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crime1 month ago•1 min saved

Toms River Wawa Shooting: Victim Identified as Bruce Gress, Suspect Douglas Cobb Wanted

A 42-year-old man was shot in the head and killed in the parking lot of a Wawa convenience store in Toms River, New Jersey, on Friday morning. Authorities have identified the victim as Bruce Gress and issued an arrest warrant for 51-year-old Douglas Cobb, who is now considered a fugitive. The incident, which occurred around 7:20 a.m., has prompted a major police response, with officials seeking public assistance to locate the suspect.

via ABC7 New York|

#crime #douglas-cobb #ocean-county

lottery1 month ago•3 min saved

Bradenton resident claims $344M cash option for $800M Mega Millions win

The winner of the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot, sold at a Bradenton Wawa, has claimed the prize and selected the $344.2 million cash option. The ticket, purchased near Sarasota, ended a 37-drawing rollover streak. The winner remains anonymous for 90 days under Florida law, and this is the largest Florida lottery win since 2023.

via Sarasota Herald-Tribune|

#bradenton #florida-lottery #lottery

business3 months ago•6 min saved

Former Wawa CEO Dick Wood Jr. Dies at 88, Remembered for People-First Leadership

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.

via NBC10 Philadelphia|

#business #dick-wood #leadership

business9 months ago•14 min saved

Louisville Business Highlights 2025: Brown-Forman Sale, Battery Plant Layoffs, Wawa Opening

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.

via WDRB|

#brown-forman #business #ford

health-and-safety1 year ago•1 min saved

Wawa Recalls Multiple Drink Products Across Several States Due to Contamination

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.

via NJ.com|

#contamination #drinks #health-and-safety

business2 years ago•2 min saved

Wawa Expands with New Locations in Ohio and Kentucky

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.

via WCPO 9 Cincinnati|

#business #convenience-store #groundbreaking

business2 years ago•2 min saved

Wawa Breaks Ground on First Kentucky Stores

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.

via KSR|

#business #convenience-stores #expansion

business2 years ago•1 min saved

Wawa Breaks Ground on First Indiana and Cincinnati Locations

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.

via FOX 59 Indianapolis|

#business #convenience-store #expansion

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Biden's Wawa Visit and Kennedy Family Endorsement Shake Up Political Landscape"

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.

via New York Post |

#joe-biden #john-fetterman #pennsylvania

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Biden Joins Kennedys to Counter RFK Jr. in Battleground States"

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.

via CBS News|

#2024-presidential-election #campaign #joe-biden

food-and-beverage2 years ago•2 min saved

"Wawa Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Free Coffee for Customers"

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.

via Fox Business|

#anniversary #coffee #convenience-store

food-and-beverage2 years ago•1 min saved

"Wawa Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Free Coffee Giveaway"

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.

via USA TODAY|

#60th-anniversary #celebration #convenience-store

food-and-beverage2 years ago•0 min saved

"Wawa's 60th Anniversary: Free Coffee for All"

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.

via WPVI-TV|

#anniversary #celebration #convenience-store

food-and-beverage2 years ago•0 min saved

"Wawa Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Free Coffee for All"

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.

via WPVI-TV|

#60th-anniversary #celebration #convenience-store

business2 years ago•1 min saved

"Wawa Celebrates 60th Anniversary with 1.5 Million Free Cups of Coffee"

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.

via 69News WFMZ-TV|

#anniversary #business #convenience-store