Kate Michael

Kate Michael, @kstreetkate, is a Writer/Model/On-Camera Host and Event Emcee. Notable as the Founder and current Editor-At-Large of K Street Magazine, Kate started the site while serving as Miss District of Columbia 2006 and competing in Miss America (2007). Currently, Kate works as a professional spokesperson and model, walking the runway for such industry icons as Valentino, Derek Lam, Naeem Kahn and Oscar de la Renta. Her media portfolio includes a spread in Elle magazine and features on Inside Edition and BBC World News’ “The Real Cities” series. You’ll catch her interviewing guests on DC’s NewChannel8′s Let’s Talk Live and showcasing products on BestBuy.com, as well as work appearing on NBC, Fox, Comcast and local print publications.

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Frustrated with Washington Monument Shut-Down?! Here’s How You Can Still Get to the Top

Posted on July 9, 2013 in Around Town, City Stuff, Dish, News/Updates

While we’re kind of digging the Washington Monument’s new 3D space-age style (it’s scaffolding due to earthquake restoration), we’ll admit that it’s a bummer one of the city’s most popular sightseeing spots is off-limits.

But we know a way that visitors can still get to the sweeping views on top of that 555-foot tall marble structure. No harness — and no lawyer — needed.

Thanks to a new webcam donated by EarthCam and mounted to the scaffolding, the National Parks Service will now offer views from DC’s highest vantage point via an HD megapixel camera system. The special wide angle lens goes live tonight in conjunction with a lighting ceremony, and can be viewed here.