About The Pineapple
The Pineapple is a local publication dedicated to documenting civic life, cultural trends, economic signals, and community wellness in and around New Town, St. Charles.
Our editorial mission is to observe the systems that shape modern neighborhood life—governance, design, commerce, wellness, and shared space—and report on them with clarity, consistency, and institutional seriousness.
Founded in the spirit of New Urbanism, The Pineapple reflects a community built on walkability, shared norms, and an unusually high level of public engagement. We believe places reveal themselves not through press releases, but through meetings, regulations, social rituals, and the stories residents tell—sometimes unintentionally.
Our contributors adhere to strict editorial standards, favoring confident assertions, formal tone, and an unwavering commitment to reporting what feels true.
None of the above should be taken as factual, though much of it feels uncomfortably plausible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a real news site?
We report on real ideas, real tensions, and real community dynamics.
Who writes The Pineapple?
A rotating group of contributors with deep familiarity and absolutely no official authority.
Is this about New Town specifically?
Primarily. Secondarily, anything that brushes up against it.
Is this political?
Only in the sense that governance, money, and power exist everywhere.
Do you accept submissions?
Yes. Not all will be acknowledged.
Is there an agenda?
There is a tone.
Contributors
Caleb Rowe — Civic Correspondent
Covers governance, compliance, and the emotional weight of laminated notices.
Marian Holt — Wellness & Lifestyle Editor
Focuses on balance, ritual, and the quiet pressure to appear well-adjusted.
Thomas Alder — Real Estate Desk
Writes about property values, covenants, and the moral implications of exterior paint choices.
Eleanor Pike — Culture & Opinion
Observes social patterns and community traditions with studied restraint.