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For those of you who are not TPSS co-op members, I thought this might be interesting. ____________________________________________________ Jordan Barab Confined Space: https://jordanbarab.com/confinedspace Bluesky: jbarab.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbarab/ ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: TPSS Co-op <connect+tpss.coop@...> Date: Wed, May 21, 2025, 11:32 Subject: A Riff on Tariffs To: <jbarab@...> Watch Out For Bad Apples TPSS Member-Owners and Shoppers, One of the many advantages of owning your own grocery store is access to information that other consumers don’t have. I wanted to talk a little about one of the biggest topics in the industry at the moment: tariffs and the cost of groceries. The tariffs and trade instability initiated by the Trump administration are having devastating effects across all industries, but none as high profile as groceries. Consumers have already dealt with a 10-years’ worth of “food at home” inflation since 2022. However, hidden in those real cost increases have also been price gouging and opportunistic profiteering among many large companies. A first and important thing to understand is that food and agricultural goods imported from Mexico and Canada are exempt from the tariffs under the USMCA trade agreement. That crucially means that products like avocados, berries, and tomatoes that are frequently grown in Mexico are not being charged any additional tariff. I compared invoices from today to those from early January and confirmed our avocado, banana and tomato costs have remained consistent. So it’s important to understand that if you are seeing cost increases at other grocery retailers on those types of products, you should question their validity. There are real areas where cost increases from the tariffs will make their way onto grocery shelves. Packaging, much of which comes from China, will increase costs for packaged goods companies. At a recent trade show, a large dairy company explained that while their cows were domestic, their cow feed came from Canada and was subject to tariff. What these hidden costs mean is rather than seeing an immediate 25% increase on bananas that would shock consumers, these policies will lead to smaller increases in the coming months. Some yogurt goes up 8% two months from now from those cow feed increases, or a small brewery raising prices in six months when they’ve run through their current supply of aluminum cans. While we use our voice and our national partners to advocate for the end of tariffs that are a needless tax on our own consumers, we need to stay vigilant against bad actors using the cover of those policies to raise prices. Luckily the co-op has a variety of pre-existing practices that help. The co-op has a fair margin pricing strategy in each department. When other retailers dramatically increased the prices of eggs in recent months due to scarcity, TPSS kept our margins consistent on eggs, and purchased from natural and organic vendors that used practices which kept their flocks healthier. The Co-op purchases from over 200 local vendors in every department in the store. These vendors are small businesses with no corporate earnings calls. During the pandemic, pricing on our certified organic chicken from Locust Point and Farmer Focus held their prices steady while Purdue and Tyson dramatically increased theirs. We work with these vendors who have a history of doing the right thing and treating their people and products better. We also purchase from other cooperatives like Lancaster Farm Fresh and Frontier. Recent consumer reports articles have highlighted bad practices among retail grocery giants like Kroger. They were cited for routinely overcharging customers at the register despite listing sale prices on items. These issues are caused in part by chain store cutting back their human workforce, leading to sales tags being weeks out of date. Even more insidious, these large chains are leveraging their customer loyalty data to create income streams and even charge different prices to different consumers. Th

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Hi, Can anyone recommend a lawyer to review a severance agreement? I think it's pretty standard; just want to make sure I'm not missing something big. Thanks for any help, Katherine Westmoreland -- "When we remember that we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained." Mark Twain

Are you going to be away this summer? If you need someone to take care of your cats while you're away, please contact us! We are 3 rising 8th graders with experience in cat care, and have also run this business last summer. We charge $7.00 per visit. So if you need a cat sitter, don't hesitate to reach out! Below is a PDF of our flyer:

Please, share/forward this and post onto other Neighborhood Lists Serves 2018 Honda Civic LX VIN: 2HGFC2F5XJH583031 condition: excellent cylinders: 4 cylinders fuel: gas odometer: 48,850 Available NOW, Parked on the street on 2nd Ave and Westmoreland Ave 2018 Honda Civic LX – Red, Excellent Condition, Under 50K Miles: Reliable, stylish, and fuel-efficient vehicle - this 2018 Honda Civic in striking red is the perfect match. Low mileage and a clean accident history, it's been carefully maintained and is in excellent condition. Mileage: Under 50,000 miles Color: Red exterior with a clean interior Condition: Excellent; no accidents or damage Fuel Efficiency: Up to 40 MPG highway Features: Bluetooth connectivity, backup camera, keyless entry, and more This Civic offers a smooth ride, impressive fuel economy, and the reliability Honda is known for. It's an ideal choice for daily commuting or weekend getaways. Asking Price: $18,250

Hello, Can anyone recommend a company or individual that would dismantle and possibly haul away a trampoline? Also, interested in deck repair companies as well. Thanks in advance, Heather on Allegheny

Hi, friends and neighbors. I'm forwarding the appeal below for another friend and neighbor, Jamila Larson, who is seeking this car for a single mom she has been mentoring. If you have a car you're willing to donate or to sell for $2000 or less, or if you know someone who might, please contact Jamila directly as soon as you can. Her email address is: jamilalarson at yahoo dot com jamilalarson@... As always, many thanks. Greg Do you have a working car that you are looking to get rid of? I have been mentoring an amazing mother of two little ones (newborn and age 2) who's partner needs a car to get to work, which she also needs to use to get to all the kids' appointments. She has been through more than anyone should go through as a child and teen and is the most resilient person you'll ever meet, committed to giving her children a different childhood, one of safety, consistency and nurturance she didn't have. Now in her mid-20s, they are living paycheck-to-paycheck, barely getting by, yet paying and arm and a leg for daily car rental and Ubers. They don't have the savings and credit one would need to buy a used car the traditional way, so I am asking our community of anyone would consider donating or selling a working car for $2000 or less to make a difference in this young family's life? Thank you for considering! Enjoy this beautiful weather, Jamila Larson

