Colin 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, there are currently 34 outdoor pickleball courts in DC, with plans to have courts in all 8 Wards by 2022. Billionaire Todd Boehly, part-owner of Lakers, Dodgers in talks to buy women’s soccer team the Washington Spirit, Boehly is originally from DC. This weekend is the wrap up of Southern Maryland Vegan restaurant week. Tommy talks with their founder Alissa Kircher from the Ruddy Duck in Solomon’s. Links: Captain White’s Seafood Market Leave the Wharf: Captain White’s Seafood Market Leaving the Wharf Pickleball Courts Come to DC: Pickleball Courts Come to DC WJFK Speculates Who Will Replace FP Santangelo: Who Will Replace FP Santangelo? Washington Post Reports Todd Booehly to buy the Washington Spirit: a href=”https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/10/29/todd-boehly-nwsl-washington-spirit/”>Todd Booehly to but the Washington Spirit Southern Maryland Vegan Restaurant Week: Southern MD Vegan Restaurant Week 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 any time. Download the Real.Fun.DC. APP to check out our wide array of programming app.RealFunDC.com Follow Kelly Collis Twitter: @CityShopGirl Instagram: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY

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Captain White’s Seafood Sets Sail, Pickleball Craze Is Happening in DC, Washington, Spirit Gets A New Owner

Tommy 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 Saturday, showcasing dozens of Asian inspired restaurants in an outdoor festival on Pennsylvania Ave. Links: Conspiracy Theories on Squid Game: Squid Game TikTok Conspiracies Kevin Hart at DC Improv: Kevin Hart at DC Improv New American Girl Doll from DC: < a href=”https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-new-environmentalist-for-the-next-generation-is-a-doll-and-shes-from-dc/2021/11/01/b0902a7e-3b38-11ec-a493-51b0252dea0c_story.html”>New American Girl Doll from DC DC Night Market: DC Night Market 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 any time. Download the Real.Fun.DC. APP to check out our wide array of programming app.RealFunDC.com Follow Kelly Collis Twitter: @CityShopGirl Instagram: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY

Kevin Hart Pops Up in DC, Squid Game Conspiracy, House of Gucci Local Connection, American Girl Doll From Anacostia

Election 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. Links: Merriam-Webster Announces New Words: New Words in the Dictionary Mariah Carey Cashes In On Christmas Mariah Carey Says It’s Christmas Time Again New National Christmas Tree: New National Christmas Tree is Here Eat Drink SHAW, Reimagined: Eat Drink SHAW, Reimagined 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 any time. Download the Real.Fun.DC. APP to check out our wide array of programming app.RealFunDC.com Follow Kelly Collis Twitter: @CityShopGirl Instagram: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY

Election Day in VA, New Dictionary Words, Mariah Says it is Christmas Time, Smashing Pumpkins

According 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! Links: Coyote Spotted at Rock Creek Park: Coyote in Rock Creek Park Toothpaste Friendly OJ: Toothpaste Friendly OJ Teacher Tour: Teacher Tour Halloween Happenings - Pumpkin Decorating: Pumpkin Decorating Halloween Happenings - Pumpkins in the Park: Pumpkins in the Park Howl-o-Ween at Hirshhorn: Howl-o-Ween at Hirshhorn 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 any time. Download the Real.Fun.DC. APP to check out our wide array of programming app.RealFunDC.com Follow Kelly Collis Twitter: @CityShopGirl Instagram: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY

Coyote in Rock Creek, Halloween Festivities in DC, Teacher Tour Rolls On

Katie 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 one-month membership to Capital Bike Share to help ease transportation issues caused by WMATA delays. The Virginia Governor race continues to capture attention. A local foundation hopes it can also capture dollars for charity, by people picking the candidate they believe will win. Again this year, the Washington Regional Alcohol Program is partnering with Lyft to provide free rides for Halloween. Links: Katie Couric Dishes on Local Reporters: Katie Couric Talks Local Reporters Halloween in Friendship Heights: Halloween in Friendship Heights High Heel Race: High Heel Race Free Rides on Halloween: Free Rides on Halloween Capital Bike Share: Capital Bike Share 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 any time. Download the Real.Fun.DC. APP to check out our wide array of programming app.RealFunDC.com Follow Kelly Collis Twitter: @CityShopGirl Instagram: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY

