Overheard at Lunch: DC Gossip Girl


Tommy McFly Officially Off the Market
94.7 Fresh FM host Tommy McFly posted a photo on social media of himself and fiancé Chrys Kefalas holding their Maryland marriage license. With clapping emojis between each word, the caption read: “One step closer!” We can’t wait to see more of the adorable couple when they tie the knot.

Tiffany Trump Going to Georgetown Law
tiffany-trumpFirst daughter Tiffany Trump will be joining her father and older half-sister Ivanka and family in D.C. The 23-year-old has decided to matriculate at Georgetown Law School. She won’t be the first Trump Hoya. Eric has a degree from Georgetown and Ivanka attended the university for two years before switching to Wharton.

‘Jack Ryan’ Star Bikes, Rows Nearby
John Krasinski, who played everyman Jim Halpert on NBC’s long-running show “The Office,” has been spotted around town. Krasinski will star in a new show, Amazon Video’s “Jack Ryan,” being filmed in D.C. A scene reportedly shot in Georgetown had the actor biking through the neighborhood. He was also seen getting some early morning rowing in on the Potomac for the series.

Ivanka Celebrates Mother’s Day in Georgetown
Ivanka Trump and her family finally did something relatable: they brunched at Clyde’s in Georgetown on Mother’s Day. The Washington Post reported that the family — including the president’s grandchildren, Arabella, Joseph and Theodore Kushner — enjoyed a leisurely meal of omelets.

Letterman Snags Mark Twain Prize
david-lettermanDavid Letterman has won the 20th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, which will be presented Oct. 22 at the Kennedy Center. Last year’s winner was Bill Murray. The former “Late Show” host has become an outspoken opponent of President Trump, so chances are there will be a few jokes about “Trumpy,” as Letterman has nicknamed our nation’s leader.

Miss DC Crowned Miss USA
Miss District of Columbia Kara McCullough made her mark on the pageant world earlier this month when she was crowned Miss USA in Las Vegas. The 25-year-old, a scientist at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, wore her hair natural to pay tribute to her mother, who died of lung cancer three months before the competition. This is the second year in a row that Miss DC took the Miss USA crown. Best of luck to McCullough at the Miss Universe pageant.

Save the Date for (Yet Another) March
Mark — or should we say “bark”? — your calendars. Another march is being planned for early next month, the Hill reported. The “Bipawtisan March” will be held June 4, with proceeds benefitting the Humane Rescue Alliance. The march hopes to raise awareness of animal adoption and fostering — a cause we can all support, as love for a pet is universal.

D.C. No Longer Fittest in the Land
Sadly, we have been demoted. After holding the “fittest city” title in the American College of Sports Medicine’s American Fitness Index for three years running, D.C. lost to Minneapolis by a lean one-point margin. Maybe it’s time to get back to the gym?

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