WACO Neighbors: A reminder of our WACO meeting via zoom on Thursday night, May 22, at 7:30 pm. We’ll discuss parking enforcement and traffic/pedestrian issues in the WACO and Old Town neighborhood with two City staff — A/Lt. Gregory Wolff (TP PD) and Devan McNally (HCD). Councilmember Roger Schlegel also will join us. And we’ll consider sending a WACO letter to DC DOT in support of Walnut/Eastern intersection study. Below are the zoom coordinates. Best, Bruce Moyer WACO President Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4720392480?pwd=SQjxWGnsEkJb0cj8PUL0gS8nXp2GzG.1&omn=81254289592 Meeting ID: 472 039 2480 Passcode: WACO --- One tap mobile +13017158592,,4720392480#,,,,*645884# US (Washington DC) +13052241968,,4720392480#,,,,*645884# US --- Dial by your location ? +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) ? +1 305 224 1968 US ? +1 309 205 3325 US ? +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) ? +1 646 931 3860 US ? +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) ? +1 719 359 4580 US ? +1 253 205 0468 US ? +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) ? +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) ? +1 360 209 5623 US ? +1 386 347 5053 US ? +1 507 473 4847 US ? +1 564 217 2000 US ? +1 669 444 9171 US ? +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) ? +1 689 278 1000 US Meeting ID: 472 039 2480 Passcode: 645884 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcAyDPr3I7

We did sandwich making for the soup kitchen but got the proportions wrong! After buying many many additional loaves of bread, we still have five jars of sun butter. Would anyone like them? Jess on Allegheny

Hi neighbors, If anyone still gets a newspaper delivered, and you're looking for good uses for the bags, please feel free to drop any and all on my porch at 6707 Allegheny. Still prefer using them for dog waste to the too-small pre-made doggie bags. karen Karen Paul karenpaulstern@... karen@... www.catalyzingphilanthropy.com (301) 802-4155

Yet another car related mishap from me but this time to my car - driving south on Carroll Avenue at the intersection of University boulevard, I was stopped at the light and could see that there was a ledge between new pavement and old pavement. Taking this into account I proceeded slowly but hit something that completely tore my tire to pieces. Luckily I was able to limp into RS, no mechanical damage, definitely a new tire. Have a care and roll over that part of Carroll without speed at all. Carol I just picked up the car with the donut installed and the mechanic said he had come that way this morning and he absolutely underlines no speed, let your car literally roll under its own power.

Hi, I had to thin out my shade loving fern. I am leaving multiple cuttings in my front yard to take for anyone who is interested. Gabi 6611 Westmoreland

Forwarded on request of someone who will be working at this eent ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Susy Cheston <susy.cheston@...> Date: Fri, May 16, 2025 at 9:42 AM Subject: FREE Resume Writing Workshop on Monday evening, May 19 for those affected by federal cuts--please spread the word to others who might be interested To: Sycamore listserve <sycamoreave@...> Christ Lutheran Church, located in northwest DC (about 15 minutes' drive from Takoma Park), is offering a free workshop by the woman who literally wrote the book on how to take your federal resume and translate it into the private sector. This is especially targeted to federal workers, but others may also benefit. Please register using the QR code in the attached flyer. It's a free workshop, and all we are asking is people's names and email addresses so we can send more logistics information. If anyone has trouble registering or has questions, email susy.cheston@.... Please repost to other listservs you are on. All are welcome!

From Janet at Crossroads: The 4th Annual Crossroads Community Food Fair is Sunday, May 18! Enjoy an incredible variety of mouthwatering sweet and savory eats and drinks from 15+ local food businesses, from Latin American favorites like pupusas and empanadas to crispy dosas, rich Ethiopian, Peruvian, and Turkish mains, and gourmet mac-n-cheese. Indulge in decadent cookies, hand pies, cinnamon buns, and other irresistible baked goods, plus tasty Haitian sweets and handcrafted cotton candy. Quench your thirst with refreshing infused teas, nutrient-rich sea moss drinks, and locally roasted Guatemalan coffee. There’s something delicious for everyone! Come for the food, stay for the live music and free face painting and balloon animals. Rain or shine, we hope to see you there! 4th Annual Crossroads Community Food Fair Sunday, May 18, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Laurel Avenue Streetery, Takoma Park, MD About Crossroads: Crossroads Community Food Network provides affordable kitchen space and free, bilingual business support to equip food entrepreneurs with the skills and resources they need to succeed. For more information, visit TPSS Community Kitchen and Microenterprise Development Program. More than just delicious food, this fair is a great way to support local businesses and see food justice in action right here in our community. ___ Janet Rumble (she/her) | Deputy Director Crossroads Community Food Network Connecting and empowering people through healthy food Support healthy food access for all

hi neighbors, I'm looking for some help for my elderly brother who lives here in Montgomery County. Do you know any elder care attorneys who you'd recommend? many thanks for your help, Barbara