Wawa
Wawa, a beloved convenience store and gas station chain, originated in Delaware County in 1902 as a dairy farm founded by George Wood.
The name “Wawa” comes from a Native American word meaning “wild goose,” reflected in its logo.
With over 1,000 locations along the East Coast and expansions into Florida and the Midwest, Wawa is known for its made-to-order food, particularly hoagies, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee.
Its strong community presence and popular marketing campaigns, like “Hoagiefest,” have made Wawa a cultural icon, fostering deep customer loyalty and affection.
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With EV Chargers Come Bigger Gas Stations and Local Pushback
With electric vehicle chargers now popping up at gas stations like Wawa, stores are expanding to keep customers engaged while they wait. That shift isn’t…
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We Know the Name But What Does Wawa Actually Mean?
Those of us who grew up in Delaware County certainly know about our Wawas, a local landscape fixture. We’re so familiar with Wawas that we…
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Here’s How Pope Leo XIV Has Changed Villanova University
The fact that Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert “Bob” Prevost, went to Villanova University is definitely being felt on campus, writes Ben Silver for Main…
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New Owner Sells Fairless Hills Wawa Site for $6.5M, Eyes Future of Former Big Lots Space
Four months after purchasing the Fairless Hills Shopping Center, discount retail chain Ocean State Job Lot has sold the property’s Wawa site for $6.5 million,…
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Wawa Celebrates First Store Opening in Indiana Amid Expansion
Wawa had a grand opening celebration on May 14 for the first Wawa in Indiana, inviting fans, staff, and Wawa company officials to the opening,…
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Arc of Chester County’s Bubble Walk Smashes Goal With $140,000 Raised
The Arc of Chester County’s Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day raised over $140,000 in support of individuals with disabilities and their families. More than…
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Hey Wawa, Now Rutter’s Coming to Town With Some New Stores
There’s another player In the convenience store wars coming to our region. Its name is Rutter’s. York-based convenience store and gas station chain Rutter’s is…
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Wawa Travel Center Catering to Truck Drivers Opening in North Carolina
Wawa’s first travel center catering to truck traffic is opening during the second quarter of 2025 in Hope Mills, North Carolina, reports the staff for…
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19-Year-Old Nottingham Native Makes History as Youngest Graduate from Local University
Nineteen-year-old Nottingham resident Sarah Potter is set to become the youngest graduate in the history of Neumann University in Delaware County, writes Caroline Goggin for…
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Wawa Starts Work on First Truck Stop Travel Center in North Carolina
It’s a Wawa store on steroids, an 8,400 square-foot giant that dwarfs its Wawa store siblings that are typically less than 4,000 square feet. Even…
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A Convenience Store Branded Better Than 7-Eleven Opens in Indiana
Wawa, now with more than 1,000 locations nationwide, has brought its brand to Indiana, according to a report by ABC affiliate WRTV-TV. The chain is…
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Delaware County Goes Hollywood as Delco: The Movie Premieres
This weekend marks the premiere of Delco: The Movie, opening to sellout crowds at the Media Theater, reports 6abc. Chris Pierdomenico’s love letter to his…
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Which State Has the Most Wawas? It’s Not Where You Think
Delaware County residents have an understandable bias when it comes to perceiving the number of Wawa stores in any given state. They are likely to…
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Convenience Stores Like Wawa Are Investing in Food Service
When chains like Wawa lead in food service, they get more people in the store, writes Chuck Ulie for CSP Daily News. R.J. Hottovy, head…
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Survey Says! Businesses Overwhelmingly Support Reestablishing Rail Service to West Chester
A new survey has found that borough businesses overwhelmingly support restoring passenger rail service to West Chester, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. …
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A New Doo-Wop Wawa Will Blend Into the Wildwood Scene
A new Wildwood doo-wop Wawa will feature an architectural style consistent with the iconic 1950s and 1960s architecture recreated elsewhere in the Jersey Shore community,…
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SEPTA Cuts Would Derail Economic Growth and Workforce Mobility in the Suburban Counties
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is not just a transit system. It is the lifeblood of our region’s economy, connecting our residents to jobs,…
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Wawa Begins in the Midwest With It Largest Expansion Ever
Wawa’s largest expansion has begun. The Delaware County convenience store chain broke ground for its first stores in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana in June and…
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