Local News
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Vintage Santa Claus Display Returns to Philipsburg
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. PHILIPSBURG — Santa Claus reappeared at Cold Stream Park in Philipsburg on Friday, Nov. 28 – but he arrived by crane […]
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Bellefonte Council Gives Nod to Proposed $4.1M Budget
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Bellefonte Borough Council on Dec. 1 took another step toward adopting its 2026 spending plan, working through remaining questions on capital projects, utility funds and equipment purchases before voting later in the evening to approve a tentative budget for public inspection.
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Final First Friday of 2025 to Showcase Downtown Businesses and Art, Celebrate the Holiday Season
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First Friday, the monthly street festival organized by the Downtown State College Improvement District, returns for its final edition of the year on Friday, Dec. 5, with an evening of […]
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State College Council Members, Residents Push Back on Proposed Tax Increase
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State College’s Borough Council president said this week that he cannot support a proposed 35% real estate tax increase in the 2026 budget, while several residents said the potential hike […]
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Hometown Christmas Returns to Boalsburg with Daylong Festivities
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The village of Boalsburg will host its annual Hometown Christmas celebration on Saturday, Dec. 6, offering a full day of festive events. Organizers plan a variety of activities throughout the […]
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ClearWater Conservancy to Open 28th Art & Chocolate Exhibition at 3 Dots During First Friday
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ClearWater Conservancy will open its Art & Chocolate 2026 exhibition with a reception from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 at 3 Dots Downtown as part of the First […]
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PVCA to Host Whiskey Presentation and Fundraiser with Author Lew Bryson
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The Penns Valley Conservation Association will hold a fundraising event featuring local author, whiskey writer and podcaster Lew Bryson from 2 p.m to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7 at […]
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Curtin Village to Host Annual Holiday Event
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Curtin Village will hold its annual Christmas at Curtin holiday event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 and on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 1 p.m. to […]
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St. Mark Lutheran Hosts Holiday Open House Event
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St. Mark Lutheran Church, 850 Snydertown Road, Howard, brings back its Holiday Open House event on Dec. 6. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes an […]
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Why BYU Fans Donated Thousands of Dollars to the State College Food Bank
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It was Tuesday evening when State College Food Bank Executive Director Allayn Beck noticed the surge in donations. Contributions had been steady throughout the day — it was Giving Tuesday, […]