Good Friday marks last day of fish fries for Pittsburghers
Good Friday marked the last day of fish fries during Lent, and Pittsburghers say they have mixed feelings as the season comes to a close.
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Good Friday marked the last day of fish fries during Lent, and Pittsburghers say they have mixed feelings as the season comes to a close.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
This will be the church's 11th year of 'Ash and Dash' at Faith Lutheran, where people can get ashes in their vehicle before heading off to work or school.
In churches and fire halls, fish fry events are held for good causes and health inspectors want to make sure people don't get sick.
Pączki, a classic Polish baked good that's similar to a donut, have grown in tradition over the years as people prepare to give up things like sweets for the Lenten season.
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The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
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Friday marks the start of fish fry Fridays for the Lenten season.
This will be the church's 10th year of 'Ash and Dash' at Faith Lutheran.
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The popular bakery is offering nearly a dozen different flavors of paczki for Fat Tuesday.
The Lenten season is here and the KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back!
The church says the 'Ash and Dash' event helps for people who are unable to attend regularly scheduled Ash Wednesday services.
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From paczki to king cakes, the popular bakery is prepared for a big day.
Tuesday is the last day of Mardi Gras. It's also a day when many contemplate what they're going to give up for Lent or if they are going to fast.
Tuesday is the last day of Mardi Gras. It's also a day when many contemplate what they’re going to give up for Lent, or if they are going to fast. KDKA-TV's John Shumway reports.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back so you can find the catch of the day on Fridays during Lent.
PTL's Celina Pompeani-Mathison heads to Brownsville where she's checking out the delicious food at the St. Peter Church Lenten fish fry.
Ash Wednesday means the kick off of church fish fries for the Lenten season.
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Several churches in the area are offering "ash-and-dash."
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