Walgreens

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, an elderly gentleman named simply ‘the Regular’ entered Walgreens after closing hours. As he approached the counter, the cashier noticed a small note taped inside the door: ‘Tomorrow’s special—free aspirin for everyone who says “I love Walgreens”!’ The next morning, customers flocked in saying ‘I love Walgreens,’ and soon enough, the pharmacy was out of aspirin. The Regular emerged from behind the counter with a mischievous smile, holding a box of free samples. Everyone laughed, and from then on, whenever someone said they loved Walgreens, the Regular would wink and hand them a complimentary candy instead.

2. Late one afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to the back door of Walgreens with a truckload of supplies. As he unloaded boxes, he noticed something strange—a small, mischievous-looking squirrel scurrying across the parking lot. The squirrel seemed determined to reach some mysterious spot near the pharmacy entrance. Curious, the delivery driver followed it inside. To his surprise, everyone in the store was ignoring the tiny creature—even the cashiers were ringing up purchases while it scampered past their feet! Finally, an elderly lady whispered to her friend, 'Oh, that little critter's been here every day. He always comes right before closing.' The delivery driver left Walgreens that evening with a newfound appreciation for local wildlife and a story to tell over beers.

3. In the early morning, while restocking shelves, a young employee stumbled upon a mysterious box hidden behind some boxes of aspirin. Curious, she opened it to find a stack of old newspapers and a note reading: 'For when you least expect it.' Unfazed, she flipped through the papers, discovering an article from twenty years ago about a local festival. Turns out, every year on that very day, someone left a surprise in Walgreens—a vintage newspaper as a reminder to cherish unexpected moments. That afternoon, a delivery driver found another box, and soon enough, neighbors were gathering to share their own stories of serendipity. It became a quirky tradition, with everyone waiting for ‘the paper’ to appear again.

4. In the middle of the night, a small dog darted into the nearly empty Walgreens, barking frantically as if chasing something invisible. Suddenly, an old lady in a housecoat appeared from behind the counter and scooped up the little pup with a smile. ‘Oh my,’ she said gently, ‘you must be lost.’ The dog calmed down immediately, wagging its tail happily. A few minutes later, a neighbor knocked on the door, explaining that it was his pet who had escaped again. Everyone laughed, and the dog went home with its relieved owner.