Tag: Prohibition

A graphic promoting WCU's 'Roaring in Secret: Subversion and Change in the 1920s' at WCU’s Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology beginning Nov. 15.

On Friday, Nov.15, from 6-8:00 PM, the West Chester University Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology opens its newest and boldest exhibition to…

Former owner Fran O'Brien ran the Roache & O'Brien's tavern in Haverford for 50 years. Now restauranteur Dan Clark is putting his own touches to the place.

Beer, Wine & Spirits

Owner at Haverford's Roache & O'Brien's Balancing Old and New

July 20, 2024

Dan Clark has been working to balance history and modern expectations as the newer owner of the 91-year-old Roache & O’Brien’s…

Philadelphia has a number of historic food and drink establishments. For example, there's McGillin's Olde Ale House in Center City, which is Philadelphia's oldest continuously running tavern.

Restaurants & Lodging

Philadelphia Has Three of America's Most Historic Restaurants

July 17, 2024

America’s past can be correlated with things like quaint colonial taverns, retro diners, and old steakhouses.

Visiting places like these can feel like taking…

Johnny O’s Speakeasy, a members’ only cocktail lounge, recently opened its doors at the First National Bank Building in West Chester

Restaurants & Lodging

Members-Only Speakeasy Opens Its Doors in Basement of West Chester's 9 Prime

May 29, 2024

Johnny O’s Speakeasy recently opened its doors in a former historic bank in West Chester, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News.

The…

The Aldan Boosters Civic Association as it was when it was founded on Jan. 10, 1924.

Nonprofit

Aldan Boosters Mark 100 Years of Service to the Community

February 5, 2024

The Aldan Boosters, which began during Prohibition as a fraternal social club, is celebrating 100 years of doing community services, writes Peg DeGrassa for the…

Commerce

Across Pennsylvania, Communities Voted to Turn On the Taps

June 3, 2019

In some Pennsylvania communities, alcohol is still the devil’s drink and bars are an unnecessary evil. But with Election Day came an opportunity to…