July 2022
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Miguel Espinoza Fusion to Perform in Boalsburg
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The internationally acclaimed Miguel Espinoza Fusion will bring its Living in a Daydream Tour to the Columbus Chapel and Boal Mansion Museum in Boalsburg this weekend. The concert is set for 7 p.m. Saturday at the Boal Barn Amphitheater. Miguel Espinoza is hailed as one of the best flamenco guitarists in the world. He is…
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PennDOT Ready to Start Multi-Year Road Work on Atherton Street
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Road work spanning three construction seasons on Atherton Street in State College is about to get underway, according to PennDOT. The nearly $31 million next phase of PennDOT’s Atherton Street project, stretching from Curtin Road on North Atherton Street to just past Westerly Parkway on South Atherton Street, is expected to last until fall 2024.…
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State College Borough Water Authority Board Votes to Stop Fluoridation
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The State College Borough Water Authority on Thursday voted to begin the process of removing fluoride from the water supply serving about 75,000 people, despite opposition from a number of local dentists, hygienists, health professionals and residents. Serving State College Borough and parts of Benner, College, Ferguson, Harris and Patton townships, SCBWA began fluoridating its…
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Penn State Men’s Basketball: NIL A Challenge, But Shrewsberry Looking To Counter With Big Picture Thoughts
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For the likes of Penn State football, tackling the finer points of name, image and likeness [NIL] is a necessary part of doing business in 2022. While the game will still be the most important thing, if you want to attract high profile recruits, having the ability to them find business partnership – or in…
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Construction to Begin Soon for New $127.7 Million Liberal Arts Building at Penn State
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Update: The full Penn State Board of Trustees approved final plans and expenditure of funds for the Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building during its meeting on Friday, July 22. Original story Plans for a new Penn State College of the Liberal Arts building at University Park are headed for final approval following a recommendation from…
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Penn State Raises Tuition, but Not for Families Earning $75K or Less
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Update: The full Penn State Board of Trustees on Friday, July 22, approved the proposed tuition schedules and a 2.5% general salary increase for faculty and staff by a vote of 26-6. Alumni-elected trustees Ted Brown, Alvin de Levie, Barry Fenchak, Anthony Lubrano, Jay Paterno and Alice Pope voted no. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and…
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Plans for $12.8 Million Penn State Field Hockey Stadium Upgrade Move Forward
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Update: The university’s full Board of Trustees unanimously approved final plans and expenditure of funds for the upgrades to the Penn State Field Hockey Complex. Original story: A Penn State Board of Trustees committee on Thursday recommended approval of a $12.8 million project to upgrade the the Nittany Lion field hockey team’s home at University…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Requesting Public Records on Pa. Law Enforcement
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Interviews with experts and an analysis of data from the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records offer tips for successfully using the state’s Right-to-Know Law.
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The Quiet Moment After Arts Fest Is Bittersweet
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Monday after Arts Fest concluded here in State College, I drove down College Avenue in the early morning. Outside of one small business an employee was busy hosing down the sidewalk. On Allen Street, I could see the backhoes and workers starting to dismantle the temporary landscaping and stages that had been set up for…
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SCASD Updates Masking Policy for Start of New School Year
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State College Area School District has updated its pandemic health and safety plan with a different approach to masking policies for the new school year. Masks will be optional regardless of Centre County’s COVID-19 community level, as determined by the Centers for Disease Control, but will be highly recommended if the county is at the…