Last summer, we here at Slate reported on a candy sensation that was sweeping—or, I guess more accurately, bumpily ...

Whether you're a licorice fan or a licorice hater, at some point you have probably wondered what the actual flavor of a pack ...

Step into Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop in Pittsburgh and watch as the years melt away faster than chocolate on a summer sidewalk.

For Pennsylvanians, Grandpa Joe’s represents something beyond a store—it’s a cultural touchstone, as much a part of local identity as pierogies, the Steelers, or complaining about potholes. It’s where ...