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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The Fate of a Wayne Super Wawa Goes to Pennsylvania Supreme Court
A proposed super Wawa with 12 gas pumps in Wayne has come back to life five years after it was defeated. Now Radnor Township and…
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Hey Lucky Traveler, Wawa’s Bringing Its Stores to You
A Wawa “Travel Center” is coming, according to Wawa CEO Chris Gheysens. Gheysens announced Wawa’s new direction at a Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia’s…
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Wawa Deliveries Could Now Include an All-Electric Delivery Truck
Wawa deliveries could soon be enhanced with green technology as the convenience store chain test pilots its first electric delivery truck in its fleet, writes…
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Listen Up, Singles! Study Indicates Wawa the Perfect Trifecta for Romantic Encounters
(This post first appeared on May 31, 2016). Forget the romantic run-in at a dreamy park or a quaint coffee shop encounter. There’s a good…
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4,000 Penn College Students Can Walk to Wawa’s Next Store in Williamsport
Wawa continues its convenience store expansion with a new location on Maynard Street in Williamsport, PA, writes Melissa Farenish for NorthcentralPA.com. This time, the new…
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Medical Offices Added to Drexeline Project as Stores Prepare to Open
The revamped stores at the Drexeline Town Center are opening soon, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times. The ribbon cutting for the new ShopRite…
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Wawa Store proposed at former Lebanon County Riding Club
The latest Wawa expansion is happening in Lebanon County, where a convenience store will be built at the site of a former riding club, writes…
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Popcorn for the People Opens Facility at Former City Wawa
Wawa is going into the popcorn business for a good cause, writes Anana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wawa, the Eagles Autism Foundation, and Popcorn…
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Wawa Explores the Digital Universe—a Store With No Shelves
Wawa is testing an all-digital convenience store on Drexel University’s campus in Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Wawa location at 3300…
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Newtown Square Firm Makes Top 100 US List for Women Workers
A woman looking for work in Delaware County might want to consider submitting a resume to SAP in Newtown Square, or perhaps Wawa. Forbes has…
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Is Your Corner Lot Going Nowhere? Maybe Check in With Wawa
There’s one sure way to raise the value of a property. Build a Wawa on it. That’s what happened in Bethlehem when a 1.7-acre property…
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Centre County Wawa Moves Delco Vibe Into State College Area
Wawa’s westernmost outpost in Pennsylvania is moving closer to reality as the company submitted its land development plans for its first Wawa store in Centre…
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Ready to Hit the Line? Wawa Hoagie Day Set Wednesday in Old City
A 31-year Fourth of July tradition continues today on Independence Mall when Wawa gives out 15,000 free hoagies, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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The Arc of Chester County Honors Advocates for Children and Adults with Disabilities
The Arc of Chester County held its Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony where it honored several community members and agency partners for their outstanding support…
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Balancing Delco Ingenuity With Philly Grit: A Power to Do Good
By now, it’s understood that the quick reopening of I-95 can be partially credited to specialized fill used for emergency repairs provided by the Eddystone…
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Wawa Closes 6th Store in Philadelphia Amidst Crime Concerns
Trouble with panhandling, crime, and drug use has led to a Wawa store closing at Headhouse Square, 2nd and Lombard, writes Mike Newall for The…
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Owners’ Vision for Unique Convenience Store in Darby Delayed by Flood Concerns
The owner of a 1.7-acre dirt lot next to the Darby transportation center has a vision to turn 934 Main Street into a “next-concept” convenience…
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The Arc of Chester County’s Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day Blows Away Goal
The Arc of Chester County’s Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day raised over $127,000 in support of individuals with disabilities and their families. A total…
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