First Ward Republican Club of Philadelphia v. Commonwealth, Pa. Liquor Control Board

OPINION BY

Judge BROBSON.

First Ward Republican Club of Philadelphia (First Ward) appeals from an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadel phia County (trial court), which affirmed an order of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (Board) denying First Ward’s application for renewal of its catering club liquor license (liquor license). 1 The trial court concluded that the Board established a pattern of behavior sufficient to deny renewal of First Ward’s liquor license pursuant to the Liquor Code. 2 We vacate the trial court’s order and remand for further proceedings.

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