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Pill payout: Walgreens to fork over $300M in record opioid prescription fraud settlement

CHICAGO, IL — Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay up to $350 million to resolve allegations it illegally filled millions of opioid prescriptions and submitted false claims to federal health care programs, federal officials announced Friday. The $300 million…

Man Kills Walgreens Employee in Madera, Driven by Anger at Big Pharma, Echoing NYC CEO Murder

April 3, 2025 – A deadly shooting at a Walgreens in Madera, California, on Monday night has left the community reeling and drawn chilling parallels to the recent murder of a healthcare CEO in New York City. Authorities say a…

Delaware State Police Probe Newark Walgreens Robbery

Newark, DE- The Delaware State Police are conducting an investigation into a robbery at a Walgreen’s store in Newark. On Tuesday, at approximately 9:20 a.m., officers responded to the Walgreen’s at 4114…

Walgreens to pay $106.8 million to settle False Claims Act allegations for billing unfilled prescriptions

WASHINGTON — Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. and Walgreen Co. (together, Walgreens) have agreed to pay $106.8 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by billing government health care…

Two Arrested on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop at Walgreens in Stafford County

STAFFORD, Va. — A routine traffic stop at a Walgreens in Stafford County led to the arrest of two Woodford residents on drug charges, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. The…

What Should Fill the Empty Walgreens on South Hope Chapel Road in Jackson? Let’s Dream Big!

Alright, Jackson locals, we’ve all driven past that vacant Walgreens on South Hope Chapel Road and felt the pang of lost potential. It’s like a blank canvas just waiting for someone to…

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Walgreens to Close Up to 25% of Its U.S. Stores Amid Shifts in Consumer Behavior

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Walgreens is set to close up to a quarter of its 8,600 stores across the United States, impacting roughly 2,150 locations. The decision was announced by CEO Tim…

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Delaware State Police Investigate Armed Robbery at Newark Walgreens

NEWARK, DE – The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place this morning at a Walgreens on Pulaski Highway. On Tuesday, at approximately 8:07 a.m., troopers responded to…

False Bomb Threat Leads to Evacuation of Walgreens in Evesham

EVESHAM, NJ – A bomb threat called into a Walgreens on Route 73 prompted a significant police response and the evacuation of the store and nearby businesses on Thursday, June 27, 2024,…

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Investigation Underway After Theft at Toms River Walgreens

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River police are investigating a theft incident that occurred at the Walgreens located at 2479 Church Road on Thursday evening. According to Lt. Gene Bachonski, two men…

Walgreens to Close in Jackson This Week

Walgreens in Jackson to Close Amid Pharmacy Chain Downsizing JACKSON, NJ – A local Walgreens store, located at South Hope Chapel in Jackson, is set to close on April 3 as part…

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Lawsuit Filed After Pregnant Woman Shot by Walgreens Employee in Self Defense in Nashville

NASHVILLE, TN – A tragic confrontation at a Nashville Walgreens has led to a lawsuit after a pregnant woman was shot multiple times in the store’s parking lot, resulting in severe health…

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Jackson Township Walgreens is Closing Soon, Here’s Why

JACKSON, NJ—A Walgreens store in Jackson is scheduled to close its doors on April 3. This closure is part of a broader trend in the pharmacy sector, with other major chains such…

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‘Walgreens Isn’t A Welfare Agency’: Jesse Watters Mocks ‘Squad’ Member Who Called Store Closure Racist

‘Walgreens Isn’t A Welfare Agency’: Jesse Watters Mocks ‘Squad’ Member Who Called Store Closure Racist Harold Hutchison on February 1, 2024 Fox News host Jesse Watters roasted Democratic Rep. Ayanna Pressley of…

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Walgreens is Racist for Leaving Crime-Ridden Neighborhoods, Congresswoman Says

Boston, MA – Representative Ayanna Pressley has publicly accused the pharmacy giant Walgreens of racial discrimination following its decision to close stores in neighborhoods grappling with high rates of theft. Pressley’s statement…

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16-Year-Old Suspect Nabbed in Attempted Heists at Pasadena Walgreens and Dunkin

PASADENA, MD – A series of attempted robberies at local businesses in Pasadena yesterday led to the arrest of a 16-year-old male suspect. The incidents, which involved the display of a handgun,…

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Robbery Thwarted at Glen Burnie Walgreens, Suspects Apprehended

GLEN BURNIE, MD — A robbery at a Walgreens on Crain Highway was interrupted by police on November 1. Officers detained three individuals following a traffic stop after a store manager reported…

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Get Your Prescriptions Before Walgreens Pharmacy Employees Walkout This Week

TRENTON, NJ – Walgreens employees are planning a walkout this week and while at this point, three states have confirmed they will participate, others are considering a show of solidarity. If that…

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Police Investigating Philadelphia Walgreens Smash and Grab

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in identifying suspects involved in a commercial burglary at Walgreen’s, located at 300 N 63rd St. The incident occurred…

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Woman Charged with Shoplifting at Walgreens

CAMBRIDGE, MD – On Sunday, September 4, at approximately 8:20 am, Officers from the Cambridge Police Department located Carol Wicker, a 53-year-old resident of Cambridge, in the 300 block of Sunburst Highway.…

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Trader Joe’s to Open at Abandoned Middletown Walgreens

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The abandoned former Walgreens store in the Middletown Plaza will soon transform into a Trader Joe’s. The company moved one step closer this week by adding the location to…

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Robbery suspect Hits Walgreens Store during Money Drop

NEWARK, NJ – Police are asking the public for help in identifying a suspect involved in a theft incident at a Walgreens store on May 4 when a suspect stole $2,300 from…

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Armed Robbery Reported at New Castle Walgreens

NEW CASTLE, DE – On Thursday, at approximately 8:26 p.m., Delaware State Police were dispatched to a robbery at a Walgreens located at 1413 North DuPont Highway, New Castle. Two male suspects…

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Dems Pressure Walgreens To Sell Abortion Pills

Dems Pressure Walgreens To Sell Abortion Pills Lorenzo Prieto on March 14, 2023 A group of Democratic senators pressured Walgreens to provide as much access as possible to abortion pills, including in…