No Ceasefire Resolution, but a Heartening Exercise in Civics and Civility

ColumnsMy snap response to the Gaza ceasefire resolution considered by State College Borough Council on Monday night was an eyeroll.  After the requisite litany of “whereas-es,” council would, if the […]

Centre County PAWS Waives Adoption Fees for Holiday Season

CommunityCentre County PAWS is hoping to give more pets a home for the holidays. The nonprofit animal shelter is waiving adoption fees for adult cats and dogs (age 1 and […]

CATA to Make Bus Route Adjustments Amid Driver Shortage

CommunityThe Centre Area Transportation Authority will make several mid-year route adjustments as it deals with the impacts of a nationwide bus driver shortage. Six routes will see changes to frequencies […]

New Pa. House Rules Sought to Strengthen Bipartisanship. Insiders Say It Didn’t Work

Local NewsThe state House is now passing more bills from the minority party. But insiders say the bipartisan productivity is because of a slim partisan divide, not because of new chamber rules.

Former Penn State Icer ‘Crushing It’

ColumnsI traveled to Alta, Iowa by way of Omaha, Nebraska last week to do a half-day training session on personal and professional development for Platinum Crush, LLC., a soybean processing company. […]

Judge Rejects SCASD Request to Dismiss Lawsuit over Parochial School Student Participation in Extracurricular Activities

Local NewsA federal judge has rejected State College Area School District’s request to dismiss a lawsuit that alleges it discriminates by not allowing parochial school students to participate in its extracurricular […]