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Pennsylvania Reports First 2 Measles-Related Deaths in the US This Year
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County. “My deepest sympathies are with…
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1 Dead After Fiery Crash on I-80 in Centre County
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One person is dead after a seven-vehicle crash that closed part of Interstate 80 in Centre County on Tuesday afternoon, according to a public information release from state police at Rockview. The person killed, whose identity has not been released, was fatally injured when their vehicle “exploded and became fully engulfed” after striking multiple other…
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Penn State Football Announces Themes for All 2026 Home Games
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Penn State football fans can start planning their attire for the season. The Nittany Lions on Tuesday afternoon announced game themes for the remainder of their home games, including a THON game against Buffalo, Helmet Stripe against Wisconsin, All U-Day against Purdue, Military Appreciation against Minnesota and Senior Day against Rutgers. Earlier in the day,…
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State College Asks Neighboring Townships for Support to Preserve Addison Court
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State College has asked three neighboring townships for relatively small financial contributions to help preserve a low-income apartment building for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Patton Township’s Board of Supervisors on Aug. 19 committed $5,000 toward the effort to acquire new low-income housing tax credits for Arnold Addison Court, 120 E. Beaver Ave. College Township…
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Penn State Reveals 2026 White Out Game
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At long last, the White Out game has been revealed. With just 11 days until Penn State takes the field for the season-opener, the Nittany Lions announced their annual spectacle will take place on Oct. 10 against USC, which is ranked No. 14 in the preseason AP Top 25. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m.,…
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Matt Campbell Provides Key Injury Updates and More at Weekly Presser
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With fall camp winding down, Penn State head coach Matt Campbell met with the media inside the Lasch Building to field questions. Campbell provided updates on several key players recovering from injury, spoke about his team’s development throughout the offseason and highlighted some standout defenders. Here are three key takeaways from his Tuesday morning presser.…
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Dunkin’ and Jimmy John’s to Open in Penn State Business Building
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Two national chains will offer new dining options in a busy Penn State academic building. Dunkin’ and Jimmy John’s will open this fall in the café space of the Business Building near the corner of East Park Avenue and Shortlidge Road on the University Park campus, Penn State announced on Monday. “From the start, we…
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Shapiro Hires Ex-Trump Admin Official to Help Counter President’s ‘Attacks’
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Jennifer Higgins, a longtime federal immigration official based in Washington, D.C., is being paid $89 an hour.
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How Continuing Education at Penn State Equips Today’s Workers With Skills They Need Now
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The needs may be different, and the format may have shifted since its launch in 1967, but at its core, Penn State Continuing Education continues to do what it has always done: equip Pennsylvanians to work in the industries that are most in demand today.
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Ferguson Township Police Make 21 Stops During Strategic Traffic Enforcement on Blue Course Drive
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Ferguson Township police made 21 vehicle stops and issued “numerous” citations during a strategic traffic enforcement on Friday, according to a department news release. The enforcement, conducted on Blue Course Drive as part of the Centre County Traffic Safety Grant, stopped motorists for speeding and aggressive driving violations. Following the detail, Ferguson Township police joined…