Alcohol-free bar Kindred Spirits opens in Franklin County

Alcohol-free bar opens in Chambersburg

Kindred Spirits is promoting the "zero proof lifestyle" from its location at 49 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg.

The business held its grand opening on Aug 2.

Guests will find a variety of handcrafted cocktails, beer and wine, all made without alcohol. Food is also available for purchase.

Kindred Spirits is open 4-10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 4 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

The bar is connected to Zero Proof Market, an online marketplace for premium alcohol-free beverages.

Learn more at the Kindred Spirits - alcohol free bar Facebook page and zeroproofmarket.com.

Weis Markets opens Beer and Wine Cafe in Chambersburg

Weis Markets, 1056 Wayne Ave., Chambersburg, opened its Beer and Wine Cafe on Aug 1.

The cafe, part of a remodeling project that began in the spring, offers 450 kinds of beer and 300 wines.

Other changes were completed earlier in the summer, including an expanded dairy department, an increased selection of take-out and prepared meals, increased selection of specialty cheeses, more organic and natural products in the dairy and frozen sections, and new decor.

To celebrate the completed renovations, Weis Markets donated $500 each to the Chambersburg Area School District Foundation, Chambersburg Recreation Department and Chambersburg Police Department.

“With the launch of our beer and wine café at our Chambersburg store, we proudly mark the culmination of this exciting project,” Maria Rizzo, vice president of Marketing and Advertising at Weis Markets, said in a release. “We’re delighted to provide our customers with enhanced convenience and an expanded selection, making their shopping experience even more enjoyable throughout the entire store.”

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UPMC Children's Specialty Services Expands in Chambersburg

UPMC Children's Specialty Services is expanding its services and has moved to a new location in Chambersburg. Located at 825 Fifth Ave., Suite 204, this new location offers convenient access to nationally ranked pediatric care to area residents.

"This expansion of services in Franklin County is another example of UPMC’s dedication to providing highly specialized services for an exceptional patient and family experience,” said Abby Flanders, executive administrator, Pediatric and Neonatology Services, UPMC in Central Pa. “Children deserve access to care that is suited to their needs. We’re grateful to be able to make world-class pediatric services available to families in Chambersburg”.

Providers who will see patients at the new location are:

• Amy Burns, MD, pediatric urology
• Muhammad Qureshi, MD, pediatric gastroenterology
• Dorothy Rocourt, MD, pediatric surgery
• Gull Zareen Sial, MD, pediatric neurology (Starting in October 2024)

The office is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

From regular checkups to highly specialized procedures and the unexpected emergencies, UPMC Children’s in Central Pa. can treat your child – from head to toe – and close to home. For more information, call 717-988-0090 or visit UPMC.com/CentralPaPediatrics .

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Trojan Diner to have grand re-opening

The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance and Trojan Diner and Sports Bar will host a ribbon-cutting on Aug. 23 to celebrate the business's new membership, new menu items and grand reopening.

The ribbon-cutting will take place at 2:15 p.m. at Trojan Diner, 1121 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg. Food and drinks will be available afterward.

The event will also kick off the "Back to Booze Bash," lasting through Saturday, Aug. 25. There will be a DJ starting at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, face painting 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, a fire truck and photo opportunities, daily raffles and drink specials. Guests are encouraged to stop by to check out the activities and try Trojan Diner's new menu.

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This article originally appeared on Chambersburg Public Opinion: Alcohol-free bar Kindred Spirits opens in Franklin County