Comments on: Erie PA News, Sports and Events for Tuesday, February 24, 2009

By: Dittman

Dittman — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:13:21 +0000

Huzzah for Wegman's! Now let's start chipping away at wine. @inked – which town do you mean?

By: inked

inked — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:37:48 +0000

Sorry Pennsylvania - Down here in Florida you can buy beer in many places - Grocery stores - 7-11's etc... The liquor stores are often connected to Walgreen's and there are wine and liquor stores in most major areas.

There are good things and bad things about both situations. Down here we have a much larger transient problem due to the warm weather, so when they get a few bucks scrounged up, it is easy for them to get a bottle to go.

This makes the trash problem much bigger also. Transients don't concern themselves much about recycling. I don't drink much, so it makes no difference to me. When I lived in Erie, I knew when I was going to want some been and just planned that stop accordingly.

The only difference when they get rid of the current system is who is making all the big bucks. It won't be the state any more. Erie should be glad it is not a dry town. Believe it or not there is one about 80 miles away from Erie.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:50:27 +0000

I work in the greater Bethlehem area, not far from the Wegmans which now allows the sale of beer. I've got to say – it's pretty convenient to grab a 6 pack of specialty brew while picking up your groceries! You can also grab a single and have it with your lunch, if you'd like.

Also, the restaurant located in this Wegmans is almost opulent for a grocery store. It's located on a second story of the store above the specialty foods / beer area. I think they even offer space for workplace functions there, as well. It's a nice store all around.