December 2020

Trish Fulvio, a generational Penn State alumna, is back in town from the Philadelphia area as the new executive director for Pink Zone. Fulvio tells Town&Gown founder Mimi Barash Coppersmith about how breast cancer has touched her life personally, her experience working as an executive director for several regional and national non-profit organizations, and her…

As we head into a New Year after facing a year full of uncertainty, stress, and unprecedented times in every way, we may feel pressure to commit to making big changes in our health emotionally, physically, and spiritually. While it is always important to establish a blueprint of goals and specific steps in reaching…

Aspirin therapy, or taking one aspirin daily, is reported to help people who have had a heart attack or are at a high risk of having one. In fact, doctors commonly prescribe aspirin therapy to people unless they have a history of bleeding or are allergic to aspirin. However, when understanding when you should…

We all have books that fill us with nostalgia, taking us right back to childhood. Local children’s book author and stay-at-home-mom Kaila Clancy finds the inspiration behind her works from her 3-year-old daughter.  From her days working in summer camps, and courses taken in human development and family studies, Clancy brings a lot of…

Frederick “Fritz” Smith, president and CEO of the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau for the past two years, is optimistic that after the pandemic, Centre County will be stronger than ever, and once again will become a destination of choice for leisure travelers, as well as a popular place to hold meetings and sporting events. …

There’s usually a reason why people pass through a small town and never leave. For some, it’s the charm of walking down the street and knowing everyone who passes by, but for Gary Landon, owner of Happy Wraps on High Street in Bellefonte, it’s the community outreach and support.  “Bellefonte is a bustling place…

When I was an aspiring journalist in college, one of the books that made the biggest impact on me was Working, by Studs Terkel. The subtitle of the book, published in 1974, is: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do. Pretty straightforward. That was Terkel’s style,…

Changing the calendar doesn’t automatically make everything better, but it can’t hurt. Even in times of crisis, a new year beacons hope and optimism. During the new year, it is important for all of us to maintain a positive outlook on the future. 2020 started out great, then went downhill quickly. Let’s hope that any…