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Wegmans Makes CT Debut With Norwalk Supermarket: What Shoppers Can Expect (PHOTOS) Wegmans Makes CT Debut With Norwalk Supermarket: What Shoppers Can Expect (PHOTOS)
Wegmans Makes CT Debut With Norwalk Supermarket: What Shoppers Can Expect (Photos) A beloved grocery chain from upstate New York has arrived in the Constitution State. Wegmans officially opened its first Connecticut supermarket in Norwalk on Wednesday, July 23. The 92,000-square-foot store is located at 675 Connecticut Avenue, about a mile from exit 13 on Interstate 95. The new Wegmans features signature offerings like fresh produce, seafood, bakery goods, a large selection of cheeses, and deli meats. It also offers made-to-order meals like sushi, sandwiches, pizza, and chef-prepared salads.  The Norwalk site includes a two-story parking deck with 551 spaces, a…
Stores In East Coast States, Including NY, Hit With Recall Of Wegmans Chocolate Favorite Stores In East Coast States, Including NY, Hit With Recall Of Wegmans Chocolate Favorite
Stores In East Coast States, Including NY, Hit With Recall Of Wegmans Chocolate Favorite A chocolate product sold at Wegmans stores has been recalled, federal officials say. The recall, due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen, affects Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils, which were sold in 18.5-ounce plastic tubs with six affected lot codes.  The candies were distributed across stores in:  Delaware Maryland  Massachusetts,  North Carolina,  New Jersey,  New York,  Pennsylvania,  Virginia,  Washington, DC. According to the FDA, the product’s label did not disclose the presence of milk, which can pose a serious o…
$1M Scratch-Off Winner Sold At Bridgewater Wegman's $1M Scratch-Off Winner Sold At Bridgewater Wegman's
$1M Scratch-Off Winner Sold At Bridgewater Wegman's It was a terrific Tuesday for a Somerset County lottery player. A lottery player in Bridgewater won $1 million in the 100x Cash Blitz Scratch-Off game on Tuesday, June 24. The ticket was sold at a Wegmans at 724 Route 202 South in Bridgewater.  Wegman's wasn't the only supermarket that sold massive prizewinners last week. In Bergen County, the ShopRite in Lyndhurst sold a $10,000 scratch-off and a $50,000 Powerball ticket.
Ticket Worth $1K A Week For Life Sold At Lanham Wegmans Ticket Worth $1K A Week For Life Sold At Lanham Wegmans
Ticket Worth $1K A Week For Life Sold At Lanham Wegmans Someone just turned a grocery run into a goldmine. A winning Cash4Life lottery ticket worth $1,000 a week for life was sold at the Wegmans in Lanham, Lottery officials say.. According to the Maryland Lottery, the ticket matched the first five numbers—17, 26, 30, 47, 57—from the Wednesday, June 18 drawing, missing only the Cash Ball (04) to claim the game’s top prize. Still, it was enough to lock in the second-tier win: a $1,000 weekly payday for life, or a $1 million lump sum before taxes. This is the first second-tier Cash4Life win in Maryland this year and the 12th since the state joine…
Teen Shoplifter With BB Gun That Looked Real Caught At Leesburg Wegmans, Police Say Teen Shoplifter With BB Gun That Looked Real Caught At Leesburg Wegmans, Police Say
Teen Shoplifter With BB Gun That Looked Real Caught At Leesburg Wegmans, Police Say A 16-year-old boy is in serious trouble after police say he stole from a Virginia Wegmans while carrying what appeared to be a real gun on his hip. Officers with the Leesburg Police Department responded around noon on Wednesday, May 14, to the Wegmans on Crosstrail Boulevard for a report of a shoplifter armed with a handgun in a holster, officials announced. When police arrived, they say they found the teen outside the store with stolen merchandise.  Officers quickly realized the weapon on his hip was a BB gun — but it looked just like a real Beretta semi-automatic pistol, police said…
Stamford Firm Named No 2 Best Place To Work In Nation Stamford Firm Named No 2 Best Place To Work In Nation
Stamford Firm Named No 2 Best Place To Work In Nation A Connecticut-based financial services company has been named the No. 2 best place to work in the United States, according to a new Fortune survey. Synchrony, a Stamford-based finance and insurance company, earned the honor in Fortune’s annual list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For.” Fortune has compiled the list for 30 years by surveying employees and asking them to rate their workplace across 60 metrics — including the quality of leadership, pay and benefits, coworker relationships, workplace flexibility, employee appreciation, and opportunities for advancement, the outlet said. “I’…
