HOT: The Walgreens store at 3720 N Kingshighway Blvd will permanently close on March 27, 2025

Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that The Walgreens store at 3720 N Kingshighway Blvd will permanently close on March 27, 2025.

The Walgreens store at 3720 N. Kingshighway will permanently close on March 27, 2025, according to an announcement from local resident and community advocate Rebecca McCloud. READ MORE HERE

The closure marks another instance of a major pharmacy chain withdrawing from the area, raising concerns about accessibility to essential medications and healthcare services for residents.

“This is devastating,” McCloud wrote in a social media post. “Too many residents from the city depend on this location for their pharmaceutical needs, including my family! This closure will be another blight on the community.”

Walgreens has not publicly commented on the specific reasons behind the closure. However, in recent years, the company has been reducing its store footprint nationwide, citing economic challenges, shifting consumer behavior, and increasing competition from online retailers.

Community leaders are expected to address the impact of the store’s departure in the coming weeks, as residents seek alternative options for their healthcare and prescription needs.