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Micky Farivar and Tommy McFly |
by contributor Brendan Kownacki
Exclusivity reined as the District’s best and brightest turned out for Washington Life Magazine's "The Young and the Guest List" party; a mix of media, business and social stars from around the D.C. area who gathered to mingle and toast the under-40 influencers in the area.
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Kelly Collis Phil Beshara and Zena Polin |
“The list is a nice validation for the work that people do in this city” said Yeas and Nays columnist Nikki Schwab who is a first time addition to the list this year.
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| News Channel 8's Laura Chavez shares a story with Nikki Schwab and Geoff Ryskamp |
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The annual list is a mix of leading politicians, chefs, business leaders, philanthropists and socialites. All gathered at the posh Longview Gallery where the crowd was treated to flowing champagne, a bubbly cover band and culinary creations from Chef RJ Cooper.
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