LCB Finally Gets Something Right!
The liquor board's chairman cited the soft economy for his decision to keep prices on booze as is.
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The LCB Is Totally Digging Its Own Grave With Those Wine Kiosks
There really isn't any good news to report about the LCB's dismal, costly and potentially life-threatening experiment.
LCB Puts the Kibosh on Groupon Booze Discounts; Restaurants Get Hip to Composting
Plus: Walgreens and Wegmans spar over the letter "W"; and Cleveland bans smoking and trans fats, all in our morning news roundup.
LCB Plans to Put Booze in Its Wine Kiosks
The critically panned program will begin testing sales of spirits in the months to come.
Republican Lawmaker Bucks Efforts to Privatize PA’s Liquor Stores
In the latest round of drama, the state's Chairman of the Senate Law and Justice Committee says change is good, but privatization is too ambitious.
A Billiards Hall in Center City Gets the Go-Ahead; Hop Sing Laundromat Won’t Open Until Summer
Plus: Frankford neighbors rally to shut down a nuisance bar; and Bon Jovi gears up to open his own restaurant, all in our roundup of neighborhood news.
The CDC Opposes Liquor Store Privatization
Per capita consumption of alcohol jumped in states where liquor sales were privatized.
Is a Twenty Year Grudge Really at the Heart of the Privatization Debate?
The push to privatize started with a failed attempt to but Bailey's Irish Cream.
Corbett Turns to Consultants to Conduct Liquor Store Study
The move sends a message to voters that the governor is clueless in his quest to privatize the state's liquor stores.
LCB to PA Lawmakers: Really, It’s Not Our Fault We Suck So Much!
Someone should've threatened to ax the LCB decades ago.
House Democrats Say Jobs Are More Important Than Selling Off Liquor Stores
Those opposed to privatization believe jobs should come first.
PA House Leader Wants the State’s Liquor Stores Sold By May; UK Expert: Fruits and Vegetables Are ‘Pretty Useless’
Plus: World cocoa prices are going up; and as food prices continue to climb, discount grocers rapidly expand, all in our morning news roundup.
Fathom Seafood House Gets Zoning Approval; Eyes First Week of February For an Opening
With the last of the red tape out of his way, Stollenwerk expects to open his long delayed restaurant in about two weeks.
LCB to Give ‘Worst Idea Ever’ Another Chance; Walgreens Brings Food to Urban 'Food Deserts'
Plus wonky weather could drive up food costs, and an organic vending industry is growing, all in our morning news roundup.
Boozers Spend Less This Holiday Season; PA Residents Who Buy Booze in NJ Long For LCB Changes
Plus eggs are great for hangovers, and Kroger issues a recall on pet in food in 19 states, all in out morning news roundup.
LCB Is Unfazed by Corbett; Continues Its Roll Out of Fine Wine and Good Spirits Stores
Philadelphia's new Fine Wine and Good Spirits store is LCB's way of thumbing its nose at Corbett.