I live in PA - food is tax exempt here
So is soda tax exempt? The story I linked reported that although soda is classified as ‘food’ & exempt in many states, it is not exempt in Pennsylvania.
Food is exempt from STATE sales tax here in PA.
Being a First Class City, Philly is empowered to get away with all sorts of shenanigans under their Home Rule Charter.
Thankfully they’re the only First Class City in the State under current law.