Hazlet Lotto Player Splits $1 Million Jackpot Hazlet Lotto Player Splits $1 Million Jackpot
Hazlet Lotto Player Splits $1 Million Jackpot It was a sensational Saturday for two lottery players in Monmouth County. Tickets sold in Manalapan and Hazlet won the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot drawing held on Saturday, March 15, splitting the $1,034,398 prize. The winners will split $517,199. The tickets were sold at Wegmans on Route 9 South in Manalapan and Quick Chek on Route 36 in Hazlet.  The winning numbers were 21, 26, 29, 37 and 45. The Xtra was 03 and the Bullseye was 37. 
Look Inside CT's First Wegmans Before Norwalk Supermarket Opens (PHOTOS) Look Inside CT's First Wegmans Before Norwalk Supermarket Opens (PHOTOS)
Look Inside CT's First Wegmans Before Norwalk Supermarket Opens (Photos) Wegmans is getting closer to opening its first Connecticut supermarket and the New York cult favorite is giving a sneak peek inside the new location. Wegmans offered media members a chance to check out the Norwalk store on Thursday, Mar. 13. The supermarket at 675 Connecticut Avenue is expected to open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23. Six photos provided by Wegmans gave a glimpse into the highly anticipated store.  Crews continue to work on the supermarket's exterior, with the iconic cursive logo hanging on a brick wall above the lower-floor window. Inside the store, tables were …
$1M Birthday Surprise: Fredericksburg Man Stuns Wife With Winning Powerball Ticket $1M Birthday Surprise: Fredericksburg Man Stuns Wife With Winning Powerball Ticket
$1M Birthday Surprise: Fredericksburg Man Stuns Wife With Winning Powerball Ticket A Fredericksburg man played the ultimate birthday prank on his wife—by sitting on a million-dollar secret for an entire day. Patrick Lash knew he had a $1 million Powerball ticket, but instead of blurting out the life-changing news, he waited so he could surprise his wife on her birthday, Virginia Lottery officials said. “We’re still in shock,” Lash said as he redeemed his ticket. “It feels great!” Lash bought the ticket for the Jan. 13 Powerball drawing at the Wegmans on Carl D. Silver Parkway in Fredericksburg.  His numbers—04-06-16-39-66—matched five of the six drawn, missing only…
Wegmans Cracks Down On Rising Egg Costs With Super Low Prices Wegmans Cracks Down On Rising Egg Costs With Super Low Prices
Wegmans Cracks Down On Rising Egg Costs With Super Low Prices If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you might have felt some serious sticker shock in the egg aisle. Prices are climbing fast, but Wegmans is vowing to keep costs from scrambling out of control. The grocery chain, known for its loyal following and high-quality selections, says it’s holding the line on egg prices even as costs soar across the country.  "With supply fluctuating nationwide, prices are rising due to avian bird influenza and strong demand," reads a blurb on the Wegmans website in the "eggs section.  "Our New York state supplier takes every precaution to ensure…
Winning $1M 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Wegmans In Fredericksburg Winning $1M 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Wegmans In Fredericksburg
Winning $1M 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Wegmans In Fredericksburg No one took home the $285 million Powerball jackpot on Monday, but one lucky lotto player in Virginia cashed in on a seven-figure prize sold at an area grocery store. Officials say that a second-tier winning ticket worth a whopping $1 million prize was sold at the Wegmans on Carl D. Silver Parkway in Fredericksburg, the largest win out of thousands statewide starting at $4.  The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Monday, Jan. 13 were 04-06-16-39-66 with a Powerball of 09 and the Power Play multiplier was X2.  With no winner, the jackpot will roll to $303 …
Woman Left Child Locked In Cold Vehicle At Whippany Wegman's: Police Woman Left Child Locked In Cold Vehicle At Whippany Wegman's: Police
Woman Left Child Locked In Cold Vehicle At Whippany Wegman's: Police A 42-year-old Rockaway woman was arrested and charged on Monday, Dec. 23 after leaving a child unattended, locked in a vehicle, authorities said. Officers responded to Wegmans at 34 Sylvan Way in Whippany and found the child locked in the vehicle, the Hanover Township Police Department said. The high that day was 27 degrees. Tatiana Petrina was charged with child abandonment and released with a court date, police said. The child was unharmed during the incident, police said.
