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New court date set for Pottsville brew pub owner over free beer event citations
POTTSVILLE — The owner of Black Rock Brewing Co. has a new court date for the three citations filed against him by the city regarding his free beer event held March 16. Bobby Weaver’s summary hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, in Magisterial District Judge James K. Reiley’s courtroom, Pottsville. A prior date in April was postponed because of a scheduling conflict with Weaver’s lawyer.
Coal Region Bleenies
Bleenies (not blinis…BLEENIES!!) Potato pancakes (a.k.a. latkes or whatever you know them as…) in the Schuylkill County area of the Coal Region are known as bleenies and waiting lines for them at church picnics and block parties are legendary. Every cook has “their” way to make them, but the basic steps pretty much follow the same pattern. Here is a simple basic recipe for you to have some comfort food...
Build-up of old food residue on nonfood contact surfaces of soda dispenser: Restaurant Inspections, May 17, 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.
Berks County Taco Fest returns to Reading
Berks County's Taco Fest returned Saturday for its 5th year. The event went on despite rainy weather at Quinta las Cabanas Grove in Reading. A wide variety of taco food trucks from around the area were on hand. There was also live music and activities for the kids.
Berks Book Bonanza moves into new home; begins preparations for 2024 sale
Berks Book Bonanza volunteers will begin moving into their new home at the County of Berks South Campus location in Mohnton. The move comes one month after the Berks County Commissioners approved a lease agreement with the non-profit entity. Since its departure from the VF Outlet in West Reading following...
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