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Pa. Election 2026: Where Governor Candidates Garrity and Shapiro Stand on Marijuana, Hemp and More
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Democrat Josh Shapiro supports legalizing recreational marijuana, while Republican Stacy Garrity does not.
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Pilot Program to Make 3 Downtown State College Streets One-Way
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Three State College streets will be converted to one-way under a pilot program aimed at increasing on-street parking spaces and loading zones on the eastern side of downtown. Borough Council on Monday approved a plan that will make the 100 blocks of Hiester Street, Sowers Street and Hetzel Street one-way during the sixth-month pilot beginning…
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State College to Charge for Visitor Street Parking in Neighborhoods During Penn State Football Weekends
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Visitors accustomed to free overnight street parking in State College’s residential neighborhoods during Penn State football weekends are in for a change this fall. State College Borough Council on Monday approved a six-month pilot program that will require payment for parking on streets in the Holmes-Foster, Highlands and College Heights neighborhoods when special event rates…
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Letter: Casino’s Long-Term Success Increasingly Questionable
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As Happy Valley Casino moves beyond the excitement of its grand opening, the public deserves an honest discussion about whether the project is meeting the expectations presented to Centre County residents. The casino was developed by Ira Lubert, who continues to hold a significant 40% ownership interest in the property. Another investor, Richard “Rick” Sokolov,…
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Fraternity House on Penn State Campus Damaged in Fire
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Updated 7:30 p.m. July 9, 2026. Multiple Centre County fire companies responded to a blaze that damaged a Penn State fraternity house on Thursday afternoon. Alpha Fire Company was dispatched at about 3:45 p.m. to the Alpha Zeta House at 360 N. Burrowes Rd. and found heavy smoke on the roof from what Centre Region…
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‘A Great Deal of Foot Traffic.’ Downtown State College Businesses Gear Up for Arts Festival Crowds, Economic Boost
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As the 60th Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts gets underway, downtown State College businesses are ready for one of their busiest weeks of the year. Stores and restaurants are stocking extra inventory, scheduling additional staff, extending hours and finding new ways to draw thousands of visitors through their doors during the five-day festival. For…
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BookFest PA Returns to Schlow Library with Largest Lineup of Authors Yet During Festival Week
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As thousands of visitors head to downtown State College for the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts this weekend and to enjoy festival week, Schlow Centre Region Library will once again serve as both a refuge from the crowds and heat, as well as a destination of its own. The library’s annual BookFest PA returns…
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Penn State Men’s Basketball to Face Pitt at the Palestra
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The stage is set for a historic Keystone clash. Penn State men’s basketball will take on in-state rival Pitt on Nov. 8 at the historic Palestra in Philadelphia, the programs announced on Thursday morning. The matchup will be the 150th between the two schools, with the Nittany Lions leading the all-time series 76-73. It will…
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Christmas in July Returns to People’s Choice Festival
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The People’s Choice Festival will bring a little Christmas magic to the middle of the summer for the second consecutive year.
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Mount Nittany Medical Center Workers Set Strike Date, Duration
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Mount Nittany Medical Center employees plan to begin a five-day strike on July 27, following a vote on Wednesday. About 98% of the hospital’s 950 unionized employees voted in favor of the work stoppage plan after months of negotiations failed to produce a new contract agreement, according to a release from SEIU Healthcare PA. The…
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