New Walgreens Could Open in March; Luncheon Scheduled

Pikesville's new could open as early as March 30, according to , executive director for the Pikesville Chamber of Commerce.

Meanwhile, the chamber plans to welcome the new store—the second in Pikesville—during a luncheon March 7.

Walgreens District Manager will be the speaker. He'll discuss the company's growth plan in Pikesville and Baltimore County, according to an announcement from .

He'll also discuss "How (Walgreens) can be a total wellness destination and not just a pharmacy," the announcement states.

The breakfast will be held at 8:30 a.m. March 7 at the , 16 Old Court Rd., No. 1, in Pikesville.

Cost to attend the breakfast is $15 for members, and $20 for non-members. If you're a member and you bring a guest, you get half-off your own breakfast.

Kosher meals are available upon request.

Also at the breakfast, of Owings Mills will hold a drawing for a free lunch for 10.

Please RSVP to the chamber by calling 410-484-2337, or by emailing info@pikesvillechamber.org

This event is sponsored by Innovative Gourmet and The Baltimore Jewish Times.

Walgreen's also has in the Quarry Lake at Greenspring shopping center.

Are you a Walgreen's fan? If so what do you like about it? If not, which pharmacy do you like best? Will this new Walgreen's location at the corner of Old Court and Reisterstown roads be more convenient for you? What do you think of the new building? Is it a big improvement over the former Staples building that was there, or not? Share your comments in the box below this story.