• Virginia, USA

Fun, Fun, Fun “Back in the Day”

Growing up in Arlington, VA in the 1950’s and 60’s, this Baby Boomer had a whole lot of fun “back in the day” as there was always something to do, somewhere to go, a sight to see, or an event to attend! Many of us participated in organized sports while growing up whether it was football, basketball, baseball, or swimming […]

Remembering Mr. N.M. Cohen of Giant Food

Nehemiah Meir Cohen and Samuel Lehrman founded Giant Food in 1936 opening its first supermarket concept store on Georgia Avenue, NW. Mr. Cohen went by N.M., but for the vast majority of us who had the opportunity to know him he was, out of total respect, Mr. Cohen. He actually stepped away from active management in 1964 becoming Chairman of […]