Christmas Eve Bonanza! Cranford Lotto Player Wins Big Christmas Eve Bonanza! Cranford Lotto Player Wins Big
Christmas Eve Bonanza! Cranford Lotto Player Wins Big It was a Christmas Eve to remember for two Mega Millions players in North Jersey. Tickets sold in Morris County and Union County matched four numbers plus the gold Megaball in the drawing held on Tuesday, Dec. 24, winning $10,000.  The tickets were sold at Wegmans in Parsippany an 7-Eleven in Cranford. The winning numbers were 11, 14, 38, 45, 46 and the gold Megaball was 3. 
Hundreds Of Jobs On The Table As Wegmans Expands With New Location In Rockville Hundreds Of Jobs On The Table As Wegmans Expands With New Location In Rockville
Hundreds Of Jobs On The Table As Wegmans Expands With New Location In Rockville Progress is rolling right along in Montgomery County as Wegmans prepares to open its ninth Maryland location next year.  Applications are now being accepted for the new Rockville store, which is slated to open in late summer 2025 near Rockville Pike and Halpine Road in the Twinbrook Quarter neighborhood. The 80,000-square-foot grocery store is expected to bring upwards of 500 full- and part-time jobs to the community and will be part of the new Twinbrook Quarter development.  For those worried about parking in the area, fear not—Wegmans officials confirmed the location will inclu…
Wegmans Reveals Opening Date For Lake Grove Store, First On Long Island Wegmans Reveals Opening Date For Lake Grove Store, First On Long Island
Wegmans Reveals Opening Date For Lake Grove Store, First On Long Island Attention shoppers: Long Island is getting its first Wegmans. The supermarket chain is putting the finishing touches on its newest store, set to open in Lake Grove at DSW Plaza on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. With 101,000 square feet to play with, the new store will have everything a dedicated Wegmans customer would expect, including a Market Café with fresh sushi, poke bowls, hot self-serve bars, and an old-fashioned sub shop. Whether it’s chef-created salads or homestyle comfort food, there’s sure to be something for everyone. Customers can plan on having 14 full-service registers, 14 self…
Wegmans To Open First CT Store In Norwalk Next Year, Will Employee 500 Wegmans To Open First CT Store In Norwalk Next Year, Will Employee 500
Wegmans To Open First CT Store In Norwalk Next Year, Will Employee 500 Grocery megachain Wegmans has announced plans to open three new stores next year, including its first location in Connecticut. The 92,000-square-foot supermarket will open at 675 Connecticut Ave. in Norwalk during the summer of 2025. Although the company has not specified an exact opening date, it confirmed the store will feature its signature departments and offerings. Related: Whole Foods Opens First Connecticut Store In Stamford The Norwalk Wegmans will include made-to-order restaurant-style foods such as sushi, pizza, chef-prepared salads, and sandwiches. Customers can also expect a pr…
1 Dead, Dozens Sickened In 18 States, Including NY, From E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Carrots 1 Dead, Dozens Sickened In 18 States, Including NY, From E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Carrots
1 Dead, Dozens Sickened In 18 States, Including NY, From E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Carrots An E. coli outbreak linked to carrots has left one person dead and sickened 39 people in 18 states. Click here for a new, updated story: Recall Involving Bagged Carrots Expanded: See List Of Supermarkets, Products The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) says the infections have come from multiple brands of recalled organic whole bagged carrots and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms, which is based in Bakersfield, California.  "Carrots on store shelves right now are likely not affected but may be in people's homes," the CDC said. "If you have any recalled carrots…
