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I tried pizza at Rutter’s, Sheetz, and Wawa, so you don’t have to
Plus: Cooper Sharp is having a pizza moment Share with a friend When it comes to eating pizza, I like to stick to places that specialize in making pizza—particularly those places that make really good pizza. Life’s just too short for bad pizza. But I’ve had this nagging curiosity about the pizza at Pennsylvania’s three…
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This thin & crispy pie is hard to get, but so worth the effort
Plus: The Pa. frozen pizza index Share with a friend Editor’s note: Sorry we’re a little late today. But, hey: it’s free delivery! Welcome to the 10th edition of Pizzavania: a mini-milestone worth celebrating. Thanks to everyone for becoming a part of this Pennsylvania pizza community. A friendly reminder to keep letting all your pizza-loving…
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5 pizzerias in eastern Pa. you need to try
Plus: Tell us about the pizzerias you love Share with a friend Welcome to the first Pizzavania of spring! I’ll be headed to see the Phillies take on the Texas Rangers at Citizens Bank Park Saturday, which means I’ll likely be housing a Manco & Manco pizza at some point. I think it’s one of…
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Potato pizza and coal country history at this Pa. pizzeria
Plus: South Philly’s Angelo’s Pizzeria is expanding Share with a friend I have a favor to ask: If you ever hear me complaining about my job, please bash me over the head with a pizza peel and then remind me of the wonderful day I spent at Ferri’s Pizza learning the history behind the 90-year-old…
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Pittsburgh’s 10 best pizzerias
Plus: The story behind Altoona-style pizza Share with a friend For those of you who have been peppering me with some variation of the question ‘Will you ever write about pizzerias west of the Susquehanna?’, your day has arrived. Not only will you find a story below highlighting the 10 best pizzas in the greater…
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You need to try the pickle pizza at this NEPA institution
Plus: The frozen pizza you’ve been waiting for Share with a friend To those who celebrate, happy early Valentine’s Day. If you’ve ever wanted to try a heart-shaped pizza, now is a good time. No matter where you are in the commonwealth, there’s a pizzeria near you serving up heart-shaped pies. Here are some spots…
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Pizza perfection in South Philly, via Jersey
Plus: Show us your pies! Share with a friend Between now and the next time we meet, National Pizza Day will have come and gone. However you plan to celebrate, please do so responsibly, and without chain pizza. NPD falls on Monday, Feb. 9 this year, one day after the Super Bowl, a day on…
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This Lancaster pizzeria serves elevated pies the whole family can enjoy
Plus: Where do you stand on hot honey? Share with a friend I hope your year is off to a good start. Fun fact: 2026 marks my 50th year of eating pizza, according to my calculations. I need to figure out an appropriate way to mark such a milestone. We continue to pick up new…
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The best pizzas I ate in 2025
Plus: How Harrisburg’s Subway Cafe became a pizza landmark Share with a friend Welcome to 2026, fellow pizza lovers! A quick word of thanks for subscribing and helping us to build a little Pennsylvania pizza community with this newsletter. Please continue spreading the word to all your pizza-loving friends. With plenty of pizzerias on my…
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The best takeout pizza in the Philly ‘burbs
Plus: How are you dealing with pizza price hikes? Share with a friend My dad used to say, “Always be of service to others.” I’d like to think I’m providing a valuable service in this edition of Pizzavania by highlighting the best spots for takeout pizza in the Philadelphia suburbs. I’ve spent the last couple…
