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Moore’s Barber Shop Open, Staying Safe in Arlington
Older, vulnerable residents look for low-volume barbers who go the extra mile.
Jim Moore was finally able to open his barber shop, Moore’s Barber Shop, on May 29th, when Virginia gave the green light to hair salons and barber shops.
Growing Up with a Changing Arlington County
Conversations and haircuts.
A local resident gets up in the old leatherette chair on a Tuesday morning. As he starts to cut hair, Jim Moore says, “I’m sorry to hear your dad died. He always looked so young.”
Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You ...
Some voters doubt whether they will gain by voting.
Jim Moore says the election this year has caused dissent and divisiveness, even in his barber shop.
Cold Treat
Wes Oscar Sachar, Lucille Elizabeth Scogna, and Eva Grace Sachar didn’t think it was too cold for ice cream on Sunday, even though it was cold enough for parkas and hats outside Toby’s Ice Cream shop in Westover.
First Free Pop Up Shop To Become Annual Event
Almost 2,000 pieces of clothing found new homes (instead of the landfill).
Pop Up
Plastic-Free Challenge: Shopping in Arlington
What to do if everything is wrapped in plastic? Talk to the vendor.
Arlington Has a New Cooperative Bike Shop
Nonprofit helps get bikes to those in need, offers fix-it locale
Bike shop
Obituary: James T. Moore Senior Remembered in Arlington
Barber, a leader in the Hall’s Hill community, now a legend
James T. Moore
Celebration of Juneteenth in Arlington
Juneteenth has always been important for African-Americans.
Jim Moore sat back at his barber chair on Lee Highway last week, the shop quiet on a midweek, midday visit, no longer the hub it was in pre-pandemic days.
An American Patriot Wants YOU to VOTE
Local Vietnam Vet is a strong proponent of voting as a duty.
”Soupy” (John) Tyler walked into Jim Moore’s barber last July and asked him if he’d be willing to make up a sign about voting, something that would inspire people to get out and vote, and he’d be glad to cover the costs.
Arlington: Taste By Katie Wins Neighborhood Support
Ice cream is back on the menu of small business.
Taste by Katie, the home-cooked meal shop located in Dominion Hills run by a Yorktown High School graduate, succeeded in crowd-funding for its new freezer, raising $7,800 in donations from customers and family.
Arlington Students Collect Clothes for Free Pop Up Shop
EcoAction Arlington and other local groups support ‘swap don't shop’ event
pop up shop
Gift Ideas from Saturday Farmer’s and Flea Markets
Flea market is starting to look a little like Paris.
The Arlington flea market, outside the Courthouse cinema, near the farmer’s market on Saturday mornings, has grown up.
A Thanksgiving Like No Other, But Gratitude is on the Menu in Arlington
There won’t be a Turkey Bowl in Hall’s Hill this year, for the first time since most residents can remember.
Arlington: Consultants Unveil Draft Plan for Lee Highway
Residents indicate approval of direction but concern about unintended consequences.
The concepts of “Complete Streets,” “New Urbanism,” pop up parks, and TDR’s were new to many of the 183 residents gathered at Yorktown High School on Saturday, Feb. 6.
Can You Guess The Name of This Squash?
Arlington Lee Cleaners’ vegetable patch has a mystery vegetable
Vegetables
Black Lives Matter Ride Showcases a Different Arlington History
Across Arlington, residents are working to relearn history.
Jim Moore was looking out his shop window on Saturday, Sept. 26, to catch the Black Lives Matter Ride that was supposed to come by his shop in Hall’s Hill.
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