Virginia Lottery, Georgetown Cupcake and Farmers Restaurant Group...2020-11-1308 minTommy and Kelly ShowTeacher Tour: Election Lessons And Field Hockey in FebruaryThere are good people out there going above and beyond for others, especially in our (virtual) classrooms.
Congrats to Stefanie Vestal a Glasgow Middle School teacher and field hockey coach at Justice High School in Fairfax County Public Schools for being our first honoree. Kelly Collis and I are heading all around Northern Virginia telling stories of educators being relentlessly positive and creative to reach students wherever they are. Much love to Virginia Lottery who made this program possible. They put all their profits into K-12 Education in the Commonwealth too BTW.
This series will make you smile, get a...2020-11-0206 minTommy and Kelly ShowThis Is Us, Having a Conversation with Chrissy MetzAs This Is Us returns to TV, Chrissy Metz and Tommy McFLY talk about the last few months. Metz has been in Nashville working on her music career and releasing some great songs.
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LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY2020-10-2814 minTommy and Kelly ShowTommy + Kelly's Teacher Tour Is Back!Tell Us About Your Favorite Virginia Teacher. Tommy + Kelly's Teacher Tour is back, presented by the Virginia Lottery! Like all things in 2020, we had to change up our usual adventures of surprising thousands of teachers across Northern Virginia! This year, we're looking for that special educator in your life who is going above and beyond in these trying times of distance learning.
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Now's your chance to nominate your favorite Virginia teacher. Kelly Collis and Tommy McFLY will make a personal visit to their school or home (using safe social distance and mask protocols) with an awesome...2020-10-0512 min