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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 · 2d
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WBRE

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PA Turnpike offers free hot coffee to former, current service members this Veterans Day

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is offering veterans and active military service members a free hot coffee at any of its 17 service plazas on Veterans Day. Service plazas with Dunkin’ locations will offer a free medium black coffee, while plazas with Starbucks locations will offer a free medium pour-over coffee to those […]

Pennsylvania · 1d

craftspiritsmag.com

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Wigle Whiskey Unveils 2026 New Holiday Spirit Bottle Line-up

Wigle Whiskey, The Spirit of Pennsylvania, today announced its 2026 Limited-Edition Holiday Bottle Line-up. The collection spans two rare single-barrel Reserve whiskeys, six festive flavored and barrel-finished releases, including the new Eat’n Park Smiley Cookie Whiskey, a barrel-finished Coffee Liqueur, and gift-ready Holiday Airline Boxes. “The holidays are when...

Pennsylvania · 1d
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Wellsboro Gazette

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Q&A with a turkey vulture: Bird Lore By Sabrina Kirby

In my neighborhood near a major Pennsylvania highway, the neighbors include two species of vultures: black vultures and turkey vultures. Familiarity breeds curiosity. One morning this fall, I approached a tall dead tree where a small flock of vultures were sunning themselves and cleared my throat:. “Um, excuse me…”

Pennsylvania · 16h
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BevNET.com

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Pennsylvania’s Mason Dixon Canned Cocktails Expand to 293 Pennsylvania Sheetz Store Locations

GETTYSBURG, Pa. — November 1, 2026 — Mason Dixon Distillery is bringing two of its real-spirits canned cocktails, Transfusion and Cotton Candy, to 293 Sheetz retail locations across Pennsylvania. It is an exciting new chapter for the Gettysburg team, and a new way for adult shoppers across the Commonwealth to discover Mason Dixon close to home.

Pennsylvania · 1d

craftspiritsmag.com

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Iron City Distilling Launches Bessemer Heritage Rye Whiskey

After years of hard work, an inordinate amount of swearing, and an almost Zen-like level of patience, the distillers at Iron City Distilling have launched their flagship rye whiskey, Bessemer Heritage Rye. This marks the first Bessemer whiskey to be made available year-round. Bessemer Heritage Rye is a distinctive whiskey,...

Pennsylvania · 1d

Onward State

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Big Dean’s Hot Chicken To Close In Downtown State College As Owners Plan ‘New Concept’

Big Dean's Hot Chicken has been in business for five years.

State College, PA · 1d

mindfullyamerican.com

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5 Restaurant Chains Closing Pennsylvania Locations in 2026

Primanti Bros. said in February that it was closing its Camp Hill and Lancaster restaurants. It hasn’t been the only familiar name to go dark in Pennsylvania this year. Here are the restaurant chains closing Pennsylvania locations in 2026, and where. 1. Smokey Bones. Smokey Bones shut down its...

Pennsylvania · 4d

WTAJ

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Altoona-based Sheetz names new President and Chief Operating Officer

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona-based restaurant and convenience chain is shaking things up with a new President and Chief Operating Officer — Adam Sheetz, grandson of founder Bob Sheetz. Adam, who previously served as the company’s executive vice president of operations, will become President and COO effective Jan. 1, 2027. Travis Sheetz will remain […]

Altoona, PA · 3d

takingthekids.com

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This Enormous Pennsylvania Grocery Store Is Worth A Road Trip For Its Huge Holiday Selection

Three million donuts a year roll out of one grocery store bakery. That number alone made me stop and reread it. Then I learned the same store sells antelope, camel, and ostrich. The building covers roughly 130,000 square feet of shopping space in Pennsylvania. That’s not a quick milk run....

East Earl, PA · 19h

aahsmountainecho.com

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Thrifting craze takes over Altoona

Thrifting has become a large part of shopping in recent times. It involves buying clothes and accessories secondhand, whether that be in person or online. Thrifting also usually ends up being a cheaper option than going to retail stores. Head Principal Andrew Neely is one person who has gotten caught...

Altoona, PA · 2d

Onward State

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No Refund Theatre Presents: ‘The Real Housewives Of Altoona’

A dinner party turned murder mystery.

Altoona, PA · 19h

aahsmountainecho.com

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Voices of Altoona concert to represent student vocalists across ages

On Nov. 12, the Voices of Altoona concert will take place in the high school auditorium. This concert will start at 7:00 p.m.. Feature performances from the elementary All City Chorus, Junior High School vocal ensemble and the high school vocal ensemble will occur. It will showcase the voices across...

Altoona, PA · 2d

Animal of Things

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Woodcock Hunting Season in Pennsylvania: 2026-27 Dates, Limits, and Rules

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Woodcock hunting season in Pennsylvania runs seven weeks, but it excludes every Sunday, a detail that catches many upland hunters off guard now that nearly every other small game season in the state includes them. The 2026-27 season opened October 17 and runs through December 8, so you are already in the thick of it … This article, Woodcock Hunting Season in Pennsylvania: 2026-27 Dates, Limits, and Rules , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Grouse Hunting Season in New Hampshire: Dates, Limits, and Rules • Do You Need a Special Permit to Hunt Sandhill Cranes in Kansas? • Grouse Hunting Season in Idaho: Dates, Limits, and Rules for 2026-27

Pennsylvania · 1d

familydestinationsguide.com

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The Hidden Pennsylvania Botanical Garden That Feels Like Stepping Into A Living Wonderland

Oakdale, Pennsylvania has been quietly sitting on one of the most breathtaking secrets in the entire state, and the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is that secret. Most people have no idea this place exists, and honestly, that makes visiting it feel like finding a twenty-dollar bill in a coat you forgot about, except better, and significantly more fragrant.

Oakdale, PA · 5d

WTAJ

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Celebrate the holiday season with ArtsAltoona at the ‘Christkindl Market’

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — ArtsAltoona is inviting the community to shop local, support the arts, and celebrate the holiday season at its fourth annual German-inspired holiday market. The Christkindl Market returns on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society located at 1401 Van Buren Avenue, […]

Altoona, PA · 3d

abc27 News

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How a local nonprofit is helping veterans heal through music

(WHTM) — Pennsylvania has nearly 700,000 veterans, the fifth-largest veterans’ population in the country. Some of them live with PTSD, and a local nonprofit is helping them heal through music. Guitars 4 Vets, which started in 2018, is striking a chord in two different locations: the Lebanon VA hospital and at St. Joan of Arc’s […]

Hershey, PA · 1d

familydestinationsguide.com

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The 9 Quirkiest Places To Dine In Pennsylvania That Are Anything But Ordinary

Ready to find the quirkiest places to dine in Pennsylvania?. These 9 restaurants offer wild atmospheres and truly unforgettable meals!. 1. Talula’s Garden (Philadelphia) Most restaurants give you four walls and a ceiling, but Talula’s Garden in Philadelphia gives you something much better. Stepping inside feels like discovering...

Pennsylvania · 3d

everafterinthewoods.com

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We Ranked The 12 Best Family Restaurants In Pennsylvania And Here Are The Results

Mickey Mouse pancakes are on the table at one diner on this list. Another spot has served homestyle comfort food since 1952, which is longer than most of our grandparents have been ordering pie. Then there’s the place with mini golf and soft-serve ice cream next to the dinner menu....

Pennsylvania · 2d