Coconut Grove has always been a community with a unique spirit, one that thrives on creativity, diversity, and storytelling. In the 1960s and 1970s, that spirit found its voice in The Village Post, a local newspaper and magazine that gave a platform to Grove writers, artists, and residents. A vintage 1968 issue still circulates among collectors, reminding us of the publication’s role in chronicling the culture and character of the Grove at a pivotal moment in its history.
Though The Village Post eventually folded, its influence lingered. In the 1990s, the name re-emerged briefly as a neighborhood newsletter, keeping alive the tradition of local storytelling. Today, echoes of that legacy occasionally appear on the here in the Robert Hall Report (blog,) where it is honored as a tribute to the original magazine.
While the Grove’s news today comes from established outlets and community platforms, the memory of The Village Post reminds us that local journalism is more than just headlines—it is the preservation of community identity, the stories of the people who live here, and the art of capturing a neighborhood’s voice. In a time when local reporting struggles to survive, we would do well to remember the example set by The Village Post and ensure the Grove never loses its voice again.
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