State College Spring Break

Next week is Spring Break for students (and families) here in State College. So where is everyone going? We caught up with a few students to find out. Whether you're headed somewhere tropical or living vicariously through others, our Spring Break poll and video will temporarily cure your winter doldrums. And just because you're staying in State College doesn't mean you can't get away for a day or two. We have you covered with a few State College "stay-cation" ideas. (visit guide)

Central PA 2011 Home Show

Investing in your home is always a stressful decision. The Builders Association of Central PA helps to make it easier by bringing together all of the professionals under one roof. Get inspired to build, remodel, renovate, or redecorate by visiting the 27th Annual Central PA Home Show, March 11, 12, and 13 at the Bryce Jordan Center. FREE how-to seminars will run throughout the weekend along with daily door prizes. Don't miss this opportunity to talk with the best home professionals of Central PA. (more info)

PSU Seats: At least four Penn State alumni plan to run this year for three alumni-controlled seats on the university Board of Trustees. (read)

More Debt for Memorial Field: The State College Area school board may soon decide whether to take on new debt for part of the Memorial Field overhaul. (read)

State Patty's Day Totals:  State Patty's Day 2011 was indeed the busiest State Patty's yet for State College police, who made 234 criminal arrests over the drinking-holiday weekend. (read)

CATA Cuts: A dreary financial outlook is likely to mean more public-transit service reductions for the Centre Area Transportation Authority. (read)

Pink Zone Photo Essay: More than 350 breast-cancer survivors attended the Pink Zone at Penn State game. Patricia Collins shares her thoughts and pictures. (view)

Talor Battle, PSU's Best Ever: Savor Talor Battle, Penn State fans. "You'll probably never watch a better career in blue and white than the one Battle is about to wrap up." (read)

Karl Rove at Penn State: For the first time in modern history, the U.S. Republican Party does not yet have a front-runner for the next GOP presidential nomination, says Karl Rove. (read)

(all News)

This Week's COLUMNS:

THON Exemplifies PSU Excellence - Mike the Mailman

State Patty's Day Volunteers 'Not Here to Fight' - Adam Smeltz

Vandalism Tears at 'Fabric of Each School's Life' - Jay Paterno

It's A Great Day For Hockey - Joe Battista

(Columnist Page)

Chocolate Festival

Philipsburg Main Street Program Promotion Committee is planning the 9th Annual Chocolate Fest to be held this Saturday at Bock’s Dining and Tea Room in Historic Downtown Philipsburg. Festivities will be open to the public for a $3.00 admission fee from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Come spend a couple of hours enjoying the world’s favorite taste: CHOCOLATE ! (more info)