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Bellefonte Independence Day Parade Returns for America 250
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More Broadband Money Poised to Flow Into Pa. as Trump Admin Agrees to Restore Grant Program
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Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — A broadband grant program that the Trump administration abruptly canceled last year can be restored without language that allowed race to be used as a factor…
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Battista: The Retiree’s Adventures Continue…
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Buckle up, baby, ‘cause we’re back on the road again! Nine states in 27 days of driving and flying, and dealing with torrential rains and tornado warnings in Pennsylvania, and a wildfire in Sun Valley, Idaho. And that was just in the first 10 days. Yes, this “retired life” is busier than ever for my…
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Rally House to Open Second State College Area Store
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A national retailer of professional and college sports apparel is getting ready to open its second State College area store. Rally House is planning to open at 1688 N. Atherton St. in the Village Square plaza, according to “coming soon” signs in the windows and listings on the company’s jobs website. The store will be…
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Mount Nittany Medical Center Workers Begin Strike
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Mount Nittany Medical Center’s unionized employees are officially on strike for the first time since 2004.
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Indoor Golf Business to Open State College Location
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An indoor golf simulator business is getting ready to open a new location in the State College area. Centre Swing 24/7 has signed a lease for what the company says will be its “biggest location yet” at 1358 E. College Ave., the former home of State Amusement Company. It will be the company’s third location,…
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The Second-Degree Sentencing Deadline Has Passed. What Happens Now?
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The Supreme Court ruling does not apply yet to those already serving prison time for the crime.
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College Township Commission Recommends Plan Approval for Furniture Store, Equestrian Facility
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College Township Planning Commission on July 21 recommended conditional approval of final land development plans for a furniture store and a private equestrian facility. The commission voted unanimously in favor of the plan for a Park Home Furniture store to be constructed in a new commercial park near Shiloh Road, and 4-1 for a horse…
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Column: The Penn State Men’s Basketball Paradox
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Penn State has always been and likely will always be a sports school, first and foremost. With 85 team national championships, 335 conference championships (regular season plus tournament), a historic wrestling dynasty, blue blood women’s volleyball program, ascending hockey programs and one of the biggest football brands in the country, the men’s basketball program remains…
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Through Painting, Improv and Teaching, Jackie Gianico Champions Everyday Creativity
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Jackie Gianico blends education and the arts with her teaching, painting and performance.
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Centre County Passenger Rail Access Draft Study Complete, Open for Public Comment
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A draft study evaluating demand and options for access to passenger rail service in Centre County is complete and open for public feedback. The Centre County Metropolitan Planning Organization is accepting comment on the Centre County Passenger Rail Access Study through Monday, Aug. 17. Public open house sessions will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 4,…
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