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Pennsylvania troopers stop drivers at similar rates no matter their race or ethnicity, study finds
Read full article: Pennsylvania troopers stop drivers at similar rates no matter their race or ethnicity, study findsA new study says Pennsylvania drivers get pulled over and are cited by state police at roughly comparable rates no matter their race or ethnicity.
Rich cocoa prices hitting shoppers with bitter chocolate costs as Easter approaches
Read full article: Rich cocoa prices hitting shoppers with bitter chocolate costs as Easter approachesSweet Easter baskets will likely come at a bitter cost this year for consumers as the price of cocoa climbs to record highs.
Trebek's last new 'Jeopardy!' episodes airing with a tribute
Read full article: Trebek's last new 'Jeopardy!' episodes airing with a tributeFILE - In this Oct. 1, 2018, file photo, moderator Alex Trebek speaks in Hershey, Pa. Sony Pictures Television said Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, that Trebeks final Jeopardy! episodes will air the week of Jan. 4, concluding with a special tribute on Friday, Jan. 8. The longtime and beloved host died of pancreatic cancer on Nov. 8 at age 80. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)LOS ANGELES – The final new “Jeopardy!” episodes hosted by Alex Trebek will air next week, with highlights that promise to be memorable. It was unexpected that the episodes taped in late October would be his final ones, Sony said.
Yuengling Hershey’s chocolate beer is back
Read full article: Yuengling Hershey’s chocolate beer is backBeer and chocolate lovers rejoice. Yuengling and Hershey’s are once again joining forces to make their chocolate porter but for the first time, fans can enjoy the beer in bottles from their own home. [TRENDING: Disney announces layoffs| Presidential debate quickly turned into a brawl| 12-year-old boy causes crash while driving mom’s stolen car]Two iconic Pennsylvania brands released a draft version of the beer in 2019. The specially brewed beer blends Yuengling’s dark porter with Hershey’s chocolate, caramel, and malts for a smooth finish. Fans can go to Yuengling.com to find a retailer near them that sells it.
Americans load up on candy, trick or treat - or not
Read full article: Americans load up on candy, trick or treat - or notHalloween candy and decorations are displayed at a store, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Freeport, Maine. Target says it’s cut back its assortment of Halloween candy in anticipation of a reduction of trick or treating this year. Mars is launching a Treat Town website that will let people trick or treat virtually and earn credits toward real candy. Miranda Leon of Albany, Georgia, still plans to buy Halloween candy in mid-October and make treat bags for her three kids’ classrooms. There’s no official word on Halloween in her city, but she plans to take her kids trick or treating and hand out candy.
Halloween candy arriving earlier due to coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Halloween candy arriving earlier due to coronavirus pandemicIt's never too early for tricks and treats, right? Hershey has joined forces with retailers to have their products available earlier than usual. Candy makers fear the COVID-19 pandemic might negatively affect sales during what is typically their biggest season. Target, Walmart and Walgreens told CNN Business they’re holding off on Halloween candy until early fall. A survey done for the Confectioners Association says fewer people plan to hand out candy on Oct. 31.