Thursday, July 31, 2025
photos by Rob Hinkal, social media specialist
The Wildcat, along with the Chick-fil-A Cow and the Williamsport Crosscutters' Boomer, is among VIP guests at the ribbon-cutting for Chick-fil-A, just across the street from the college.
Williamsport’s first Chick-fil-A opened to the public Thursday!
Before the crowds rushed in, Penn College’s Wildcat was invited to rub elbows with the restaurant chain’s own mascot – the Cow. Joining the fun was the Williamsport Crosscutters’ beloved Boomer – plus lots of dignitaries who gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday.
Also joining the Penn College neighborhood this year is a Wawa convenience store and gas station – another Williamsport first – which opened in January. Both Chick-fil-A and Wawa are on Maynard Street, directly across from the college’s main entrance.
Recreational developments are also on their way: A 1.46-mile extension to the Susquehanna River Walk will run adjacent to the campus and allow easier access, and the Williamsport Lumber Yards, a baseball and softball complex just steps from campus, is set to open in early 2026.
Wildcat and other dignitaries gather for the restaurant's ribbon cutting.
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