FOOD & DRINK
Soups cooled in walk-in cooler, tubs of ice cream stored on floor of freezer: Restaurant Inspections, May 2, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to the inspector leaving the facility. For more information on retail food inspection reports, visit: agriculture.pa.gov.
Downtown Reading to host inaugural Taco Fest
READING, Pa. - Downtown Reading is gearing up for a fiesta-filled weekend with its inaugural Taco Fest. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 4th, in the 500 - 600 blocks of Penn Street from noon to 6:00 p.m. Officials say the gathering promises to be a celebration of food,...
American Music Theatre announces a new show for the 2025 schedule
LANCASTER, Pa. — American Music Theatre has announced that it is adding Riverdance: 30th Anniversary Tour to its 2025 schedule. Riverdance’s fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions around the world. To celebrate its 30-year milestone, Riverdance is taking its special...
Lancaster Craft Beerfest returning to city after four-year hiatus
LANCASTER, Pa. — The Lancaster Craft Beerfest is returning to the city on Saturday, Aug. 24 after a hiatus that began in 2020. “We’re excited to bring one of the area’s favorite beer festivals back,” said partner Chris Trendler. “We are dedicated to once again bringing a variety of local and regional breweries to create an incredible experience for beer enthusiasts.”
Local summer camps offer financial assistance as prices surge
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Summer is right around the corner, but many parents are already dipping in their wallets as they get ready to send their kids off to camp. That’s because camp prices this year are soaring. Just imagine going to sign your child up for...
ARTWalk events return to Lancaster this weekend
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) – The Spring ARTWalk is returning to the Red Rose City. Free events are set throughout Lancaster throughout the weekend as part of the effort put on by Lancaster City Art. Events run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from noon until 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Lebanon Transit to offer free ride day
LEBANON, Pa. (WHTM) — The local transportation agency Lebanon Transit is offering a day of free rides next week in honor of Rider Appreciation Day. According to the agency, “Rider Appreciation Day” is a statewide initiative organized by the Pennsylvania Public Transit Association and transit agencies across Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Warhorse works to help first responders, veterans, and horses
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Mancino's Pizza and Catering offering 45-cent slices celebrating 45 years of business
A pizza shop in the Lebanon Valley Mall will be offering 45-cent slices in celebration of their 45 years in business. On Saturday, May 4, Mancino's Pizza will be offering 45-cent slices of cheese pizza, limited to two per customer, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., as well as other giveaways and activities for children.
Wildlife center seeks trout donations to aid eagle recovering from lead poisoning
Lancaster County, Pa. — The Raven Ridge Wildlife Center in Washington Boro is asking for donations of trout to support the recovery of an eagle suffering from lead poisoning. "Our beloved eagle, who is recovering from lead poisoning, has finally regained his appetite and prefers trout. We are in critical need of fish, especially trout, to ensure his continued recovery. If you have any trout or plan on fishing today, please consider donating it to us," read a Facebook post from the center. ...
80 band students from Cedar Crest Middle School performed at the annual PMEA conference
Nearly 80 sixth, seventh and eighth graders, all from Cedar Crest Middle School's Falcon Ensemble, performed at the annual Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Conference held in Erie this year. Only 16 ensembles throughout the state, ranging from elementary to collegiate and representing all music disciplines, were selected for the event,...
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