Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is the state agency overseeing alcohol regulation in Pennsylvania. It manages the licensing, distribution, and retail sales of wine and spirits through over 600 Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores. The PLCB also promotes alcohol education and returns profits to the state treasury.
Address: 406 Northwest Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17124-0001
Phone: (800) 332-7522
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Judge Uncorks PLCB Violations Related to Shipping Wines and Collecting Fees
A Commonwealth Court judge found that the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) violated a 2016 law when it prohibited direct shipments of wine to restaurants.…
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Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Funds Study of Effects of Spotted Lanternfly on Cabernet Franc Grapes
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has approved a grant for Penn State to study the effects of the spotted lanternfly on cabernet franc, the grape…
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How Did Pennsylvanians Deal with the Stress of the Pandemic? We Tippled
According to the latest financial report released by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB), Pennsylvanians purchased more wine and liquor in the later months of…
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With Liquor Limit in Place, Now’s the Perfect Time to Try Local Distilleries
Owing to supply-chain delays, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has issued a mandate that limits purchasing of various upscale champagnes, cognacs, tequilas, and whiskeys…
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Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to Fans of Hard Spirits: Try Your Luck and Take a Shot
Pennsylvania bourbon and rye whiskey lovers: You’re in for a true treat, writes Paul Guggenheimer for the Trib Live. Interested buyers need to be quick. And lucky. The…
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Check Out Which Brands of Alcohol Helped Chester Countians Get Through 2020
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has released the list of top-selling liquors in the past year with Tito’s Handmade Vodka coming out as the clear…
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Despite Nationwide Jump, Alcohol Sales Stagnant in Pennsylvania
Despite a significant jump in the sale of alcohol nationwide during the pandemic, sales in Pennsylvania have been relatively stable during this time, writes Patrick…
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Pennsylvania’s Beer Landscape Is Changing, and Wawa’s in on the Action
Wawa continues to expand its options to sell beer at its convenience stores, writes by Katie Park for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Its efforts are altering…
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Who’s Buying the Most Liquor in Pennsylvania? Chester County Is in the Mix, but We’re Not First
Chester County isn’t nearly as thirsty as Philadelphia, Montgomery, or Bucks counties, according to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s annual report for 2018-19. The report…
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Not Everybody Happy with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s Record Profits
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has been posting record profits since it was allowed to implement flexible pricing, but not all lawmakers are happy about…
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West Whiteland Township Gets Extra Cash from Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
West Whiteland Township is one of the municipalities that has received extra funds from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for hosting businesses licensed to sell…
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New Fine Wine & Good Spirits Store Opens in West Chester
A new Fine Wine & Good Spirits store has opened in the Marketplace at Westtown Shopping Center on West Chester Pike. The 4,700-square-foot store operated…
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Analyst on State’s Liquor-Price Hike: It’s Going to Increase ‘Border Bleed’
If your favorite beer or wine suddenly costs more, don’t blame store management. All state-run liquor stores in Pennsylvania are tacking on an extra $1…
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With Suppliers Unwilling to Negotiate, Liquor Prices May Rise at Month’s End
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will increase prices on 450 products by the end of the month unless suppliers reduce their prices, writes Harold Brubaker…
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Immaculata One of Many Recipients of Grants Aimed at Preventing Reckless Drinking
Immaculata University has received a grant from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to help in its efforts to reduce underage and reckless alcohol consumption. The…
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Giant Wins Big Bid to Sell Beer in Phoenixville
Giant Food Stores has a giant thirst for selling beer and wine at its supermarkets across the state, and it recently poured out $454,301 to…
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Local Brewing Industry Eyes Another Swig of Liquor Reform
It was a satisfying first drink of liquor law reform in decades, and Pennsylvanians are already thirsty for more. Those running the state’s House Liquor…
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This Report Proves West Chester Loves Its Wine, Spirits
Proving that wine and spirits are in high demand locally, a West Chester store on Paoli Pike has recorded the second-most sales of the drinks…






























































