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Displaying all articles tagged:
Lcb
Booze News
Aug. 3, 2011
No Big Surprise Here: Former PLCB Chair Jonathan Newman Backs Privatization
The former PLCB chair told crowds that privatization is now or never.
By
Collin Keefe
Booze News
Aug. 2, 2011
The Wine School Hosts a ‘Historic Moment’ In the Battle to Abolish
Though details on the “major development” are few, the Wine School is encouraging public support.
By
Collin Keefe
Booze News
July 22, 2011
The State’s Top GOP Senator Puts the Kibosh on Liquor Store Privatization
When lawmakers return to Harrisburg in the fall they will have bigger fish to fry.
By
Collin Keefe
Booze News
July 18, 2011
No Changes For Beer Sales in PA’s LCB Overhaul
The newly proposed rules promise big changes for how and where liquor and wine will be sold, but not beer.
By
Collin Keefe
Booze News
July 13, 2011
Breaking: Turzai Unveils His Plan to Privatize the LCB; Corbett Still
The plan boasts a windfall for the state, but doesn’t explain what will replace lost revenue.
By
Collin Keefe
Booze News
July 12, 2011
PA Lawmaker Vows Liquor Store Privatization Bill Coming Sometime Next Week
The bill is coming but will anyone be there when it’s introduced?
By
Collin Keefe
Quote of the Day
July 7, 2011
LCB’s Windfall Just Doesn’t Add Up For Marc Vetri
The chef wonders why the state is broke, even after recieving more than a half-billion dollars from the booze agency.
By
Collin Keefe
Mediavore
July 7, 2011
Corbett Taps GOP Crony For LCB Seat; House Republicans Won’t Side With Obama on
Plus:
Famous Food
is called a ‘Train Wreck’; and rioting over food prices rattles Kenya, all in our morning news roundup.
Booze News
June 20, 2011
Liquor Store Privatization Is Dead
House Republicans appear to be caving to union pressure and giving the booze authority what ti wants.
By
Collin Keefe
Booze News
June 16, 2011
LCB Finally Gets Something Right!
The liquor board’s chairman cited the soft economy for his decision to keep prices on booze as is.
By
Collin Keefe
Booze News
June 15, 2011
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.
By
Collin Keefe
Mediavore
Apr. 27, 2011
LCB Puts the Kibosh on Groupon Booze Discounts; Restaurants Get Hip to
Plus: Walgreens and Wegmans spar over the letter “W”; and Cleveland bans smoking and trans fats, all in our morning news roundup.
PLCB Shenanigans
Apr. 25, 2011
LCB Plans to Put Booze in Its Wine Kiosks
The critically panned program will begin testing sales of spirits in the months to come.
By
Collin Keefe
Booze You Can Use
Apr. 19, 2011
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.
By
Collin Keefe
Neighborhood Watch
Apr. 15, 2011
A Billiards Hall in Center City Gets the Go-Ahead; Hop Sing Laundromat
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.
By
Collin Keefe
Booze You Can Use
Apr. 14, 2011
The CDC Opposes Liquor Store Privatization
Per capita consumption of alcohol jumped in states where liquor sales were privatized.
By
Collin Keefe
PLCB Shenanigans
Apr. 13, 2011
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.
By
Collin Keefe
PLCB Shenanigans
Mar. 30, 2011
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.
By
Collin Keefe
Booze You Can Use
Mar. 23, 2011
LCB to PA Lawmakers: Really, It’s Not Our Fault We Suck So Much!
Someone should’ve threatened to ax the LCB decades ago.
By
Collin Keefe
Booze You Can Use
Feb. 25, 2011
House Democrats Say Jobs Are More Important Than Selling Off Liquor Stores
Those opposed to privatization believe jobs should come first.
By
Collin Keefe
Mediavore
Jan. 25, 2011
PA House Leader Wants the State’s Liquor Stores Sold By May; UK Expert:
Plus: World cocoa prices are going up; and as food prices continue to climb, discount grocers rapidly expand, all in our morning news roundup.
Openings
Jan. 21, 2011
Fathom Seafood House Gets Zoning Approval; Eyes First Week of February For an
With the last of the red tape out of his way, Stollenwerk expects to open his long delayed restaurant in about two weeks.
By
Collin Keefe
Mediavore
Jan. 13, 2011
LCB to Give ‘Worst Idea Ever’ Another Chance; Walgreens Brings Food
Plus wonky weather could drive up food costs, and an organic vending industry is growing, all in our morning news roundup.
Mediavore
Dec. 20, 2010
Boozers Spend Less This Holiday Season; PA Residents Who Buy Booze in NJ Long
Plus eggs are great for hangovers, and Kroger issues a recall on pet in food in 19 states, all in out morning news roundup.
Booze You Can Use
Nov. 16, 2010
LCB Is Unfazed by Corbett; Continues Its Roll Out of Fine Wine and Good Spirits
Philadelphia’s new Fine Wine and Good Spirits store is LCB’s way of thumbing its nose at Corbett.
By
Collin Keefe