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Mar 2026 19

First Zaxbys in PA is soon to open at this Bucks County site

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

A popular fried chicken chain has landed in Bucks County, marking its Pennsylvania debut.

Mar 2026 13

Discover Erie’s hidden gem restaurants; 12 spots worth seeking out

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

Here's a list of a few eateries we consider to be the "hidden gems" of the Gem City's dining scene.

Mar 2026 12

Where pizza meets the past: A 90-year-old Pa. shop celebrates coal region roots

By Patrick Berkery | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, Patrick Berkery

With artifacts chronicling NEPA’s anthracite coal history and potato pizzas that pizza lovers travel great distances to sample, Ferri’s is a destination pizzeria.

Where pizza meets the past: A 90-year-old Pa. shop celebrates coal region roots

Mar 2026 12

The story behind northeastern Pennsylvania’s pagach pizza

By Patrick Berkery | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, Patrick Berkery

In NEPA, pagach pizza (aka potato pizza) is a tradition during the Lenten season. Learn about the carbs-on-carbs favorite rooted in the region’s rich Eastern European heritage.

The story behind northeastern Pennsylvania’s pagach pizza

Mar 2026 5

Tröegs was voted top brewery tour by USA TODAY readers for 6th year

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

The one-hour tour of Tröegs takes visitors on a behind-the-scenes look at the mill room, hop cooler, brewhouse deck, fermentation cellars and packaging lines. This is the sixth consecutive year Tröegs has been honored by USA Today for their tour.

Mar 2026 2

Martin’s partners with Rutter’s to bring BBQ chip seasoning to hot food

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

Martin’s Potato Chips has partnered with Rutter’s to bring its barbecue seasoning out of the chip bag and onto the hot food menu.

Feb 2026 27

59,000 Pennsylvanians have lost food benefits in past 6 months

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

More than 59,500 Pennsylvanians have lost federal food assistance in the six months since the imposition of work requirements for program recipients, according to state officials.