Georgetown


3270 M Street, NW

I’m told by the DMV that: “the Georgetown DMV will reopen! We don’t have a date at this time, and are still working through repairs from the significant flooding the location experienced.”

ICYMI: “On February 5, the Georgetown DMV Service Center experienced a significant water main break. Due to flooding impacts, the Georgetown DMV Service Center will remain closed to the public until further notice.”

Stay tuned for a reopening date when it’s announced.


wildlife

Thanks to Mara for sending this stunning photo: “Correct me if I’m wrong but I think a Cooper’s hawk was perched on the bridge of the “canal” in Georgetown.”

If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.


Dating


photo by Beau Finley

Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

I was on the Red Line (Tuesday, June 9, 2026. I boarded at Van Ness ~9:20 am, heading toward Glenmont). I sat down, and facing me on the other side of the train was a guy: curly brown hair, a little stubble, wired headphones in, light hoodie/tee, navy pants with white flecks, white sneakers, clutching a big black backpack, with a duffle bag by his feet. We made flirty eyes/smiles at each other until we both deboarded at Metro Center. Looked back to see if he was still around, (more…)


Medical


Photo by Lindsey Robinett

From the office of the DC Attorney General (OAG):

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will have until at least September 30, 2026, to review the proposed transfer of certain assets, physicians, and other health care personnel from The Medical Faculty Associates, Inc. (MFA), a nonprofit operationally controlled by The George Washington University (GW), to Foggy Bottom Physician Group (FBPG), a nonprofit controlled by for-profit Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). In an agreement filed with D.C. Superior Court, the MFA, GW, and UHS agreed to continue sharing information and documents to enable OAG to complete a careful review of the transaction. UHS also agreed to pay the District a fine of $610,000 for delays in the review process.

Under DC’s Healthcare Entity Conversion Act (HECA), a for-profit company cannot acquire control over a District nonprofit healthcare entity without OAG reviewing and approving the proposed transaction. (more…)


driving dangerously

“Dear PoPville,

last night at 6:30 PM on K Street at 21st Street NW. It happened during the storm, but we didn’t hear anything inside. The car/truck took out multiple concrete pillars on the median between the main road and service road. There were multiple pillars in the middle of the eastbound lanes of K. They didn’t stick around, but did leave some of their bumper behind! Video (below) shows the police trying to move them after I called it in. It was wild!” (more…)


Event

The Washington D.C. Pancakes & Booze Art Show

D.C.’s premier underground art event returns to Penn Social for a night of high-energy culture and local talent. We’re stripping away the traditional “white-cube” gallery pretense and replacing it with a raw, high-density experience that brings together over 150+ local artists for one night only.


Transit

From AlertDC: “Traffic Advisory: Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. (July 22-September 3)

On Saturday, August 22, 2026, and Sunday, August 23, 2026, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, DC will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with the buildout and the security requirements for this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration. (more…)


Columbia Heights


3226 11th Street, NW previously home to Johnny’s All American and the legendary Bad Saint before them and the LEGENDARY  Jeans N Things before them.

Yesterday we shared some sad closing news posts so I’ve been looking forward to sharing this awesome news with everyone. Get ready for MAJOR YUM hoping to open late Fall!! And more specifically get ready for “Chung’s Chicken”!

Major Yum is coming from Chef Scott Chung of Bun’d Up, Sparrow Room, and Rice CrookHe has stepped away from those projects and will be working 100% on Major Yum.

Here’s a bit more about what to expect from Major Yum: (more…)