Winning $68K 'Fast Play' Ticket Sold At Columbia Wegman's Winning $68K 'Fast Play' Ticket Sold At Columbia Wegman's
Winning $68K 'Fast Play' Ticket Sold At Columbia Wegman's A $3 purchase at an area Wegmans location landed a lucky Lottery player a five-figure jackpot.  What started as a routine trip to the grocery store for a customer at Wegmans on McGaw Road in Columbia delivered a $68,280.71 prize to a player who purchased a FAST PLAY SLINGO ticket. SLINGO made its debut early last year, and the winning ticket sold on Tuesday, Oct. 15 was just the fourth progressive jackpot winner - and the largest so far. The previous three progressive jackpot prizes were $30,028; $37,616; and $39,571. Its jackpot starts at $14,000 and grows with the sale of…
Wegmans Holding Open Interviews To Fill 500 Jobs At Norwalk Store, First Location In CT Wegmans Holding Open Interviews To Fill 500 Jobs At Norwalk Store, First Location In CT
Wegmans Holding Open Interviews To Fill 500 Jobs At Norwalk Store, First Location In CT Wegmans first Connecticut location won't open until next year, but the grocery store chain is staffing up now.  The company is hosting an open interview on Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Wegmans Norwalk Hiring Office at 40 Richards Ave Suite 220.  Wegmans is looking to hire up to 500 people to work at its new Fairfield County store off Route 1 at 47 Richards Ave. in Norwalk. The full- and part-time jobs include entry-level management positions and food service roles in the culinary and perishable departments.   Related: Wegmans …
$50K Richer: Ocean Township Supermarket Sells Winning Powerball Ticket $50K Richer: Ocean Township Supermarket Sells Winning Powerball Ticket
$50K Richer: Ocean Township Supermarket Sells Winning Powerball Ticket A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was purchased at a Monmouth County supermarket, officials said. The winner was sold at the Wegmans on Route 35 in Ocean Township, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release on Monday, Sept. 23. The ticket matched four numbers and the Powerball in the drawing on Saturday, Sept. 21. The winning numbers were 17, 19, 21, 37, and 45. The Powerball was 14. No one captured the estimated $197 million jackpot. One ticket sold in Florida won $2 million and another in North Carolina was worth $1 million. The next Powerball drawing will be …
4 Suspects Accused Of Leaving Wegmans In Harrison With Over $1K In Stolen Items 4 Suspects Accused Of Leaving Wegmans In Harrison With Over $1K In Stolen Items
4 Suspects Accused Of Leaving Wegmans In Harrison With Over $1K In Stolen Items Four people were slapped with criminal charges after entering a Westchester supermarket with a child, filling their carts with merchandise, and leaving without trying to pay, police announced.  The arrests follow an incident on Saturday, Aug. 24 that happened at Wegmans in Harrison at 106 Corporate Park Dr., near the junction of I-684 and I-287, Harrison Police announced on Wednesday, Aug. 28.  According to the department, the four suspects and a child entered the supermarket, filled multiple shopping carts with products valued at over $1,000, and passed all of the store's cashier…
9-County Retail Theft Ring Busted: PA Attorney General 9-County Retail Theft Ring Busted: PA Attorney General
9-County Retail Theft Ring Busted: PA Attorney General Five people involved in a major organized retail theft operation have been charged with targeting stores across nine counties, authorities said. Marlin Polanco, Malik McDonald, Cartier Hardy, Homario Oldacre, and Lorenzo Walters were charged in Dauphin County with corrupt organizations, organized retail theft, and related crimes, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry said on Monday, Aug. 26. The total value of stolen goods is estimated to be worth more than $71,000, Henry said. Between February 28 and May 30, the group allegedly stole over-the-counter medications and other health an…
