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