Katie Couric Coming to DC, Free Bikes, High Heel Race Tonight

Arlington 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 it does not make up for their experience, we wanted to offer an apology along with this small gesture of appreciation.” Online is the Spooky Hill map of the location in the Capitol Hills neighborhood of Halloween decorations. Colin Powell’s Funeral is scheduled for November 5 at the National Cathedral. The Teacher Tour continues with a stop at Hoffman Boston to visit Ms. Gomez. Links: Amazon Partners with Arlington Public Schools: Amazon Partners with Arlington Public Schools Heist Halloween Night: Heist Halloween Night Rattiest Cities in the US: Rattiest Cities in the US Metro Give $21 Smart Credit Compensation: Metro to Give $21 Smart Credit Compensation Spooky Hill Map: Spooky Hill Map 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 any time. Download the Real.Fun.DC. APP to check out our wide array of programming app.RealFunDC.com Follow Kelly Collis Twitter: @CityShopGirl Instagram: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY

Amazon Rolls Out Community Plans, Popping Bottles in a Haunted House, Metro PR Nightmare Continues

We 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 Maryland towns, Frederick, Columbia and Annapolis are all ranked in the best 100 places to live in America, according to a report released by the community research outlet Livability. Halloween candy sales are up 48% compared to this time last year. Most popular candy in Maryland = Hershey Kisses, Virginia = Hot Tamales and DC = M&Ms. A 2 hour interview with Oprah and Adele is coming to CBS on November 14th. Political Arena is a new video game in development that allows players to choose a political candidate and make all sorts of decisions around campaigning. Links: Top Halloween Candy By State: 

Remembering Colin Powell Rules for Life, WMATA is a Disaster, Maryland Towns Rank in the Top 100

Max 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 businesses, community groups, artisans, food, and entertainment. Broadway returns to the Kennedy Center this week with the production of Hadestown. Links: Max Is Shirtless: Max is Shirtless Adele Interview with BBC Radio: Adele Interview with BBC Radio Colorful Fest: Colorful Fest 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 any time. Download the Real.Fun.DC. APP to check out our wide array of programming app.RealFunDC.com Follow Kelly Collis Twitter: @CityShopGirl Instagram: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY

Max Scherzer Saves the Dodgers, Zebras Are Still Roaming, Broadway Returns to the Kennedy Center, Adele’s New Music

Mr. 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 has been released on WHUT-TV. The Congressional Cemetery is holding the annual fundraiser “Soul Strolls” on Friday and Saturday night, as well as a less creepy Sunday day stroll. Links: Heather Zimmerman is Preggers: Heather Zimmerman is Pregnant Squid Game Candy: Squid Game Candy Congressional cemetery: Congressional Cemetary Odessa Trailer: Odessa Trailer Washington Post Article on Odessa: Washington Post Article on Odessa 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 any time. Download the Real.Fun.DC. APP to check out our wide array of programming app.RealFunDC.com Follow Kelly Collis Twitter: @CityShopGirl Instagram: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY

Baby Makes A Grandslam, Caps Win, Odessa the DC Gangster Gets a Documentary, Squid Game Candy Comes to DC

Capitals 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 and Tommy surprised teachers in Fairfax County at Willow Springs Elementary and Woodson High with Virginia Lottery swag, scratchers and Georgetown Cupcakes. RealFunDC.com/teachers to follow along 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 any time. Download the Real.Fun.DC. APP to check out our wide array of programming

MoCo Most Vax’d, Caps Home Opener, Adele Loves DC and Has New Music, 007 Is Back in Movie Theaters, Northern Virginia Teacher Tour Returns

Drag 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, incorporating ingredients that would have otherwise fallen to less fortunate outcomes. Each dish fights food waste and helps reduce the 40% of food that is wasted each year and proceeds from the dishes will be donated to DC Central Kitchen. NextDoor is relaunching its Treat Map again this year. The app will let people in your neighborhood post if they pass out candy or have the scariest Halloween decorations. Links: Scherzer in Dodgers Gear: Scherzer in Dodgers Gear Alexandria Best Small City- Conde Nats listing: Alexandria Best Small City 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 any time. Download the Real.Fun.DC. APP to check out our wide array of programming app.RealFunDC.com Follow Kelly Collis Twitter: @CityShopGirl Instagram: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY

Max on The Mound, High Heel Race Returns, Alexandria Ranks on Small Town List, DC Central Kitchen Gets Donation from Imperfect Foods, Halloween is on Nextdoor

Kelly Collis and Tommy McFLY talk about real, fun, and Washington, DC.

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