Quincy-Based Stop & Shop To Stop Selling Tobacco Products Quincy-Based Stop & Shop To Stop Selling Tobacco Products
Quincy-Based Stop & Shop To Stop Selling Tobacco Products Stop & Shop, the supermarket chain with 360 stores throughout the Northeast, said its locations will stop carrying tobacco products at the end of the month.  The chain announced the move on Monday, Aug. 26, after it partnered with the American  American Cancer Society to improve community health, Stop & Shop CEO Gordon Reid said in a statement.  Our responsibility as a grocer goes far beyond our aisles, and we are committed to taking bold steps to help our associates, customers, and communities work towards better health outcomes. From our team of registered diet…
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Winner Finally Claims Payday 2 Months After $1B Drawing $1M Lottery Jackpot: Winner Finally Claims Payday 2 Months After $1B Drawing
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Winner Finally Claims Payday 2 Months After $1B Drawing The person in Medford who claimed a small portion of the $1 billion Powerball drawing earlier this year has collected their $1 million prize.  They won the seven-figure sum in the mult-state Powerball drawing on April 3.  Genesis X Trust of Quincy claimed the prize on behalf of the winner. Their name was not released.  The winning ticket was sold at Wegmans at 3850 Mystic Valley Pkwy. in Medford. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 
'I Love You, Goodbye': Romanian Fugitive Remains At Large After ICE Seizes BF 'I Love You, Goodbye': Romanian Fugitive Remains At Large After ICE Seizes BF
'I Love You, Goodbye': Romanian Fugitive Remains At Large After ICE Seizes BF A fugitive “gypsy” from Romania who fled when police in Montvale arrested her boyfriend remained a fugitive while authorities totaled up the value of a Jeepful of stolen merchandise and bogus identification. "I love you. Goodbye," Ionela-Ramona Simileanu told Robert P. Nuta by phone after Montvale police seized her fellow Romanian national at the Apple store at Tice’s Corner on April 1. Simileanu, 31, was waiting in a getaway car outside but sped off when police arrived, Montvale Police Chief Douglas McDowell said. The couple had been traveling up the East Coast, living in hotels and comm…
Double It Up: 2 $1M Powerball Winners Announced In Medway, Medford — Lottery Climbs To $1.2B Double It Up: 2 $1M Powerball Winners Announced In Medway, Medford — Lottery Climbs To $1.2B
Double It Up: 2 $1M Powerball Winners Announced In Medway, Medford — Lottery Climbs To $1.2B While no one claimed the $1 billion Powerball prize on Wednesday, April 3, two Bay Staters walked away millionaires after the drawing.  The tickets were sold in Medway at Cumberland Farms at 41 Milford St. and Wegman's at 3850 Mystic Valley Pkwy. in Medford.  Related: Braintree Woman Claims $1M In MegaMillions Lottery The winner's names were not announced, but they are among the nine people across the country who won $1 million in Wednesday's drawing. They correctly guessed the five white balls in the drawing.  Since no one claimed the Powerball prize, Saturday's dra…
'I Love You, Goodbye': Romanian Traveler Caught, GF Gone After Pickpocketing Bust: Montvale PD 'I Love You, Goodbye': Romanian Traveler Caught, GF Gone After Pickpocketing Bust: Montvale PD
