From Me To You
Welcome to your Feburary issue! February always feels like a bit of a reset. The holidays are behind us, the calendar has finally slowed down, and there’s a subtle shift toward what’s next. It’s a month that invites reflection without the pressure of big resolutions, and one that quietly reminds us how much the rhythm of community shapes our everyday lives. The Front Porch Magazine exists for that exact reason. It’s meant to be a place where neighbors feel connected, informed, and rooted, whether that’s through shared experiences, local updates, or simply knowing what’s happening around the neighborhood. Sometimes that connection comes from big events or milestones, and sometimes it comes from the small, familiar moments that make a neighborhood feel like home. As we move through the early part of the year, we’re also reminded that community isn’t just something that shows up during holidays or special occasions. It’s built over time, through consistency, shared spaces, and the quiet understanding that we’re all living life
side by side, often juggling the same challenges and celebrations in different ways. February does not ask us to do more. It asks us to notice more, to appreciate the routines we’ve settled into, the neighbors we see regularly, and the sense of place that makes Marley Park feel familiar and welcoming. Thank you for being part of this community and for continuing to support a publication that’s created for residents, by residents. Whether you read every page cover to cover or flip through at your own pace, we hope this issue feels like an extension of the neighborhood itself. Steady, welcoming, and always evolving. After all, in the words of Thomas Moore, “The ordinary acts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest.”
See you on the front porch!
Christie Giannetto | Assistant Editor | The Front Porch Magazine
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