New Pa. Food Safety Law In Effect In Early 2011

HARRISBURG (CBS) - Nicole Bucher, spokeswoman for the Pennsylvania Agriculture Department, says the primary provisions of the new law signed by Governor Rendell last month standardize and strengthen food safety inspections at restaurants and retail food facilities across the state. read more

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Philly Boosts Anti-Smoking Efforts

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Philadelphia has the highest smoking rate of any big city in the U.S. An estimated 300,000 Philadelphians are smokers and the health department wants to do something about it. read more

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Christmas at Longwood Gardens

500,000 outdoor lights and a host of other magic holiday surprises are waiting for you at Longwood Gardens. Enjoy dazzling trees, seasonal concerts and beautiful holiday displays. read more

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New Types Of Christmas Trees Hit The Market

LANSDALE , PA (CBS) – Tree growers have been experimenting with new types of Christmas trees and some new ones are starting to hit the markets. read more

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Deer Hunters In Pennsylvania Donate Venison

Deer hunters in Pennsylvania will shoot about 300,000 deer during the two-week hunting season that began on November 29. Some of their haul will be given to Hunters Sharing the Harvest, a program run by the state’s agriculture department. And about 100,000 pounds will donate to help meet the surging demand from the state’s food banks, which redistribute the venison to more than 4,000 local food-assistance organizations that help people unable to feed themselves because of the economic downturn. read more

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A Winter Wonderland at Fonthill Castle

Doylestown, PA - The castle home of Henry Mercer will be decked out for the holidays in preparation for a series of captivating holiday events planned to celebrate the season.

The festivities kick off with the Winter Wonderland Holiday Decorations Tours, now through Jan. 2. Visitors will experience the wonder of Fonthill, with one-hour guided tours through Mercer’s home to see his elaborately tiled rooms dressed up with themed trees, Victorian decorations and greens throughout. Reservations are recommended. Regular admission fees apply. read more

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Join Jayson Stark and Ray Didinger at Barnes & Noble Friday

Your favorite sports authors and some new additions join Barnes & Noble for the perfect holiday event 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. read more

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