Authors
AcaciaO
After graduating from Vassar College, Acacia resisted the gravitational tractor beam that is Brooklyn/NYC and relocated to Capitol Hill where she does communications for a nonprofit. Born in Springfield MA, raised in Syracuse NY and edumacated in the Hudson River Valley (and a wee bit in Italy), no place ever quite felt as much like home as DC. Follow her on twitter, and e-mail her at AcaciaO at WeLoveDC dot com.
Tiffany Bridge
Tiffany Baxendell Bridge moved to DC in a fit of quarterlife crisis pique. When the emotional dust settled, she realized she had grown into her new home quite well. Tiffany is an Internet enthusiast and an incurable smartass. She can usually be found rabble-rousing on the latest flavor-of-the-month social networking service, or telling jokes at any of DC's finest open mic nights. Read why Tiffany loves DC.
brownpau
Roving Asian mendicant, can occasionally be seen wandering the streets of downtown Washington, muttering unintelligible gibberish to passers-by while pushing a "bag lady" shopping cart full of old blankets, American flags, soda cans, and healthy secondhand snacks from organic food shop dumpsters. Used to live in a cardboard box at 16th and K but the rent was too expensive.
Tom Bridge
Tom Bridge moved to the DC area in 2000 and hasn't looked back. Well, once. But it was his job that was broken, and not DC. Before founding We Love DC with several friends, Tom was the City Captain for Metroblogging DC for four years. He is a partner at Technolutionary LLC and works in computers for a living. Read Why Tom Loves DC
Don
Well I used to say something in my profile about not quite being a "tinker, tailor, soldier, or spy" but Tom stole that for our about us page, so I guess I'll have to find another way to express that I am a man of many interests. Hmm, guess I just did. My tastes run the gamut from sophomoric to Shakespeare and in my "professional" life I've sold things, served beer, written software, and carried heavy objects... sometimes at the same place. It's that range of loves and activities that makes it so easy for me to love DC - we've got it all.
Kirk
Kirk is a Maine-born, military brat who moved no fewer than 12 times during his childhood. He came to the DC area in 2004 for his undergrad and decided that it was the place for him. Since graduating, he's nabbed a job with the Fed and spends most of his free time hunting for cheap thrills in the city.
jasmine
Jasmine is a Spin magazine contributor who is completely obsessed with music and all things new and different. She's lived in the DC area since 2006, and still has plenty to discover about this great area! Find out why she loves DC.
Donna C.
An area resident since 1997, Donna C. is a DC outsider. When she's not running her writing and Web business, she's running around the city, exploring the great outdoors, or trying to figure out how best to go green. See why she loves DC.
Ben H. Rome
Writer by day...and by night. My wife and I are happy Pittsburgh transplants to the region, going on four years now. I jabber about arts, food and tourism here. You may catch me wandering around DC like a tourist at times with my camera. I will admit that even though my heart is entwined with this fantastic region and its people, I will never relinquish my allegiance to my beloved Penguins. If you're interested in my mundane life as a writer, feel free to follow me on Twitter. Find out why I love living here. And if you've got a museum or other cultural event coming up, drop me a line at bhrome AT welovedc DOT com; I'd love to cover it or at least announce it for you.
shannon
Shannon grew up in the greater DC area/Maryland suburbs, went to Virginia for college and grad school (go Hoos!), and settled in DC in 2006. She's an urban planner who loves transit (why yes, that is her dressed as a Metro pylon for Halloween), cities, and all things DC. Email her at Shannon (at) WeLoveDC.com!
rjohnson
A born and bred New Yorker, Rebecca made the big trip "down south" to DC 3 years ago and hasn't looked back. Simply put: she's a fun-loving girl who enjoys playing footie and Jack n' ginger.
Max
Hailing from the Mile High City, Max has also lived in Tinsel Town, the Emerald City, as well as the City of Brotherly Love. Now a District resident, he likes to write about cool photos by local photographers, the DC restaurant and bar scene, or anything else that pops into his mind.
KatieT
Katie moved to DC in 2007, and has since embarked upon a love affair with the city. She's a PR and public affairs professional at a DC trade association, living in Arlington. A full-time foodie, Katie has high goals to eat herself through the entire city, with only her Gold's Gym trainer, Coasting bike and running shoes to save her from herself. Find out why she loves DC. Do you know of any restaurants, events or other foodie-related news Katie might like to know about? Email her at Katie (at) WeLoveDC.com!
Carl Weaver
Carl Weaver is a photographer and writer based in Arlington, VA and available for assignment worldwide. He has shot weddings, cultural events, individual portraits, technical subjects and has even traveled as far as Thailand, England and Norway to get images. His artistic vision combines interests in human interaction, nature and journalism.
Jenn Larsen
Jenn Larsen came to DC on a whim, and stayed by chance. A former Connecticut Yankee, she often wonders if she can call herself a Washingtonian at last. By day, she's a corporate drone, by night, a costume designer - but always a writer and observer of life. Send any interesting tidbits to jenn (at) welovedc.com and check out why Jenn loves DC.
