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Richard D. Wood Jr., longtime Wawa president and CEO who helped shape the convenience chain for 55 years, died at 88. He led Wawa from 1977 to 2004 and was known for servant leadership and community philanthropy, notably with CHOP and Bok Tower Gardens. To honor his legacy, Wawa will offer free coffee in all stores on Monday, July 20.
The Louisville area experienced significant business shifts in 2025, including Brown-Forman's workforce cuts and cooperage sale, Ford's EV strategy adjustments and new vehicle launches, Yum! Brands relocating its headquarters, and Wawa expanding into the region, alongside various business openings, closures, and redevelopment projects.
Wawa has recalled nearly 3,000 units of milk and lemonade drinks across four states due to potential foreign object contamination, advising consumers to throw away these products immediately.
Ohio's first Wawa store broke ground on Fields Ertel Road in Cincinnati, attracting many fans and featuring a "Taste of Wawa" event. The store, set to open in April 2025, will bring 35-40 new jobs to the region. Wawa plans to open more than a dozen stores in the Tri-State area, with several locations already scheduled for construction. The company also announced a $10,000 donation to the Freestore Foodbank.
Wawa, the popular Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain, is expanding into Kentucky with groundbreaking ceremonies for new stores in Nicholasville and Louisville. The company plans to open 160 stores across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana over the next 8-10 years, with 40 of those in Kentucky. The first stores are expected to open by mid-2025.
Wawa will break ground on its first Indiana store in Indianapolis on June 6, marking the start of its expansion into the state and the Midwest. The company plans to open its first Indiana locations in 2025 and will provide updates on its history, local investments, and job opportunities at the event. Wawa currently operates over 1,050 stores across eight states and Washington D.C.
Senator John Fetterman playfully teased President Biden for visiting rival convenience store chain Wawa instead of Sheetz, a favorite of Fetterman's. Biden's visits to Sheetz and Wawa in Pennsylvania were seen as an attempt to garner support in the battleground state, known for its passionate rivalry between Sheetz and Wawa fans. With 19 electoral votes at stake, Biden's narrow lead over Trump in Pennsylvania makes the state a crucial battleground in the upcoming election.
President Joe Biden made a stop at a Wawa in Philadelphia during his campaign for the 2024 presidential election, accompanied by Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker. Biden ordered an Italian hoagie and a milkshake, while Mayor Parker chose yogurt. This visit marked Biden's third stop in Pennsylvania this week as he seeks a rematch against former President Donald Trump. Additionally, Biden received endorsements from members of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s family and made previous stops in Scranton and Pittsburgh, discussing economic policies and meeting with union leaders.
Wawa is celebrating its 60th anniversary by offering free coffee of any size to customers at its over 1,000 locations on Tuesday, April 16. The giveaway is part of the company's "Wawa Day" celebration, and it's projected to total nearly 1.5 million cups of coffee. In addition to the free coffee, Wawa is also running special 60-cent promotions on certain products, using throwback décor and hoagie paper, and donating $1 million in gift cards to non-profits through its Wawa Foundation.
Wawa is celebrating its 60th anniversary by offering customers a free hot coffee of any size at all its stores across the country on April 16. In addition to the free coffee, other items such as teas, juices, lemonade, and a special birthday cake donut will be available for 60 cents. The stores will also be recognizing a special customer with tokens of appreciation, and customers can redeem the free coffee at any location's self-serve coffee bar featuring 1960s decor. Wawa, which has over 1,000 stores in six states, was founded in 1803 and the first Wawa Food Market opened on April 16, 1964 in Folsom, Pennsylvania.
To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Wawa is giving away 1.5 million cups of free coffee of any size on Tuesday, April 16. The stores will also use vintage cups and hoagie paper as a nod to their humble beginnings.
To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Wawa is giving away 1.5 million cups of coffee in any size, using vintage cups and hoagie paper as a nod to their humble beginnings.
To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Wawa plans to give away 1.5 million free cups of hot coffee on April 16, along with 60-cent promotions, at all its stores. The chain, which started as an iron foundry in 1803, has become a household name for its cold drinks, hot coffee, and ready-to-eat food. With over 1,000 stores along the East Coast, Wawa aims to reflect on its 1960s heritage by using vintage cups and hoagie paper on its anniversary day.
A New Jersey man was arrested on felony charges after allegedly using a special device to steal more than $1,700 worth of fuel from a Wawa gas pump in New Castle, Delaware. The device allowed the pump to dispense a large amount of fuel for almost no money, and similar thefts have become a trend at local Wawa gas stations. The man paid less than $20 for the stolen gas, and he was charged with felony shoplifting and related offenses.
Wawa, the Pennsylvania-based gas station and convenience store chain, plans to open 60 stores in Ohio over the next decade, starting in Cincinnati and Dayton markets. The company will invest $420 million into the stores and create over 2,000 jobs statewide. Wawa aims to fill a void in Ohio for 24/7 fresh, customizable, made-to-order food. Groundbreakings will begin in mid-2024, with the first store openings projected for January 2025. Wawa has already secured 16 sites in various counties, and the company plans to open up to 10 locations in 2025, 10 in 2026, and five each year after that. Along with the expansion, Wawa's nonprofit foundation will partner with local organizations, including the Cincinnati Red Cross and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.