Sage Benfer, a resident of Beavertown, participated in a two-minute grocery shopping spree at Weis Markets in Mifflinburg on August 11, 2025, as part of a community initiative organized by the Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way and sponsored by Weis Markets and PepsiCo. The event involved collecting food for a local family in need, with Benfer and her children, Maverick, Thomas, and Elinore, taking part. The groceries were scanned by Margaret Weller, a customer experience coordinator at Weis Markets, and later checked out by the family.

The Doylestown Township Police Department reported multiple incidents of retail theft, fraud, and driving under the influence (DUI) during July 2025. A 29-year-old man was arrested for stealing clothing from Kohl’s Department Store and later found with stolen items at Barn Plaza. A 40-year-old woman was arrested for stealing a display phone from an AT&T store and was remanded to Bucks County Correctional Facility. A 27-year-old woman was arrested for stealing $248.43 in merchandise from Weis Market and released on unsecured bail. Additionally, two DUI cases were reported: one involving a 39-year-old male driver who was transported to Doylestown Hospital after showing signs of intoxication, and another involving a 33-year-old man stopped for speeding on the 611 bypass near State Street, who was taken into custody for DUI. Authorities also issued warnings about fraud involving gift cards and Bitcoin deposits.

A Lehigh County District Attorney investigation concluded that South Whitehall Township police officers were not responsible for the death of 45-year-old Timothy Vanbilliard, who died of methamphetamine toxicity and cardiovascular disease during a confrontation at a Weis grocery store. The DA stated the use of force, including a taser, was appropriate and not deadly.

Weis Markets announced the remodeling of its Pen Argyl store, with completion expected by late August. The project, which began this spring, includes upgrades to the produce department, deli, exterior, and interior décor, as well as energy-efficient refrigeration systems aligned with sustainability practices.

Weis Markets, Inc. (NYSE:WMK) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share, representing a 1.76% yield, payable on August 11, 2025, to shareholders of record as of July 28, 2025. The company, a Mid-Atlantic food retailer with 199 stores across multiple U.S. states, has maintained dividend payments for 55 consecutive years. It also announced a $140 million stock buyback of 2,153,846 shares at $65 per share, part of an agreement to assist the Weis family in meeting estate tax obligations. The Weis family retains 61% ownership, and shareholders elected all five director nominees at the annual meeting, ratifying RSM US LLP as the independent accounting firm for 2025.