Pennsylvania
Popular Pennsylvania brewery just announced it is closing for good
It’s not an easy time for the beer business these days.
Breweries are having a difficult time due to stiff competition, higher labor and product costs, not to mention consumers’ changing attitudes toward drinking.
Over 250 breweries in the U.S. shuttered in the first six months of 2025, with more closings following in the second half of the year.
One example of a brewery having such problems is the struggling craft brewery and beer brand 21 Locks Brewing Company, which shut down its taproom, restaurant, and facilities in early January, due to financial difficulties the company couldn’t overcome.
The Morrisville-based brewery, which boasted a taproom, coffee shop and restaurant, turned to social media and its website to break some bad news to the public in a posted message on Dec. 31.
“Closed Indefinitely,” the brewery’s message to its customers stated. “This is not the message we thought we’d be sending. After much thought, we’re sharing that 21 Locks Brewing Company will be closing its doors.”
“In the end, there were challenges we couldn’t overcome, despite meeting them with energy and intent.
“That said, in the short time we had, this place became something very meaningful to us. Built around a simple idea of coffee, pizza, beer, 21 Locks was created to be a welcoming space for our community to gather, connect, and celebrate,” the message continued.
“We are deeply grateful to everyone who supported us this year: our guests, regulars, staff, musicians, vendors, neighbors, and friends. Your encouragement, conversations, and presence made every long day worth it.
“Though our time was brief, the memories and relationships will stay with us always. Thank you for being a part of our story,” the post concluded.
Johnstown, Pa. (WJAC) — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame just released this year’s list of inductees, and a new clothing store just opened in the Johnstown Galleria.
What do these two things have in common?
If you grew up listening to 90’s hip-hop, then you’re probably familiar with the Wu-Tang Clan.
Wu-Tang Clan member opens clothing store in Pennsylvania (WJAC)
They said, “We’re in the building right now, we’re out in Johnstown making it happen, fashion and rapping, and Wu-Tang, you already know Wu-Tang is the witty, unpredictable talent and natural game. So, it’s all grassroots with us, man. We do everything from scratch.”
They’re being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, and Darryl Hill, aka Cappadonna, and manager Al “Heck” Felder are opening the Pillage, a clothing store in the Johnstown Galleria, selling apparel with a purpose.
Cappadonna said, “‘Cappadonna,’ that stands for ‘Consider All Poor People Acceptable, Don’t Oppress Nor Neglect Anyone,’ and we stand on that.”
They were introduced to mall owner Leo Karruli through Mustafa Curry, a childhood friend from New York, who owns a store on Main Street in Johnstown.
Heck said, “BK Styles, I’ve got to give a shout out to my boy, Mustafa. They’ve got some apparel down there, too. We’re all over. We’re spreading the word and we’re spreading the love.”
Wu-Tang Clan member opens clothing store in Pennsylvania (WJAC)
Their other clothing line, Angry Elephant, promotes being good stewards of the Earth, with a portion of the proceeds protecting the animals from poachers.
They said they believe in always putting God and family first.
Cappadonna said, “When you recognize the God in us, then you can see the God in you.”
They said they want kids to know that violence is not the answer, and it doesn’t cost anything to be kind.
Cappadonna said, “We just want to say that it’s nice to be important, but it’s even more important to be nice.”
A mother and her six children died when their Central Pennsylvania home exploded and caught on fire Sunday morning, state police said.
The explosion and fire happened at around 8:30 a.m. at a home on Long Run Road in Lamar Township, Clinton County, which is roughly 35 miles from State College. Crews arrived on the scene and found the home fully engulfed in flames, with the mother and her six children trapped.
State police identified the 34-year-old woman who died in the fire as Sarah B. Stolzfus. Her 11-year-old son, 10-year-old son, 8-year-old daughter, 6-year-old daughter, 5-year-old son and 3-year-old son also died in the blaze, according to state police.
A propane leak inside the house might’ve caused the explosion and fire, state police said. Propane tanks outside the home did not explode or contribute to the fire, according to state police.
The explosion and fire are under investigation by state police.
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