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Penn State Awarded $20M National Science Foundation Grant to Lead AI-Driven Semiconductor Research Initiative
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Penn State will lead a new $20 million federal research initiative aimed at using artificial intelligence to speed the discovery and development of materials used in semiconductors, quantum technologies and other advanced electronics. The four-year project, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, is part of the agency’s Genesis Mission, a nationwide effort to develop…
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Ferguson Township to Unveil New Kid-Designed Playground; Volunteers Needed for Community Build
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A new playground designed with input from local children and built by community volunteers will open Saturday, Aug. 15, at Autumnwood Park in Ferguson Township, replacing aging equipment with a modern, accessible play space expected to serve thousands of children each year. Volunteers will begin constructing the playground at 8:30 a.m. at Autumnwood Park, located…
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SEARCH: How Much Supplemental Money Did Your Pa. School District Get?
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Each school district got at least $50,000 of the $565 million in new spending.
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Penn State Announces Game Theme for Season-Opener Against Marshall
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Penn State will ring in the Matt Campbell era with a special game theme. The Nittany Lions’ season-opener against Marshall on Sept. 5 will be the annual Stripe Out Game, they announced on Wednesday morning. Kickoff is slated for 3:30 p.m. and the contest will be broadcast on FS1. It’ll mark the team’s 11th Stripe…
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Frank: What’s With All the Bear Sightings?
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The reports have been pouring in from all over: Bear sighted in the Highlands. Bear in Holmes-Foster. In Park Hills and Park Forest. West College Heights. Boalsburg. Autumnwood. Pine Grove Mills. On front porches! Destroying bird feeders! Going through garbage! Spooking ducks! About the only place a bear hasn’t been seen is on a barstool…
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Jana Marie Foundation to Host Inaugural ‘Shine On’ Concert, Glow Golf Fundraiser for Youth Mental Health
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Live music and glow-in-the-dark golf will take over the Penn State Golf Courses later this month as the Jana Marie Foundation hosts its first Shine On Community Concert and Night Golf Tournament to raise money for youth mental health and suicide prevention programs. The family-friendly fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 15, with a community…
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State College Man Killed in Blair County Crash
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A State College man died in a head-on collision early Tuesday morning on Interstate 99 in Blair County. Joshua Russell Brown, 40, was driving a Toyota Tundra pickup truck northbound in a southbound lane at about 12:35 a.m. near mile marker 42.6 in Antis Township when he crashed into a Volvo tractor-trailer, according to state…
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Downtown State College Improvement District Reauthorized for 10 More Years
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The organization responsible for many downtown State College events and programs, along with supporting and promoting the borough’s business community, will continue its work for at least another decade. State College Borough Council on Monday unanimously approved the renewal of the Downtown State College Improvement District through Dec. 31, 2036. The district includes 498 properties…
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Where Is Penn State Ranked in 2026 Preseason Coaches Poll?
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Despite a disappointing collapse last season and a major staff and roster overhaul, Penn State is still highly thought of heading into 2026. The Nittany Lions slotted in at No. 17 in the preseason coaches poll after finishing last season unranked. They’re the sixth-highest ranked Big Ten team and one of eight total ranked teams…
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Pa. Small Towns Set to Get Latest Wave of Federal Funding for EV Chargers
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Pennsylvania leads the nation in building new federally funded electric vehicle charging stations.
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Each show is a double feature beginning after sunset. Featured films are first-run, family-friendly, and very affordable. A full concession stand serves visitors with a variety of traditional drive-in fare. […]