Neighborful Station

On this first Saturday afternoon in May, Neighborful Station is soaking up the brilliant springtime sun. You are walking into Cafe Frances, the coffee shop on the ground floor of the union hall. The barista signals to you that they are already working on your usual order. You find an

Late on Thursday afternoon, as you wrap up your work week, you hop on your e-bike and ride across the college grounds, past the stately old mansions on Stevens Lane that now serve as off-campus apartment buildings. College Avenue slopes gently downhill toward the river, its generous bike lanes running

You are packing an overnight bag for your weekend getaway to the City, as part of the Concert Club. Your backpack is sitting on your bed, along with most of the clothing you own. You are running late for your scheduled train, which you are meant to take with the

A steady rain is falling as you make your way out to your front porch. Your neighbor Grace has promised to pick you up at 10:00 sharp for the monthly Welcome Breakfast taking place at the library. Just before the top of the hour, you sit on the edge

On the first truly warm day of spring in Neighborful Station, Pennsylvania, you are sitting on the porch of your new home, not long after moving here to take a job at the college in town. You have been unpacking boxes and setting up your space. Now, you are giving