A downsized celebration of St. Patrickâs Day at local bars and restaurants this year will be far better than no celebration at all like last year.
Thatâs the sentiment of local bar and restaurant owners, reacting to word from Gov. Tom Wolfâs spokeswoman that heâs not thinking of tightening the restrictions on bar and restaurant operations, including alcohol sales, on March 17 âat this time.â
âItâs nice to know the governorâs office is allowing restaurants to operate with a degree of certainty,â said Josh Funk, co-owner of Annie Baileyâs Irish Public House in downtown Lancaster. That clarity is helpful for both management and staff, he said.