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Penn State Football Opens 2026 Preseason Camp
Mount Nittany Medical Center Workers Go on Strike
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Multiple Companies Battle Fire at Penn State Fraternity
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Happy Valley Casino Names New General Manager
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Happy Valley Casino has a new executive to lead its operations. Peter Longi has been named the new general manager of the category 4 casino at the Nittany Mall, according to a press release on Monday. Longi has more than 30 years of experience in casino operations, most recently as assistant general manager at Sahara…
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Inside/Outside State College: The Vast Expansion of Outdoor Seating Downtown
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Downtown State College now has more than 45 eating and drinking locations with at least one place to sit outside on the property or immediately adjacent. That’s a fantastic development.
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Tony Rojas and Penn State Linebackers Elevating Connection Off the Field
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When Tony Rojas arrived at Penn State, he brought the credentials of a high school phenom. A former Gatorade Virginia Player of the Year at Fairfax High School, Rojas dominated both sides of the ball as a senior — rushing for 2,239 yards and 35 touchdowns while recording 72 tackles and 13 sacks on defense.…
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Kicker Ryan Barker Wants to Leave a Legacy at Penn State
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Long before Ryan Barker was kicking under the lights at Beaver Stadium, his sports journey began on a soccer field at age 8. The coach was his father, and years later, Barker’s first conversation with Matt Campbell brought back that same feeling. “The first meeting was so great. It was truly one of the most…
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Something to Prove: Inside the Transformation of Penn State’s Receiver Room
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In recent years, the wide receiver room at Penn State was defined not by what it had, but by what it lacked. Despite the Nittany Lions’ consistent presence near the top of college football, the wideouts were the subject of the program’s biggest criticism. In high-stakes moments against upper Big Ten opposition, production dipped, separation…
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Mount Nittany Health Reports Potential Measles Exposure at 2 Facilities
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Mount Nittany Health on Friday confirmed two positive measles tests that may have exposed others to the virus recently at two of its facilities. The potential exposures occurred: • Between 10 a.m. and noon on July 31 at Mount Nittany Health Toftrees; • Between noon on July 31 and 1 a.m. on Aug. 1 at…
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Op-Ed: Self-Exclusion Is a Decision That Can Change a Life
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Pennsylvania has made gambling more accessible than ever before. Casinos, online gambling, sportsbooks and mobile apps are available around the clock, making it possible to place a wager in seconds. For most people, gambling remains entertainment. But for thousands of others, it becomes something very different—a cycle of financial loss, anxiety, damaged relationships and growing…
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New Food Truck Aims to Offer Quality Food at Affordable Prices From a Permanent Spot in Penns Valley
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A new community-focused food truck has taken up residence at a permanent spot in Penns Valley, where its owner is committed to serving up quality food at reasonable prices. Offering signature paninis, subs, pierogies, breakfast sandwiches and more, veteran Centre County businesswoman Marie Librizzi opened Liberty Eats in late May at 2658 Earlystown Road, Centre…
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Great PA News Quiz: Party-Candidate Clash, Agency Temporarily Shuttered and Major Museum Renovations
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In this quiz: campaign finance rules, a new medical school’s applicant surge, the latest on WPSU, and an e-commerce company’s brick-and-mortar plans.
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Matt Campbell: Penn State in Win-Now Mode Entering 2026
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With fall camp well underway, Penn State held its annual local media day Friday inside Holuba Hall, beginning with a press conference from head coach Matt Campbell. The Lions’ leader discussed his win-now approach to the season, expected tight end usage and several players who’ve impressed early. Here’s what he had to say. Wanting to…
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