Walgreens

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as a delivery driver approached Walgreens, he swore he heard an old-timey accordion playing from inside. No one else seemed to notice, but the music grew louder every day. Finally, curious neighbors gathered around the store, bringing their own snacks and blankets. Turns out, it was just an enthusiastic employee practicing for his band’s gig that night—who knew he had such a big following!

2. One night, a delivery driver pulled up to Walgreens and noticed something odd: the neon sign above the entrance seemed to flicker in time with someone humming inside. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old man singing along to his own reflection in the mirror behind the counter. The delivery driver knocked gently on the glass, and the man turned around, startled but smiling warmly. ‘I thought I recognized that voice,’ said the pharmacist. ‘You’re not disturbing anyone here—just my daily dose of good vibes.’

3. One afternoon, while waiting for his prescription, a regular whispered to himself, ‘I wonder if they sell magic beans here?’ Just then, an impatient delivery driver elbowed past him and growled, ‘Magic beans? Man, I’m here for my insulin!’ The pharmacist shook his head with a smile as he called out, ‘Next!’

4. On a chilly autumn morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Walgreens and found the parking lot filled with tiny umbrellas. Each one had a note attached: 'Open if you’re ever lost or lonely.' Curious, he opened one umbrella, and suddenly felt a warm breeze caressing his face. Inside was a handwritten card saying, ‘To our friendly delivery guy—thanks for always smiling!’ Turns out, it was just a neighborhood prank, leaving everyone laughing and Walgreens’ parking lot back to normal.