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Customers enter the Wawa near Independence Mall in Philadelphia on a recent day during lunch.Museum of the American Revolution head Scott Stephenson at Philly's only Revolutionary-era tavern, A Man Full of Trouble.Road trip, Charlottesville, VACitywide Quest: Do you know where in Philly these Lunar New Year-themed photos were taken?
Wawa has expanded far beyond Philly. But hometown fans still fuel the chain’s successAfter 60 years, locals still see Wawa as "part of their neighborhood," said CEO Chris Gheysens. The chain founded in Delaware County now has nearly 1,200 locations in 13 states and Washington, D.C.

There's nothing Philly loves more than Wawa — except for maybe a local success story. This weekend, we go deep into headquarters of the region's favorite convenience store to learn the secrets to its success and the strategy behind its recent expansion. Will Floridians ever love Wawa like we do here? And can Wawa keep its long-time customers happy as they work to gain new markets? We find out.


Also this weekend:

🐲 Play our weekly Philly guessing game

🥧 The best thing our food critic, Craig LaBan, ate this week

🌸 Take a trip to Charlottesville, Va., for some early signs of spring

🐕 Did you catch this extremely Philly reference on The Simpsons?

How to have a Perfect Philly Day, according to Revolution Museum chief R. Scott StephensonIt would include coffee and ghosts, Italian Market shopping with his daughter, oysters and books, a stop at Philly’s only Colonial-era tavern, and a home-cooked meal.

There's nothing Philly loves more than Wawa — except for maybe a local success story. This weekend, we go deep into headquarters of the region's favorite convenience store to learn the secrets to its success and the strategy behind its recent expansion. Will Floridians ever love Wawa like we do here? And can Wawa keep its long-time customers happy as they work to gain new markets? We find out.


Also this weekend:

🐲 Play our weekly Philly guessing game

🥧 The best thing our food critic, Craig LaBan, ate this week

🌸 Take a trip to Charlottesville, Va., for some early signs of spring

🐕 Did you catch this extremely Philly reference on The Simpsons?

Spring blossoms, biscuits, and Blue Ridge views in Charlottesville, Va. | Field TripHead south for an early taste of spring in Charlottesville, Va., where Blue Ridge Mountain trails, charm, wineries, and standout restaurants make for an easy weekend getaway.

There's nothing Philly loves more than Wawa — except for maybe a local success story. This weekend, we go deep into headquarters of the region's favorite convenience store to learn the secrets to its success and the strategy behind its recent expansion. Will Floridians ever love Wawa like we do here? And can Wawa keep its long-time customers happy as they work to gain new markets? We find out.


Also this weekend:

🐲 Play our weekly Philly guessing game

🥧 The best thing our food critic, Craig LaBan, ate this week

🌸 Take a trip to Charlottesville, Va., for some early signs of spring

🐕 Did you catch this extremely Philly reference on The Simpsons?

Citywide Quest: Do you know where in Philly these Lunar New Year-themed photos were taken?We’ll show you a photo taken in the Philly-area, you drop a pin where you think it was taken. This week is all about the Lunar New Year of the Horse!

There's nothing Philly loves more than Wawa — except for maybe a local success story. This weekend, we go deep into headquarters of the region's favorite convenience store to learn the secrets to its success and the strategy behind its recent expansion. Will Floridians ever love Wawa like we do here? And can Wawa keep its long-time customers happy as they work to gain new markets? We find out.


Also this weekend:

🐲 Play our weekly Philly guessing game

🥧 The best thing our food critic, Craig LaBan, ate this week

🌸 Take a trip to Charlottesville, Va., for some early signs of spring

🐕 Did you catch this extremely Philly reference on The Simpsons?