Politico

These expenditures – culled from thousands of line items released Monday by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House – are just a fraction of the $300 million spent last quarter by House offices. But while the bulk of congressional office spending goes to salaries and routine office expenses, some of the line items offer a window into the personalities and priorities of each congressional office.

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House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) spent about $1,561 in bottled water and House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) spent no money on water but a touch over $18,000 in food.

The 23rd season of MTV’s The Real World was filmed this past summer in DC and is set to air soon. There was a lot of coverage on DC blogs and in the media prior to the filming and after it started. Now it seems they may be moving right up I-95 to film the next installment (the show was picked up for four more seasons.)

I somehow missed this news that the 24th season may be filmed here in Baltimore.
New Media Mobtown reported way back on 10/31 that the production company for the show was looking for local casting assistants.

We will continue to follow this story here at Inside Charm City. If anyone else has any news on this subject feel free to leave it in the comments or send an email to mail@insidecharmcity.com.

UPDATE: The Baltimore Sun’s Sarah Kickler Kelber is on the case also.

Pat McDonough email

Dear Friend,
I will be hosting a Season’s Greetings Dinner Reception on Thursday, December 17, 2009 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Towson United Methodist Church. The event will feature a hot buffet. Our special guest will be Ed Norris, talk show host on 105.7 FM, CBS radio.
I will present an update on the current state of public affairs. Our wonderful Patriot Singers will also perform. The general cost of the dinner is $45 per person. However, if you are on our e-mail network system or direct mail, your discounted cost will be $40. I am looking forward to seeing you. The Towson United Methodist Church is located at 501 Hampton Lane. Take the Dulaney Valley Exit North off the beltway. The church is located at the top of the ramp on the right. Space is limited for this dinner. Your check will automatically reserve your seat. Please make your check payable to the Pat McDonough Leadership Team and mail to P.O. Box 15470, Baltimore, MD 21220. To R.S.V.P. or have more information, you may call 410-238-0025.

Thank you for your consideration and support.
Pat

Downtown Diane reported via Twitter today that Rosedale native Stacy Keibler, of Dancing with the Stars and WWE fame, was spotted Friday evening sharing sushi with actor Geoff Stults at RA Sushi in Harbor East.

Stults is most known for playing Ben Kinkirk in the series 7th Heaven. He also appears in October Road and will be starring in an upcoming film – I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell. Stults will be turning 32 in November while Keibler is 30. The pair have been dating since 2005. They appeared on Punk’d together and they also are part owners of the Hollywood Fame, a team in the rebirth of the ABA.

Sankofa release

THIS JUST IN!!!!

Master Drummer Mamady Keita is coming to Baltimore/Washington Area!
This is MAJOR! Please see the flier for Mamady Keita’s workshop at the link below for more details about the workshop:

http://www.holygoat.com/TTMWashingtonDC/Tam%20Tam%20MandingueWashingtonDC8×11Mamady2009.pdf

Weekend Classes:
Saturday, December 5, 2009

Sankofa Studio
(Home of the Sankofa Dance Thetaer)
2901 Druid Park Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215

Sankofa Studio Schedule:
12pm – 1:30pm class one
2pm – 3:30pm class two

Prices:
One class – $25
Both classes – $40.
Observation – $10 and
Observe and record all day – $30.

Additional Weekday Class:

Tuesday, December 8, 2009
One space-limited class

Ubuntu/Nankama Studio
3802 34th Street, Mt. Rainier, MD 207120
All levels (djembe/d’unun)
8 p.m. -9:30 p.m.

Price:
Class – $25
Observation – $10
Observe and record – $25.

Please contact Mahiri at mfkeita@gmail.com