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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April Fools! Wawa to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine
Editor’s Note: The following story about Wawa administering COVID-19 vaccines is meant to be an April Fools’ Day joke. After a year of hunkering down…
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Available at Wawa: Coffee, Hoagies, and a Cut of a $9 Million Settlement
For nine months in 2019, Wawa customers unwittingly put their credit- and debit-card information at risk with every swipe, opening themselves up to fraud and identity…
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Easttown Township Nixes Plan for Luxury Apartments in Berwyn Village
In a recent vote, Easttown Township Supervisors have denied approval for a development project that envisioned luxury apartments at Handel’s Ice Cream block in Berwyn…
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Wawa Adds Burgers to Menu; One Customer Could Win a Year’s Worth
Wawa is now offering burgers made any way you’d like at its 920 stores on the East Coast, reports Dan Stamm for NBC 10. One…
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Wawa, Sheetz Set Differences Aside to Take the Plunge
The Wawa/Sheetz rivalry is well-known in these parts, and Chester County is solidly in Wawa’s court. Fitting, since the popular convenience store started nearby. So,…
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This Local Wawa Sold a Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $1 Million
A customer at the Wawa located at 215 Lancaster Avenue in Wayne purchased a scratch-off ticket there now worth $1 million, writes Michael Tanenbaum for…
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Wawa: Which Sandwich Is No. 1 at the Region’s Favorite Convenience Store?
When it comes to Wawa, everyone’s got their favorite sandwich, entrée, snack food, whatever. But which sandwich ranks as the best in the group? Here’s…
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2021 VISTA Millennial Superstars: Derek Fiorenza
Coatesville resident and Bishop Shanahan High School graduate Derek Fiorenza is the Chief Operating Officer of Summit Group Retirement Planners, Inc. and the Founder and…
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2021 VISTA Millennial Superstars: Rebecca Davidson
Rebecca Davidson, who grew up in East Goshen Township and graduated from West Chester East High School, is a Developer at Citadel Credit Union. Davidson,…
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‘The U.S. Explained’ Video Series Profiles Pennsylvania
In its feature on Pennsylvania, “The U.S. Explained” video series by That Is Interesting looked at the Keystone State’s history, geography, and culture and found…
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CCEDC Convenes 17 Thought Leaders to Help Formulate More Equitable, Inclusive Workforce Policies
The Chester County Economic Development Council is pledging organizational change as it assembles 17 thought leaders from the region who are committed to bringing diversity,…
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Wawa’s New Dinner Menu to Debut in 100 Stores
Wawa’s dinner menu is being rolled out to more stores as it competes with the fast-food giants, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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NASA Cartographer Weighs in on Wawa/Sheetz Turf War with a Twitter Map
Social media lit up again recently with loyalty oaths to Wawa or Sheetz after President Donald Trump visited a Wawa in King of Prussia, writes…
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Pennsylvania’s Beer Landscape Is Changing, and Wawa’s in on the Action
Wawa continues to expand its options to sell beer at its convenience stores, writes by Katie Park for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Its efforts are altering…
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Old-Fashioned Milk Delivery Experiences Renaissance Thanks to This Kennett Square Company
In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, old-fashioned milk delivery is experiencing a renaissance in the Philadelphia region, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Coronavirus Wipes Out Wawa Tradition: Self-Service Coffee, Soda
The days of going to the Wawa to pour yourself some coffee or to hit up the soda machine are gone, at least for now,…
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Agree or Disagree with This List, but Chances Are You’ve Got an Opinion About Wawa’s Sandwiches
We choose our Wawa sandwiches based on the mood we’re in, the time of day (or night), how much we feel like spending, and what…
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Wawa’s Menu Could Soon Include Burgers and Waffle Fries
Wawa is testing new food options like hamburgers, waffle fries, and breaded chicken sandwiches at six select stores, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business…
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