June 2019
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TGIF: State College Weekend Events for June 21-23
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This weekend brings the return of the Central PA Theatre and Dance Fest for its second year in downtown State College. Even bigger this year, the three-day celebration of the performing arts features 125 event at 12 venues and outdoor performances and activities on South Allen Street.
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New Pieces to Premiere at Central PA Theatre and Dance Fest
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The county’s most prolific professional choreographer will present new work at The State Theatre on Saturday, June 22. Ann Van Kuren, artistic director of VanDance, will premiere two new pieces as part of the 2019 Central PA Theatre and Dance Fest. “Refracting Shadows” will feature three works by Van Kuren and three works…
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James Franklin Talks Race, Politics, Growing Up And Keeping The Door Open
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“I think in a lot of ways it allows me to see the world and have perceptions that very few people can have. You know I can see things from both perspectives, which I think is very valuable in a lot of ways.”
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Strickland Appointed to Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors
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Ferguson Township’s Board of Supervisors filled one of two vacancies this week with an appointment for at-large supervisor.
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The Longest Day Jamboree Will Benefit Alzheimer’s Association
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Juniper Village at Brookline’s Wellspring Memory Care will mark the The Longest Day in support of the Alzheimer’s Association with a daylong event filled with music, food, art, fitness and fun.
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Bellefonte-to-Milesburg Trail Study Complete, County to Decide What’s Next
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The final report about the Bellefonte to Milesburg Rails trail feasibility study has been accepted by county commissioners, and now the county must decide if and how to move forward.
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Flash Flood Watch Continues for Centre County
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A flash flood watch continues on Thursday for much of Central Pennsylvania including all of Centre County.
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Lunch with Mimi: While Working to Preserve the Past, Mary Sorensen and the Centre County Historical Society Are Looking to the Future
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As executive director, Mary Sorensen oversees the day-to-day operations of the Centre County Historical Society, the Centre Furnace Mansionand the Boogersburg School. She sat down to discuss the organization’s volunteer opportunities, unique collections, and future plans.
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Local Ad Club Hosts Award Ceremony, Announces Free Branding Update for Local Nonprofit
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Local advertising club [CP]2 recently honored excellence in advertising, design and marketing created in Central Pennsylvania during its fifth annual awards ceremony at 3 Dots Downtown in State College.
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Rampage Room Plans August Opening, Adds Virtual Reality Arcade
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The State College area’s first break room is set to open later this summer, and in addition to offering the opportunity to de-stress by smashing stuff, the business will also include a virtual reality arcade component.