Wawa Permanently Closes Center City Store

PHILADELPHIA — One of two Center City Wawa stores planned to close has shut its doors.

The store at 19th and Market streets is now closed.

This closure comes about a week and a half after the popular convenience chain said that store and another at 12th and Market streets were closing.

Employees at the two locations will be offered continued employment at Wawa, according to a statement from the company.

Wawa said the closures do not necessarily impact or limit potential for future stores in Philadelphia.

"We are very sorry we can’t be there for our friends and neighbors at these two locations, but we continue to serve the community from our other nearby stores and our commitment to the greater region remains strong," Wawa said. "Philadelphia is our hometown and that’s something that will never change."

Wawa said it hopes to repurpose the locations to "further benefit Philadelphia."

"To that end, we have initiated a review of options and are exploring possibilities with our partners, the community and local officials," Wawa said. "Our commitment and ongoing investments in Philadelphia continue to grow and expand – from our title sponsorship of Wawa Welcome America to our long-standing support of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Philly Soccer 2026 that will help raise Philadelphia’s profile as a world class city."