Town and Gown
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Paper Paradise Brings Pennsylvania German Folk Art to Life
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Penn State exhibit spans three centuries of Fraktur and Schrenschnitte Inspired by the cultural value and beauty of the Pennsylvania German paper arts in the Special Collections Library, two Penn State professors, Julia Spicher Kasdorf and Christopher Reed, decided to plan an exhibit to share these objects with the public. Their exhibit, “Paper Paradise: Three…
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Festival Sips of Summer
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From WingFest to Arts Fest, these local events pair craft beverages with musice, food, and outdoor fun As I write this, I am a little sad. And if you read last month’s column and keep up with the news, you might know why. In May, I wrote about the Hoppy Valley Brewers Festival which was…
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Morning Rituals
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The heart and soul of Morning Glory Bagels & Coffee For many, breakfast is a rushed affair — a caffeinated sprint toward whatever activities lie ahead. But for Madison and George Salgado, the founders of Morning Glory Bagels & Coffee, it’s a sacred ceremony. “We’re breakfast people through and through. While some people treat themselves…
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Happy Valley Hosts Pennsylvania’s First-Ever Outdoor Economy Summit
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Industry leaders say outdoor recreation is becoming a major force in the commonwealth’s economy The history of Pennsylvania was built upon its vast natural resources. Oil, coal, lumber, and natural gas helped build the nation and enrich those who tapped into them, often leaving behind environmental damage that is felt today. Luckily, thanks to those…
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Linked Permanent Jewelry: State College’s Shiniest Pop-Up Shop
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Permanent jewelry has been a work of art for centuries, seen in traditional neck rings and newly popular tooth gems. Recently, permanent jewelry has had a bit of a resurgence, naturally amping up sales for local business, Linked Permanent Jewelry. Penn State alumna Emily Beals co-founded Linked Permanent Jewelry in the summer of 2022. Four…
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High Stakes in Happy Valley
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The Happy Valley Casino is open and so is the debate over what it means for the community There’s something beautifully American about a casino. The lights. The noise. The illusion that maybe — just maybe — tonight is your night. For generations, casinos have sold us the same dream, packaged in different neon colors:…
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Inspiring Change in Happy Valley
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Inside the Changemaker Collective’s mission to connect, support, and elevate women across Centre County On the final Monday in March, more than two dozen local women gathered on the second floor of the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in downtown State College. Although their life paths varied, each found themselves in the building’s second-floor Happy…
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Penn State’s Shaver’s Creek Celebrates 50 Years
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Half a century of inspiring curiosity in nature and conservation In the heart of central Pennsylvania for the last 50 years is Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center, a Penn State-affiliated outdoor education and recreation facility. Founded in 1976, the center originally consisted of one room in a building on the Stone Valley Recreation Area side of…
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The Local Legend Who Taught America to Sing
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Fred Waring’s journey from Central Pennsylvania to radio, television, and American culture In the era of snap orchestras, swing, and the Big Band, one personality rose from the industrial heart of Pennsylvania to captivate audiences across the country and “taught America how to sing”: Fred Waring. When he was born in Tyrone in 1900, Fred…
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Invented, Owned, and Built Different
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From Penn State project to industry leader with a community-first mission In State College, entrepreneurship comes in many forms. Small businesses are a staple of the community — from restaurants to clothing stores to homegrown manufacturing companies like DiamondBack Covers. Sporting the motto “Built Different,” DiamondBack sprang to life in 2003 from the minds of…
