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Rising grocery costs push Pennsylvania families into crisis

By Anna Gustafson for the Pennsylvania Independent . Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Keystone State News Connection reporting for the Pennsylvania Independent-Public News Service Collaboration For Scranton resident Katie Ezdebski, trips to the grocery store look a lot different these days. Each shopping excursion takes far more preparation than in years past: What can she afford to buy? What meals won’t cost too much to make? Which stores have the best prices? Grocery costs are rising amid President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the war in Iran . Cash-strapped Pennsylvanians say surging prices are leaving their families reeling. “As far as how I shop, it’s led it to become much more involved as far as planning before you go to the store,” said Ezdebski, the mother of an 11th grader and the full-time caregiver for her husband, who has had several strokes and has early-onset dementia. “The process of making sure my budget’s going to fit what I need, and having that list and sticking to that list where, you know, three or four years ago I didn’t really do that as much.” Ezdebski was one of a group of Pennsylvanians who shared their experiences grappling with rising food costs

Pennsylvania · 1d

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Nine Pennsylvania Steakhouses Families Save For Birthdays And Anniversaries

Some dinners are just dinner, and some get circled on the calendar weeks ahead. Across Pennsylvania, certain steakhouses have become the go-to spots when a family wants to mark a birthday, toast an anniversary, or simply make a night feel bigger than usual. This list covers nine of them, from...

Pennsylvania · 1d
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Wake Up Early For 8 Pennsylvania Bakeries That Rival Any Parisian Patisserie

Ready to find the best bakeries in Pennsylvania that could make even a French chef jealous?. These 8 bakeries serve up fresh-baked goods and sweet treats that’ll have you jumping out of bed!. 1. Stock’s Bakery (Philadelphia) Some bakeries just feel like home the moment you walk in.

Pennsylvania · 1d
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When The Holidays Roll Around, Pennsylvanians Still Drive To These Seven Cookie Bakeries

Some families bake every holiday cookie at home, and some families know exactly which bakery does it better. Across Pennsylvania, December brings road trips that end at a bakery counter with a box of cookies in hand. This list covers seven bakeries from Erie to Philadelphia, each with its own...

Pennsylvania · 1d
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Canned cocktails are booming, and Pa.’s liquor system isn’t keeping pace

NewsWorks Lab is an independent nonprofit newsroom. Sign up for our free newsletters. For Bill Jackson, owner of Wexford Beer, an independent beer distributor north of Pittsburgh, ordering ready-to-drink cocktails from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board can turn a routine delivery into a half-day’s work. Orders must be loaded one case at a time.

Pennsylvania · 5h

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Berkey Creamery Adds Soft Serve Ice Cream

Chocolate, vanilla, and chocolate-vanilla twist will all be available.

State College, PA · 1d

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We Ranked The Best Burger Places In Pennsylvania And Here Is Who Made The Final Cut

One Pennsylvania burger hides mushrooms and onions inside the patty itself, then gets finished with Velveeta and a homemade hot mustard. I read that and immediately wanted to know who thought of it first. The surprises kept coming. Another spot on this list pairs smash burgers with birria tacos. A...

Pennsylvania · 9d

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This Pennsylvania Mexican Restaurant Serves Giant Portions Of Enchiladas, Tacos, And More

One combo plate here comes with a bean chalupa, a chile relleno, a burrito, an enchilada, and a hard taco. That is five dishes sharing one plate, and they all seem to know it. The salsa gets made fresh every day from an old family recipe. The quesabirria tacos arrive...

York, PA · 4d

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Pennsylvania Pizza Shop Serves Giant 28-Inch Pies With Slices Almost Too Big for a Plate

A pizza measuring 28 inches across is already an unusual sight. Now imagine a restaurant offering $280 to anyone who can finish the entire pie in just 28 minutes. That was the challenge announced when this Pennsylvania pizza shop opened in 2025, and the numbers alone are enough to grab attention.

