Washington, DC — On Wednesday, July 2, at 11:30 AM, ANC 7B and an informal coalition of Ward 7 community leaders hosted 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 pharmacy and retail hub for more than 40,000 residents, many of whom are seniors, low-income families, and individuals with disabilities. Speakers included longtime Penn Branch resident and advocate Barbara Morgan, ANC Jimmie Williams, ANC Travis Swanson, ANC Keith Raphael Hassan-Towery, Eboni-Rose Thompson, Ward 7 representative State Board of Education (SBOE); Jacqueline Cannon, PAECC Chair; Former Ward 7 Councilmember Yvette Alexander, and PBCA Chair of Public Works, Alberta Paul, and also President, Paul Grant and many more.
The event lasted roughly two hours, community asked that CVS:
- Keep this location open
- Support our community’s health and vitality
- Invest in—not walk away from—our future
Ward 7 Community Leaders Demand More of CVS
Neighbors brought signs and their voices Let’s show that the Penn Branch community stands together—and won’t be overlooked. The event was co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania Avenue East Main Streets (PAEMS), a program of Marshall Heights Community Development Corporation (MHCDO) and also Ascender Communications, Inc.–which provided sound equipment and signage.
