Residents in Ward 5 are set to lose a vital grocery store and pharmacy as Safeway on Maryland Ave, NE, announces its closure by May 16.
WASHINGTON — Residents in Ward 5 of the river will soon lose another grocery store and pharmacy. On Friday, officials announced the Safeway located on Maryland Ave, NE, will soon be closing.
In a statement, a spokesperson said the grocery store at 601 Maryland Ave, NE, will close no later than May 16. However, the pharmacy will close on April 1.
“Associates who are interested in remaining with the
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