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Ward 7 Leaders to Protest CVS Closing on July 2

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Ward 7 Leaders Announce Protest and Press Conference on July 2 @11:30AM

Washington, DC — On Wednesday, July 2, at 11:30 AM, ANC 7B and community leaders will hold a protest and press event at CVS, 3250 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, to oppose the planned closure of the neighborhood’s only major pharmacy and retail location. This CVS serves as a vital hub for more than 40,000 residents, many of whom are seniors, low-income families, and individuals with disabilities.

Our demands:

  • Keep this location open
  • Support our community’s health and vitality
  • Invest in—not walk away from—our future

Bring your signs, your friends, your neighbors, and your voice. Let’s show that the Penn Branch community stands together—and won’t be overlooked.

Event Details:

  • What: Community protest and press event opposing CVS closure
  • When: Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 11:30 AM
  • Where: CVS, 3250 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC
  • Who: ANC 7B, Penn Branch and Fort Dupont Community Associations, Marshall Heights Community Development Association, community residents, seniors, clergy

Confirmed Speakers:

  • Ward 7 Councilmember Wendell Felder
  • Commissioner Keith Hasan-Towery, ANC 7B
  • Commissioner Jimmie Williams, ANC 7B

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‘Penn Branch Cares Campaign’ to Offer Support, Encouragement for Our Neighborhood Public Servants

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Penn Branch Cares Campaign

Our community is standing up to support those of us whose livelihoods are threatened by the recent terminations of Federal workers and contractors, as well as dramatic cuts to U.S. Government-supported programming. We are launching a new effort that will allow us to show support for our impacted neighbors while raising funds to deliver care packages to affected households and host additional community events to bring neighbors together during these difficult times.

Proceeds will fund care packages and additional community gatherings to lift up those who are affected.”

1. Renew Your Membership

In coordination with our 2025 membership drive, we are offering yard signs that say Penn Branch Supports Public Servants—this includes not only Federal employees, but also contractors, non-profit employees, and others who are directly and substantially affected.

2. Make A Donation (+$20)

Please make a $20 donation on our website (See below), or by check, and let us know if you would like to have one of these signs. Proceeds will fund care packages and additional community gatherings to lift up those who are affected. Please consider choosing a membership renewal option (include link) that bundles your membership and sign donation to maximize your impacts on behalf of the community.

MAIL CHECKS TO:

P.O. Box 6730 Washington, DC 20020 –Be sure to note: “Penn Branch Cares Campaign”

3. Help Us Out

We also need your help to identify neighbors who have been directly and substantially affected by recent Federal government terminations and funding cuts. This will help us ensure we are directing care packages to the right folks. If you or one of your neighbors are among this group, please reach out to k.anthony.murphy@gmail.com to let us know.

We will take the next step in reaching out to neighbors. Please also know that your neighbors and friends are standing with you in solidarity and are ready to listen to anything you need and any ideas you may have for improving our support.

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Penn Branch Launches Memorial Paver Campaign to Improve 9/11 Memorial Gateway Park

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9/1 Memorial Park Paver Campaign

Donate a paver in honor of your family, organization, or a beloved neighbor | LINK: Donate.Brickmarkers.com/pennbranchdc

Penn Branch Community Association is asking for your support to help us improve 9/11 Memorial Park. Our goal is to beautify this gateway to our neighborhood by covering the main surface area (along Carpenter Street SE) with personalize pavers that memorialize the many great families, elected servants, and organizations that has made this community great.

Donate a personalized paver in honor of your Penn Branch Family, Ward 7 organization, or a beloved neighbor.

Donate.Brickmarkers.com/pennbranchdc

#wearepennbranch#DC#campaign#SEDC

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9/11 Memorial Gateway Park Paver Campaign (FY2025)

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9/1 Memorial Park Paver Campaign

PBCA has been working hard to renovate and improve our 9/11 Memorial Gateway Park. The ultimate goal is to greatly improve usability, access, and sustainable plan for water and erosion. We also want to make this pocket park a destination that tells the story of our great Penn Branch neighborhood and memorializes those D.C. residents who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks on the September 11, 2001.

PBCA design plan for 9/11 Memorial Park

Penn Branch Community Association is asking for your support to help us improve 9/11 Memorial Park. Our goal is to beautify this gateway to our neighborhood by covering the main surface area (along Carpenter Street SE) with memorial pavers.

DONATE YOUR PAVER

Donate a personalized paver in honor of your Penn Branch Family, Ward 7 organization, or a beloved neighbor.

