Wawa Welcome America’s Go 4th and Learn series kicked off this week with an interactive event showcasing Philadelphia and Wawa history on June 28. Go 4th and Learn is a three-part educational series for children and their families held in the week leading up to July 4 as part of the Wawa Welcome America Festivities.…
Free Gas For A Year
Linda Wells of York, Pa., recently became the first of eight lucky Rutter’s Farm Stores customers to win free gasoline for one year in the company’s annual summer giveaway. The “Fuel Up Free!” promotion runs through Aug. 29. Drawings are held approximately every two weeks, with the next one June 21. During the contest, Rutter’s…
Wawa’s Annual Summer Blood Drive Underway
This summer Wawa is making it easy for customers to donate blood by offering a blood drive at more than 25 Wawa sites to help the American Red Cross save lives. The blood drive, already underway, will continue until Aug. 28 in four of Wawa’s operating states: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia. Last year,…
Sheetz Opens Store In Woodward
Altoona, Pa.-based Sheetz continues to expand with the opening of its first new store in Woodward Township, near Jersey Shore. “We are very excited to be opening another store in Lycoming County,” said Stan Sheetz, president and CEO, Sheetz Inc. “Our stores in nearby Williamsport do very well and customers there have been very…
Rutter’s To Award Free Gas
Rutter’s Rewards is adding octane to Rutter’s Farm Stores’ annual summer gas giveaway. Eight lucky Rutter’s customers will win free gas for one year during the “Fuel Up Free!” contest, which runs Monday through Aug. 29. “We’ve had an overwhelmingly positive response to the introduction of our Rutter’s Rewards loyalty card, with more than 150,000…
Rutter’s Pledges $50,000 to York JCC
York, Pa.-based Rutter’s Farm Stores has pledged a lead gift of $50,000 to help the York Jewish Community Center celebrate its 100th anniversary by building a “natural playscape” playground. Rutter’s, which traces its York County farm roots to 1747, has been a long-time supporter of the JCC. “We have a lot of respect for the…
Sheetz Wins Beer Battle
Sheetz Inc. has once again won the right to sell beer at its Convenience Restaurant in Altoona, Pa., after this Wednesday’s ruling by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB). “We are happy that the PLCB has decided to grant Sheetz the right to sell beer at our Altoona Convenience Restaurant,” said Stan Sheetz, president and…
Wawa Remembers Harry Kalas
On April 13, Wawa and its associates celebrated the life of famed Phillies announcer, Harry Kalas, who passed away one year ago. The event took place during one of Wawa’s Snappy Hours-associate appreciation events that occur throughout the year. As part of the celebration Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher, Jamie Moyer and Kalas family members joined Wawa…
Rutter’s Recognized For Community Involvement
On April 28, York, Pa.-based Rutter’s will accept the 2010 Community Service Award at the York County Chamber of Commerce’s “Spirit of York” breakfast. The award recognizes an organization for having a culture that motivates its employees to be personally involved in community service. “Rutter’s has been a strong champion of the community,” said Bob…
Sheetz Builds In West Virginia
Sheetz, which operates locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina, is constructing a new store in Fayetteville, W.Va., off U.S. 19, scheduled to open in late summer. This expansion in the southern part of West Virginia comes after the convenience chain’s success in nearby counties as well as the northern…