'I Love You, Goodbye': Romanian Traveler Caught, GF Gone After Pickpocketing Bust: Montvale PD "I love you," a woman told her fellow Romanian traveler after Montvale police arrested him for pickpocketing an elderly victim. "Goodbye." And she was gone. A wallet that Robert P. Nuta, a 31-year-old fugitive wanted out of Florida, swiped from the late-70-something victim outside Wegman's held $100 in cash, credit cards and a Social Security card, Montvale Police Chief Douglas McDowell said. The victim's cellphone also was taken, the chief said. Nuta and the woman he was with "piggybacked" at the nearby Apple store, with her fraudulently purchasing a $3,700 laptop while he waited outside…
Wegmans Slated To Begin Construction On First CT Store In Norwalk Wegmans Slated To Begin Construction On First CT Store In Norwalk
Wegmans Slated To Begin Construction On First CT Store In Norwalk The much anticipated first Wegmans grocery store in the state is slated to begin construction in Fairfield County this spring. Located in Norwalk off Route 1 at 47 Richards Ave., work has already begun on the unique parking structure for shoppers. "We’ve started construction on the parking garage, and we aim to begin construction of the food market foundations this spring," said Wegmans spokeswoman Marcie Rivera. Earlier report: Wegmans To Open First CT Store In Norwalk Rivera said the company anticipates opening in 2025, though an exact date hasn't been identified.  "The sto…
Wegmans Tractor-Trailer Fire Leads To Temporary Lane Closures In Maryland Wegmans Tractor-Trailer Fire Leads To Temporary Lane Closures In Maryland
Wegmans Tractor-Trailer Fire Leads To Temporary Lane Closures In Maryland The shelves at a Maryland Wegmans location may be a bit bare after a tractor-trailer carrying a delivery was destroyed by an early morning fire in Montgomery County. At approximately 5:15 a.m. on Thursday morning, first responders were called to a vehicle fire on Observation Drive near Ridge Road, where a truck heading to the grocery giant went up in flames. ICYMI - ~515a @mcfrs dispatched for vehicle fire on Observation Dr near Rt 27 (Ridge Rd), fire involved fully loaded tractor trailer headed to nearby Wegmans Market, total loss, no injuries, cleanup continuing likely to afternoon, po…
'Life-Threatening' Allergy Prompts Recall Of Wegmans Hummus In 8 States 'Life-Threatening' Allergy Prompts Recall Of Wegmans Hummus In 8 States
'Life-Threatening' Allergy Prompts Recall Of Wegmans Hummus In 8 States A popular hummus sold at Wegmans in eight states and the District of Columbia has been recalled by the company, the FDA announced on Feb. 3.  A producer for Wegmans, Summer Fresh Salads Inc. of Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada has recalled Wegmans Harissa Hummus Topped With Harissa, according to the FDA.  The recall was prompted due to undeclared sesame in the produce. The company explained that people with sesame allergies "run the risk of [a] serious or life-threatening allergic reaction[s] if they consume [this] product." Notably, "No illnesses have been reported to date in connect…
Linden ShopRite Worker Who Battled Brain Cancer For 17 Years Dies: 'Always Been A Fighter' Linden ShopRite Worker Who Battled Brain Cancer For 17 Years Dies: 'Always Been A Fighter'
Linden ShopRite Worker Who Battled Brain Cancer For 17 Years Dies: 'Always Been A Fighter' Victor Vilela, a 42-year-old Elizabeth native, died on Monday, July 24, after a 17-year battle with brain cancer, according to his obituary. Born in Elizabeth, Vilela was an active member of a brain tumor support group and worked at Elizabeth General Hospital, ShopRite in Linden and Wegmans in Woodbridge, his obituary reads. He is survived by his wife, Meghan, his son, Mauricio, his parents, Maria and Acacio, his sister Sonia as well as other family members, according to his obituary. Following his death, Vilela's tribute wall was filled with remembrances. "Your sense of humor had everyon…