Health experts say it’s important to go to places where trust already exists to get vaccines into people’s arms.

Remarking on the influence barbers and stylists had in the Senate, one Kentucky Democrat reportedly quipped, “That shouldn’t be surprising. They have the knife to our throat.”

So often, a barbershop is more than just a place to get a haircut. The classic fixtures and familiar rituals serve as the backdrop for community. Today, we’re telling four stories from D.C.’s barbershops—from places that have been here for decades to new spaces that are expanding the bounds of what a barbershop can be.  …

Tony Puglisi recently moved his shop to a new location after a rent hike, but the business is still going strong.

So often, a barbershop is more than just a place to get a haircut. The classic fixtures and familiar rituals serve as the backdrop for community. Today, we’re telling four stories from D.C.’s barbershops—from places that have been here for decades to new spaces that are expanding the bounds of what a barbershop can be.…