Food

Food banks in need of more food donations as Hunger Action Month comes to an end

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September is nationally known as Hunger Action Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about hunger in the United States. During September, some food banks experience an increase in food donation, especially so close to major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christimas. However, food banks across Pennsylvania are still struggling to collect food donations. On Saturday, Central Pennsylvania … Read more

Wing Madness contest to determine the best chicken wings in central Pa.

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It’s about to get hot at Wing Madness 8. The ultimate wing contest will pit dozens of central Pennsylvania restaurants against each other to determine who cooks the best. The 8th annual event will take place 5:30-8 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Appalachian Harley Davidson dealership at 6695 Carlisle Pike in Silver Spring Township.   Continue … Read more

Extreme weather worries Central Pennsylvania farmers

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In recent weeks, Pennsylvania experienced continued dryness, uncharacteristically hot temperatures and drifting smoke from Canadian wildfires. Pennsylvania has 52,000 farms and 7.3 million acres of farmland, which account for $83.8 billion in direct economic output, according to The Nature Conservancy’s website. With the agricultural industry’s reliance on weather and climate, the extreme conditions are worrying experts and farmers.   Continue … Read more

Get Scooped: The best ice cream shops in Central Pennsylvania, according to Yelp

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It’s cold, it’s creamy, and most would say it’s a treat to the taste buds. Why that’s ice cream, of course, and we’re compiling a list of the best places in Central Pennsylvania, according to Yelp. Whether it’s fruit or cookies, swirled or mixed — or maybe a classic like vanilla — just about everyone … Read more

NATIONAL DONUT DAY: Where to get free donuts in Central Pennsylvania

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The sweetest day of the year is here. That’s of course, National Donut Day which falls on the first Friday of June each year. In 1938, the Salvation Army started National Doughnut Day to pay tribute to the female volunteers, known as “doughnut lassies.” who provided the treats to soldiers on the front lines during … Read more

Missing those Farm Show milkshakes? Here’s how you can grab one next month

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In recognition of June Dairy Month, the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association is teaming up with milkshake fans, Pa. Dairy Princesses and area businesses and organizations to celebrate Pennsylvania’s dairy industry with one of its most delicious products—the Farm Show Milkshake. Here’s how you can sample those delicious concoctions—a staple of the annual Farm Show event every January—at the start … Read more

Top fast-food chains you can’t find in Central Pennsylvania

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While most of Central Pennsylvania is used to seeing McDonald’s, KFCs and Taco Bells across the area, there are plenty of high-rated fast-food chains that Central Pa does not have. Looking at QSR Magazine’s top 50 fast-food restaurants list from 2019 shows there are 21 restaurants that are nowhere to be found across our 10-county region. Additionally, … Read more

Artisan food hall opens in south-central Pa. with beer, pizza, BBQ and more

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A food hall with nearly a dozen food and drink establishments recently opened in Adams County. Advertised as a “community gathering place” SavorHood opened May 2 at 985 Baltimore Pike near Gettysburg and offers something for everyone. The food hall is constructed from modular units and features indoor seating and a covered outdoor patio.   … Read more

With pandemic SNAP benefits expired, central Pa. food banks see sharp rise in people seeking help

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Noemis De Jesus has to be careful about every spending decision she makes. Treating herself in a restaurant or buying that pair of flip-flops she needs might mean she won’t have enough money for groceries or gas to get her through the month. “I don’t have the luxury of going to a birthday party with … Read more

Proposal will increase food insecurity, not jobs

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Congressional leadership last week proposed cutting food assistance that helps our neighbors thrive and economy grow. As part of the debt ceiling negotiations, U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy unveiled the Limit, Save, Grow Act, a plan that would cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and make it even harder for our neighbors to access … Read more