November 2019
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Geisinger introduces debt-free medical school
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DANVILLE — Geisinger and Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine announced through a press release a Geisinger Primary Care Scholars Program to provide debt-free medical school and living assistance to medical students who commit to work within primary care at the health system after graduating. The program will expand access to care for the communities…
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Orthopaedic surgeon hired at Musculoskeletal Institute
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LEWISTOWN — Suresh Patil M.D., an orthopaedic surgeon has joined the staff of Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute in Lewistown, according to a press release. Patil is specialty trained in joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee. He is among an exclusive group of surgeons nationwide offering Anterior Approach to hip replacement surgery — a…
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GreenBuild project named winner of 2019 commonwealth award
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STATE COLLEGE — The State College Community Land Trust’s GreenBuild Duplex has been named a project winner of the 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Awards, according to a press release. The smart growth advocacy organization honored 15 awardees from across the state at the Commonwealth Awards program held at the Forum in Harrisburg rcently.…
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ClearWater Conservancy helps to conserve property in Halfmoon Township
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STATE COLLEGE — ClearWater Conservancy has finalized the sale of the 18.7-acre Smith Trust property in Halfmoon Township to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The property near Marengo Road and along Halfmoon Creek was acquired by ClearWater in January 2017 from the Smith Trust with the intention that the property would become part of the…
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STATE COLLEGE — Interfaith Human Services recently announced the start of its annual Wishing Well campaign, which runs from Nov. 29 to Dec. 23. The campaign supports IHF’s work to “strengthen families through financial stability,” according to a press release. Wishing well will be located at Meyer Dairy, The Corner…
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Finding your focus: Tips from school psychologists
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The theme of this year’s school psychology awareness week, which was Nov. 11-15, was “Find Your Focus.” In a world where options are endless and time can be spent on an unlimited variety of tasks and activities, finding one’s focus is arguably a critical aspect of any profession. FOCUS ON FLOURISHING …
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Jaffe encourages support for new University Art Museum
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UNIVERSITY PARK — For nearly 60 years, Bill Jaffe, 1960 bachelor of arts in journalism, has been philanthropically engaged with the university he deeply loves, and as fundraising efforts for the new University Art Museum kicked off, he saw an opportunity to contribute to the arts at Penn State and inspire others to do…
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Lady Grey’s Lovelies hope to reach new audiences with ‘Naughty Nutcracker’
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MILLHEIM — Kick off the holiday season with Lady Grey’s unique and naughty take on the classic Nutcracker tale. The fan-favorite, “Naughty Nutcracker” cabaret, returns with a steampunk twist and a new venue. Join Lady Grey’s Lovelies as they make their debut at the Bremen Town Ballroom in Millheim on Dec. 7, with one showing…
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Carl Palmer to share the musical legacy of ELP
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STATE COLLEGE — Emerson, Lake & Palmer lives on and to prove it, founding member Carl Palmer is on tour to celebrate the group’s music. Palmer will hit the The State Theater on Nov. 22 during the final leg of his aptly named “Emerson Lake & Palmer Lives On!” tour. Palmer is a…
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Jezebel’s Boutique closing after 12 years in business
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STATE COLLEGE — A Patton Township store will close its doors after more than a decade in business in the Centre Region. Jezebel’s Boutique, 355 Colonnade Boulevard, Suite A, will close on Dec. 21, owners Patty and Jessie Stover said in a Facebook post. “We would like to thank you for being such wonderful and…