"U.S. Senators Rally to Save Massachusetts Walgreens Store"

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Source: WCVB Boston
"U.S. Senators Rally to Save Massachusetts Walgreens Store"
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Massachusetts U.S. Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren, along with Rep. Ayanna Pressley, are advocating to prevent the closure of a Walgreens store in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood, expressing concerns about the impact on the community's access to essential services. The representatives have sent a joint letter to Walgreens' CEO, questioning the decision to close stores in neighborhoods serving Black, Brown, and low-income communities without providing adequate notice or alternatives. Walgreens has stated its commitment to the Roxbury community and its patients, but the senators remain determined to address the issue and advocate for the affected communities.

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