June 2021
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Centre County Reports No New COVID-19 Cases for 2 Consecutive Days
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For the first time in nearly a year, Centre County reported no new COVID-19 cases for two consecutive days. With no new positives added on Sunday or Monday, the county’s […]
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‘We’re Coming Back.’ With Optimism for a Tourism Rebound, Adventure Bureau Awards More Than $460,000 in Grants
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COVID-19 resulted in a devastating 2020 for the Centre County tourism industry, but gathered Monday outside the Bellefonte Train Station, local officials and event organizers were looking forward with a […]
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Rita’s Italian Ice Opens North Atherton Street Location
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Rita’s Italian Ice and Custard opened on Monday at its new State College area location. A spokesperson for the Bensalem-based company previously said that the shop at 1609 N. Atherton […]
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Home D Pizzeria Now Permanently Closed
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Despite previous plans for one final hurrah this coming weekend, a longtime State College restaurant is now permanently closed. Home D Pizzeria, 1820 S. Atherton St., shut its doors for […]
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Nature’s Ways: Eastern Phoebe — the Under-Bridge Dweller
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After a long winter, I always look forward to the day when I can step outside and hear the loud and familiar “FEE-bee” call of the eastern phoebe. This spring […]
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A Harmonious Obsession: Richard Sleigh, a Master of the Harmonica, Reflects on a Life Immersed in Music
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Richard Sleigh of Boalsburg has made a life of playing and teaching the harmonica and building custom harps. He’s shared the stage with symphony orchestras and musical giants – Bo […]
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Centre County Adds 3 COVID-19 Cases; Pennsylvania Reports 177 New Positives
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Centre County reported three new COVID-19 cases on Saturday to bring its total 16,908, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Pennsylvania added 177 positives, bringing the commonwealth’s total to […]
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‘Remember Our Freedom and Empower Our Future.’ State College Community Celebrates Juneteenth
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The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza was filled with music, dance, poetry and storytelling on Saturday afternoon as State College community members came together to celebrate Juneteenth, the holiday […]
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Ag Progress Days Returning for In-Person Event in August
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After being held virtually last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Penn State’s Ag Progress Days will return in August as an in-person event, the university announced on Friday. Pennsylvania’s […]
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Summer Craft Beverage Expo Is Back at Talleyrand Park
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BELLEFONTE — The Summer Craft Beverage Expo is back at Talleyrand Park on Sunday, making it the perfect way to wrap-up the Historic Bellefonte Cruise weekend. Hosted by the Central […]