State College, PA · 1d

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Crab Legs, Hibachi And Sushi Make This Pennsylvania Buffet A Mouthwatering All-You-Can-Eat Destination

A cook fires up your own hibachi plate to order, right inside an all-you-can-eat buffet. You pick the ingredients, hand them over, and wait for the sizzle. That alone gets my attention. Then come the crab legs. Add a sushi spread and a long run of Chinese and Japanese dishes,...

Harrisburg, PA · 8d

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Wonder plans spring 2027 opening in Franklin County

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Wonder, a food hall concept that allows customers to combine dishes from multiple restaurant menus in one order, plans to open a Franklin County location in spring 2027. The restaurant is planned for 520 Gateway Ave. in the North Chambersburg Village Center. Wonder officials confirmed the...

Franklin County, PA · 6d

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Martin’s holiday campaign gets warm-weather twist

CHAMBERSBURG, PA — While seasonal SKUs are certainly a marker for the holidays, Martin’s Famous Potato Rolls and Bread has homed in on its Very Merry Martin’s campaign, and this year, there’s a new twist. Inspired by summer gatherings and the warmth of holiday traditions, Very...

Chambersburg, PA · 1d

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Wonder opening another new Midstate restaurant

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- A mix-and-match food hall concept called Wonder will be opening a new restaurant in Franklin County. Earlier this week, officials with Wonder confirmed plans to open a new restaurant at 520 Gateway Avenue inside the North Chambersburg Village Center. [sailthru_widget name="Sailthru Widget Block" sailthru_list="Local Business Beat"...

Chambersburg, PA · 7d

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Over 1,000 Kinds Of Bulk Candy Fill The Bins At This Pennsylvania Sweet Shop

Five pounds of chocolate candy that flunked its beauty test can go home with you for under twenty dollars. The pieces came off a real production line, just a little lumpy, smudged, or lopsided. The star of this show is a marshmallow-filled chocolate cup that has been made in the...

Altoona, PA · 10d

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13 Secret Pennsylvania Eateries That Keep a Low Profile but Serve Incredible Food

One pizzeria in this list wants you to reserve your dough before you show up. Not your table. Your dough. I love that kind of quiet confidence. Another spot sells pierogies out of a former gas station. A third serves roast pork sandwiches near railroad tracks in an industrial pocket of a big city. None of them shout for attention, and that’s exactly why they caught my eye.

Pennsylvania · 3d

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This Secret Utah Mennonite Store Is Packed With Fresh Bread, Pies, And Old-Fashioned Pantry Finds

Pickled snap peas. Jalapeno eggs. Sweet potato butter in a jar. All of it waits on the shelves of one quiet country store in northern Utah. The owner isn’t Amish or Mennonite. He grew up with Amish neighbors in Montana and built his shop to feel like the markets of Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Willard, UT · 4d

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Drive From Anywhere In Pennsylvania To This Legendary Seafood Shack That Skips The Frills

Nobody puts a giant deep-sea diver helmet on their roof by accident, and that’s exactly why Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton, Pennsylvania deserves your full attention. This place has been quietly winning hearts and stretching waistbands across the entire state, and it’s about time more people knew about it.

Scranton, PA · 9d

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7 Reasons Western Pennsylvanians Still Love Eat’n Park

For a lot of Western Pennsylvanians, the holidays officially start when the Eat’n Park Christmas Star ad comes on. It’s been around since 1982, and it’s one of many reasons the restaurant feels like part of the family. Here are the reasons Western Pennsylvanians still love Eat’n...

Pittsburgh, PA · 4d

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Local taps pour on the weekend fun

Breweries, taprooms, distilleries and a winery across the area have a busy weekend ahead, with live music, trivia, food specials and other events planned Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 5-8. Trigger’s Table & Taproom. 118 Walnut St., Suite 106, Waynesboro. Thursday, Nov. 5: 4-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6: 4-10 p.m.

Franklin County, PA · 5d