“The best Chinese food in the District is found in odd places,” says local Chinese food enthusiast Christopher. “So don’t be afraid to venture out in search of the perfect bite.” And venture out [...]
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When Audrey Henson was selected as a Congressional intern while attending the University of South Florida, it changed the trajectory of her career and ultimately her life. She was placed in a few [...]
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A transplant from Lexington, Kentucky, Austin Rutland has lived in the District for all of 2 months. The 22-year-old wants to become a sign language interpreter and moved to the Washington area [...]
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We’ve been called “lazy, entitled narcissists.” The “Me, Me, Me generation.” And the most tech-savvy generation thus far. And now, as older generations move toward retirement, we’re being seen as [...]
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Does the idea of seeing your workplace, start up, restaurant, product, or point of view featured on CAPITOL STANDARD give you the ultimate feels? Well, you’re in luck. CAPITOL STANDARD [...]
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We’ve all had that one professor. The one who paved the way to a new school of thought, and whose words of wisdom led you to where you are today. Those such professors are Howard University [...]
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Situated just two blocks from the Clarendon Metro station is Ambar— a Balkan restaurant known for its small & large plates and uniquely bold flavors. This summer, restaurant Mixologist [...]
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DJ Clark Kent will be welcomed to this year’s ‘Hip Hop on the Hill’ fundraiser by Brooklyn-bred Congressman Hakeem Jeffries. You may remember the rising Democratic star for shouting [...]
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Think of social capital in the same way you think of building wealth. It is a form of currency built by making yourself valuable through collaboration, cooperation, and bargaining. In a study by [...]
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You’re hosting your birthday in Washington, DC but not sure where to go or what to do. Whatever you’re into, there are more options than you think. From small gatherings with just a few friends [...]
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Nnamdi Asomugha used to entertain the public as a cornerback for the NFL. He’s since made the transition to acting, marrying Scandal’s Kerry Washington along the way. Asomugha was in town earlier [...]
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This month, CAPITOL STANDARD hosted our Summer Networking Series– an intimate gathering for DC’s well connected political, media, tech and business professionals– at Tredici [...]
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Todd Hitt, President of Kiddar Capital, hosted over 300 people at the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown to attend the annual KIDDAR AFTER HOURS. This year, the event highlighted arts and [...]
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When Gallup surveyed a group of millennial workers the results were telling. The poll shows more than half of all Millennials are bored at work. The reasons are several, spanning a perceived [...]
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Step away from the busy coffee houses, local bars, and fast food joints and head to one of DC’s local tea shops. Whether you’re quitting caffeine or looking for healthy alternatives [...]
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This month, The Embassy of Italy and Harvard Business School Club of DC hosted an intimate evening with the Ambassador of Italy to the United States, His Excellency Armando Varricchio. In [...]
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With spring upon us, the allure of the outdoors begins to return to the city, enticing residents to get some fresh air after months of staying indoors. While the District offers great options for [...]
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In October 2015, a terrarium designer, a surface designer and a fiber artist came together in an empty space in Park View. What began as a space for three friends blossomed into an artistic hub [...]
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What if your typical day at the office included hosting dignitaries and rubbing elbows with the world’s most influential leaders? One congressional staffer doesn’t have to wonder. As [...]
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Last week, TheWrap gathered women across government, media, entertainment, and policy to address pertinent women’s issues at their Power Women Breakfast at the W Hotel in Washington, DC. [...]
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