4″ x 8″ | $150.00
*3 lines personalized text
*Up to 20 characters per line

8″ x 8″ | $200.00
*For military service families, elected, public servants, and non-profits

*6 lines personalized text
Up to 20 characters per line

TO MAKE YOUR DONATION :
Donate.Brickmarkers.com/pennbranchdc

Donate.Brickmarkers.com/pennbranchdc

DC Residents who lost their lives on 9/11

  • David Charlebois Washington DC ,first Officer
  • Bernard Curtis Brown 11,student Leckie Elementary School
  • Sarah Clark 65,Columbia Md, sixth grade teacher ,Bertie Backus Middle School ,DC
  • Asia Cotton 11 student, Backus Middle School DC
  • James Debeuneure 58,Upper Marlboro MD fifth grade teacher, Ketcham Elementary School
  • Rodney Dickens11 student Ketcham Elementary School ,DC
  • James Joe Ferguson 39,Washington,education outreach director National Geographic Society
  • Ian Gray 55,Washington President of health care consulting firm
  • Karen A. Kincaid 40 attorney, Wiley Rein & Fielding ,DC
  • Hilda E. Taylor sixth grade teacher at Leckie Elementary School. DC
  • Carolyn B Halmon  49, Washington DC
  • Brenda Kegler 49 Washington, DC
  • Major Ronald D. Milam  33 Washington DC., US Army
  • Edna L Stephens 53,Washington DC
  • Johnnie Doctor, Jr., Washington DC
  • Paul Ambrose 32 ,Washington, DC
  • Major Ronald D. Milam 33 Washington ,DC

DESIGN CONCEPTS

PHASE I: Infrastructure, Design Improvements

Installation of electrical power, energy efficient LED lighting for the main sign, and community-approved plans for the redesign of the main area to expand the common areas and restore all pathways (80% Hardscaping). 

Also; to update and restore primary park signs and memorial plaques bearing the names of DC residents who lost their lives on 9/11.

PHASE II: Improved Gardening and Installation of Hardscaping (Memorial Pavers)

Leveling main area; Small Retaining Wall; Widen and restore all wood framing around steps and pathways

Our second phase efforts centered around making the pocket park a functioning town square or gathering space for the neighborhood. This includes wider walking paths and improving the grading of the severely sloped landscaping . 

The expanding redesign/ landscaping will create a defined memorial garden area and the addition of a (3.5ft high) retaining wall that runs horizontally through the park, parallel with the 3100 Block of O Street ST SE) to level the primary surface area.  All wood framing around walking paths and steps were replaced at the front entrance/ sign area (facing Penn Ave SE), and as well as other areas in the 9/11 Memorial Park in an effort to preserve the integrity of the landscape from erosion.

Resurfacing /Restoration of Pathways

Restoration of pathways and expanding the primary surface areas (80% Hardscaping/20%  Memorial Garden), increasing the capacity for public gatherings and improving overall accessibility to the park from Carpenter Street and O Street SE entrances.

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Penn Branch Recognizes Jimmie Williams, Terrence Clements with 2024 Community Service Awards

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Penn Branch Neighbors Dined at Highland's Cafe and Grill on Tuesday, December 10th

Penn Branch Neighbors gathered at Highlands Cafe for Holiday Cheer during our Our Final Community Meeting of 2024

PBCA brought neighbors together at Highland’s Cafe for our Annual Holiday Gathering. Our final meeting of the year 2024 gave everyone a reason to smile over great food, great neighbors, and the chance to look at all that our neighbors have done throughout the year to increase our connection with each other and the larger community, bring value to your PBCA membership, and improve our public spaces.

Annual Awards Shine A Spotlight on Caregiving for Penn Branch Seniors

Dr. Marla and Stephen Dean co-presented our annual Community Service Award to Terrence Clements for his longstanding service as caregiver to a elderly neighbor on O Street SE.

Jimmie Williams, a Former PBCA President and current Ward 7 Democratic Committee Person received the ‘Penn Brancher of the Year’ award in recognition of his long standing service to Ward 7, his very public fight to ensure fair play for all candidates during the Ward 7 primary for D.C. Council, and most importantly his personal assistance to our beloved neighbor, Carolyn P. Ray, who passed away earlier this spring.

(From Right) Terrence Clements, 2024 PBCA Community Service Awardee and Dr. Marla and Stephen Dean.
(From Right) Terrence Clements, 2024 PBCA Community Service Awardee and Dr. Marla and Stephen Dean.
Current PBCA President Paul Grant presents the '2024 Penn Brancher of the Year Award' to Jimmie Williams, Former PBCA President, and current Ward 7 Democratic Committee representative.
Current PBCA President Paul Grant presents the ‘2024 Penn Brancher of the Year Award’ to Jimmie Williams, Former PBCA President, and current Ward 7 Democratic Committee representative.

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