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These PA Stores Will Be Open On Easter, But Many Others Will Close

1 week ago | patch.com | Kara Seymour

Many major retailers in Pennsylvania will be closed on Easter, but several grocery stores and supermarkets will be open for at least part of the day. Easter falls on April 20 this year. Hours may vary by chain, so it’s a good idea to call ahead to verify your local store’s hours. Aldi: All locations of the discount grocery chain will be closed. Find out what's happening in Across Pennsylvaniafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
These 3 Words Have Been Banned From The Bryan Kohberger Trial

2 weeks ago | patch.com | Kara Seymour

The judge presiding over the Bryan Kohberger murder trial has set final ground rules ahead of the high-profile proceedings, including a restriction on emotionally charged language during key parts of the case. Kohberger, 30, is accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students in November 2022. At the time, he was a criminal justice graduate student at Washington State University.
Big Change To ID Requirements Less Than 1 Month Away In PA

2 weeks ago | patch.com | Kara Seymour

The deadline for REAL ID enforcement is now just one month away, and Pennsylvania officials continue to make a push for residents to obtain their updated identification so they do not experience travel disruptions. A REAL ID or other TSA-acceptable form of ID (including a passport) will be needed to fly domestically beginning May 7. To assist residents with getting their identification, the Department of Transportation will hold REAL ID Days events at 57 driver license centers on April 14.
Popular Hot Sauce Recalled, Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction Possible For Some

2 weeks ago | patch.com | Kara Seymour

Hot sauce products shipped to 10 states have been recalled due to mislabeling concerns. The T.W. Garner Food Company announced it's recalling select lots and sizes of Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce because bottles may contain sriracha sauce. "The Sriracha Sauce contains sulfites which are not declared on the label.
30+ Meteors Per Hour In PA Skies: When To Watch

2 weeks ago | patch.com | Kara Seymour

Meteor showers return to the skies over Pennsylvania in April providing hours of nighttime enjoyment as spring temperatures arrive. The Lyrid meteor shower starts at mid-month and peaks during the third full week of April, and the Eta Aquariids also get started around mid-month and build toward the early May peak. April’s full moon on Saturday, April 12, is known as the pink moon. It’s not actually pink but is named after the pink phlox wildflower that blooms at this time of the year.
Tariffs May Make These 10 Things Pricier In PA

2 weeks ago | patch.com | Kara Seymour

Consumers in Pennsylvania can soften the financial hit expected from President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs by making some purchases before they’re scheduled to take effect. The 10 percent across-the-board tariff hike takes effect Saturday, while the higher reciprocal tariffs imposed on virtually every U.S. trading partner are scheduled to take effect Wednesday.
3 Killed By Amtrak Train In Bucks Co.

2 weeks ago | patch.com | Kara Seymour

BRISTOL BOROUGH, PA — Three people were struck and killed by a train in Bucks County Thursday evening, sources said. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. near the Bristol Station. Action News reported the three people were family members. The victims have not been identified. Bristol Borough Police Chief Joseph Moors said it was a "horrific tragedy," according to the Action News report. The train was traveling from Boston to Richmond, Virginia at the time of the fatal strike, NBC10 first reported.
New Trump Tariffs And PA: What Products Could Cost More Locally?

3 weeks ago | patch.com | Kara Seymour

Pennsylvania leaders are reacting after President Donald Trump this week announced sweeping new tariffs, including a 10 percent tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens more. Trump, in an announcement Wednesday, said the "reciprocal tariffs" are aimed to promote domestic manufacturing and narrow the gap with the tariffs the White House says other countries unfairly impose on American-made products.
2 Eastern PA Eateries Named As 'Restaurants Of The Year'

3 weeks ago | patch.com | Kara Seymour

Two Eastern Pennsylvania restaurants have been selected by food and dining writers from across the USA Today network as some of the best in the country to try out this year. To create USA Today’s 2025 Restaurants of the Year, food writers were tasked with choosing establishments that stood out as surprising and delightful, and ones they’d return to and recommend to out-of-town visitors. It's the second year for the list; USA Today debuted the list in 2024.
4 Pennsylvania Students Making The Keystone State Proud

3 weeks ago | patch.com | Kara Seymour

Pennsylvania is full of bright, driven young people making a difference in and out of the classroom. That’s why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight students excelling in academics, athletics and community service. Check out these exceptional Pennsylvania students making a big impact.