<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1OMhRV_0lhrb1O500" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1OMhRV_0lhrb1O500" width="1280" height="853" ></figure>Wawa is holding true to its promise to expand in central Pennsylvania.The Delaware County chain is eyeing Chambersburg for one of its food markets.Specifically, Wawa wants to build a 5,330 square-foot store at the former Sakura Japanese restaurant at 1071 Wayne Ave., said Phil Wolgemuth, deputy borough manager/land use and community development director.In January, the bough’s zoning hearing board approved variances related to off-street parking, a dumpster enclosure and signs, Wolgemuth said.Now the plans, which call for fueling stations and a 40-vehicle parking lot, are awaiting approval later this spring from the town’s council.Last summer, Wawa, the eastern rival in the Keystone State convenience store wars to Sheetz, said it plans to double its store count over the next three to five years in the region, with the first store opening as early as 2024.Wawa is spreading its wings with possible store locations throughout the region including a potential store at Hoss’s Steak &amp; Sea House of Route 322 in Swatara Township. Wawa is also planning to build a location in East Pennsboro Township.Commercial development company 200 First Street Associates announced Wawa plans to open at the Reserve at Summerdale. The luxury development sits at the corner of Routes 11/15 and Valley Road in the township.Wawa is asking for help to find potential sites for stores. Those with ideas can submit them to Wawa via an online form.The chain operates more than 950 convenience stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, and Washington, D.C.</div></body>

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Here’s where another Wawa is coming in central Pa.

Wawa is holding true to its promise to expand in central Pennsylvania. The Delaware County chain is eyeing Chambersburg for one of its food markets. Specifically, Wawa wants to build a 5,330 square-foot store at the former Sakura Japanese restaurant at 1071 Wayne Ave., said Phil Wolgemuth, deputy borough manager/land use and community development director.