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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North Carolina’s First Wawa Store Will be in the Outer Banks
North Carolina is preparing for its first Wawa when the convenience store giant breaks ground next month on an Outer Banks store, right across U.S.…
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Nashville Suburbs Likely to Be First Wawa in Tennessee
Folks in Tennessee could get their first glance at a Wawa store if they travel to Bellevue, a suburban neighborhood in Nashville, writes Met Wrather…
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A 30-Year Daily Wawa Customer Earns Boothwyn Store Honors
“You can take me to the finest meal and on my way home I’d like to stop at Wawa,” said Cherylann Siple. Now that’s a…
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Celebrate Wawa Day, April 13, With Free Coffee and More
Wawa has brought back its annual tradition, Wawa Day, set to take place Thursday, April 13 in honor of the company’s 59th year in retail.…
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Wawa News: It’s the Schwarbomb and More Central PA Openings
Wawa continues its push into Central Pennsylvania and rival Sheetz territory, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. The Delaware County chain is planning a convenience…
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2 Delco Firms Make Fortune List of Best Places to Work in U.S.
Of the 100 best companies to work for in the United States, two of them are located in Delaware County, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia…
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Paisano’s Closes 25-Year Location But Plans to Reopen Elsewhere
A 25-year Delaware County icon, Johnny Paisano’s restaurant at 226 Baltimore Pike in Springfield, closed its doors at its longtime location April 2 but its…
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Former Country Singer to Head Wawa’s Expansion in Tennessee
Megan Salvador, a pageant queen who’s also been an aspiring doctor, singer, and real estate broker, has been chosen by Wawa to get things set…
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It’s Not a Potato, Not Irish, and You Can Get Them at Oh Ryan’s
Green beer and parades may be the first things that spring to mind for St. Patrick’s Day, but in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Delaware County…
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Sleepless in Delco: Wawa Train Horns Fraying Nerves
There’s a noisy distraction interfering with the sleep of residents in Middletown, Aston, and Chester Heights—the train horn from the SEPTA Wawa train line, writes…
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Wawa Moves Across the Street From Sheetz as Expansion Heats Up
Wawa has effectively moved into Sheetz’s house with preliminary plans for a Wawa store in Benner Township, Centre County, across the street from an existing…
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Wawa Hoagie Costume Catapults Conshohocken Corgi to Internet Fame
A Conshohocken corgi Miles was catapulted to internet fame in October 2019 after his owner Paul Watcko posted an image of him in a Wawa…
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For 2SP Brewing in Aston, Collaboration Is the Name of the Game
The 2SP Brewing Company in Aston gained some Chester County fans Feb. 25 at the Kennett Winterfest with its Cherry Cordial Bourbon Russian created by…
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See Which Delco Firm Made a US Top 100 Largest Employer List
A Delaware County company made Forbes’ list of the top 100 largest employers in the US, writes Ryan Muligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The international…
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This Delaware County Mascot Is Easy to Spot and He’s Delicious
Philadelphia mascot glamour hogs like the Phanatic and Gritty may get all the headlines, but there’s plenty of lesser-known mascots working just as hard to…
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Can’t Get Enough Wawa in Your Life? Here’s a Spotify Playlist of Wawa Tunes
For years, Wawa fans have written songs to their favorite convenience store. Now, a playlist of four songs entirely dedicated to Wawa and its HoagieFest has dropped on Spotify,…
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Wawa Takes Gamble on Eagles-Occupied Super Bowl
Philadelphia-area businesses, including Wawa, took advantage of the Philadelphia Eagles participation in the Super Bowl this year to buy into the game with regional Super…
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Inc. Magazine: Philadelphia-Born Celebrities Sing Wawa’s Praises to All of America
Wawa is renowned for eliciting strong feelings from those who grew up with it, even celebrities. For proof, look no further than Philadelphia’s celebrities who,…
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