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Centre County Teen Expanding Food Truck Business to Brick-and-Mortar Cafe
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At just 16-years-old, Alexa Cowher has owned and operated Joelle’s Sips and Bites, an Aaronsburg-based food trailer, since June. Cowher serves everything from acai bowls to coffees, dirty sodas and lemonade. She’s also sold hot dogs and walking tacos. Now her dream to open her own cafe is already taking shape. She’s planning to open…
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Penn State Climbs in Latest Times Higher Education Global Rankings
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Penn State climbed seven spots to No. 101 worldwide in the 2027 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, released on Tuesday. The ranking places Penn State in the top 5% of the 2,297 universities included this year. The university also ranked No. 18 among U.S. public universities and No. 38 among all U.S. universities. Penn…
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‘Execution and Details.’ James Peoples Breaks Down Penn State’s Rushing Struggles
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Running back James Peoples isn’t satisfied with the current state of the Penn State rushing attack, and for good reason. Though he leads the team with 37 carries for 199 yards and two touchdowns, the Nittany Lion ground attack has sputtered out of the gate and struggled to generate explosive plays. Even Peoples’ best outing…
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AccuWeather Founder Joel Myers Inducted Into Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame
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Joel Myers, the founder and executive chair of State College-based AccuWeather, joined luminaries who have shaped the media industry with his induction into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame on Tuesday night in New York City. Considered the father of modern commercial meteorology, Myers was honored for a pioneering career that brought weather forecasting…
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Road Work to Cause Lane Closures on I-99 in Centre County
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Drivers will encounter lane closures as work to rehabilitate the concrete pavement on a roughly 20-mile stretch of Interstate 99 in Centre County gets underway, according to PennDOT Starting Monday, short-term, single-lane closures will be implemented from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on I-99 southbound between exit 80/Harrison Road in Spring Township and mile marker…
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State College Police to Host Coffee With a Cop Event
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. STATE COLLEGE — For many people, an interaction with police comes during a traffic stop, an emergency call or another difficult moment. Coffee and Conversation offers a different way to meet the officers behind the uniforms — with coffee, donuts and a chance to talk before…
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Pennsylvania WIC Director Resigns, Says She Faced Discrimination and Other ‘Barriers’
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Sally Zubairu-Cofield said in a letter that she faced inconsistent treatment and troubling comments “regarding my identity as a Black woman.”
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Penn State at Northwestern Preview and Score Prediction
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Penn State is set for a primetime battle against Northwestern on Friday night, also marking the opening of the Wildcats’ newly constructed $850 million Ryan Field. The Nittany Lions are looking to rebound from an embarrassing loss to Wisconsin last weekend, but it may be a tougher matchup than anticipated in the preseason. Here’s what…
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Japanese Lifestyle Store Jolife Set to Open in Downtown State College
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Looking to add a little whimsy to your day? Look no further than downtown State College. Jolife, a Japanese lifestyle store, is set to host a soft opening Thursday before its grand opening Friday at 121 S. Allen St. The store will offer a variety of products across categories, including beauty, snacks, blind boxes, stationery…
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Missing 70-Year-Old Man Found Dead Near Circleville Park
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A 70-year-old man who was reported missing earlier in the day was found dead Wednesday evening in Patton Township, according to township police. His body was located at about 6:30 p.m. in a wooded area near Circleville Park. No foul play is suspected in his death and there is no threat to the public, Sgt.…
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