January 2020
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TGIF: State College Weekend Events for Jan. 31-Feb. 2
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The weekend ahead has plenty to check out, including concerts, a world premiere by dance company Step Afrika!, Oscar-nominated short films, benefit events and more.
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CATAGO! Offers On-Demand Shuttle Service in Bellefonte
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The new CATAGO! pilot program is designed to serve the Bellefonte area better with on-demand service that will pick riders up and drop them off at any location in the service area.
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Penn State Football: How New Assistant Hires Stack Up with the Big Ten
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In 2020, Jim Harbaugh will have almost as many 2014 James Franklin assistants at Michigan (two) as Franklin does at Penn State (three), now that Bob Shoop has been added to the U-M staff. Both staffs also have one former Nittany Lion co-captain.
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With Sections of Millbrook Marsh Boardwalk Closed, Parks & Rec Looks at Short-Term Repairs, Long-Term Solutions
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Visitors to Millbrook Marsh Nature Center in the past few weeks have likely noticed portions of the boardwalk have been closed as a safety precaution. While some areas need minor repairs and will be reopened as soon as possible, other sections will be closed much longer.
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At State Theatre Event, Malcolm Gladwell Calls for Penn State to Bring Back Joe Paterno Statue
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Journalist and bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell visited State College to discuss the future of journalism and his latest book, “Talking to Strangers,” on Wednesday night at the State Theatre.
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Tavern Owner Adds Silent Equity Partner
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As so many things around here have changed over the past 72 years, The Tavern Restaurant has remained a cozy, historic place to gather in State College. Owner Pat Daugherty […]
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Lunch with Mimi: Becky Aungst Leads Skills of Central Pennsylvania
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Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Skills of Central Pennsylvania is a nonprofit serving 17 counties throughout the region. Becky Aungst, president and CEO of Skills of Central Pennsylvania, oversees the organization’s wide variety of services that support individuals with behavioral health, intell
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Help Me! I Need to Exercise Smarter
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I think my recently turned 40-year-old body is trying to tell me to slow down a little bit. I need some help to learn to train smarter, so I can try to stay strong and active as I get older. So I asked Jake Schiffer, the sports and wellness director at the YMCA of Centre…
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Nature’s Ways: Yellow Birch Is Easy to Identify — Even in January
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Although birch trees have shed their leaves long ago, yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis) still stands out as a unique tree in the winter forest.
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Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Lean on Defense for 64-49 Win over Indiana
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The Nittany Lions beat Indiana 64-49 on Wednesday evening for their fifth win in Big Ten play.