By Tom Merritt and Alicia Clanton
A few weeks back we wrote a piece that told “The Story Behind The DMV.” This led to a fun debate on what the area referred to as the DMV is actually made up of. We took all of your thoughts and opinions, threw in some of ours, and put together the map in our featured photo that shows a general opinion of what people think the DMV actually consists of. Below are some notes based on the feedback we received:
By Alicia Clanton
When the regional nickname “the DMV” rose to popularity in the 2000s, locals jumped on it. Once obscure, it can now be heard in daily conversation or on the radio and news. It appears in several of locally grown rapper Wale’s tracks, and Nicki Minaj gave it a shoutout in her song Beez in the Trap. You might also find it in the Twitter or Instagram bio of a person who wants to show off their local roots. But where did this nickname come from, and who is officially a part of the DMV? Why does it have such a hold over the region?
Kind Gesture by Medium Rare
Medium Rare, a local restaurant with locations in Bethesda, DC, and Arlington, is coming through with a very kind gesture to help anyone 70+ who may be alone for the Thanksgiving holiday due to the latest restrictions.
Many of you probably remember comedian Howard G from his Senate Auto commercials in the 90s. We caught up with him back in 2018 to learn a little more about him and see what he’s up to now:
The Washington Football Team has announced that they’ve appointed Jason Wright as Team President.
Wright becomes the first Black president of an NFL team.